So here is the namesake idea of the NoDa Public Gallery project. The idea being that a "gallery" that is always open, always free, and always looking for new contributors. The rent can't go up on the building, and (although it's certainly conceivable that someone may someday want to build on the land) the "gallery" won't be destroyed in the name of gentrification. The drawbacks of course are that weather, theft, vandalism is possible.
So we're asking that our artists understand that this is art for art's sake. This is a true, uncomplicated expression of creativity directed toward our 'hood.
Also, for what it's worth: there is already someone out in NoDa doing something like this. We am not sure who they are, but we sure would like to work with them - so if you are the one who has been doing the Super Mario Stars, the cardboard postings on the telephone poles, the painted & hung television sculpture, or any of the pop-art wheat-pastings, PLEASE send us an email!!!
We have 8 "panels" out right now with artists. A panel is 2'x2' treated, sealed plywood. If you would like to contribute to the Public Gallery Project (now or ever - these panels will be changeable forever), send an email and we can get you a panel.
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