Gateway Gallery Grand Opening a Success / by Mark Silva

Extremely comforted and humbled by the community reception of my crazy idea of an art gallery in Ocotillo. It means the world to me, thank you Ocotillo, and the Imperial Valley at large. ❤️

January 14, 2024. The Grand Opening - A great time had by all that attended. Expected 100 peeps, instead had more like 300.

Live music, great food, wine & craft beer, to go along with the amazing artists showing in our first group show, by my amazing Gallery Director Leah Blair. Thank you Leah!

My excellent music director Caedon Howell provided 7 hours of continuous live mucic by 4 different acts, all fantastic and well received.

Delicious food and desserts provided by Lamont Street Grill Catering and Kris Silva.

Fresh brewed craft beer specially brewed for the event - Gateway Honey Ale by Ocotillo Brewing Company. Thank you guys!

Wine provided by Calianna winery, from my Z House + Winery project completed last year in Fallbrook, CA.

Ocotillo is an amazing community. As we started running out of supplies during the event due to the massive showing of support by so many people, community members stepped up immediately to help out and keep the party going. ❤️ I will be forever grateful.

Check the PRESS - Imperial Valley Press