SOS! Trash Lamb Needs Your Support!

I originally wrote a novel about what is going on over here and after sending it to a few knowledgable ones for feedback the consensus was to keep this short and sweet. That being said, I am an open book, if you would like more details I am happy to answer any questions, please reach out.

Here goes… The gallery is currently in dire straights. Without some immediate financial support, Trash Lamb will not make it to the end of the year. If you know me well, you know that asking for help is one of my personal Hells but the only other alternative is closing the gallery and I’ve worked too hard and invested too much to let that happen without giving this one last shot.

After opening the doors during a global pandemic in October of 2020 and defying all odds by making it to 3 years, it is devastating to think that I may have to throw in the towel now, before the 5 year mark. I have borrowed all that I am able to and don't have any more financial resources. I believe in Trash Lamb so much that I would 100% take on more debt if I could. So, now this is why I am reaching out to the community for help.

I know I’ve created something special here because those both near and far have expressed appreciation and I see it in the awe and wonder of every single person who walks through the door for the first time. If I didn’t feel the love and encouragement from y’all, I wouldn’t have had the guts to do this campaign, so thank you for that.

Donating to the cause will ensure that Trash Lamb Gallery stays open until the end of the year. If we are able to become fully funded that will give Trash Lamb the opportunity to grow and make it past that quintessential 5-year mark. As it stands I have been doing all of the jobs here, running two separate businesses (an art gallery and a gift shop), since I opened 3 years ago. I didn’t have past experience and had to learn a lot as I went. I see where the holes are and I’m finally facing the realization that I’m just one person and will never be able to fill them all by myself. I am a human being, not a robot, I can only do so much on my own. If this unconventionally curated haven is going to survive, I’m going to need some help. Without question, Trash Lamb existing beyond 2023 is contingent on having the means to grow.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for considering donating to keep this artist-run, creative space alive.

Thank you to every single person who has supported the gallery in any way since I opened the doors and of course to all of the amazing artists who help make it the special, inspiring, and well-respected place that it’s become.

I have rad art shows booked for you here through 2024, we got this, let’s keep Trash Lamb on the map! If you know, you know how important it is and if you don't know, help keep it here anyways so you can get the chance to find out ;)

Cheers,

Melody Jean Moulton,

Owner / Lead Janitor

Trash Lamb Gallery

2365 30th Street

San Diego, CA 92104

USA / Planet Earth

P.S. If you are unable to donate and would like to support, a kind word goes a long way. Please share this and let others know why Trash Lamb is important to you. Help spread the word!

P.P.S. You can find more info about the gallery or contact me with questions here.