opening Photo by Angy Altamirano The Apollonia NYC Gallery, located at 48-14 Skillman Ave., held its grand opening on July 20. Apollonia NYC Gallery opens in Sunnyside BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO Sunnyside is now home to a new antique shop, also serving as a gallery and cultural event space, looking to showcase emerging, established and local artists. The Apollonia NYC Gallery, located at 48-14 Skillman Ave. and named after owner Garry O’Calloghan’s late dog, held its grand opening on July 20. The site features handmade and distressed furnishings, lighting, paintings, prints, photos, record collections, antique cameras and other home décor items. Along with being an antique shop, Apollonia NYC Gallery is expected to also host “salon-like” gatherings for musicians, poetry readings and artist talks through the year. “I wanted to create a mythological and magical place like the shop in the Gremlins that gives guests the feeling of being in a secret place where they can find one-of-a-kind treasures,” said O’Calloghan, who is also an artist. “This is also a wonderful way to meet interesting people and celebrate the vibrant local arts scene.” In June, the space held its first preview event for the unofficial afterparty for the annual The Queen of Angels Art Fair, organized by Sunnyside artists. Apollonia’s grand opening, which according to organizers coincided with the ancient feast day honoring the Greek god Apollo, featured music by Le Petit Pepinot and The Sunnyside Social Club. Guests were welcomed to dress in their favorite vintage clothing. The grand opening also included samples from Murphy’s Lobster Grill, meet-and-greets with Apollonia’s owners, and international and local artists, and the debut of a new mural on the space’s ceiling. Apollonia NYC Gallery will be opened Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., and weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ApolloniaGallery.
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