Empty Shelf -Book, Art & Craft / Creator's Gift Nook

Begin with Empty shelf
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Begin with Empty shelf
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Empty Shelf is a Bookstore with Curation Hub centered around the concept of playing with empty spaces.
The store will feature Books, Visual & Performance Arts, Crafts, Handmade products and so on.
It’s a space where local creators can enjoy curating and performing in a physical setting, while also being a bookstore and handcrafted gift shop that we build together with them
Located in the charming town of San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, known for its historic Mission, Empty Shelf will open on August 2024 within the former Mission Art Center building, originally a picture framing and art supplies store.
Curate a Shelf For Your Brand
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Curate a Shelf For Your Brand
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Empty Shelf is designed to be a curation space where creativity flourishes. Our empty shelves are called "Petite Boutique" and waiting for you to fill them with your unique vision and style.
For those who dream of having their own store, Empty Shelf offers a simple way to make that dream come true, even on a small scale.
Little Gallery & Event Space
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Little Gallery & Event Space
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You can also host small exhibitions and events using our gallery space and floor area. We welcome not only art exhibitions but also small workshops, readings, book launch events, teaching sessions, screenings, and other conceptually intriguing events.

Event Schedule
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🌟 More pages featuring creators are coming soon! 🌟
Put Your Heart on a Postcard
Put Your Heart on a Postcard
There’s something truly heartwarming about receiving a handwritten postcard. As the year comes to a close and a new one begins, why not take the time to put your feelings into words and send them to someone special?
How to Participate:
1. Choose a postcard from our selection in the store.
2. Write your message at our table space, with pens and colored pencils provided.
3. Add a stamp and drop it into the blue postbox right in front of Empty Shelf!
Handwritten words carry your unique personality and emotions. Whether you write a heartfelt message or draw a picture, the recipient is sure to feel your presence. Sending a note to someone far away, or even to someone you live with, could be a lovely way to express your gratitude or well-wishes.
📅 When: During store hours until the end of 2024
📍 Where: Empty Shelf
💌 Cost: $5 per postcard (from our selection) + bring your own stamp or purchase one in-store
🎁 Bonus: One lucky participant will win a $50 gift card to use in the store!
This event was inspired by the blue postbox located at the front of our shop. Though it occasionally blocks our sign or gets in the way of photos, it remains a unique part of the store’s charm. By sending a postcard with your heartfelt message, you’ll help make this place even more special as part of our community. We can’t wait to see what stories will be sent from here.
Open
Thu-Sun
11 am-7:30pm (8pm on Fri&Sat)
Location
609 W Santa Anita St.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(Inside Mission Art Center)