The Art of Challenging the Status Quo
The drive to be unique, to do things just a little bit different that the norm, has always been a part of me. I’m a newbie to the art world. I didn’t start painting consistently until September of 2021, the same time I decided to start an art business. I’m pretty sure someone will find what I have to say next offensive, but it didn’t take long for me to form the opinion that the atmosphere of the art world was stale. There wasn’t much difference in opening receptions (except the art of course). Most events were passive and not an interactive experience.
It is really hard to think outside the box when things have always been a certain way, but I’m determined to try. My goal is to host studio events that are more than just a show because art is more than something to decorate a wall—it's a conversation, a connection, an emotion and at it’s best, an experience. When I open the doors to my studio for an exhibition, I'm not just inviting people to look at paintings. I'm inviting them into a space where art becomes personal, where stories unfold, and where relationships begin.
That’s why I’ve made the decision to rethink how I host events at my studio. I don’t want them to feel like the traditional gallery opening, where people trickle in, politely browse, sip wine, and quietly leave. I want it to feel alive. Warm. Inviting. I want people to feel the work, not just view it.
Turning a Visit into an Experience
In the same way a painting might be composed—thinking about color, mood, movement, and message—I approach event planning at inDemand Art Studios with the same intention. Every detail matters: the lighting, the music, the flow of the room, the smell in the air, the conversations being had. All of it contributes to how people experience the art and the space.
Future Events Will Include:
Interactive audio guides, where visitors scan a code and hear an artist talk about their work being displayed. This will be just like getting a private tour by the artist.
Pop-up fashion features, where wearable art or curated outfits respond to the artwork on the walls.
Creative activity stations, where guests can leave their own mark or create something inspired by what they’ve seen.
Themed brunch-style receptions, where good food, natural light, and community create a slower, more soulful way to view the work.
Why It Matters
When you craft an experience instead of just an event, something shifts. Guests linger longer. They engage more deeply. They ask questions. They share. The energy in the room becomes a part of the art itself.
It also opens the door to new audiences—people who may have felt intimidated or disconnected from traditional gallery spaces suddenly find themselves welcomed, even seen, in a space that values authenticity over formality in a space without judgment.
Are you ready to experience art and community with us?