The Grind Art Auction
“The Grind” is a collection of art created on skateboards by a list of nationally recognized artists. The entire exhibit will be auctioned for charity. Some of the artists donating art for the auction include Mike Giant, Todd McFarlane, Shepard Fairey, Alex Pardee, Derek Hess, Faile, David Carson, Scott Campbell, Tim Biskup, Paul Frank, and local artists Dosa Kim, Michi, Sam Parker and Bethany Marchman. All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Swift-Cantrell public skate park. The auction will take place at the opening reception and all bids must be received by 11PM on December 8, 2007. Foundation One Gallery will also offer bidding on-line through their website www.foundationonegallery.com two weeks prior to the opening reception (NOVEMBER 24, 2007). Opening bid is $100 for all boards. Following the auction, all remaining skateboards will be offered for sale at Foundation One Gallery and through the gallery’s website. Prices for the remaining boards will be determined after the auction closes.
Gallery Spotlight: Alcove Contemporary Arts Gallery
Name:
Alcove Contemporary Arts Gallery
Who are the Founding Partners
I have worked with a large list of great folks to get this thing rolling. Most of these people no longer live in the Atlanta Area…Mark Henderson, Jon Kay, Jeff Waites, Bridgett Finnegan, Patty Krohngold,…were all important players of the process The concept of Alcove started in 1991. It started as a monthly event called “the Local” in a warehouse located on Mangum Street in Castleberry Hill. This transitioned into what we called as the BOA Gallery which was downstairs from the original space. Warehouse space was fairly cheap in that area at the time…1500 a month for 3000 sq. ft. 3 levels, secured parking, and a hot tub. Anyway…Live music, film, interesting sideshows, and great art create the theme. I had been installing a lot of work in Tongue and Groove,The Peasant restaurants..Pleasant Peasant and Mick’s really helped put me in business. I had been looking for a new business model in 2001 that would create balance by bringing design into the equation. Alcove was born when I decided to launch the new spot on Bennett Street next to Micks on the corner of Peachtree Road. Yvette Hynnamin jumped on board with her design skills for a couple months and then moved to Tennessee to raise a family. In general, it’s the hardest thing I have ever done…however it does feel as if it completes me for the moment.
How long has the Gallery been in biz?
2001
Why is your gallery in ATL?
I love the south…and I love being somewhat close to the coast. People are diverse and hungry for a healthy art scene. I honestly feel we cannot survive without it.
What’s your biggest biz problem in ATL?
The importance of art in or lives is necessary…form birth. Maybe that sometimes we dont take the gift of creation seriously. Its therapy and has its own spirit. Always there for us for a pick up or a moment of inspiration. Better than beer…Its Life!
What is your gallery doing to help promote creativity in ATL?
Maybe providing the availability of a national circle of artists? Teaching classes is another..I have felt that I need to give back a little. For me…I really came to life as a artist in fifth grade elementary school. Working on a paper maache dragon…If I can communicate a fraction of how great this moment was for me…I would be somewhat satisfied.
What makes your gallery different than other galleries in ATL?
I cant say all galleries have triggered emotions for me. I want reaction…or I want to be moved…There are enough things in this world that are presently lifeless. Alcove is a extension of the life experiences I have stumbled through in my first 40 years. Mostly the filtration of friends which makes it unique. It also compiles a little bit of each teacher I admired…the beach…past and present loves,my old collection of retro comics and monster magazines,etc. I work with people I really love and admire and I feel we all are in this together. As a painter, I rely on them to keep me inspired on a constant basis. Running a gallery should never be cold and pretentious. All of us want to be loved and grow on all levels..so really surround yourself with what inspires your quality of living.
What do you look for in artist or their work for your gallery?
Usually when my hair stands up on my arms I know immediately. If the shoe fits!
What’s the feedback so far about your gallery?
The response has been amazing. I cannot complain…Just happy to be in business!
