Two laundromats in Toronto, Dirty Laundry and She Said Gallery, have been operating as dual-purpose art galleries for the past six years. They offer affordable, accessible exhibition opportunities for emerging artists, with low fees and no commission on sales, in stark contrast to the city's more exclusive and expensive traditional gallery scene.
Emerging artists in Toronto are turning to unconventional venues like Dirty Laundry and She Said Gallery to bypass the city's high-barrier commercial art scene. These functioning laundromats operate as professional gallery spaces with exhibition schedules and opening receptions, allowing artists to host solo shows for minimal fees and zero commission on sales.
Two laundromats in Toronto, Dirty Laundry and She Said Gallery, have been operating as dual-purpose art galleries for the past six years. They offer emerging artists affordable, accessible exhibition space with minimal fees and no sales commission, featuring monthly and weekly shows that are booked years in advance.