A contemporary practice has been using vacant commercial space for art exhibitions that run from a single day to a month. Now called “popup galleries.”

gallery

noun

gal·​lery ˈga-lə-rē  

ˈgal-rē

plural galleries

a: a roofed promenade : COLONNADE

b: CORRIDOR sense 1

2a: an outdoor balcony

b Southern US and Midland US : PORCH, VERANDA

c: a platform at the quarters or stern of a ship

3a: a long and narrow passage, apartment, or corridor

b: a subterranean passageway in a cave or military mining system

also : a working drift or level in mining

c: an underground passage made by a mole or ant or a passage made in wood by an insect (such as a beetle)

4 a: a room or building devoted to the exhibition of works of art

b: an institution or business exhibiting or dealing in works of art

c:  COLLECTION, AGGREGATION the rich gallery of characters in this novel—H. S. Canby

5 a: a structure projecting from one or more interior walls (as of an auditorium or church) to accommodate additional people

especially : the highest balcony in a theater commonly having the cheapest seats

b: the part of a theater audience seated in the top gallery

c: the undiscriminating general public

d: the spectators at a sporting event (such as a tennis or golf match)

6: a small ornamental barrier or railing (as along the edge of a table or shelf)

7: a photographer’s studio

Chairs and pillows lined the curve of the windows to create a comfortable viewing gallery for the parade, which began at 8:30 a.m.—Randee Dawn, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023

Yet the United States was doing well, and many Asian and European galleries were looking to set up shop there.—Farah Nayeri, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023

Art Basel Miami Beach (December 6 – 10) In Art Basel’s American show, leading galleries from five continents show significant works by masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars.—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023

On September 13, 2001, Leigh was scheduled to open her most important show to date: a solo exhibition in a New York City gallery.—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2023

Browse the many art galleries that line Duval Street, including Gallery Uno, home to works of art by long-term island resident Alberto DeAndrea.—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2023

Many of the people seated in the gallery were there to support the family of 43-year-old William Green, the man whom Owen fatally shot on Jan. 27, 2020.—Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023

Each room also features vibrant art sourced from the family’s gallery in India, adding pops of bright color to the home.—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023

Leah also opened a gallery, The Village Shop, in Scottsdale, which featured her artwork and works from other local artists and artisans.—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023

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