A Heartfelt Goodbye (and Thank You)
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Dear friends,
Sharing this news is incredibly difficult for us. After much thought and consideration, we have made the decision to close the physical location of our studio/gallery.
This space has meant more to us than we can put into words. In a remarkably short period of time, it became a place of connection, experimentation, and growth. Watching our community form and expand so quickly has been one of the most meaningful experiences of our lives. It has been an honor to work alongside so many of you and share your work with the community.
A couple of months ago, we announced a solo show opportunity and were genuinely looking forward to it. We sincerely thank the artists who reached out and reserved a slot, and we deeply regret that we can no longer hold this space for you.
Despite how creatively and personally fulfilling this journey has been for our family, maintaining a physical space has not been financially sustainable. With the uncertainty of the current economic climate, continuing to keep our doors open is no longer viable. Making this decision has been heartbreaking, but necessary.
We will continue to be open through February 28, and would really love to see you between February 3 – 22, as we will be holding a closing sale of our own work to help cover the costs of shutting down the space. You’re welcome to come by and say hello, spend some time with us, and/or support us however feels right. During those weeks, we will be open every day from 12 – 4 PM, and it would mean a lot to us to see you before we hand the keys back.
We are not fully going away though. Our website will stay live; we will continue to share and promote our art online as usual. We will also keep you on our mailing list and check in here and there as we move forward. And who knows, somewhere down the line, depending on how things unfold, we may find our way back to a physical space again!
Thank you all for being a part of this chapter with us. A special thank you goes to the artists who participated in our exhibitions and shared their wonderful work, and a little piece of themselves, with us. We also want to thank everyone who came to our events, spread the word, and helped in any way they could; every little contribution helped shape this space into the ‘little artists’ gem’ that it became. And, of course, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the collectors who supported each exhibition. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have meant the world to us and made it possible for us to keep going.
With sincere gratitude,
Drita, Njomza, & Saranda
Studio/Gallery
136 Simsbury Road, B2