Opening Reception on March 6th from 5 to 9pm. PLATO & the Western Tradition will perform live electronic music improvisations during the reception.

Since opening the gallery in September of 2005 the goal of THE SPURIOUS FUGITIVE has been to exhibit and sell fine contemporary art that may otherwise not be seen in the South Bend area. In particular we focused on works that engaged the postmodern condition of our commodity culture. While I have always been risk tolerant, optimistic and driven to do the best I can for the gallery artists and our friends, it is with the sad clarity of economic reason that I have decided to close the gallery at the end of the day on Saturday, March 21st.

This terminal exhibition includes a new suite of prints by Alan Larkin and select works by: Jason Cytacki, Adam Benjamin Fung, Leonard Gridley, Scott L. Hatt, Merna Holloway, Eugene Larkin, David Lester Learn, Justin Henry Miller, Philip Petrie, Botond Reszegh, Tim Vermeulen & Heath Yenna.

What my personal future as a picture dealer holds is unclear. I plan to take a breather, putter around in my yard a bit and take some time to weigh various options. It is my plan to continue to be involved with artists and collectors as a private dealer and independent curator. I have certainly enjoyed your support and friendship and look forward to further creative adventures.

Cheers, Scott L. Hatt, Gallery Owner

Opening reception held on:3/6/2009 17:00