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The Firehouse Art Studios and Gallery is as eclectic as the history
of its building and the neighborhood surrounding it, for which
'the Firehouse' has always been an important part.
Its eclectic nature is shown in the art it displays, the artists
that are a part of its community, the patrons that support it,
and the energy it fosters in community development.
'The Firehouse' was once the Meadowbrook Fire Station Number 20,
proudly built in 1928 by the then prominent Fort Worth architect
Wiley G. Clarkson in the traditional cottage style to blend in
with the east Ft. Worth Meadowbrook neighborhood.
As the neighborhood flourished, the little firehouse no longer
met the needs of the community and the firefighters relocated.
Since the 1980s the firehouse has been a church, a wedding chapel,
and a photography studio. |
, "the Firehouse" is known as
a place where the neighborhood "owns the art" a place that does
not quench the fire of creativity, instead ignites it. A place
where community and artists come together - to appreciate art,
support humanitarian values, and learn.
Lori
and Keith
Thomson brought new life to 'the Firehouse' when they opened
the Firehouse Studios and Gallery in 2003. They make a great team
and compliment each other in their individual artistic styles. Lori
has a more contemporary vision, while Keith is more classically
inspired. This comes together to offer the neighborhood something
fresh and challenging - to light the embers of creativity in the
community. They share a common goal to open the Firehouse to every
type of art and to create an understanding of all artistic expression. |
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