Zachary Armstrong / Conor Backman / André Butzer / Matteo Callegari / Matthew Chambers / Holly Coulis / Robert Davis / Daniel Feinberg / Brendan Fowler / Aaron Garber-Maikovska / Daniel Gordon / Van Hanos / Roger Herman / Loie Hollowell / Sheree Hovsepian / Ridley Howard / Alex Israel / Rashid Johnson / Sherrie Levine / Eddie Martinez / Aubrey Mayer / Sam Moyer / Joshua Neustein / Anthony Pearson / Danica Phelps / Kour Pour / Jon Pylypchuk / RH Quaytman / Jon Rafman / Ry Rocklen / Jennifer Rubell / Mason Saltarrelli / Kenny Schachter / Hubert Schmalix / Ruby Sky Stiler / Henry Taylor / Kon Trubkovich / Jordan Wolfson / Jonas Wood / Thomas Zipp and maybe Darren Bader.

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Dear Darren,

As you may know I have decamped to Sag Harbor with my wife, three kids and a new iteration of Rental Gallery.  I have taken a lease in East Hampton, next to Harpers books on Newtown Lane. The official opening will be in May. I write this afternoon to ask if you would be willing to exhibit an artwork in my inaugural exhibition. Rental was the name of my first gallery in NY and as such, it holds a lot of meaning for me. My goal is that this first exhibition will examine the narrative of the friendships, communities and conversations that I/we have forged over the years.

This ask comes sincerely from my heart as I embark on this new chapter in my life and career. You as an artist, and friend, are someone who’s work I greatly admire and respect. I hope that you will consider participating in this exhibition.

I enthusiastically await your response and am here if you have any questions.

Lots of Love,

Joel