Opening Reception

Sense of Place - 2727 Artist Co-Op Exhibition

August 1, Friday, 6-8 pm

Join the artists of the 2727 Artist Co-op as they celebrate the opening of “Sense of Place”, an exhibition which explores how we shape and are shaped by the spaces we inhabit, both physical and psychological. Our opening event is an opportunity to meet the artists and engage with their work – oh and don’t forget the wine and treats! Admission to the exhibition and all public events is free and open to all.

We have a special request for our audience: please bring a contribution to add to our altar celebrating and commemorating important places in our lives and shared histories. Your contribution could be a rock plucked from a special hike, a souvenir from a trip, a photograph of a family home, etc… Each memento is as unique as the space it comes from.

Live music John Zientek - rooted in classical technique and global guitar traditions, John Zientek's electric guitar playing blends fingerstyle textures, looping, and improvisation to create immersive, place-inspired soundscapes. Drawing on decades of experience as a performer, his music explores memory, landscape, and emotional resonance through spontaneous composition. This performance offers a dynamic, contemplative sonic complement to the gallery’s “Sense of Place” theme.

A Collective Altar: Honoring Our Sense of Place

Workshop with Francesca Borgatta

We invite you to participate in a unique and heartfelt community art project: the construction of a collective altar. This altar will serve as a poignant and evolving testament to our interconnectedness with specific spaces, our cherished homes, and the vibrant community we share, both past and present.

Building Together: we encourage you to bring repurposed materials that can be found in your environment to build the foundation of the altar. These might include reclaimed wood, discarded fabrics, repurposed metal, broken ceramics, or any other items that can be given new life and imbue the altar with the shared energy of our community.

Personal Tributes and Shared Stories: The altar will be enriched by the addition of figures and mementos serving as individual expressions of honor and remembrance to a place. We warmly invite you to bring contributions of your own to place within the altar. These could be photographs, small trinkets, found objects, handwritten notes, etc. No matter how small, they contribute to the rich tapestry of shared stories and collective memory.

A Living Exhibit: This altar will be a dynamic and evolving installation, remaining displayed in the front of the gallery. People are invited to freely add their own meaningful items to the altar through the duration of the "Sense of Place" exhibit . This ongoing contribution will transform the altar into a living, breathing testament to our bond with this place and with each other.

“Sense of Place” Exhibition Closing & Artist Talk

Sunday, August 24, 2-4 pm

You are warmly invited to join us for a special event marking the closing of “Sense of Place,” an exhibition by the talented artists from the 2727 Arts Co-op. This is a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the themes of the exhibition and connect directly with the creators.

The highlight of the afternoon will be a panel-style artist talk featuring Janet Brugos, Mary Coffield, and Matthew Felix Sun, and hosted by our dedicated gallery manager, LindenJL. This engaging discussion will explore the profound influence of "place" on the artists' lives and their creative processes. Discover how their surroundings, personal histories, and geographical locations shape their perspectives and find expression in their art. The artists will share insights into their individual journeys, inspirations, and the techniques they employ to translate their "sense of place" onto canvas, sculpture, or other mediums. The audience is encouraged to ask questions in a Q&A session following the artist talk.

Following the formal program, please stick around to mingle with the artists and fellow art enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments.