By Annette Trossello
The Rabbit Hole in Fitchburg is described on its website as a “Book/Music/Curio Store,” but it is so much more, including a gallery housed on the second floor. When the store first opened in the fall of 2009, HeatherRose Anair, a graduate of Montserrat College of Art and friend of owner Sam Montgomery, asked if she could hang up some of her work. Instead, Sam suggested that she put on a show.
In November 2009, The Rabbit Hole Gallery had its first art show with work by HeatherRose and three of her friends. It was a success, and HeatherRose became the unofficial curator of the gallery.
HeatherRose and Sam decided the next show needed something to tie it all together; it needed a theme. The first theme was Carnivals. HeatherRose put out a call for artists on Facebook and Craigslist. If artists did not have a Carnival themed piece, they were encouraged to submit an other example of their work and if it had potential, they could create something specifically for the show.
Previous themes include a Robot show, a Heroes and Villains show, and a Posters show. The Posters show was conceived as a way for the artists to sell more of their work. An 18” x 24” poster is less expensive and more likely to sell than the original art on sale at the other shows. Posters from this show are currently available for purchase.
Opening nights are always a good time; almost every one has featured a local band such as the Steve GütenBand and Champagne Khampagne. Though most of the attendees are college-aged, older adults and teens are also drawn to the scene.
The theme for the May show is Music with an emphasis on gig posters. This will also be a posters show. Interested artists are encouraged to contact HeatherRose at heatherrose@heatherrosestudios.com for more information and to submit their work.
The Rabbit Hole hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
The Rabbit Hole
805 Main St., Fitchburg
(978) 345-0040
www.therabbitholeusa.com
The Art of Heather Rose
Opening Reception on April 2nd, 7-10pm, at the Dark World Gallery, 179 Grafton St., Worcester.
The show runs until the end of April.