There were more street people and panhandlers then,'' she said. It's taken years for people to even find out where the area is, and that it's OK to come down, and that it's not a problem,'' she said. Events such as Summer on Trade and the Gallery Hops have played a big part in attracting people to the arts district, she said. The shows are presented every five to six weeks at the cooperative's gallery on the corner of Sixth and Trade streets at 564 N. Trade. While Artworks' membership has fluctuated over the years, it usually is between 20 to 25, who take turns running the gallery.
Volunteers also help with gallery sitting.
Members speak with pride when they talk about the cooperative. But, of course, we've lasted a long time,'' said Shewmake. She said she believes that Artworks has lasted because its members really care about what they are doing. Use of this Web site is subject to certain Terms and Conditions . We may collect personal information on this site, as described in our Privacy Policy .