2013
2013
Chad Jensen, Thomas Riley, Matthew Riley, and Ben Riley co-partner to officially open Thomas Riley Studio.
2014-2016
2014
Method & Concept launches a furniture collection during NYC x Design Week at ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair). Artist/Designer, Chad Jensen reaches a major career milestone with the launch of The Versailles Collection at ICFF in New York.
2015
ARTIS--NAPLES | BAKER MUSEUM Chad Jensen is selected as a featured artist for the Artis—Naples Baker Museum invitational entitled, Naples Contemporary. Chateau & Parc; a conceptual work by Chad Jensen captures the ostentatious exuberance of the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV.
2016
UNITED ARTS COUNCIL PRESIDENT Chad Jensen is named President of the Board for the United Arts Council; an organization recognized by the state of Florida as the Local Arts Agency for Collier County.
2016
25 YEARS OF MONUMENTAL QUALITY Thomas Riley Artisans Guild celebrates 25 years of business in Naples, Florida.
2016
M&C ENGAGEMENT Method & Concept (formerly Thomas Riley Studio) begins long term engagement with Florida Gulf Coast University supporting initiatives in arts education as well as community projects and outreach.
2017-2019
2017
UAC ARTS IMPACT STUDY A ground-breaking Economic Impact Study for Collier County is initiated by UAC with Chad Jensen as President facilitating implications through public assessment.
2017
THE NAPLES DESIGN DISTRICT Chad Jensen becomes Founding Director of the Naples Design District to develop and promote economic vitality through creatively fostering local business and community.
2018
GRAND OPENING OF METHOD & CONCEPT | INVENTORY Method & Concept Inventory expands to include a location in the Naples Arts District with a climate-controlled art storage space and working studios for art and design development.
2018
METHOD & CONCEPT REBRAND Method & Concept emerges from a Thomas Riley Studio rebrand to encapsulate the mission of the company steeped in top tier art and design.
2019
THE ACL | ROW Method & Concept Director brings forward a project to showcase public art and indigenous botanicals with the sculpture garden named for the history of the Atlantic Coast Line railway that aided in the economic development of Naples, Florida. Located adjacent to Method & Concept, THE ACL | ROW is recognized as a public/private partnership with Method & Concept, the City of Naples and Naples Botanical Garden.
2020-2024
2020
METHOD & CONCEPT GRAND OPENING Method & Concept celebrates the grand opening of a new gallery space located at The Collective in heart of the Naples Design District.
2020
PUBLIC ART | CRATERSTONE 296 Unveiling the monumental public art sculpture, Craterstone 296 by Arik Levy; the Method & Concept team celebrates a ribbon-cutting alongside the City of Naples Mayor and hundreds of attendees.
2021
PUBLIC ART | BASKET Monumental public art by Jason Krugman entitled, Basket is donated by Method & Concept becoming a permanent fixture inside the Eva Sugden-Gomez building at Baker Park.
2021
METHOD & CONCEPT @ THE STUDIO Method & Concept expands the exhibition space at The Collective to showcase contemporary fine artists at The Studio. Located on the second floor of The Collective just one floor above the gallery.
2021
PUBLIC ART | LITHIC The Method & Concept installation of a monumental sculpture entitled, Lithic by artist Brett F. Harvey captures the attention of visitors and residents alike. This powerful and timely sculpture overlooked 10th Street South before being permanently installed in a private collection.
2022
CHAD JENSEN MAN OF THE YEAR Gulfshore Life Magazine names Chad Jensen, Man of the Year for his remarkable contributions to arts and culture in SWFL. Further honored, Jensen is selected to grace the cover of the issue. Photographed by Omar Cruz.
2023
HISTORIC OPENING | THE ACL|ROW The historic ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of THE ACL ROW took place on the evening of March 1st, 2023. Many hundreds of attendees were present for the celebrations including Method & Concept community partners, The City of Naples, The Naples Botanical Garden as well as The Depot Museum.
2023
CELEBRATING 10-YEARS 2023 - Method & Concept celebrates a decade of advocating for contemporary fine artists and discerning collectors.
2023
PUBLIC ART | TEMPO, TEMPO, TEMPLATE Method & Concept installs a brand new monumental sculpture by artist, Brett F. Harvey, entitled, Tempo Temple Template overlooking THE ACL | ROW sculpture park on 10th Street South in the Naples Design District.
2023
METHOD & CONCEPT | BEST CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY BY FLORIDA WEEKLY May 11, 2023 "There’s no need to drive to Miami for high-end contemporary art and artful interior design. Method and Concept in the Naples Design District reopened in March after major repairs due to damage from Hurricane Ian. It offers a meticulously curated selection of clean-lined, modern artwork and contemporary craft objects by creatives from around the country assembled by gallery director Chad Jensen." - FL WEEKLY
2024
PUBLIC ART @ THE ACL | ROW Method & Concept showcases a notable work by artist Christy Lee Rogers at the entrance of THE ACL | ROW sculpture park. The artwork entitled, The New Humanity was commissioned for the cover of the Lavazza Calendar in 2021. (A curated section of the art is displayed.)
