COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — A well-known Colonial Heights art gallery is closing its doors Saturday after a 50% rent increase made it impossible to keep the space open.
Henry Kidd, 75, a historical artist who retired from Philip Morris after 30 years before pursuing his passion full-time, will lock the door to Side Street Gallery for the last time Saturday afternoon. He is inviting all artists who have shown in the gallery, past and present, along with anyone else who wants to stop by, to a farewell party starting at 1 p.m.
“I’m not looking forward to walking out that door and locking it behind me tomorrow. This is a lifestyle change for me. I know the Lord will find something else and open another door for me, but I don’t know where that door is right now,” Kidd said…