ONE HISTORIC NIGHT | METHOD & CONCEPT GRAND REOPENING

Dates:
1 March - 1 March, 2023
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ONE HISTORIC NIGHT | METHOD & CONCEPT GRAND REOPENING
MARCH 1, 2023 | EVENING CELEBRATIONS

Method & Concept welcomes the Naples community to the grand re-opening celebrations on the evening of Wednesday March 1st, 2023 following a 6-month gallery hiatus due to hurricane Ian recovery.  ‘One Historic Night’ at Method & Concept features a contemporary art exhibition, a historic ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor as well as the unveiling of a monumental sculpture by local artist, Brett Harvey, all coinciding with the Naples Design District’s Naples Centennial celebrations!  All events take place at Method & Concept located in suite 112 at The Collective at 111 10th Street South in Naples, Florida.

ONE HISTORIC NIGHT  | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
5:30 PM   |   Exhibition Opening, Evening Reception with the Artists  |  Miami Art Duo, ‘We Are Nice’n Easy’
6:30 PM   |   Historic Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony  |  ACL | ROW Sculpture Garden
(Sponsored by Method & Concept & hosted by Chad Jensen, welcoming City of Naples Mayor Heitmann, Naples Botanical Garden team with Donna McGinnis, Naples Depot Museum, Naples Artists, Brett Harvey, Rand Adler, Lauren Redding and more!
7:00 PM   |   Unveiling of Monumental Public Art | Sculptor, Brett Harvey

LOCATION:  METHOD & CONCEPT  |   111 10th St. S. Ste 112, Naples, FL 34102
239.529.2633  |  info@methodandconcept.com

* Method & Concept | The Collective is located one block south of the round-about at 10th St. S. & Central Avenue
* Method & Concept featuring a taste of Warren American Whiskey Kitchen
* Free Parking at The Collective 3-Level Garage (Entrance Behind Method & Concept)

DETAILS  |  EVENT & EXHIBITION  |  METHOD & CONCEPT is excited to unveil, ACL | ROW SCULPTURE GARDEN (Atlantic Coast Line  |  Right-of-Way) on Wednesday March 1st, 2023.  Located at the Right-of-Way just south of METHOD & CONCEPT gallery in Suite 112 at 111 10th Street South, the project entitled:  ACL | ROW is a passion project of Method & Concept and features contemporary sculpture by local artist Brett Harvey, as well as Ran Adler as well as curated plants from the Naples Botanical Garden.

After years of development and planning by, METHOD & CONCEPT Director, Chad Jensen, the ACL | ROW brings together community collaborators such as the Naples Botanical Garden and the City of Naples to highlight local history of the Naples Design District and powerful works of public art including Brett Harvey sculpture installed later this year!

The new sculpture park named, ACL | ROW stands to bring attention to the historical context of this area by educating and informing of our local history.  ACL will highlight important historical references unique to our local area with an informative timeline of the history of the Naples Depot Museum as well as contemporary artworks relevant to our time.  ACL | ROW sculpture park was key to enhancing the quality of life and day-to-day experience for our Naples Design District community and visitors including Garden Volunteers and local non-profits such as STARability!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AND COLLABORATORS ~
*  The City of Naples  * The Naples Botanical Garden  * The Naples Depot Museum  * Florida Gulf Coast University  * The Naples Design District  * STARability  * The Collective

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GARDEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Please email:  amy@methodandconcept.com

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Rosa Leon Riley

Operations Manager

Rosa manages operations for METHOD & CONCEPT art gallery and interior design projects. Attaining a master’s degree from The University of Florida, Rosa is multifaceted, showcasing her dynamic abilities as a maker with a proven business acumen. Notably, with knowledge of textiles, procurement and production, Rosa’s creative excellence and professionalism to the team and our clients is paramount.

Amy Jensen

Gallery Manager

At METHOD & CONCEPT, Amy is a champion for artists and coordinates season exhibitions and special events as well as outreach and community projects working closely with artists, collectors and community partners. Drawing from an arts education and two decades of experience working in the arts and for non-profit institutions, Amy actively advocates for arts & culture and enhanced quality of life through her work as Gallery Manager for METHOD & CONCEPT and in the local community.

Chad Jensen

Creative Director & Managing Partner

Chad Jensen is an artist, furniture maker, designer, and Founding Director of METHOD & CONCEPT. A passionate advocate for the arts, Jensen’s creative practice and curatorial vision reveal the symbiotic relationship between contemporary craft, fine art, and design.

In 2013, Jensen launched METHOD & CONCEPT in partnership with Thomas Riley Companies, merging his background in fine art and furniture design with a mission to elevate cultural dialogue in Southwest Florida. Today, the gallery represents over twenty international artists and maintains a design portfolio spanning bespoke furniture to legacy estates along the Gulf of Mexico and private island residences.

With more than twenty-five years of professional experience in art, interiors, and architecture, Jensen is a graduate of the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, holding degrees in Art and Business, with additional studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York. His work has been exhibited internationally—from The Baker Museum in Naples to ICFF New York and the Shanghai Art Fair—and featured in publications including Interior Design Magazine, Art Basel Guide–Miami, and Casa da Abitare (China). He has been recognized among Naples Illustrated’s Top 100 Business Leaders, Gulfshore Life’s Men & Women of the Year, and named one of Naples’ most discerning design curators.

A leader in arts and culture across Southwest Florida, Jensen is a Founding Director of the Naples Design District and serves on multiple advisory boards including United Arts Collier (UAC), Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music & the Arts, and Naples Illustrated Magazine. He is a frequent guest speaker and juror at FGCU and has contributed to accreditation committees for digital media and design education.