From The Olga Strawberry Council Board
Although it may look quiet and as though nothing is happening at the burned building that housed The Artworks, the James Hardman Gallery and Café Olga, the Olga Strawberry Council wants everyone to know that there’s plenty going on behind the scenes, and the Board is anxious to be moving forward in ways that can be seen.
We are working hard at completing preliminary actions regarding construction, insurance, codes, historical issues and other details so we can then move ahead with demolition, where necessary, and start restoring the building.
Donations to assist the tenants and building restoration efforts have been, and continue to be, gratefully received and appreciated. Our goal is to have the site buzzing with activity very soon.
In the meantime, however, we’re happy to say that The Artworks and Hardman Gallery have re-opened temporarily in Eastsound on Main Street across from the Episcopal Church and encourage everyone to go by and see the amazing job they have done in turning small rooms into beautiful spaces.
www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org
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We visited the “new” Artworks and James Hardman Gallery in town yesterday and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! The space(s)lovely and the work on display (and for sale!) the BEST! Good work everyone!!
Frank and Jan Loudin
IT’S AMAZING TO SEE WHAT HAS TRANSPIRED IN THE NEW LOCATION FOR THE ARTWORKS AND HARDMAN GALLERY.
I’M DELIGHTED THAT SO MANY HAVE MANAGED TO ASSIST WITH THE NEW LOCATION AND DISPLAYS. IT’S WONDERFUL!!!