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ABOUT US

The Gallery began operation in 2001. We started with one artist, Stuart McClean. Without having a gallery space of our own, we did weekly art parties at our residential space. We also did shows throughout the tri-state area and curated show at different events, galleries and festivals in the New York Metropolitan Area and along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. While doing shows from Boston to Atlanta, we began building our roster of artists. Today, we have exhibited the work of over 20 artists and curated shows with dozens more.

Tobius and Sonya

In 2002, we began our "Profit for Non-Profits" campaign. Since that time we have contributed and helped raise thousands of dollars for institutions and organizations such as Harlem School of the Arts, the Links, Inc., The National Black Theater, Men Who Cook for Change and Little People's Place, through the donation of artwork for auctions and the donation of funds in exchange for exhibit space.

Two years ago we added art publishing, custom framing and art hanging and placement to the services that we provide. Among other highlights of 2003, we had the honor of scripting the space for the grand opening of the Queens Educational Opportunity Center. This facility is the flagship community educational center for the entire State of New York. The Simmons Gallery installed 30 pieces of artwork throughout the space to rave reviews of the staff and statewide visitors. We also have current installations in some of the leading restaurants in Harlem, such as Mobay's, Creole, and Wimp's.

Also in 2003, the gallery did its first shows abroad in Osaka, Japan and London, England. In Osaka, Japan, we exhibited the work of Stuart McClean in a show with a musical, cross-cultural theme. In London, we curated a group show at the Bettie Morton Gallery in Brixton, entitled "From Harlem to Brixton, Bridging the Gap Across the Pond."

Our goal is to promote and sell the work of emerging and mid-career artists locally, nationally and internationally. We wish to do this by making collectible art affordable and accessible to both the experienced and first time collector.

We know that our mission is an important one. At the end of the day we see ourselves not only as art dealers, but as custodians of culture.

We always keep in mind that civilizations, no matter how great, are not remembered for the wars they have won and lost, but for the art and culture they left behind.

Address:
265 Edgecombe Avenue (at 145th Street)
A,B,C or D trains to 145th Street
Walk down the hill and make a left on Edgecombe Avenue. It's the first door on your left.