The Route of Art Gallery

Just on a break

Wade Berry — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:06:25 +0000

The Route of Art Gallery is currently in hiatus. Thanks for all the support we had in the community, but due to time and of course a bit of money we had to shut-down. Hopefully we will be back up and running in a few years, however in a different location. In the meantime please take a look at Jaime’s current project Earth Candy Designs.

Thanks!

Another great Friday!

Wade Berry — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:05:04 +0000

Hey y’all! Today is another great First Friday (http://www.firstfridaysflorence.com/) here in Florence. The weather is should be excellent all weekend, so come out and enjoy the first cool crisp breezes of fall. While meandering the streets of downtown, we’d like to invite you all to come up for a visit and take a peek at some new art.

Our walls are starting to fill up and we are nowhere near finished collecting art from around the country! We’ve also been hard at work “touching-up” the gallery, and although there is still more work to come … it doesn’t hurt taking a look at what we’ve done!

See y’all soon!

Picture Perfect

Wade Berry — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:51:21 +0000

Well you all asked, and now it’s time to receive. Below are some images of the new gallery for those who have not had the chance to visit for themselves. Jaime wanted me to remind you that we are in the first stages of set up. The art placement is not permanent and as more artists are added the walls will fill up. So here is a taste of what’s to come.

Thanks ya’ll!

Wade Berry — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:13:32 +0000

A big thank you to everyone who came out (and up those stairs) last night. We had a wonderful time meeting you all and can’t wait to see you again for our grand opening shindig. We’ll be updating the building and the artists nearly daily, so feel free to stop by for a chat.

Thanks again and its great to be back downtown!

- Jaime and Wade

It’s Friday, YAY! Oh and we’re opening too.

Wade Berry — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:10:01 +0000

It’s First Friday in Florence, Alabama today and a wonderful time to come downtown and see all the great local and regional artists that call the Shoals home. We have a bit of even better news … we are finally open! Yes, the long awaited day has finally come. All of our blood, sweat and tears (and I’m not using that as a typical literary phrase, we’ve spilled all of those) have finally culminated into one gorgeous gallery. So please stop by The Route of Art Gallery at 218-A Court Street, this evening and say hello – we’re upstairs just waiting.

Actually an even better idea would be to stop by and sign-up for our grand opening party happening in just over a month. We’ll be giving away an original Jimmy W, during the grand opening festivities and if you think we can renovate a building … you should see us throw a party.

Rats!

Wade Berry — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:15:56 +0000

Well I just realized that only one of our blogs from the road actually loaded. Rats. So I’ve reposted them below. We had a blast, and hope you come up to The Route of Art Gallery to see these great works in person!

When in Rome …

Wade Berry — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:13:48 +0000

Rome, Georgia is one cute town. Nestled in the mountains it has a vibrant downtown, great parks, a river and one home to one heck of an artist to boot. We stopped by Ken Gentle’s gallery to talk art and of course have our pick of some of his best work! Known throughout the art world at “Blacktop,” Ken’s unique perspective is strictly southern. Ramshackle houses in cotton fields come alive with each stroke, you can see the quilts blowin’ in the wind on the clothesline. Let’s not forget his famous black birds which adorn ever scrap of paper, or wood he can find. This stuff is going to look great in the gallery!

Hot-lanta

Wade Berry — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:02:26 +0000

Wow it’s hot in Atlanta, but we guess it’s hot everyday in this town. Jaime is thrilled to be back on her post-collegiate stomping ground and I’m always happy to go along for the ride. So for old times sake we decided to do a little stomping ourselves, oh and shopping good grief at the shopping.

… oh wait we need to get some art too.

We stopped by one of Atlanta’s newest artist, Alex Leopold’s home and studio. Alex’s work can certainly be described as funky folk. Bright colors and slick textures mix perfectly with an eclectic mix of goats, birds and bulls creating a collage-isk masterpiece. A popular artist in our previous gallery, we’re glad to see Alex back on the walls.

First stop

Wade Berry — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:23:19 +0000

Just stopped by two of Birmingham’s most favorite artists, Paul Cordes Wilm and Trés Taylor. The back of the car is already brimming with great works! We might just pull over, open the back and sell some on the street like watermelons.

Paul is one of those all-around cool fellas you don’t mind spending time with. His work is colorful, random and always intriguing. Usually painting on found wood, (or doors or any scrap he can find) this Southern Pop-Folk artist provides a bit of fresh air and slap of color to the face.

It’s all about love for Trés Taylor. Happy monks and blushing couples are featured with this spiritual artist. Working mainly on tar paper, Trés evokes a divine happiness with every stroke.

We are ecstatic to have both these artists back at The Route of Art Gallery … next stop ATL.

It’s the Final Countdown

Wade Berry — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:34:59 +0000

Of course it’s the classic hair band, Europe’s, greatest hit, but it’s also the perfect phrase to categorize the status of The Route of Art Gallery. We are in the final stages of construction and will be opening August 6th, 2010, just in time for the Florence First Friday event. (For more information on First Friday … http://www.firstfridaysflorence.com)

Many of you have been curious as to what the interior of the gallery looks like now. Yes, we see you peering through the windows. So here is our promise, as soon as the last drop of paint is brushed on we’ll post some images for your viewing pleasure.

Next week we are off to gather art work throughout the southeast, and will of course be blogging about it. So keep in touch, I’m sure we are in for an amazing ride.