May 16, 2008 2 min read

HOPWOOD – A ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony was held recently for Vincent’s Gallery in Hopwood, which is operated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In addition to handcrafted items from Fayette County, the gallery will see handcrafted items from other parts of Appalachia.

The gallery will sell the items for the artists/crafters, reserving a small consignment fee to help offset the monthly utility and rent costs.

Volunteers from local churches will staff the store.

The gallery will provide supplemental income for the poor, seniors on limited income and anyone else with artistic talent.

By selling arts and crafts at the gallery, poor people and people living on limited incomes will have an opportunity to survive and improve the quality of their lives while building up the local community and economy.

Vincent’s Gallery will cooperate with regional organizations and other businesses in Hopwood that are trying to develop historic and cultural resources of the Hopwood community, according to a press release.

Part of the vision for Vincent’s Gallery is to be a nexus that will inspire similar businesses to establish in Hopwood while drawing more visitors to partake of the historical and cultural resources that are preserved in the community.

Anyone interested in selling their arts or crafts should see or contact Roy Sarver at 724-439-4908.

Vincent’s Gallery will operate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The gallery is located at 1167 National Pike, Hopwood, near Adrian’s Market.

For more information, call the gallery at 724-439-9400.