After 14 years at a 3,000 square-foot space on Lake Lansing Road, the Anselmo Gallery has more than quadrupled in size to more than 12,000 square feet, at its new space inside the
Meridian Mall in Okemos.
Owner, Ric Anselmo, has always envisioned having a large, accessible and visible space to share his entire collection with Capital region residents and visitors. An architect by profession, Anselmo has created a barrier-free environment so that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy the art.
“We have art from all over the world — art of different classifications and art that varies in size,” says Anselmo. “It’s not just paintings; we have sculptures and media in art."
It is clear that Anselmo is in the art business purely because he wants to share his love of art with the community.
"I wanted a space where people in Lansing could enjoy art the way it’s supposed to be enjoyed—at a distance,” Anselmo says.
Accessibility aside, the Anselmo gallery has a space for children to create art while their parents wander and will begin offering art classes and lectures at the beginning of next year.
And don’t forget: “As long as the mall is open, we are open,” adds Anselmo with a smile.
Source: Ricardo Anselmo, Anselmo Gallery
Writer: Suban Nur Cooley
All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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