My lifelong friend Brennis Booth has an art gallery in my hometown of Canton, Ohio. Located downtown and a few blocks from the church we grew up in, visiting last week made me realize how very proud I am of him.
Brennis and his partner Todd run a first class organization. They moved to this fantastic larger space about a year ago. The building, once a small manufacturing plant, is Art Deco. Permanent smaller galleries look down into the main space from the second floor. The basement has just been converted to a small theater.
The art is displayed perfectly. The calendar is filled with children’s art classes and other events. Live music is a part of the First Friday Gallery Walk.
Did I mention the coffee bar?
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[...] Brennis is a case in point. A childhood friend, Brennis owns 2nd April Galerie & Studios. He works diligently feeding and nurturing Canton’s art scene. He and his partner, Todd, throw a bash on the First Friday and encourage all their downtown neighbors to participate in a Gallery Hop. Coincidentally to my sister’s phone call, today Brennis posted pictures from a recent event on his Facebook page. I stole them and am reposting them here. (Thanks, Brennie!!) [...]