Allyson Paladino, Inner Space Fine Arts, Community Contributor

I have opened the doors to my new gallery (June 2020) — Inner Space Fine Arts — in the distinctive octagonal building on Main Street in my hometown of North Reading. Inner Space is designed to be a uniquely welcoming and accessible space showcasing original works from highly acclaimed New York and New England artists. The gallery is dedicated to bringing the beauty of contemporary and traditional art and objects to the Readings and surrounding communities north of Boston. The name Inner Space reflects both the physical space we live in and our interior lives — the things that bring us happiness or provoke thought or connect us, It's what resonates with a person, that little bit of magic that brings them back to look at a painting again and again. I am a Woburn native who attended Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. I have a graphic design, print production and project management background. When I decided to go into business for myself, representing artists and offering unique wrapping papers, note cards and more, I knew it needed to be in North Reading. It's the perfect hometown community and I'm honored to help enhance my little bit of Main Street.