Renegade 2008

"UNSURPASSED IN THIS TOWN!"

"YOU GUYS BLEW THE LID OFF THE ART SCENE IN GRAND JUNCTION!"

"YOU'VE STARTED SOMETHING."

... a few remarks about Renegade, the Art Showe... which after several months of organizing, promoting, press releases, blood, sweat, tears, laughs, grease, trash bags, live hip-hop, poetry readings, living art, clay and spray paint, a keg, amazing art, and lots of support from local artists, family and friends, Renegade was a huge success.

It all started as a conversation of between Katie, Nathan, and myself. Just three senior graphic design majors who's ambition and creativity conceived an idea. This idea was an art show.
What we didn't want was:
1. Have an art show where you could only enter four pieces (which after being judged, might end up being in the show).
2. Take commission or have a ridiculous entry fee.
3. Your average small town gallery reception where you put on your Sunday's best, look at some still life paintings, eat some cheese and wine, then head out to the real party.
NO!
We wanted something fresh, fun, and funky. Something Grand Junction had never experienced before...
1. A warehouse
2. Open entry, whatever goes!
3. No commission
4. No limits
5. Not just an art show, an event

With our forces combined, we managed to fill the 28,ooo square foot warehouse with art, music, and people.

Thanks to all who helped, Skyline Warehouse, Tom and Ray, The Sentinel, and KAFM.
Keep your eyes and ears open for Renegade 2009!
Check out www.myspace.com/renegadeartshowe for more info and photos.