Exhibition Spaces
Most of the artwork exhibited at VG is on permanent display although VG also hosts temporary exhibitions of new work by the artists at VG as well as outside artists. The temporary exhibitions are generally displayed in the Main Gallery, while the permanent collection is exhibited throughout Venusian Gardens, including the stairwell, the bathrooms, the side garden and even sometimes the catering kitchen. In an effort to provide a manageable means of presenting the vast amount of artwork and interior design pieces at VG on this website, the works are presented here based on their Exhibition Space location rather than by distinguishing features of the works themselves.
The Main Gallery is on the second story of VG and is quite spacious, with a 34-foot peaked cypress ceiling and beautiful red pine floors original to this historic church.The space at the rear of the Main Gallery is an exhibition room that is partitioned from the main space by two walls that provide 3 large entries that communicate with the main space. The third story consists of three loft spaces that all overlook the Main Gallery: the Choir Loft, the Piano Loft and the Observation Loft.
glasLlight Studio occupies the ground floor of VG. As a functioning sculpture studio, much of the studio space is off limits for events but the foyer and bathroom can be utilized. The foyer can serve as a staging area as well as a food and beverage service area for exhibitions and events.
There is a large outdoor garden adjacent to the main building of VG that can be utilized for exhibitions and event rental. It can accommodate 100 people and it allows for tables, tents and a staging area for performers. It has its own entry access to Franklin Avenue.
Main Gallery
The Main Gallery is where most of the action is for exhibitions and events, This area has undergone extensive renovations recently – more photos are forthcoming.
Main Gallery – Rear Exhibition
The rear exhibition space of the Main Gallery provides an area with less ambient daylight to enhance display of artwork that favors a darker environment. It is functionally separate from the main space which allows for it to be used as a food service area or as a staging area for performance events.
Choir Loft
The Choir Loft looks out from over the rear of the Main Gallery and can be closed off to provide intimacy. It can serve as a VIP lounge with its private bathroom or as a staging area for weddings or other special events.
Piano Loft
The Piano Loft looks out from over the front of the Main Gallery. It accommodates musicians and performers but can also function as a stage for individual speakers.
Observation Loft
The Observation Loft looks out from over the side of the Main Gallery. It includes cocktail tables and chairs that provide a full view of the Main Gallery and the Piano Loft.
Stairwell
The Stairwell holds some illuminating surprises – a large grouping of neon & blown glass Hana suspended along three stories as well as several sculptures of very different styles.
Bathrooms
Even the bathrooms offer interesting ensembles of design, sporting curvilinear backlit mirrors and aluminum countertops with trans-illuminated sinks and underlit antique lenses as well as neon and glass artwork on the walls.
glasslight Studio
GlassLight studio is a functional sculpture studio where most of the artwork displayed in the gallery is constructed. It can sometimes serve as an accessory space for various functions.
Outdoor Garden
The outdoor garden is quite spacious with its own entrance to Franklin Avenue as well as ab entrance from VG. It provides a lovely environment for outdoor events with plenty of room for tables, tents, live entertainment and catering.
