[1][2][3] It was an important site for the Lower East Side art scene of the 1980s.
[7] The gallery then moved to 15 St. Marks Place, and finally to 337 East 10th St.[5][3] A space occupied by the gallery on Avenue A was funded in part by a loan from Citibank arranged by art dealer and curator Jeffrey Deitch.
[8] Other early exhibitions included Tim Greathouse and Stephen Lack.
[6] Other artists included Mike Bidlo, Claudia DeMonte, Rodney Alan Greenblat, Ed McGowin, David Sandlin, Hope Sandrow and Rhonda Zwillinger.
[3] Gracie Mansion was known for organizing large group shows of artwork that was cheaper than work sold in Chelsea or SoHo.