After eight successful years of operation, the Creemore Artists’ Centre has decided to seek a buyer for the Mad and Noisy Gallery.

“We’re pleased with what the gallery has become,” said founding member Peter Adams in a press release issued Wednesday afternoon. “But if the gallery is to continue growing, it needs the energy and vision of an art-loving entrepreneur.”

Founded in 2004 by eight local artists, the co-operative now represents over 50 area painters, sculptors, photographers, and jewelers. According to Adams, the gallery is on track for its best sales year ever. “The co-op model works well when you’re small, but we’ve grown beyond that, and a new business model is a logical step in the gallery’s growth.”

The ideal candidate, according to Adams, is “someone who will continue to build on our connection with the community.” The gallery’s past community initiatives have included CreemoreCentric, a popular local amateur art exhibition, art classes in local schools, children’s summer art programs and adult art workshops.

Members approved a motion to seek offers from interested parties at the gallery’s annual general meeting, held on Wednesday morning. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest was set for November 23. Further information can be obtained from the gallery website at www.madandnoisy.com.

(all photos by Bryan Davies)