New Coastal Collective Arts Opens in Ventnor, NJ

A popular Ventnor art studio and craft store, Makt Arts, closed its doors at the end of 2024, with the owner, Brenda Dowd, announcing she was moving out west.

Her studio store showcased local artists' work and was an art consignment store, allowing local artist to showcase their work in the store and get paid for their work.

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The store is set to open with a new name and new owners, and will continue to support local artists.

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Coastal Collective Arts will open on May 2 at 5112 Ventnor Ave in Ventnor and says it will be a new local shop and gallery filled with local artists from the community.

We’re Coastal Collective Arts—your new local shop and gallery filled with curated coastal finds from the talented artists and creators of our community.

Our doors open May 2, and we can’t wait to welcome you into this creative, inspiring space.

Follow us for sneak peeks, artist spotlights, and opening day details. Let’s bring the shore’s creative spirit to life—together.

My girlfriend Heidi is one of many talented local artists who have their work is in Makt Arts.

One of the pieces you may have seen in the store is this Ventnor life-size beach badge, which you may have seen around at different establishments or even at a friend's house around town.

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Makt Arts was a great little spot, and we're wishing good luck to the new owners and the new store!