Zola Gallery is dedicated to creating a movement in culture that keeps the idea of ecology close to our awareness and inspires appreciation of Nature and supports natural living. Zola is the Quad Cities first and premier model for an EcoArts gallery, taking the lead in EcoArts growth and environmental practices. Zola offers high quality EcoArt pieces in a professional, industry-standard setting, a
meeting place for members of the EACQC to gather, a location to teach educational Eco workshops, as well as a variety of retail services: art lessons, educational workshops, art installation, art critique and publication, graphic design, creative consultation, large scale mural painting, as well as custom canvas frames built to order. Rental periods are in three-month rental increments. At the end of each rental term, clients will have the option to purchase. This arrangement will be promoted to business and organizations interested in becoming more “Green” and renting artwork is beneficial to clients as they can write it off as an “operating” expense. Zola offers outreach Eco Art demonstration services and promote current exhibitions through these opportunities in order to generate additional sales. Zola operates on a strong philosophical foundation. Zola boldly re-envisions the by-products of modern society while encouraging consumers and institutions to be eco-logical citizens. Zola will support “Environmental Art” that supports Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Upcycle, Refurbish, Repurpose and such eco-friendly practices and use of products in production of Eco Art. Unlike the conventional art world, in addition to serving typical scenes and audience members, we will also serve the uninitiated, typically intimidated, and promote community engaging art participation and appreciation through on-site and outreach Eco-Art making opportunities. Zola will encourage reconnection with nature, our relationship to it and celebratory discovery of such through art making, art-purchasing and group exhibition of Eco Art. Zola works with artists, collectors, educators, and our community at large to provide community building through public art exhibitions, educational opportunities, and promotion while fostering artistic and cultural experiences within the community. Zola compliments existing creative endeavors within the area. Zola supports and promotes the “Creativity and Placemaking” trend that involves cultural facilities designed to leverage the benefits of collaboration and co-location. This trend includes: Multi-use hubs that integrate arts, culture, heritage and library facilities to share resources and operation costs, and to develop strategic partnerships, cultural or creative incubators that, in various ways, offer a platform of support for creators and enable connection, production and networking among creators and with the public, multi-sector convergence centers that are designed to maximize socialization, networking, and random collisions, and thus become major connecting hubs and economic engines in communities, artist live/work or studio complexes that focus on live/work studios, artist living spaces and a variety of space uses including rehearsal spaces, retail and cafés, integrated community projects that include cultural, environmental and social uses. The Quad Cities area needs a venue to promote highly original, diverse, and successful contemporary ecological art for clients’ needs. They need a gallery space already exemplifying and embodying all aspects of the EcoArt movement, and sustainable living practices. A need exists for a creative and original viewing space outside of the traditional quad cities art-gallery setting. Zola allows for a retail space capable of taking EACQC to the next level by combining visual, ecological, performing, and literary art with a retail storefront, as well as allowing for creative incubation and collaborative networking which is fundamental in building existing as well as future businesses. The presentation of ecological artwork, artist workshops, and local handmade goods within an original gallery setting will provide a highly unique, creative and cultural experience to a diverse audience- from the casual gallery visitor, to the curious child and parent, to the professional artist, the art student, as well as the potential art investor. A goal is to create a culture center for all instead of a culture for a few. Attention will be given to show symbiotically what’s going on in these places and a positive representation and sense of who is there, too. Zola sells to clients seeking an investment in Fine Art while maintaining the highest environmental standards. Clients seek the design experience of Zola’s professionals whether it be a physical art object for their home or business, interior design, art instruction, exterior design, educational opportunities, creative community events, creative consultation, and access to original artwork and handmade products. Customers desire this product because they see a potential gain for investment with pieces constructed by renowned artists with developing careers, as well as wanting to continue to be part of our growing network that is passionate about supporting our local economy. Customers are also seeking to decorate a space with original pieces of fine art that cannot be duplicated or found anywhere else. Zola is the Quad Cities’ only industry-standard ecological art gallery, and we believe this will attract a fair amount of clientele. With the growing momentum of the green movement, consumers are thinking twice about what they buy: keeping in mind local economics and sustainable practices as well as global aspects, Zola’s products are readily available for the common consumer. Clients that are seeking creative, collaborative, and sustainable service have a need that can be fulfilled by the design and ecological expertise and experience of the staff of Zola. The Eco Arts Council of the Quad Cities endorses Zola, an Eco-Art Gallery. The Eco Arts Council of the Quad Cities supports our community as a place of creative and celebratory environments in which encouragement is given to innovative events, participatory arts projects and a destination for artist residencies - for advocating, demonstrating and creating works that celebrate the Midwest Region and Mississippi area life and environmental issues of our home in the Quad Cities area. It is the belief of the EACQC that people’s sense of identity, attachment and sustainability to their hometown can be improved with these provisions. Inquiries about the EACQC can be made to [email protected].
