The 83 Gallery might be a little bit off the beaten Gallery Hop path, but a visit this weekend might be worth your while. This new independent gallery attempts to capture the original spirit of Gallery Hop and focuses entirely on local “underground” art. Owners Geoff Collins, Mic Wesson, and Audra Cheek have made it their personal mission to reconnect local art enthusiasts with local artists.
Their new exhibit opens on Saturday and features the artwork of Jenn Szalkowski, Melvin A. Bennett, Jessica Rudd and Laura Weiser in addition to resident artists Geoff Collins, Audra Cheek, Heather Allen, Mic Wesson and Josh Angle. The opening runs from 6pm to 11pm, and also includes a monthly raffle for artwork prizes.
The 83 Gallery is located at 83 West First Street in the Short North.