Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
With summer a little slower here, The Studios is opening the Sanger Gallery to a select artist for SUMMER IN THE SANGER. The Summer Sanger artist has access to a space where they can spread out, step back to look at their work and have several projects laid out at once.
Sally Binard is a mixed-media artist of Haitian and Belgian heritage. Early, continuous exposure to the two different styles of art from each country provided an eclectic and exciting idea of what art was and could be. This dichotomy has been a notable influence on her work.
I have managed to make small spaces and limitations work and even find creative solutions based on working with what is or isn’t available. It’s an interesting coincidence that my first solo show in the XOJ Gallery was the space that ended up defining my first installation piece. It was the four broken-up walls that made me rethink my “Family Dynamics” series. Shortly thereafter, I was able to expand that series into my largest installation piece to date at the 2021 SFCC exhibition at Florida Atlantic University.
So it is exciting to be able to work in the same building that helped me take those exploratory steps. This summer will be about experimentation, playing, and allowing the ideas in my head to take up more room in reality. The Sanger Gallery as a workspace will no doubt affect how the work is made and evolves.
I look forward to seeing how the space and I create, together. I have no doubt that this time will be pivotal in my artistic story. On a tiny island where artist workspaces are a challenge, this is a huge opportunity.
Address: 6810 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
We’re located in Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island, just down the docks from Hogfish Bar & Grill.
With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
Hugh’s View offers:
—Smaller audience sizes
—Outdoor environment
—Intimate experiences
—A rooftop bar that opens one hour prior to show time
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.
Helmerich Theater offers:
—More space and comfortable chairs
—Indoor comforts
—Intimate experiences
—A walk-up counter bar that opens one hour prior to show time
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