ART + DESIGN
JOE SCHAEFFER AND CODY HENRICHS
The gallery was dubbed Norse Art Space, named after the original home of the resident, Norse Printing Press . “The name Norse honors that history, while giving it new life,” said Henrichs. “We see Norse as both a continuation and a transformation; it holds the memory of what came before, while making room for something entirely new.” The mission-driven platform was created to challenge, celebrate, and build a “new center of gravity” for contemporary art in the region. A goal for the duo is to make a space that can compete with larger cities. “Joe and I wanted to create a professional, polished exhibition space—something that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with New York galleries in terms of curatorial standards and presentation,” said Henrichs. “We’re seeking work that is cutting-edge, conceptually strong, and relevant work that matters.”
“ One standout moment was a visitor telling us , ‘ I didn ’ t know something like this could exist here .’ That affirmed our vision .” -Cody Henrichs
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