Ten years is a major milestone for any small business, and Fishers’ Gallery 116 is no exception.

Owners Tracy Gritter and Denise Town say the key to their success has been cultivating strong relationships with customers and artists, of which the gallery has featured 480 during the past decade.

“Word of mouth is probably our best advertising,” said Town. “That’s what really keeps us alive. That and tenacity … really, really hard work.”

Gallery 116 offers a service called “Perfect Placement and Design,”in which the gallery brings various works of art to potential buyers to let them observe and purchase pieces in the convenience and comfort of their own home.

“We try to keep it ever-changing,” Town said. “We have a wide range of artists doing anything from canvas artwork to jewelry to painted glassware, pottery, knitting and more.”

The gallery is featuring artwork from many local artists, including abstract artist and co-owner Tracy Gritter, and Cindy Schum, who does stamped, sterling silver jewelry. The gallery also features jewelry made and sponsored by Stinky Toes, a business which uses the profit from its art to adopt children from Africa.

To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Gallery 116 is resuming its art class offerings, which include journal-making, canvas painting and vintage tray classes. Customers will also have a chance to see the newly-renovated space at the gallery.

According to Town, just making it for 10 years has been the biggest achievement for her.

“We’ve made a business with an optimal environment that’s open every day so people can come see us,” Town said. “Our customers say we have a beautiful store and beautiful art.”

Gallery 116 is located at 8597 E. 116th St. in Fishers. To contact the gallery, call 577-9730 or visitwww.gallery116blog.com.

By Scott Raychel
editorial@youarecurrent.com

Celebrate Gallery 116′s 10 yr Anniversary,

Jan 28-Feb 6th.  Stop in the gallery during our anniversary celebration and sign up for our drawing to give away $100 gift card on January 31st.

New Merchandise and New Look inside this old house…..

Stop in and see what we’re up to!!

 New line of serving pieces from French Bull

             New cutting boards by Steven Goos.

AND…….

We are kicking off Superbowl with new classes at the gallery from February 2nd-5th.

 Class Schedule Available here:

Listen Up Girls……

Never get the right gift from the man in you life?   Does your guy hate going to crowded malls and shopping centers?  Are you looking for something unique for yourself?  Would you like the gift of jewelry, art or maybe just something everyone else will not have?

We have just the answer………

 Even Santa needs a little help sometimes.  Make this Christmas one to remember.

Have a scary good time this Halloween and be sure to check out our product of the week “Alphabet Letters”. 

Inside Gallery 116 you can find many fun things you don’t ever see at other stores.  Check out some of these great gift items.

Hilarious Office Supplies

The Original Red-Nek Wine Glass

Re-Purposed Clocks

Kids are back to school. This could only mean one thing!

Summer is on the way out

It’s not all bad news, Gallery 116 is celebrating the fall months by offering 50% off (yes, you read correctly) ALL Summer dresses and skirts!  Hurry in, because they won’t last with that HUGE discount!

As Summer is leaving, our

Fall fashions are arriving daily.

  Stop in to check out our new

Fleece Jackets Hot for Fall!

Chunky Necklaces

Every week, someone walks into Gallery 116 for the first time and says, “I’ve driven past this house everyday and finally decided to stop in to see what it’s all about”.

What it’s all about is art, gifts and home decor hand-crafted by local artists and displayed in an old bungalow house, at 8597 E. 116th Street, in downtown Fishers. Founded in 2002 by Denise Town and Tracy Gritter, Gallery 116 offers area shoppers ceramics, paintings, faux floral arrangements, custom window treatments and one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artists who sell their wares on a consignment basis.

In addition to handmade items, this unique boutique offers custom decorating, fashion forward jewelry and clothing and funny cards and magnets.  Gallery 116 is open Monday – Friday from 11 am- 6 pm Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday Noon – 5 pm.