The Bland Opening of the Route 66 Free Little Art Gallery
Yesterday won’t go down in the history books, thank god. I think we’ve all had enough of that for a decade or two. Yesterday, however, was quite notable for me. Not only did I get hundreds of pounds of rocks spread out in my rock garden, painted my porch, but I also opened my art gallery.
The opening of the Route 66 Free Little Art Gallery was a quiet affair with only 3 in attendance, and my neighbors milling around in the background. Ok, some of that’s a lie, Taggert was there, so there was no possible way that it could ever be quiet.
Just a week ago, I was afraid that it wasn’t going to happen. Public Works didn’t want me to open at all, but eventually allowed me to erect (lol) the structure. The approval came with several rules including that the gallery had to be 12 feet away from the road. This means that patrons will have to walk into my yard.
Route 66 Free Little Art Gallery
The gallery’s exhibit changes daily depending on donations, weather, and personal flights of fancy. Since there is a size constraint most of the art is between credit card and postcard size, but don’t let her stature fool you. The Route 66 Free Little Art Gallery might only be 4 foot tall, but she packs a 1-2 punch.
You can enjoy some awesome tiny art, and even take some home.
You can leave your own artwork to be displayed.
Today the gallery is showing several pieces I made, a few i purchased in Mexico, and a couple pieces by local artist, Logan Trammel.
Velma was looking for clues, but found some Japanese inspired art by Logan Trammel, and several other pieces that I procured or created. Just beneath Velma’s feet are some art supplies waiting for a new home.
The gallery also houses an art supply exchange. Just in case you are like me, and buy too much of whatever you are currently obsessing over. There are a few oil painting brushes - because who am i kidding, some duplicate paints, and various other parts and pieces.
The gallery does have a few rules.
The hours are from when I get around to it until 8:00 pm.
You can take art, you can leave art.
Please don’t take the fixtures or the figurines.
Don’t block the road when you stop.
So, whether you are in Lebanon, Missouri for the fishing or the fishing boats, you should cruise by the Route 66 Free Little Art Gallery on Sherman Street, and check her out.
