We had a great year. Thank you Colorado Springs. It was fun.
Today was our very last day of business, and we appreciate all those who stopped by to see us off. We’re not sure what’s next, but we’ll keep you posted.
Came across this getting my news fix since I do not have a news channel on my T.V. Thought I would share it with everyone, check to see if your insurance provider know’s about it?? The Pill Cam.
After a year of business Downtown, Richard and I have decided to close down the gallery portion of Edifice. We have each worked tirelessly for this past year, sacrificing our personal lives, and devoting most of our time to keeping our doors open. Throughout this time, we have managed to cover operating costs, keep artists paid, and afford a small amount of cool inventory. However, we have never been able to pay ourselves anything, and one can only do unpaid community service for so long before getting totally burned out. There are many reasons for this project failing (which I will leave unsaid), but overall it seems there isn’t strong enough support in The Springs right now to continue showing the art and products that we like to carry.
So, we will be closing at the end of this month, unless there is some sort of holiday miracle*. If you like what we do, or want to help out a little, come by and show your support while you still can.
Thanks you Colorado Springs for one heck of a year. It was certainly fun times.
*Miracles can be shoved under our door or mailed to us, and can come in the form of money order or cashier’s check should you wish to remain anonymous.
Edifice Gallery Presents: Nocturnal Mockery 8. A weekend art festival featuring:
Art from over 70 Artists
Live performances by Soul Mechanics B-Boy Crew, Lola Spitfire’s ‘Peaks and Pasties’ Burlesque Troupe, belly dancer Neisa Salima, and magician Evan Conver
Live music performances by The Nicotine Fits, Attorneys at Law, DJ Sewn, DJ Damage, and DJ Tall City
Food and drink specials
If you have never been to Noc Moc, it’s about time you check it out. Guaranteed to be one of the best times you’ll have in The Springs. Just ask someone who’s been. Oh, and did I mention that there’s a frickin’ MAGICIAN?!
Thanks to everyone that voted for us. It’s a great feeling to be rewarded for all of our hard work, and it’s also nice to be able to brag about something special every now and then.
Below is the write-up, that can also be found here.
When Edifice opened in February, it was because Jason Herzog and Richard Arnot, like many artists, felt a niche was missing in the community. Herzog, a portrait fine artist and Web developer, says they (along with former Springs resident Mike Sebastian) wanted to create not only a gallery space, but also an artists’ resource. So they’ve offered Sunday portfolio reviews and one-on-one advice on the ins and outs of publishing, printing and marketing - all free. Arnot, a graffiti and clothing artist, founded the Nocturnal Mockery urban arts series four years ago, giving the duo a ‘good launching pad’ (Herzog’s words), with a wide network of unique local artists who produce some of the most outstanding work around. Gifts start at a few bucks, shirts at around $20, and original art ranges usually from $50 to $500. Clearly, readers have taken note of just how necessary Edifice has already become.