Thursday, December 15, 2011

Greco Gallery: An Artist's Boutique (Penisula Pulse)

Greco Gallery: An Artist's Boutique
By Katie Lott Schnorr

A newcomer to Third Avenue, Greco Gallery is named after owner and founder Kelly Avenson's mother's maiden name, and a black and white photo of her grandpa, Nick Greco, serves as the unofficial logo. It's a fitting choice, as the gallery itself feels like the best of family - diverse, productive and supportive.

"I imagined a place where artists could work together, not against each other, and hopefully sell some art," she said. "So I thought, what if I created a co-op?"

The variety of styles and media in one intimate space feels homey but never crowded. "Even though we have three jewelry artists and three painters, they are all so different," said Avenson. "That's what people love."

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