Gozepa, Festivals, Markets, and Independence

It all began with a stroll on Frenchman street in 2014. We entered the art market that Jose had been telling me about for over a year while I was living in New York and there it was. That market was amazing! The artist there were exceptionally creative, hip, and business savvy. It was exactly the place we needed in order to turn 10 years of Jose’ work into a sustainable future where we could finally be independent.

Gozepa, Our first day market setup at the Blues Festival. 2015

Gozepa, Our first day market setup at the Blues Festival. 2015

We had a lot to learn and many a late night but engaging directly with the public around our work was truly exciting. Gozepa at the Frenchmen Art market where it all began. 2014

We had a lot to learn and many a late night but engaging directly with the public around our work was truly exciting. Gozepa at the Frenchmen Art market where it all began. 2014

Me setting up the display as I almost always do. I can never really do it the exact same way twice. Every time feels different. 2017

Me setting up the display as I almost always do. I can never really do it the exact same way twice. Every time feels different. 2017

Aunt Cecelia doing her part helping out at Congo Square. 2017

Aunt Cecelia doing her part helping out at Congo Square. 2017

Blues and BBQ festival 2018

Blues and BBQ festival 2018

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Blues and BBQ 2017

Blues and BBQ 2017

Gozepa Frenchman Art market 2017

Gozepa Frenchman Art market 2017

Jose and Lil Freddie King

Jose and Lil Freddie King

Jose and Merlene Gold Digger Babydoll

Jose and Merlene Gold Digger Babydoll

Gozepa at Bayou Boogaloo 2018

Gozepa at Bayou Boogaloo 2018

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Gozepa at Palmer”s Art Market 2019

Gozepa at Palmer”s Art Market 2019

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Our Jazz Fest booth 2019.

Our Jazz Fest booth 2019.