Check out VACANT Phantom Art Gallery!

VACANT art gallery opened November 21 in conjunction with the Lighting Ceremony On Broadway, in the vacant space next to KaVarna at 114 S. Broadway. Vacant is a phantom art gallery, a concept that places temporary art installations in vacant storefront windows for the public to view. The project gives local artists an opportunity to exhibit their work, while fostering economic development by drawing attention to available retail space.
Less than four weeks ago, local photographer Josh Kufahl contacted On Broadway, Inc. (OBI) with a simple request: To use open space as an open canvas. With help from Direct Development, OBI, n.e.w. ARTS, Jesse Mitchell, Ashley Bavery, local businesses and some other great friends and sponsors, the vacant building at 114 S. Broadway was transformed into a temporary gallery of contemporary art featuring local talent. Exhibiting artists include Daniel Klewer, Jesse Mitchell, Johanna Winters, Josh Kufahl, Don Krumpos, Ashley Megal, Janet Kallman, Shanna Casperson, and Dane Stewart-Disch.
There is no charge to visit the gallery; however, artists will be asking for donations to help cover the costs of installation work and renting the space. T-Shirts and buttons will be sold, and donation jars will be on the tables. Works by these artists are also for sale, and the gallery will carry a listing of information on how to contact each of the artists if interested in a purchase. A percentage of sales will also go to fund the gallery, and any future phantom art gallery installations in the area.

The gallery will be open for the next few weeks, or until the space is permanently filled. Regular hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays noon to 3:00 p.m. For more information, email vacantgallery@mail.com.

Don’t wait—catch these talented local artists while you can—who knows where and when a collection like this will pop up again!