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The gallery is designed to bridge the void between us and nature. Sometimes sitting with the art helps shorten that span.
WILDER GALLERY & GATHERING
COMMUNE WITH NATURE Words + Photos by Cassie Fortman + TJ Smith
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he Wilder Gallery & Gathering (TWG&G)
workshops, gallery exhibits, private shopping
is a multi-sensory experience blending
appointments and general hours throughout
art, nature, curated camp vintage and outdoor
the year. It also acts as a working studio for
awareness into headquarters for nature-loving
Smith’s mission of educating earth-friendly
humans. It is located in the heart of historic
living through his brand Stray Wild, which
downtown Grand Junction and occupies a
focuses on products, projects and campaigns
second-floor view of Main Street in a community
that strengthen our connection to the wild
of creative minds known as The Skylight Shops.
world in hopes of a harmonious tomorrow.
At its core, TWG&G is the physical
Now, howl for the planet, hit the stairs and find
imagination of art and nature-first lifestyles
your way to a space giving thanks to nature one
from artist and designer TJ Smith. TWG&G offers
art piece at a time. :