The Gallery

Found Gallery, formerly the Orphanage Gallery, was founded in summer 2006 by John Schwartz and Jonny Coleman. Found specializes in exhibits by artists who have not shown in the region, whether they be artists young in their career or artists who have established themselves elsewhere. We're not really sure what the term 'emerging artist' really means or if it's accurate, but many of our artists seem to be emerging or, at least, maturing before our eyes.

In our brief history, we have exhibited work by French graffiti artist JR, Cold War Kids bassist Matt Maust, and freak-folk icon Devendra Banhart as well as hosted gallery events in conjunction with creative entities like Four Eyed Monsters, Creative Commons, and McSweeney's author Salvador Plascencia.

Found also appreciates the value of music and its relation to the visual arts, as we have featured several accomplished musicians/visual artists as well as having integrated sound and music into all of our events as appropriately and powerfully as possible. Likewise, we have a strong appreciation for the other classical art forms, most notably literature and moving imagery (which will have a strong place in our 2008 program).

Ultimately, the artist rules at Found. Artists have the license to take over the space as they see fit. Further, Found hosts several collaborative efforts (Micro Gestalt, the Joint Custody Project, My Best Friend Doesn't Live Here, and more) that are interactive visual experiments which further the ability of the artists to work and share experience.

Found Gallery offers bold, unique artwork and a richness in quality derived from the freedom we lend to the artists.

Happy Arting & Art Watching,
Found Gallery

Gallery Services

Found Gallery offers a variety of services including: art rentals, commissions, art licensing, event space rentals, cleared art for motion pictures, restaurant art rentals, and art brokerage services. For additional information, please contact us. If you have something particular in mind, why not suggest it?