Number of employees?
I hire help for events…but no full time employees at this moment.
Why should ATL creatives know about your gallery?
I think its a great source of inspiration…and we all seriously need that everyday.
What’s the best way for artist to show you their work in hopes of getting it in the gallery?
Send us a link to their work.
What can the city of Atlanta do to help this scene?
Fund more public art! Promote the arts! Buy more art!
Can you name some of the artist your gallery has shown?
Well the upcoming group show…WONKA…this is the partial international array of work. Sid Watters, Benji Williams, Kevin Titzer, Mark Hendersoon, Matt Lively, Shaunna Peterson, Sergio Mora, Nastja Holtfreter, Justink, Dave Cook, Mr. Hooper, Joe Havasy, Ben Boling, Chris Mostyn, Carol Ashley, Bethany Marchman…and the list goes on.
What’s the future of your gallery?
Hopefully we will continue to grow.
Any last words?
With budget cuts everywhere in schools and the worlds presently insane tangents we have to depend on non-profits and our local galleries to stay alive. This is a labor of love for anyone rightfully in the business. Nurture music, writing, and creativity…All forms of art recharge the human spirit. Thanks for supporting the Arts!
Contact info:
chris@hcwarner.com / 404.663.0159
H.C Warner
ALCOVE GALLERY
2852 East College Ave.
Decatur GA 30030�
ALCOVEARTS.COM
Alcove Contemporary Arts Gallery Work:
The Burn Unit on PBA Atlanta!
Watch Burn Unit Break Down Why This is Atlanta
Burn Unit is featured in the November edition of the Public Broadcasting Atlanta show This is Atlanta. The award-winning show offers mini-documentaries on the people who make Atlanta an exciting and cool place to live. The Burn Unit segment airs:
Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m.
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Art Director: Joel Guidry
Name:
GuidryBros
Job Title:
Creative Twins / Masters of Disguise
Where can people see your work?
Archive, Campaign Brief, some of our best stuff is in a place we like to call The Idea Graveyard.
Work Experience:
BBDO Atlanta, Barkley, Evergreen & Partners, O&M (Malaysia), Publicis (Malaysia), Sil (Malaysia), The Jenny Jones Show, The History Channel.
Clients you’ve helped:
AT&T, Capital One, Sony, Nissan, Sonic, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Red Bull, Maxis, The Georgia Lottery, Georgia Natural Gas.
What do you think needs to happen for ATL to be respected on a worldwide creative level?
Paul: I think the best thing would be for a new agency to sprout up and achieve success with some altogether unconventional creative executions. It would not only showcase what the folks in this town are capable of, but would also force the dinosaurs to wise up and prove to the creatives in the trenches that fresh ideas can still pay off.
Joel: Just do it.
Contact info:
guidrybros@yahoo.com
404.245.4499 or 404.824.1079
Writer - Paul Guidry
Name:
GuidryBros
Job Title:
Creative Twins / Masters of Disguise
Where can people see your work?
Archive, Campaign Brief, some of our best stuff is in a place we like to call The Idea Graveyard.
Work Experience:
BBDO Atlanta, Barkley, Evergreen & Partners, O&M (Malaysia), Publicis (Malaysia), Sil (Malaysia), The Jenny Jones Show, The History Channel.
Clients you’ve helped:
AT&T, Capital One, Sony, Nissan, Sonic, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Red Bull, Maxis, The Georgia Lottery, Georgia Natural Gas.
What do you think needs to happen for ATL to be respected on a worldwide creative level?
Paul: I think the best thing would be for a new agency to sprout up and achieve success with some altogether unconventional creative executions. It would not only showcase what the folks in this town are capable of, but would also force the dinosaurs to wise up and prove to the creative’s in the trenches that fresh ideas can still pay off.
Joel: Just do it.
Contact info:
guidrybros@yahoo.com
404.245.4499 or 404.824.1079
