Testimonials

From Artists Who Have Exhibited in Our Rental Galleries

“When I moved to the County ten years ago, I rented a barrack at Base31 to use as a studio for the summer, so renting the Focus Project Gallery last fall to display my work was very special for me. Base31 has now become an exciting cultural hub in the area, thanks to several creative entrepreneurs like Susan Wallis, artist and owner of MELT Studio+Gallery. There is always a lot of art for visitors to see inside her beautifully renovated WW2 barrack, where you also find the Focus Project Gallery, a bright and inviting space for solo exhibitions. My exhibition was well promoted and well attended, and the reception presentation was excellent. Susan and her fabulous staff are friendly, helpful, and professional. They take care of everything and are a delight to work with.”

– Karole Marois, “On an Even Keel” November 2023

“Displaying my work in the Focus Room at Melt Sudio Gallery was one of the best experiences I’ve had as an artist so far. The staff and the owner Susan’s professionalism are second to none. They want to see artists succeed and share their expertise and knowledge wholeheartedly. The space is beautifully curated and Base31 is an excellent location that attracts both local and tourist visitors.”

-Agnes Bellegris | Show: “Blooming Bounty”- July 2023

“The Focus Gallery is a great venue for a show. Susan and her staff take care of all the details including professional hanging of your work. The gallery has a beautiful light and the popular shows in the main gallery will attract a new audience for your work. With every passing season, Base31 becomes a more relevant centre for the arts. Melt and its Focus Gallery is the place to be”.

-Sarah Palmer | Show: “More than Meets the Eye” - June 2023

“Renting the Focus Gallery was a uniquely positive experience for me. I was able to showcase my paintings separately and distinctly from other work and activities, but as part of the larger Melt Studio & Gallery benefited from exposure to a larger audience than I could have attracted on my own.The space itself is attractive and well-lit and the gallery handled all of the organization and logistics of the show – hanging, promotion, staffing, inquiries and transactions. Everything was completed most professionally; everyone was helpful and supportive during the exhibit.

I believe this to be a relatively inexpensive way to achieve wider recognition for my work and I am very pleased with the experience. I look forward to working with Melt gallery again in future.”

-Murray Gainer | Show: “Liminal Landscapes” - December 2022

“I just wanted to send a big thank you to Susan and the staff at the Melt Studio and Gallery. Our show “Transitions” ran for the month of September, 2022 in the Focus Gallery. It was wonderful to be able to show our work to a wide audience. Susan and everyone at Melt were kind, supportive and professional.”

-Ron Erwin and Graham Keenan | Show: “Transitions"- September 2022

“Within this wonderful inspiring space is Focus Gallery, where I had my 1st solo show. Susan provided a very professional and well organized environment with gentle guidance and underdstanding for this first timer. Vanessa’s curatorial expertise shone with style and grace. For my first solo show, Melt Studio and Gallery was a very supportive and accessible. I look forward to working with Susan and Vanessa again”

-K Gregg | Show” “Aerial Landscapes”- August 2022

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