Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books

Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books: gallery, specialty bookstore, and archive in Oregon

Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books is a space that combines an art gallery, a specialty bookstore, and a commercial archive. Its activity revolves around exhibiting work by contemporary artists, selling publications and limited editions, and preserving a collection of graphic and photographic materials. The gallery presents itself as a meeting point for collectors and audiences interested in printed art and works on paper.

Exhibitions and represented artists

The exhibition program includes solo shows by artists such as Matthew Craven, Dennis Foster, Jonathan Edelhuber, Japeth Mennes, Jason Brinkerhoff, Anna Fusco, Koak, John Kayser, and Christoph Ruckhäberle. The exhibitions are in several cases accompanied by interviews published on the site. Among the documented shows are EPIGENESIS. by Matthew Craven (May 2023), A Breeze is A Gentle Wind by Dennis Foster (April 2023), Arkansas Eyes by Jonathan Edelhuber (March 2023), and Neighbor to Neighbor by Japeth Mennes (February 2023).

Available work and editions

The gallery maintains a catalog of available works that includes drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, and collages. Among the featured pieces are CODED. (2021) by Matthew Craven, ink on found paper, 18 x 14 inches, and an untitled work (2021) by Christoph Ruckhäberle in acrylic spray paint on paper, 27 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches. The site also provides access to a section of its own editions under the name Ampersand Editions.

Archive and documentary collection

In addition to its exhibition and commercial activity, Ampersand Gallery & Fine Books maintains an archive that includes materials such as the photograph Two Photos, circa 1930, 4 x 2 7/8 inches, from the gallery's collection. This collection is presented as part of the project's identity, integrating visual and documentary memory with contemporary programming.

Publications and newsletter

The gallery maintains a specialty bookstore and an email newsletter service for periodic updates on exhibitions, available works, and publishing news.

Location and contact

15 Third Street, Hood River, United States · Phone: 503 805-5458 · Email: myles@ampersandgallerypdx.com