Terry McCormick Gallery

Although I have finished Secure the Shadow and would like to wrap up my thoughts on that, I was intrigued by something I heard on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee last night. As part of the latest 88Nine campaign, local art lovers are asked to venture the city and expose the diverse range of art that Milwaukee has to offer. Accompanied by interviews and video documentation, the goal is to prove that Milwaukee is a creative city and incredible art organizations, movements, and events are happening here.

Yesterday's destination was the new Terry McCormick Gallery on 18th and Wright. The gallery was started by Evelyn Terry as a way to remember and exhibit the work of her lifelong partner, George Ray McCormick. Evelyn, also a professional artist, writer, and educator, decided to convert the bottom level of her home into a gallery instead of relocating.

Click here for the full story and interview: http://unifiedmilwaukee2.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/make-milwaukee-week-5-the-terry-mccormick-gallery/

I am very inspired by DIY galleries like this! I love galleries that have a history, whether it be a converted house, old jazz club, or factory. It would be really great to help establish and run a DIY gallery one day.