Art Everywhere

I had some fun drawing with my favorite Sharpie pen.

I enjoy seeing art everywhere, so I am even more excited that I have a craft gallery next door to my home.  My neighbor Albert Gomez had a shop in Beach Haven for years and after Superstorm Sandy he decided to open his production studio up as a gallery.  

He is redoing the 1940’s era gas station that has been home to his production studio for the past 20 years so he can eventually teach classes.  He has taught at his alma mater, Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and Stockton University.   

Any artists working in three-dimensonal or craft items should visit Makers Station on Route 9 in West Creek for potential collaboration.  The beautiful pottery, mirrors, jewelry (my daughter found a beautiful universe pendant she just had to have a few weeks ago) and unique items are hand made by artists all over.  

 I love what Albert had to say in the article (and from personal conversations over the years).

“I also think that the exposure to the arts for young people and the community is important, so I want this to be the place where they can come and be able to create and learn and for it to be the basis to move on with the arts. I’ve always been able to provide a very positive learning experience for my students.”

The pottery and glass blowing classes will begin sometime in the spring and summer as the renovations to the back of the gallery progress.

The  Makers Station sign has not yet gone up, but the gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours for the holidays. If the yellow “Open” flag is flying, it’s open for business.

Photo By Pat Johnson

I'm happy to see my neighbor is 
Loving Every Minute Lost In Art!