Women-Owned Business Series: Liz & Jaimie from Basin Gallery & Studios
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Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! We’re highlighting Liz Galvin & Jaimie Walker from Basin Gallery & Studios! Opening in 2022, Basin features workshops, art exhibits, and more in their gallery located on Van Brunt Street in Red Hook. Learn more about the gallery & their offerings below!
First, tell us about your business and anything special we should know about it or you.
Basin Gallery & Studios founded in June 2022 by Liz Galvin & Jaimie Walker. Basin is women artist owned & operated. What started out as a quest for a new art studio for Jaimie, quickly took a turn into the 2 friends opening an art gallery which houses their own art studios in the back. In addition to revolving monthly or bi-monthly art exhibitions by artists both local and abroad, Basin’s Gift Shop continuously carries a wide variety of local artists & makers. Sign up for one of Basin’s many art workshops! Mosaic Workshop led by mosaic artist Grace Baley is held twice a month, and “Drink & Draw” events led by Jaimie Walker & Liz Galvin are back and better than before!! Definitely follow Basin on Instagram for regular updates on art shows, events & workshops! Stop in anytime! Thurs & Fri 2-8pm Sat & Sun 12-8pm
Why do you feel a connection to your work?
One of the strongest connections you can have with yourself is creativity and one of the strongest connections you can share with others, aside from love, is art – Liz Galvin
What advice would you give to young women who want to start a small business?
Just do it.
Learn more about Basin Gallery & Studios on their Instagram page, and see below for their latest workshop offerings!
Upcoming Mosaic Workshops:
Thursday May 4, 6-9:30pm
Saturday May 20, 1-4:30pm
Workshops are $125 per person & include 3.5 hours, all materials & tools, guidance, drinks and fun!! You must register in advance by venmo @grace-baley
Saturday May 13: Drawing on Plants: a somatic drawing workshop with Krista Dragomer 2-4:30pm
In this workshop, our approach to drawing plants centers our experience of observing and being with them over botanical accuracy. No prior drawing experience required! $75 per person. Supplies, refreshments (and plants!) provided. Must register here!
Thursday May 18: Closing Reception: ‘A Blue Door in Mud Season’ collective works by Cecil Howell, Erin Treacy & Krista Dragomer; 6-9pm
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday June 18 Basin Gallery & Studio’s 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!! 4-9pm!