FOGUE Gallery opens a second location in West Seattle for artists over 50
FOGUE Gallery opens a second location in West Seattle for artists over 50
Grand opening set for Jan. 2
Patti Curtis is opening a 2nd location for Fogue Gallery on Calfornia Ave. Jan. 2. The gallery, displaying the work of artists age 50 and over is a testament to "awesome aging" and a celebration of the creative spirit.
Mon, 12/28/2020
information from Fogue Gallery
The FOGUE GALLERY, a local art gallery displaying the art of those over the age of 50, is adding a second location in WestSeattle at 4130 California Ave SW, The gallery opening is slated for Jan. 2 from noon till late.
The original Georgetown location will remain open at 5519 Airport Way South. Owner and West Seattle resident, Patti Curtis said "I have lived in the WestSeattle community for 25 years, I raised my daughter on the very block the gallery is located, I am at home here,"
The West Seattle location will feature 15 artists members, all over the age of 50 displaying and selling original fine art and jewelry in a 2-story storefront. “All of the art in the gallery features local Seattle artists, whether they are emerging, established or reemerging artists, all the work is professionally executed, original and affordable," said Curtis.
FOGUE GALLERY will also offer interior design and art consultations via ZOOM calls. You can receive personalized recommendations for art, décor, and lighting for your home and/or home office. You can book an appointment online Design@foguegallery.com as well as shop for art in the comfort of your own home at https://foguegallery.com/shop-artwork
FOGUE GALLERY -- Life may not start at 50 years of age, but it sure doesn't have to end there either.
"I'm gonna make old cool," says Curtis, the original founder of Georgetown's Fogue Studios, a 6,000-square-foot creative space for artists who have successfully crossed the half-century mark. "I wanted to do something for people over 50 to make them feel relevant. I lost my job at 53," Curtis says. "A lot of people at my company got let go because we ‘aged out’.” She decided to embrace her age by calling it Fogue, a take on being an "old fogey." Her idea was to give each artist, musician, or writer a voice, plus have gatherings so the artists could share their art. Her slogan is "We're not retiring, we are inspiring!"
Inside the new Fogue Gallery - Photo by Patti Curtis
At the opening champagne will be available for those over 21 and safety protocols will be in place.
Fogue Gallery is both a sponsor of and participant in the West Seattle Artwalk.
