My father, Manny, has always impressed upon me the importance of community. As manager of Crest Hardware I am thrilled to provide a unique non- traditional atmosphere to showcase the art work of the creative and vibrant community we service. I have such a love and appreciation for art and I am fascinated with seeing the transformation of basic hardware materials into something other than what they are intended for.

The Crest Hardware Art Show is a real down to earth experience appealing to a broad range of people that live in the community. The ideas and concepts in the show are rendered on a silly and theatrical level allowing for an accessible experience. From previous art shows I remember walking through the store and seeing the "Brawny" paper towel display and had to take to a second look to see that next to it was packages of "Scrawny" paper towels. Surprises and laughter fill the shelves. You may come to run a simple errand but you leave with a little bit of culture and a big sense of community.

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Call to Artists - We want to see what you do:

• Submission week will start on Monday, April 28th through Friday, May 2nd during business hours (8am -7pm). Any other arrangements that need to be made please contact Rob Esmay or Joseph Franquinha.
• Maximum size of art work may not exceed 2 square feet (a few special considerations will be made).
• The first 75 pieces submitted will have a priority in being considered for the show.
• Any submissions past the first 75 pieces cannot be guaranteed a place in the show.
• Please note that the nature of the show is a mix of commerce and art. Please consider your work in that context before it is submitted. Crest Hardware will make every effort to ensure the safety of your artwork but cannot guarantee its security.
• All work must be submitted with the official entry form which can be found here
• Please note that NO commissions are taken from any works sold.

Rob Esmay - Co-Curator:

Rob Esmay loves hardware and Crest is his preferred hardware source. You could have seen it coming: his father is a famous civil engineer and Rob won his 4th grade kite designing/building/flying contest. Later he sold his very first cartoon submission to The New Yorker. Rob moved to the neighborhood almost 15 years ago and remembers the Crest Hardware Art Show fondly. "I kept asking 'when are you going to have another show?' Finally Joe and I decided to bring it back ourselves." Rob has a beautiful studio across the street from Crest where he draws and paints. He invites you to "drop by some time!"

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