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The Grand Impromptu Gallery in the Merlino Arts Building in downtown Tacoma has had its lease terminated by The Grand Cinema, which is planning to expand into the space occupied by the gallery. The expansion, which is in the planning stages, has left the members of the co-operative gallery with no immediate home after their final show "Rear View Forward," which runs July 16-August 15.
"We've wanted to expand for years," said Philip Cowan, director of The Grand. What encouraged the decision, Cowan said, was an extension to the year 2025 of the art cinema's own lease from Merlino owners P.M. Investments. The plans are still being drawn up by Belay Architects, and will be finalized by August, at which time bids will be called for. The expansion will create an extra screen for the three-screen independent movie-house, but Cowan said "it was a bit premature" to elaborate further.
Meanwhile, the 11 artist members of Impromptu are debating on where to relocate, and have no immediate ideas. The gallery has been in the space at 608 S. Fawcett Ave. for 20 months, and rotates members' work as well as guest artists in a variety of media.
"Rear View Forward" opens at The Grand Impromptu on July 16, with an artist reception from 5-8 p.m. July 17. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday. 608 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. 253-572-9232, grandimpromptugallery.com
The Grand Cinema is located at 606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma. 253-593-4474, www.grandcinema.com
