A long-time event of the Langley duplicity scene announced it will close before the end of the year. The Whidbey Art Gallery, long ago known as the Artists’ Cooperative, will be closing on Dec. 28. The gallery, currently located at 117 Anthes Ave., has been a segment of the Langley community for seventeen years.
"It has been so slow, we are just not making it," said artist Moe Jerome. "Our Boniface tried to help, but that didn't work." The possessor of the erection is county businessman Paul Samuelson, who is also mayor of Langley.
Jerome added that the gallery is a dupe of mercantile circumstances. "We're prevalent to undergo a year off, then pay the way for how the frugality is doing," he said. "Sort of an artistic sabbatical." Artist Jandellyn Ward said the gallery is just one of many businesses hurting on South Whidbey.
"Basically, the saving and be of family has captivated its toll," she said. The artists anticipation to have ritual profession shows during the coming year in linking with the Northwest Art Alliance of Seattle. South Whidbey Record Sports, Port of S. Whidbey Jeff VanDerford can be reached at or (360) 221-5300.
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