Re-opening news

Hello, friends...here's a quick update:
It's been a long winter for us...shortly after closing the gallery in October to make some changes, I [April] busted my elbow and broke my humerus in a biking accident. Boooo. So, a couple of surgeries and a lot of physical therapy visits later, I'm just now getting back to normal. Needless to say, the gallery plans have been set back a little further than originally anticipated.

Some changes for the gallery:
The gallery is moving to a larger spot, in the same building in May. We will still feature a monthly art exhibit, but our retail art will change. We plan to bring in some new crafty people...and are accepting new artists, if you [or someone you know] are interested. We are accepting submissions from artists interested in having a solo show as well as those interested in selling their handmade wares. Email us at skinnysquirrel@gmail.com to find out more.

Once we get things set up, we anticipate re-opening for First Fridays. We'll let you know the details as soon as we get things lined up...but it's looking like it will be July at the earliest.

Can't wait to see all your beautiful faces!

hibernation, sorta

Hello, friends! Thank you for making 2008 such a successful year! We've had the opportunity to meet some lovely and talented people in our community and are looking forward to the continuation of building a presence for art in Denver. We are taking a small break through the winter to revamp the space, bring in more artists and expand the merchandise for our boutique. We already have some great ideas for making the space better and can't wait to re-open!

We haven't decided on the date yet, but anticipate swinging open the doors around April. So keep an ear open and if you'd like to be added to our email list, contact us at skinnysquirrel [at] gmail [dot] com.

See you soon!

’Paintings’ by Jeremy Charles Burns

October 3 - ’Paintings’ by Jeremy Charles Burns

Jeremy Charles Burns will be showing his amazing work entitled 'Paintings' for October's First Friday opening! Check out some of his work here: http://www.jeremycharlesburns.com/.

Come to the Skinny Squirrel Gallery October 3rd from 7-10pm!!

The Republic of Thoronia Artifacts Exhibit

September 5 - The Republic of Thoronia Artifacts Exhibit
Category: Art and Photography

This First Friday event will be a group show...come learn all about the Republic of Thoronia!

From the coordinator:
"We now have a large selection of artists interested in contributing. Including, but not limited to (not all have confirmed that they can locate their exhibit pieces, several have stressed the desire to showcase some of their artifacts, but are still weary of showing them to the public for fear of destruction, so this is a "possible" list of donors), Brent Neustiffler, Joe Flores, Jeremy Peterson, Bryan Danknich (waiting on confirmation), Rich Ryon, + silk screen prints, possibly a battle axe, furniture from the revolution of 1623 (contributed by Elliot Leslie), the original tote, Christiné Friberg's stuffed Thor doll(s), diarama's by the residing King, and a possible appearence by the Good King Thor himself. Also being worked on is a comprehensive history graph and chart depicting major events as well as where each piece of art was created, by whom, and when."

’Empty Spaces’ by Michelle Parise Douglas

August 1 - ’Empty Spaces’ by Michelle Parise Douglas

Miss Michelle is our featured artist for August's First Friday. She will have photography displayed in light boxes in addition to her prints...

The 'Empty Spaces' show will start at 7pm on Friday, August 1st...come out and see Michelle's work in addition to the other ongoing art [handmade greeting cards, zines, knitted work, photography, etc]!!

xoxo.

-April

'Possible Bad Things' by Erin Washington

July 11 - 'Possible Bad Things' by Erin Washington

Hey, folks...we will be having our next show the SECOND Friday of July due to the holiday. We are honored to have Erin Washington present her work!

Using such mediums as watercolor, guache, coffee, tea, ink, juice and yogurt on paper, vellum, etc., she creates delightful little creatures out of natural spills and such.

Check out some of her work here: http://erinwashington.com/section/44274.html

Hope you can join us!

Friday, July 11th from 7-10pm.

Skinny Squirrel Gallery 3047 Larimer St, 101, Denver, Colorado

June 6 - 'BIKE SHOTS!' group show

Come out to our show on June's First Friday!!! June is Colorado Bike Month and we're celebrating by having a group exhibit! Photography, drawings, video, etc....all contributed by local bike enthusiasts.

June 6th, 7-10pm

Skinny Squirrel Gallery
3047 Larimer St., 101
Denver, Colorado

CALLING ALL BIKERS!!: Taking submissions for June’s show!!

Skinny Squirrel Gallery is taking submissions for their June show 'Bike Shots '!!

Celebrating Colorado Bike Month, we are putting on a bike-centric group show consisting of photographs, drawings and a video installation.

We need local riders to submit artwork documenting life on a bike. Whether it's showing off your rad bike [or appreciating someone else's], taking awesome road shots while in the saddle, capturing cool bike shadows/reflections in buildings, bloody body parts from crashing, tricks, you get the idea.

Get on Flickr if you need inspiration. And this doesn't have to be just urban/fixie wanker shots...we want to represent all aspects of cycling!!

What we need from YOU:

-your print [any size is fine]....but MUST have a WHITE matte. NO FRAME, please...it's going into a wall installation

-specify if you want to put it up for sale and for how much

-your name and location

-title of artwork

Submissions due June 2nd!

Email us at skinnysquirrel@gmail.com or send us a myspace message [myspace/theskinnysquirrel] for more info!!!

Plant Yourself May 17th!

Thanks to all the folks that made it out to the show on Friday! We were super stoked to see so many people...and make some good friends in the process. Extra props to Justin, *cough* Alex, for putting up such a lovely installation.

We will have our doors open for RiNO's Plant Yourself day going on May 17th from 11am-5pm. More information on the participants here: http://rivernorthart.wordpress.com/

We will have hand-decorated/stenciled pots with fresh little starter plants for sale on our sidewalk. This is an excellent second chance to swing by if you couldn't make the opening...come down and poke your head inside to see what you missed!!

Our Grand Opening is Friday, May 2nd....YEEHAWWWW!

Hello, all! We are so, so happy to announce that we will be opening on May's First Friday, which is the 2nd. Our feature artist is Alex Skazat - who will be doing an amazing installation of his drawings...we're talking 14 feet high, kids!!!! Speaking of kids, the name of the show is 'Children, Flowers, and People I Love'.

In addition to Skazat's work, we will also be selling a nice little variety of goodies including:
- zines
- photography
- knitted accessories
- shadow boxes
- handmade cards
- buttons
- vintage clothing
- and quite possibly more!!!

We are still accepting work if any of you crafty people are interested. Just send us a message!!

The show will run 7-10pm. Conveniently located across from Andenken's gallery in the Block Building. Come out and enjoy art, ping pong, and good people!!!