SAS Gallerie is transitioning to an artist cooperative and will celebrate the change with a grand opening and the debut exhibition, “Rooted Together,” on July 16.
The opening reception will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at SAS Gallerie, located at 540 Boardwalk Blvd., Suite 605, in Bossier City. The event is free and open to the public.
According to Eric Hess, CEO and artistic director of Sanctuary Arts School, the idea for the cooperative developed over the past three years as artists expressed interest in having their work displayed in a local gallery year-round while also participating in gallery operations. In response, the board of Sanctuary Arts School voted to transition management of the gallery to local artists and dedicate the space to showcasing their work.
The newly formed SAS Artist Cooperative Gallerie will serve as both an exhibition space and a gathering place for artists to collaborate, share ideas and develop their talents. Artists participating in the cooperative will also have opportunities to take part in Sanctuary Arts School’s entrepreneur program.
The cooperative will feature a variety of artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry making and other visual arts. Original artwork and prints will be available for purchase during exhibitions.
Wine, refreshments and music will be provided during the opening reception.
The gallery operates under the nonprofit Sanctuary Arts School, established in 2019. Since opening three years ago, SAS Gallerie has presented solo exhibitions by established Southern artists and showcased emerging artists through annual exhibitions.
Organizers encourage community members to attend the opening and future bi-monthly exhibitions to support local artists and the region’s growing arts community.
Local artists interested in joining the cooperative may contact Eric Hess @ erichessglass@gmail.com for additional information.