Sign that says 'Welcome to the Wlder Gallery & Gathering' with a brown border, orange background, white and brown text.

outdoor inspired works

wilder gallery & gathering one year exhibit

The Wilder Gallery & Gather is a multisensory experience blending art, nature, curated camp vintage and outdoor awareness into headquarters for nature loving humans.

located in the heart of historical downtown Grand Junction and occupy a second floor view of Main St. in a community of creative minds known as The Skylight Shops. At its core TWG&G is the physical imagination of art and nature-first lifestyles from artist and designer TJ Smith.

A gallery wall featuring various framed and unframed colorful artwork and signs, including mountain scenes, a tent, a bear, and the words 'Colorado' and 'Protect Public Lands'. A white t-shirt with a Colorado National Mountain illustration is hanging on the right side.
A wall display of framed art prints arranged in a grid pattern, featuring abstract and stylized geometric designs and symbols, with a green leafy plant in the foreground.
Framed poster of Arches National Park in Utah, USA, with a colorful illustration of a person walking on a trail against a blue sky, mounted on a textured wall among other framed artworks.

TWG&G offers workshops, gallery exhibits, private shopping appointments and general hours throughout the year. It also acts as a working studio for TJ’s mission of educating Earth-Friendly Living through his brand Stray Wild.

Wall display with framed camp-themed posters, a decorative fish-shaped wooden art piece, and a red plaid shirt hanging on the side.
Man sitting on a chair reading a magazine in an art gallery or store, with artwork, frames, a large green plant, and outdoor adventure gear including a large blue inflatable kayak on the right side.
A man sitting at a desk working with books in a cozy, decorated workspace with shelves, posters, and a lamp.

Now officially closed, yet still open in our imaginations, hearts and soul. You will still see the Wilder experience if you look into the woods and listen for the howl of nature.

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Illustration of a building with colorful directional signs indicating art, design, nature, workshops, located at 530 Main Street. There is a cactus with pink flowers beside the building and a yellow background.

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