<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3p1mRP_1F06UiLx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3p1mRP_1F06UiLx00" width="1200" height="675" ></figure>Co-owners of First Street Tattoo Parlor Tobias Peltier and Akua Keawe opened the doors to a new art gallery called Grimm Tiger on July 29. The gallery sits in the lobby space adjacent to the First Street Tattoo Parlor. It is open Thursday to Saturday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Owners of Grimm Tiger continue working to build a better future for everyone, not just those who are tatted up. “There’s that old saying, what is it? Better to build the table longer than the fences taller,” Peltier said.The name Grimm Tiger invokes a deep sense of personal identity for Peltier and Keawe, who drew inspiration from vintage Americana artistry and seek to preserve traditional 19th century tattoo practices. “There is power in nostalgia,” Keawe said. The space is intended as a tribute to the heritage of Peltier and Keawe’s art, with respect to traditional techniques and styles. The bright posters and room decor call back to American tattoo culture. It is an homage to the craft of historical American artists, such as Bert Grimm, the creator of the Grimm Tiger symbol.The artist’s driving mission is to continue to encourage community members to show up for one another. The duo have hosted Christmas food drives, collected clothing for those in need, have raised money to put back into the community and are now focused on creating a safe space for artists to have a chance to shine. Five years ago and without much gallery experience, they threw their first art show, Lowbrow Classic. Toby and Keawe want to offer everyone a chance to show off their hard work and have a space to be an artist and be part of a family, a chance that is becoming increasingly rare. “It’s not about how much it sells.” Peltier says. Rather, they view it as a way to tap into change to connect, which was one of the driving motivations to open Grimm Tiger. Keawe and Peltier are working tirelessly to give everyone a chance to interact with the most priceless work of art of all, a community. Community members can follow their Instagram @thegrimmtiger for more updates on upcoming events. Grimm Tiger will host a book club starting Sept 20 at 4 p.m. Those interested can text BOOK to 970-975-3039 to get involved. September’s reading, “The Eel Book,” a nonfictional exploration of eels.They plan to start a partnership with Mesa Coffee company, launch a movie club, and work with CMU students to provide an inclusive environment for artists and the community.The annual Lowbrow Classic Art show is set for Saturday Dec. 12. It is hosted at First Street Tattoo Parlor and artists from all over the community decorate skateboards.“Cultivate a network that won’t let you fail,” Keawe says.</div></body>

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Co-owners of First Street Tattoo Parlor Tobias Peltier and Akua Keawe opened the doors to a new art gallery called Grimm Tiger on July 29. The gallery sits in the lobby space adjacent to the First Street Tattoo Parlor. It is open Thursday to Saturday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Co-owners of First Street Tattoo Parlor Tobias Peltier and Akua Keawe opened the doors to a new art gallery called Grimm Tiger on July 29. The gallery sits

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