Going Green

We’re making the leap to “Go Green” at Gallery MAR. From day one this has been of utmost importance to me. With the help of local environmentally-friendly consultants Alex Lofft and Katherine Noble (supporter and guest-host of KPCW’s This Green Earth, respectively) I’ve educated myself about how to make the least possible environmental impact here at the gallery.

Through the power of wind we are lighting the artwork and running the computer. Rocky Mountain Power offers the service to buy into blocks of wind power, AKA Green Energy, and now all of our usage is brought to us by the Blue Sky program: http://www.rockymtnpower.net/Article/Article81246.html

We Recycle and Reuse all materials possible in the gallery and use re-chargeable batteries and recycled paper for our artist biographies and collector correspondence.

We clean with non-toxic products for better air quality and safety.

I walk to work. Okay, not on the really nasty days, but through most of the summer.

The internet and email the best paperless way of communicating with collectors. More trees to shade us all! Do your part and sign up for our email newsletter NEWS MAR by entering your email address on this page: http://www.gallerymar.com/contact/.

Any more ideas? Leave your comments and suggestions.

4 Responses to “Going Green”

  1. Brett
    June 18th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks for the ideas. Here’s my top 10 green ideas:

    http://top10green.googlepages.com

    We can all be a small part of making the world a better place.

  2. qi peng
    June 18th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    Also to add for artists, one can go green by purchasing and using recyclable paper created using wind power from Strathmore. One can find more information at: http://www.strathmoreartist.com/greenerOptions.php

    Artists, as well as galleries, ought to do their part in being responsible for the upkeep of our environment…

  3. Maren Bargreen
    June 19th, 2008 at 11:35 am

    Another idea for artists interested in making an impact with art, not their carbon footprint: Encaustic. Using natural beeswax, natural tree resin, and other organic materials it’s also non-toxic and biodegradable. And the finished paintings have incredible texture and a translucent surface.

  4. qi peng
    June 19th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Also there is an environmental art museum at http://greenmuseum.org/ which is rather impressive. It is awesome. Also add Gitana Rose in Brooklyn for another environmentally friendly gallery. They can be found at: http://www.gitanarosa.com/

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