 Welcome Toni Brou and Brandt Minden! Come visit our new artists at 745 New Hampshire Street! If you've ever watched CBS Sunday Morning then you've probably seen Toni Brou's beautiful suns, a signature of the show. A recurring theme in Toni's work is "the sun always rises" and we get it. Her work exudes optimism and glee. And who better to partner Toni with than Brandt Minden? Brandt's rainbow style contrasts Toni's dramatically while also conveying a similar happiness and joy. As Brandt says, "try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud." Toni and Brandt are now open and will be at 745 New Hampshire St. through the end of August. Come catch them and see their amazing work during their store hours: Thurs & Fri 11-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-3. And give them a visit when you are at the Lawrence Farmers' Market! The Livingroom Collective: Opening at 938 Mass. St. What happens when you gather together some of the best local artists and community organizers, give them a space, and let them loose? Lead Artist Kim Brook, along with Lauren Bass, has invited Lane Eisenbart and Ailecia Ruscin to join them in creating The Livingroom Collective. Imagine a community-centered, warm and inviting 1,600 square foot living room space. Come hang out, share, chat, participate and even purchase art! Immerse yourself in the environment while the artists create their work. The Livingroom Collective grand opening is 5 to 9pm on July 31, Final Friday. Come visit and, while you're there, grab a drink and thank our neighbors and friends Red Lyon Tavern. Red Lyon Tavern has generously offered OpenStudios use this space as they continue to look for a more permanent lessee. Coming Soon: Lawrence Percolator at 646 Mass St. (The former Squishington's) Mark your calendars for "sometime very soon" when you can visit art collective Lawrence Percolator at 646 Mass Street! Lawrence Percolator is dedicated to increasing accessibility to the arts and fostering meaningful connection between artists and audiences. At 646 Mass St. they envision creating a welcoming third space where artists, creatives, and art lovers can connect, collaborate, and build lasting community in Lawrence. We'll let you know via newsletter, Instagram or Facebook when Lawrence Percolator opens. In the meantime, give Liberty Hall some love for their generosity in allowing OpenStudios use of the space while they continue to look for a long-term lessee. What else is up? Well shucks, we made the news again! We'd brag about it more but...modesty forbids! Instead, you'll just have to read about our latest storefront openings yourself in The Lawrence Times. Come August we expect YAS (Yet Another Space) on Mass Street! YASSS! Stay tuned on Instagram or Facebook as we finalize artists and logistics for our largest space yet! And as part of our OpenHaskell project, an artist and member of the Haskell Indian Nations University will soon have an OpenStudios space at The People's Market! Hmmm. How will you know when this happens? Is there any social media of ours you might join? 😉 Wanna Get Involved? Help us strengthen Lawrence's art culture!OpenStudios Lawrence is growing fast and we now have some awesome people helping us. Joining our party of volunteers are Lauren Bass and Beks Abrams. But many hands make for light work and if this project matters to you, come join us! You care about the project but your time is short? We take donations! OpenStudios pays all storefront utilities and covers liability insurance. Your donation would put us a long way toward making this project sustainable. Thanks to Central Management LLC for generously offering 745 New Hampshire St. and being our first partner to participate in the program. Susan and Chris Neverve of Red Lyon Tavern for generously offering 938 Massachusetts St. Liberty Hall Associates for generously offering 646 Massachusetts St.  OpenStudios Lawrence is a subsidiary of Fisch Bowl Inc., a 501(c)(3) |
