Two-Tone's History
Two-Tone Art Gallery opened on April 10, 2013. It is the brain child of Todd Wilson, a tattoo artist in Murfreesboro, TN. An avid painter, Todd wanted a space to not only create and showcase his own art but to allow other local artists to create and showcase art of all styles and media. The past two years have been a whirlwind of growth and learning experiences for us.
Two-Tone's Future
Todd plans on opening his own tattoo shop in the rooms behind the art gallery early next year. We are excited at the thought of this new endeavor bringing more traffic into the gallery, and want to make sure it's prepared for the influx. As interest grows, we want to be able to improve our business to best fit the art needs of our community. Note: None of the money raised in this campaign will fund supplies for the tattoo shop - it is all going toward updating the gallery.
What We Need
- paint for the walls/ceilings
- trim for the baseboards & crown molding
- supplies to build mobile walls, providing more display space
- a sturdy stool for the employee working the register
- comfortable seating for customers
- lockers for artists to store supplies
- a filing cabinet to store paperwork
- a sturdy glass display case
- smaller display cases for local papers, postcard-sized prints, jewelry, etc.
- an easel or two to both display art and for the use of artists
- a proper gallery hanging system
- better lighting, including track lighting along the ceiling
- a projection system to allow new ways of art expression
- Advertising! Business cards, fliers, ads in papers and on the radio, etc.
View our Pinterest board wish list for an idea of what we're hoping to purchase:
Unmet Goal?
Doesn't matter! Every dollar will help us! While we would love to get everything on our wish list, even $50 will allow us to buy some much-needed lumber and paint. Whether you can donate $5 or $500, we assure you that we will find a useful purpose for every cent given during this campaign.
What You Get:
Amazing local art! Several local artists believe in our message and have agreed to help us raise funds by donating prints, originals, and commissions as Perks for this campaign.
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Amber Duarte-White is a freelance artist specializing in Oil Paintings and Murals. (She accepts commissions!) Follow her on Instagram to view current projects: twoowls2 |
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Ashley Boyona is a living art inspired self taught artist starving to paint the world. She is a freelance photographer as well. "Life is a canvas and I'm here to paint a masterpiece." |
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Christy Simmons is one of those creative people that is constantly looking at things and thinking of how she can make them better, more unique, or more artistic. She loves taking someone's ideas and making them come to fruition in a way that's better than they even dreamed. |
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Cinespire Photography was born from Norbert Thiemann's inspiration by the art cinema as a basic foundation. Sometimes unsettling, and often NSFW, model collaborations with Cinespire have helped to create a unique catalog of thought-provoking images. |
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Liz Kelly Zook has been drawing, creating, painting, sewing, etc for as long as she can remember and doesn't ever plan on stopping. She likes to take a things that are dark and let some light in; or take things that are typically fun and add a twist. |
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Mai Hamric is a visual artist located in Murfreesboro, TN. In addition to her art work, she curates local art and music shows and is a regular contributor to the Murfreesboro Pulse arts section. She also hosts painting workshops from her home studio.
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Michelle Sweatt is inspired by the challenge of restoring objects that were at one time in their existence considered prized belongings to someone, but now find themselves either sitting on a dusty shelf in a thrift store or permanent fixtures in the landfill. |
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Patti Mann brings a very unique perspective and color sense to her artworks. She enjoys to create original and custom artworks and illustration on canvas, paper or board using paints, graphite, water media, pen & ink. Art for all purposes, art for everyone. |
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Ryan Frizzell, a.k.a. "The Rhinovirus", is a mixed media artist / illustrator. His goal is to make as much art as possible, and show it to as many people as possible. |
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Todd Wilson is a local tattoo artist and founder of Two-Tone. He loves Ghostbusters, comic books, and creating ridiculous art. |
To view samples of their work,
visit our website.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you are unable to help us financially, but can donate your time, we will be hosting a work day at the end of our campaign to make all the improvements we can afford. Follow us on Facebook to stay updated!
Most importantly, please help us by spreading the word! Share this campaign, and tell your friends about Two-Tone Art Gallery. Murfreesboro is full of amazing talent, and we are proud to be able to display it. Feel free to stop by Two-Tone during regular business hours and check out all the local art on display.
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