Describe how working together for many years has benefited your career .
I think that the gallery experience is a time-honored venue where the artist , the patron , and the gallery owner all benefit . It allows a brick and mortar in real time space where art is celebrated , enjoyed and chosen to be part of someone ’ s life . That is just a good thing .
What other Art Galleries have represented your works ?
You can find my work at the Confluence Gallery in Twisp WA and the MAC gift shop in the main entrance to the Museum of Arts and Culture in Browns Addition , no admission fee required . My art is also at the Entree Gallery at Priest Lake ID , my Etsy Shop online , and of course I always try to keep work at the New Moon Art Gallery . I am currently expanding into others , to ever-widen my business base .
What new projects are on the horizon for you ?
My old raku kiln will be retiring this year , making way for bigger pieces in the future . It will be sad to see it go ; it has been an old friend for a long time now . I am playing with porcelain more and hope to incorporate some drawing / painting into my future work someday — always another dream to dream , always a blessing to be had . You just never know where the zest for creativity will take you !
See Leslie Ahrens and Michele Mokrey ’ s artwork in person at
The New Moon Art Gallery 1326 E . Sprague Avenue
Spokane , Washington 99202 . Call ( 509 ) 413-9101 for hours of operation .
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