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KINK Contemporary An exhibition space founded by artists FOR artists. KINK strives to connect the artist, both esta Message us to set up a visit!

Open by appointment outside of Waterloo Arts District’s First Friday Walk All Over Waterloo Artwalk. Appointment bookings require a 48 hour notice.

11/21/2024

Saturday's closing event reminded us at KINK how amazing our community is. We are so thankful for everyone who showed up, sent us lovely messages, and was there in spirit; we appreciate each and every one of you. We will be forever grateful for your support and trust in us.

With love and gratitude,
Anna & Mckenzie

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11/13/2024

Dear Artists and Friends,

After an incredible 6-year journey, we’ve decided it’s time for a new chapter in KINK Contemporary’s story.
On November 30th, 2024, we’ll be closing our physical storefront to take some time to reevaluate and explore innovative ways to support artists like you in this ever-changing art world.

But don’t worry - this isn’t a goodbye, it’s more of a “see you soon.” While we may not be presenting exhibitions for a time, we look forward to supporting this amazing community in other ways, including supporting other local artist-run spaces. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Your talent, passion, and trust in KINK Contemporary have been the driving force behind our success. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with such amazing artists and to have built lasting friendships along the way. To the incredible community that has supported us through thick and thin - thank you! Your enthusiasm and love for art have made every exhibition, every opening night, and every conversation a joy.

While our physical space may be closing, our commitment to supporting artists and promoting exceptional art remains stronger than ever. We’re thrilled about the possibilities that lie ahead and can’t wait to share our future plans with you. Please stay tuned for updates on our new direction and initiatives through Instagram, Facebook, and our newsletter.
We’re looking forward to continuing our journey together and are excited for what the future holds.

This Saturday, November 16th, we’re hosting one last community event at KINK Contemporary before we close up shop.

Come by and say hi from 6-9 pm - during the event, we will have our remaining artworks in the back gallery on view and for sale. To further support the artists involved, we will be lowering our commission rate to 20%. We also encourage everyone to stop by and support our neighbors for food and drinks during the event. Plus, we’re clearing out some office stuff and other artist materials, so you might be able to score some free or cheap goodies while you’re there.

With Love & Gratitude,

Anna & McKenzie 💕

10/04/2024

It's the last day to see "Sweet Bravado" featuring work by Emily Bartolone and Hannah Faas! We are open starting at 5:00pm during the Walk All Over Waterloo Artwalk! Stop by and say hello!

Looking to expand your art collection? These 8"x6" paintings by Emily are all $300. Support local artists and brighten up your living space or office!

1. "Rolling Away (Uh-Oh)", 2022
2. "What's Inside", 2022
3. "Tip-Toe (Don't Fall)," 2022
art.olone .faas

09/17/2024

We’re bringing back our GET KINKY embroidered hat for one more final run! 💕Pre-orders close on October 1st, with pick-up and shipping beginning mid-October. Head over to our website shop or click the link in our bio to snag one for yourself before they’re gone forever!

All hats are pink Garment-Washed baseball caps with an embroidered “GET KINKY” logo in neon yellow on the front. Priced at $25 each, one size fits most.

Free pick-up is available during the November and December’s First Friday Walk All Over Waterloo events from 5-9 pm. Select “Pick Up” at checkout. Shipping is also available.

08/22/2024

Join us TOMORROW, August 23rd, from 5-9pm for the opening reception of “Sweet Bravado,” a dual exhibition by .art.olone and .faas

Pictured from left to right:
Hannah Faas
Over (Being) Easy, 2024
Glazed ceramic, gold lustre, tufted rug, fringe

Emily Bartolone
Launch, 2024
Acrylic and colored pencil on panel

Emily Bartolone
Funnel, 2024
Acrylic on panel

Emily Bartolone
Haystack, 2024
Acrylic and colored pencil on panel

Emily Bartolone
Flight, 2024
Acrylic on panel

Hannah Faas
Cheese Puff, 2023
Glazed ceramic, gold lustre, foil leaf, glitter, pearlex, polymer

08/20/2024

Join us this Friday, August 23rd, from 5-9pm for the opening reception of “Sweet Bravado,” a dual exhibition by .art.olone and .faas

Pictured: Hannah Faas
Fruit Salad Series, 2024
Glazed ceramic and gold lustre

Emily Bartolone
Haystack, 2024
Acrylic and colored pencil on panel

08/02/2024

Check out Jason Milburn: Dual Civilizations tonight during the Walk All Over Waterloo Artwalk until 9:00pm!

07/31/2024

This Friday 8/2! Join us from 5 to 9 p.m. for August’s Walk All Over Waterloo art walk and another chance to view Jason Milburn’s solo exhibition “Dual Civilizations.”

07/13/2024

Dual Civilizations by Jason Milburn is now open! Stop by this evening to view the exhibition between 5-9 pm ✨

07/12/2024

Tomorrow! Join us from 5 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception of Jason Milburn’s solo exhibition “Dual Civilizations.”

