JONESVILLE, MI (WTVB) – A non-profit art gallery has closed in downtown Jonesville but a group of artists is moving forward.
The Gallery 49 Artists’ Co-op and Retail Outlet ended operations March 30 as fewer artists were renting space at its location on U.S. 12. That led to less rent money coming in and declining revenues.
The bad winter weather is also being blamed for having what was called a devastating hit on their sales.
Since the closing of the gallery space was announced, there has been an outpouring of support on social media sites.
While the gallery is closed, the artist co-op plans to continue and morph into something new in the coming months.
A GoFundMe page has been set up as the group are seeking funds and places to display their art.
