ALLUVION ARTS @ 414
THE VISION
The Visual Arts program at Commongrounds provides a welcoming and immersive space for creative expression. We nurture your experience with visual arts to create a thriving hub of diverse voices and expansive ideas. Through exhibitions, installations, education and events, we explore untold stories, reward curiosity, and encourage connection.
THE MISSION
We authentically support, showcase and foster artists and their growth, while empowering visitors to appreciate art(ists) in new ways.
Exhibitions and installations can be found throughout the entire building and are always free and open to the public.
GALLERY SPACES
The Aviary (1st Floor)
The Hive (2nd Floor)
IMPACT
In 2023 Alluvion Arts @ 414 hosted 26 exhibitions in various locations around the building. We commissioned 3 murals; The Esperance Community Teaching Kitchen by Julianna Sanroman, in NoBo Mrkt by Johnny Camacho and the exterior murals by Roger Amundsen and Em Randall. And we’ve exhibited over 70 artists, including 14 currently on view throughout the building.
We’ve sold over a dozen pieces of artwork and most importantly we’ve paid $18,000 directly to artists with an average stipend of $300. This directly aligns with the visual arts mission here to authentically support artists of all walks of life and at all levels. Paying artists for their time and energy is one of the best ways to directly impact artists in our community and beyond.
LEADERSHIP
This project is led by Visual Arts Curator, Jessica Kooiman Parker, and supported by the incredible flock who make up the Commongrounds Arts Advisory Council; shout out to Amanda Kik, Mary Gillett, Andrew Dost, Nick Loud, Nick Viox, Jamie John, Dana Falconberry, Peyton Campbell, and Johnny Camancho. This council acts in an advisory capacity as well as jurying our calls for artists, networking and outreach.
