A grand reopening is set for Aug. 19 for Craig Gallery Palisade and the expanded operation there.

Tammy Craig, owner of the gallery as well as Fruit and Wine Real Estate, said she’s long wanted to expand the gallery. Plus, Kay Crane will work as the full-time gallery director there.

“Kay’s expertise and experience are unparalleled,” Craig said. “As the former director of the Blue Pig Gallery and an artist in her own right, Kay is well known for attracting and working well with top-flight artists.”

Crane said she’s excited about the expanded gallery and the Grand Valley artists exhibiting their work there. “Having another art gallery in the heart of downtown Palisade is good for all concerned — the arts, the artists and the community. This is going to be fun.”

The grand opening is set for 4 to 7 p.m. at the gallery, located at 128 E. Third St.

Gallery hours run from 10 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the farmers’ market on Sundays.

More than 20 artists have joined Craig and Crane at the gallery, including Diane and John Anglim, Lori Breitzke, Nancee Busse, Ron Cloyd, Cynthia Duff, Chris Eaton, Monica Esposito, Mary Pat Ettinger, Gail Evans, Christine Feller, Dianna Fritzler, Gayle Gerson, DJ Janowski, Gerry Jensen, Jennifer Kass, , Bud Marcos, Kathryn McBride, Norm and Diane Saulnier, Sandi Seckman, Matthew Seeds, Carolyn Thome and Nina Williams