After more than six years offering interior design services along with art, furniture, and home accessories, Zinc Art + Interiors is closing the doors of its Edmonds location, owner Laura Zeck said Thursday.
Zinc’s location in Seattle’s Pioneer Square will remain open, and a portion of the store’s inventory will be available online at ZINCcontemporary.com.
“We are in the process of closing everything down,” Zeck said of her Edmonds business, located at 102 3rd Ave, just south of Main Street. “We have been struggling with the juggle between two locations for a while and in order to push forward we need to cut our costs.” According to Zeck, Zinc’s lease in Pioneer Square is actually less expensive than the Edmonds location.
“Pioneer Square has been key to reaching a larger audience and for now we will focus on that,” Zeck said. “We won’t say that we won’t be back to Edmonds — it’s just that for right now we need to make this very hard decision.”
Zeck says she is “so grateful for the 6.5 years we have had in Edmonds. Our clients have truly become friends. We have so loved being a part of this community — creating the Edmonds Localvore brand and events, taking part in the Art Walk and providing inspiration to locals and visitors alike.”
Founded in 2013, ZincContemporary has focused on represents emerging and mid-career artists “from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, recognized for their love of color, concept, and visual storytelling,” according to the company’s mission statement. In addition, the statement said that Zinc is particularly focus on supporting women artists and is “committed to making women in the art world visible and successful.”
— By Teresa Wippel
Thank you for contributing to the vibrancy of Edmonds. I have art and jewelry from Zinc that I will treasure. And I look forward to strolling into the Seattle location (as soon as we can stroll!)
Thank YOU! Beth! You are a force in Edmonds and I so appreciate your patronage and friendship! We will still be living here in this wonderful community and will see you soon when things re-open!
Laura!!
You, your family, and staff have blessed us over the years and we’ve grown to be more than just customers but friends. So many will miss you and Zinc, such a loss for Edmonds.
Thank you for all the Localvore fun and generosity over the years.
We will see you in Pioneer Square as you continue to pursue your passion!
Zinc will be missed!
Patti! Thank you for always bringing in your upbeat and happy attitude! I have loved getting to know you over the years!! And hope to see you at this localvore event this year! I love those ladies!
And yes I hope to see you in Pioneer Square soon!
Laura
I wish you all the best success in the future. Thank you for being part of the Edmonds business community.
Thank YOU So much Dawn!!! We have so enjoyed being here and hopefully will make it back some day!
Cheers and Please Stay Safe!
Laura
Wishing you the very best Laura You have been a beautiful addition to the community. And will be missed. Godspeed.
Jill! Thank You for all your support! We have so appreciated your friendship!
Thank you Laura for sharing Zinc with us in Edmonds, a special space for sure❣️ Onward and forward to you & your family. Be well.