Roots to Love Celebrates Black Men and Fathers at Framed Gallery

Framed Gallery continues exhibiting and selling works of African American artists, and—in new ways—adding to the dialog and the evolution of artistic traditions. On Friday, December 4, Framed presents a new exhibit, Roots to Love. The exhibit celebrates Black men and fathers. It is a group show featuring works of Charly Palmer, Evita Tezeno, Joyce Owens, Gerald Griffin, Chukes, Tiffani Glenn, […]

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Unframing the Prospects of Framed Views

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the tastefully displayed works of art adorning the walls of Framed Gallery must be worthy of a thought-provoking conversation. For more than a year, the English language adage about the fact that multiple ideas that can be conveyed by a single image (“a picture is worth a thousand words”) has brought […]

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Hampton R. Olfus Jr. at Framed Gallery

Framed Gallery presents Hampton R. Olfus Jr. on view August 2 through 31. There will be a public opening reception Friday, August 2, from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Hampton R. Olfus Jr. is a Washington, DC, native who creates works of art that are influenced by many artistic styles. Olfus works in a variety of media. He studied art at Prince […]

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Framed Gallery Presents Fabrications: Art by Carolyn Crump and AAQDG

Fabrications March 1–31 Reception 6:00 to 9:00pm Friday, March 1 Framed Gallery presents Carolyn Crump and The Storytellers: African American Quilt and Doll Guild, on view from March 1 through March 31. There will be a public opening reception Friday, March 1, from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The exhibition features Carolyn Crump, a world-renowned visual narrative artist and quilter. She captures […]

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Framed: selling art by African Americans on Waterloo

Stacey Bartels has a vision to run an art gallery after she retires, and she’s got a shot at success much better than most. Her plan got off to a good start Friday night, with the opening of Framed Gallery on Waterloo. The most obviously distinctive thing about her plan is that Framed will deal exclusively in art by African […]

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