Final closing sale at the Art on A Gallery & Shop

The Art on A Gallery & Shop at 24 Avenue A at Second Street closes tomorrow (July 31) after seven years.

The last exhibit concluded a few weeks ago, but the owners — Wendigo Productions — have a few items remaining for sale, including clothing and jewelry. There are also art and office supplies, such as 3-foot tubes to store posters ($1 each!), a space heater ($15) and a desk with drawers ($25). Expect to find a few snow shovels and a ladder up for grabs as well. The storefront is open until 5 p.m.

Wendigo announced the pending closure back in March:

"One of the reasons, of course, is that like everywhere else in NYC the rent is too high, But beyond that we are ready to place more focus on the music end of the business, Wendigo Productions, LLC. To that end we will be moving to a smaller office space in the neighborhood and there will be no more regular art shows, maybe just pop ups here and there if inspiration hits.

Wendigo, which produces live events, concerts and tours, and represents and promotes local artists, closed its retail-consignment next door last summer. That freshly renovated space is now on the market for $4,995 a month. The Gallery space has an ask of $7,495. (Listing at this link.)

The closure also coincides with the sale of 24 Avenue A in February. The Sabet Group bought the building for $15.8 million, according to public records.

Previously on EV Grieve:
'Sayonara, Bitches' — about the last show at Art on A Gallery

'Sayonara, Bitches' — about the last show at Art on A Gallery

[Art by Reiko Lauper]

The Art on A Gallery concludes its seven-run run with its final exhibit, "Sayonara, Bitches," which opens tonight.

Here are some details:

These two female Japanese artists, Kumiko Yamada and Reiko Lauper, who have been friends for two decades, are having a collaborative art exhibition. This is a two-series exhibition, showcasing in two different countries starting in Tokyo in 2018.

These exhibition series are themed by "female" and “Wa” (Japanese culture) that are very straightforward. They are showing their new pieces, which were inspired by each other’s artwork ...

Both of the artists will be at the opening reception, and this is going to be the LAST art show at Art on A Gallery.

The opening is tonight from 6-8 at the gallery, 24 Avenue A at Second Street. The show ends July 11.

Also, Reiko Lauper is donating all the proceeds from the sale of her Cyndi Lauper original drawing (or prints) from the show to The True Colors United, a nonprofit that provides help for LGBTQ homeless youth.

As previously reported, the folks at Wendigo decided to give up their lease. As they stated: "One of the reasons, of course, is that like everywhere else in NYC the rent is too high ... beyond that we are ready to place more focus on the music end of the business, Wendigo Productions, LLC."

Art on A Gallery closing this summer after 7 years

The Art on A Gallery at 24 Avenue A at Second Street is closing this summer.

Here's their official announcement via Instagram:

After 7 years of happily serving up some of the finest underground art in the world, the staff at Art on A Gallery have made the decision to let go of our lease and close the gallery at 24 Avenue A.

One of the reasons, of course, is that like everywhere else in NYC the rent is too high, But beyond that we are ready to place more focus on the music end of the business, Wendigo Productions, LLC. To that end we will be moving to a smaller office space in the neighborhood and there will be no more regular art shows, maybe just pop ups here and there if inspiration hits.

But don't despair just yet! The lease isn't up until the end of July 2019, so we still have some awesome shows coming up until then. And we'll undoubtedly throw a killer final party to thank everyone for their love and support. We are eternally grateful to all of our artists and friends for the inspiration and community.

Wendigo, which produces live events, concerts and tours, and represents and promotes local artists, closed its retail-consignment next door last summer.

The news coincides with the sale of 24 Avenue A last month... The Sabet Group bought the building for $15.8 million, according to public records...



The Sabet Group also reportedly bought 236 E. Fifth St. last month for $23.25 million.

Wendigo Productions closing its retail-consignment shop on Avenue A

A 50-percent-off sale continues over at the retail portion of Wendigo Productions, 24 Avenue A near Second Street.

Wendigo, which produces live events, concerts and tours, and represents and promotes local artists, will close the small shop in mid-June.

However, Wendigo's Art on A Gallery next door will continue on.

Speaking of the gallery, the closing reception for Gina Volpe's show "Hypnic Jerk" is this Thursday evening from 6-8.

Reader submitted photo from Saturday evening.