Pictured:
“Landing Party/Welcome Party”
Ballpoint pen and ink wash on paper mounted on panel
2024
23”x41”

07/11/2024

This Saturday! Join us on July 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception of Jason Milburn's solo exhibition "Dual Civilizations."

"Dual Civilizations," explores how people create religion, myths, and self-help techniques to navigate confusion and hardship. Through references to Bible storybooks and comic books, both seminal literature in Milburn's youth, religious and secular societies collide, sharing space and daily activities and routines. These interactions seem to result in friendly cooperation just as easily as frustrated disagreements as the two groups' ways of thinking and living begin to intertwine and differences and similarities begin to manifest.

"I started using references that are familiar from my childhood because I wasn't feeling a connection to the figures in magazines and catalogs I had been using. The separation of the rendered figure from the more ethereal background is important because it feels like the figure is moving through, not just around, something."–Milburn

Pictured:
"Dinner Date"
Ballpoint pen and ink wash on paper mounted on panel, 2024
10” x13”

07/05/2024

Tonight! Join us on Friday, July 5th from 5-9pm for the closing reception of Interspection, a solo exhibition by Dylan Rundle

Pictured:
Line and Surface 2
2024
Acrylic and graphite on paper mounted panel
16” x 20”

06/29/2024

Tomorrow! Join us on Sunday, June 30th at noon for an artist talk with Dylan Rundle and another chance to view Interspection, his solo exhibition.

06/06/2024

Tomorrow! Join us on Friday, June 6th 5-9pm for the opening reception of Interspection, a solo exhibition by Dylan Rundle

"I sketch almost every day as a designer at an architecture firm. It's the perfect medium for quick ideation on my own or with others. I think there's some serious value in acknowledging design artifacts as art objects. To me, it just makes sense to bring these quick drawings and ideas back to my studio so they can contribute to a larger conversation in the arts other than just being a utility in a particular architectural project; especially when so many of these quick ideas need to be scrapped because they're not appropriate or pragmatic." -Rundle

Pictured:
Line and Surface 3
2024
Acrylic and graphite on paper mounted panel
16" x 20"

06/04/2024

Dylan Rundle is an architectural designer and interdisciplinary artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Alongside his artist practice, he currently works as a designer with a speciality in architectural graphics and parametric systems. Dylan earned his bachelor of architecture and a minor in studio art from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Join us this Friday 5-9pm for the opening of "Interspection"!

“My work aims to liberate architectural representation and expand its instrumentality. Drawing is the principal medium of architecture; its primary function is to communicate a space. I wish to undomesticate the architectural drawing, and return it to a feral, imaginative state. Faster than ever, our built environment is becoming a value engineered, craft deficit, product of private interests; designed at the mercy of software that encourages creative conformity. Through a combination of drafting, 3D modeling, post digital print media, collage, and coding, My work attempts to retain a sense of formal and conceptual playfulness that is too often absent in postmodern architectural thinking and making.” -Dylan Rundle

Pictured:
Rundle in his home studio, photographed by

Line and Surface 2
2024
Acrylic and graphite on paper mounted panel
16" x 20"

06/03/2024

Join us this Friday 5-9pm for the opening reception of “Interspection”, a solo exhibition by Dylan Rundle

Interspection - to examine a state of betweenness. This exhibition is a selection of work that considers the agency of the physical drawing in the context of contemporary architectural practice. These drawings invite viewers to consider drawing as a vehicle for communication to others as well as communication with the self. The work looks towards speculating the interrelationships of art and architecture while setting free architectural representation from the real world constraints it is so often plagued by.

Pictured:
Composition
2024
Ink, acrylic, and graphite on oriented strand board
18” x 24”

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for todays artist talk with @dr_undle ✨

Today! Join us at 1:00 pm for an artist talk with @sarahespositoart 💥 In addition to the in-person event, we will live stream Sarah’s talk via Facebook live. Join virtually through the link in our bio.

Terra View with Tim Bekelesky!

Enjoy this sneak preview of Terra Verte interviewing Tim Bekelesky about his BFA exhibition, "Best Supporting Actress" on view through April 24! Join us this Friday, April 16 from 5-8 for 78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk, see the exhibition, and meet Tim! Stay tuned for the full Terra View conversation coming soon!

The link to bid on the game worn jersey from Larry Nance Jr. @larrydn7 is active! IGotItinc.page.link/fu7j Thank you for all the support! Go Cavs!! @cavs

It’s crazy to think it’s been 2 months since we got to party together for KINK’s first birthday but we’re so grateful that we did! For now at least we have this video to look back on and we can’t wait to celebrate again with you soon! ... ... ... 🎥: Ultimo Media Artwork by: Natalie Petrosky

February marks KINK Contemporary’s first birthday and to celebrate we are excited to announce our collaboration with the @yikesdesign team to create a brand new KINK look! 2020 is going to be an amazing year with great exhibitions, events, and workshops and we can’t wait to share it with everyone. Stay tuned! 💗💗💗

Tonight!! 5-9 at 78th Street Studios fabulous art-walk, hang out and see Anna Mikolay's vibrant paintings. With all this color it feels like spring at KINK! 🌺

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