late October, in Tranquil Court on Selwyn Avenue. Owner Amy Aussieker
offers local artists a forum to showcase their affordable, original
artwork and strives to promote regional artists who help to make
Charlotte unique. In addition to visual art, FABO offers food art,
from vendors including Tizzerts and Edible Arts.
FABO will also offer a full premium coffee bar with regular coffees as
well as specialty lattes. Along with free WiFi, customers will be able
to enjoy breakfast pastries, cupcakes, slices of cakes, brownies and
more.
The top sellers among the 55 artists carried by FABO include painters
Noel Fludgate, Pamela Wingard, Carolyn Bohn and David French, potters
Greg Scott and Barbara Chadwick and jeweler Elizabeth Hamilton, with
prices ranging from $10 to $1000.
Aussieker brings her extensive sales and marketing experience with
companies including the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and applies it
to creating a new approach to selling artwork. Any artist is able to
work with FABO - the only caveat is that if their artwork does not
sell within a set timeframe, they are moved out to allow for new
artists to move in.
In addition to her professional experience, Aussieker has a served in
numerous volunteer leadership positions with the Arts and Science
Council, the Citizens Transit Advisory Committee, School Bonds
Campaign and Hot Jobs/Cool Communities initiative for the City
Committee.
Aussieker originally launched FABO, which stands for "fabulous art
buying opportunity," as a mobile art gallery in 2009, bringing
original local artwork to private house parties. She then expanded
the business to include a retail location in the Elizabeth
neighborhood. After testing the concept there for 6 months and
searching for the perfect spot to relocate, Aussieker decided on
Tranquil Court.
Aussieker says, "My goal for FABO is for it to become become a
neighborhood hangout as well as a destination spot for anyone that
appreciates art, a good cup of coffee and supporting local businesses
and artists."
FABO Café, at 2820 Selwyn Ave., Suite 180, will be open Mon. – Fri. 7
am - 6 pm, Sat. 9 am - 6 pm and Sun. 11 am - 4 pm and is also
available evening for private events of up to 95 people. The space
also includes an outdoor patio.
Fans who want news and discount offers should sign up to be a fan of
Fabo Cafe on facebook and on twitter @FABOCafe. For more information
please go to www.faboparty.com or call 704-900-2430.
