THE RED BARN ART GALLERY
Saturday July 1st 5:30-7pm
Red Barn Art Gallery Season Opening
Friday July 14th 5:30-7pm
Music Series
with Jon Suters, Jason Ennis and Natalia Bernal
Saturday September 16th 6:30pm
Harvest Dinner
Theed Barn Art Gallery was previously owned by my friend and fellow painter Charlie Ferguson. Wendy and I purchased the building in 201, and are updating it to serve again as an open studio and exhibition space.
According to Charlie’s memoir, the building was built in the 1880’s as a stable for the historic Lyles Cottage, and was located across the Fishers Island post office and near the firehouse. It was moved to its current location (date unknown), and used as a paint shop for the Fishers Island Farms. Charlie and Alice purchased the building in 1950, and renovated and strengthened the structure using scrap wood and old awnings.
Charles Ferguson's memoir
As we started to renovate the building this year, these earlier layers have been revealed. It’s been so interesting to unearth the past and see it as a foundation for the future.
Old awning used in Charlie's renovation
Charlie owned and operated the studio for 67 years, and exhibited his artwork there.
Charles Ferguson watercolor
He was my neighbor and a life long friend. While we had very different painting styles, themes, techniques, and mediums, we shared a relationship of mutual respect.
The studio is now open as a working gallery and exhibition space for my work. Feel free to stop and visit.
2835192" x 48" Oil/Canvas2835 192" x 48" Oil/Canvas