pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio — Attraction in Lafayette

When giving a painting to be, "Hung," in a "Show," make sure you check on where it's actually hung.

The painting I gave to be 'Hung," in the Day of the Dead show was hung in the further corner of the back classroom. It couldn't have had staff oversight on most occasions. It ended up being smeared with some kind of gunk. The gunk was water based and I removed most and it abraded the surface of the painting. The painting is ruined due to defacement. It was a well done painting.

It was of A murdered Gay youth, Mathew, with bloody face and open pants tied to a fence. When I walked in for the first time possible, as I was temp. moving to a Hotel for 2 weeks, the room was full of children.

I pulled it the next day and failed to see the 3 semi-translucent smears until I unloaded it and the sun hit it. I looked for scratches or dents while at the COOP. Therefore it's my problem. Not only was this painting clearly not meant for children; I'd rather have had it been rejected due to location limitations if this was the vulnerable area intended for it. I had told them it was to be donated to Boulder County Aids Project. ...

Great shop - these folks were and remain a critical component to the Old Town Lafayette turn around. With a simple idea that art could revitalize a commercial district there leadership and hard work showed many what was possible. Many talented artist reside here - it's certainly a must stop in Old Town Lafayette and truly in all of Boulder County. A community treasure that in supporting and purchasing (critical point, don't look, buy) - we build a...

pARTiculars is a significant sponsor of the 3rd Friday Art Night Out in Lafayette. This is a community arts event in Old Town Lafayette, with live music, downtown art walk, beer and wine garden, artist booths, face painting, dining, literature, shopping, art receptions, children's activities, & more. Such a great time and wonderful place to bump into...