Chicago Illinois, August 16, 2012
--- Blackbird Gallery + Framing LLC owner Fernando Mastroianni and Chicago Art Leasing LLC Founder Joshua Ginsberg have announced a strategic partnership to open
and manage the space at 911 West Montana Street in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
neighborhood as a co-op style gallery and framing location. Chicago Art Leasing
will manage the relationship with the artists and staff the location during
weekdays, and Blackbird will manage the framing business and provide weekend
coverage.
“Chicago Art Leasing has worked
with us as a vendor on numerous projects over the past few years, and their
relationship with local as well as national artists makes them an ideal
collaborator,” says Mastroianni. “Having a dedicated and experienced individual
like Ginsberg on site provides significant benefits to Blackbird and to the
artists who will be participating.”
According to Ginsberg, “We’re looking
forward to taking this next step in our relationship with Blackbird, who has
been an important and effective vendor for us. This relationship also provides Chicago
Art Leasing with an office/retail location where we can better serve our
artists as well as our local patrons. The opportunity represents a phenomenal
mutual opportunity for Blackbird and Chicago Art Leasing.”
Artists will contribute a small
monthly fee to support the overhead while keeping 75% of the sales, a model
that both Ginsberg and Mastroianni believe is more efficient than the
traditional scenario.
“Our organizations are aligned in
all the aspects I consider most important, including our mutual respect, our commitment
to the art community and dedication to upholding best practices,” Ginsberg
noted.
The space is now accepting
applications from artists who are encouraged to Contact Chicago Art Leasing
through their website at www.chicagoartleasing.com.
Blackbird Gallery + Framing (http://www.bbirdgallery.com) has a long
history as a highly-regarded local provider of quality custom framing and
installation services.
ChicagoArt Leasing (http://www.chicagoartleasing.com) is a leading provider of artwork to a wide range of
corporate and private clients. With more than 60 artists and photographers,
available inventory of artworks exceeds 50,000 pieces.
Source: Chicago Art Leasing LLC
and Blackbird Gallery + Framing
Press Contacts: Joshua Ginsberg
(312) 242-1716
or Fernando Mastroianni (773)
290-8617
