Brandon Gallery has a long time
presence in the Fallbrook Art
community.It was organized in 1977
by three foresighted artists who
needed a space to show their work.
Mary Tomaskevitch, Jeanne Shanahan
and Virginia Pilose created a
presence for showing art from humble
beginnings. One such space was on
Brandon Street, a name they have
carried to 119 North Main Street to
their present location at 105 North
Main Street. Brandon Gallery became
a non profit organization in 2001
when it came under the umbrella of
The Fallbrook Village Association.
Brandon Gallery usually has 20 to 25
working members. They jury and hang
"guest artists" to fulfill the 33
hanging artists required for
financial maintenance. The members'
artwork is changed bi monthly. Each
month guest artists' work may change
the look of the venue. Jurying is
conducted at every monthly meeting.
A more recent addition has been the
creation of the Etcetera Gallery.
This space was formerly occupied by
The Book Nook. When it grew and
moved close by, a space was created
for more art work, Members
designated the purpose of this space
to have some interesting facet of
art displayed on a monthly basis. A
high standard is required and some
local children's art is included
several times a year.
Every Christmas Brandon decorates
and usually has a small tree in the
window. This year the members will
be creating small works to be sold
at $100 or less. These works will be
displayed on two of the movable
walls in the front gallery.
