By MELISSA MEEHAN
THEY’RE letting go of an important piece of their lives, but CJ and Brent Dakis are looking forward to the future.
The owners of Belgrave’s Limerence have decided to let go of the reins and pass on the baton to someone else.
“This was not a decision we have taken lightly,” Brent said.
“For us, it is more than just a retail space, it’s our passion, it’s our drive, our source of inspiration and pride.”
With great enthusiasm for all things local, handmade and ethical, they opened Limerence in July 2010.
Starting with just 12 artists and no experience in curating exhibitions or being organisers of local events, CJ and Brent have grown Limerence to include over 60 artists, and have held over 40 solo and group art exhibitions.
“Ideally, we would love for someone who is passionate about the arts and our community to come along and purchase the business, grow it and help it reach its full potential,” Brent said.
“If we are unable to find a new owner, we’ll have to close the doors, which would be an incredible shame.
“We are grateful for the support from the community of Belgrave, but we simply need to focus our attention on the kids, our own art practices and projects like the End of the Line – we don’t feel like we have the capacity to give Limerence what it truly needs and genuinely deserves.”
