ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
inside THE BUSINESS :
GALLERY SEVENTEEN
JOHN AND SUE CLARK OPENED GALLERY SEVENTEEN , BECKENHAM ’ S ART CENTRE , AT THE END OF THE LAST CENTURY GROWING THE BUSINESS FROM A CERAMIC STUDIO RUNNING EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL CERAMIC CLASSES TO A FULLY OPERATIONAL AND HIGH-END FRAMERS AND ART GALLERY WITH EXHIBITIONS FROM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS .
One of John and the framing team ’ s favourite aspects of the job is the variety and range of different art , shirts and even , most recently , an art project completed over the pandemic made entirely of chairs made from Champagne wire tops . Please check our Instagram page for the photos of this amazing creation (@ gallery . seventeen ).
As a specialist framer , John especially enjoys seeing the art come to life through his specialist team ’ s choices , from enhancing old pictures with new mounts to choosing exciting , classy , or classic frames from their choice of over 1,500 different mouldings , and even showcasing memorabilia such as signed sports shirts or priceless keepsakes .
The knowledgeable team and state-of-the-art equipment make most things possible , from oneoff frames to multiple jobs for hotels , businesses and exhibitions .
The double-headed mitre saw and compressed air under-pinner are used to make frames with extreme accuracy so multiple framing jobs can match and make an exhibition or a home hallway really pop !
In addition , the new Valiani computerised mount cutter can cut the most wonderful designs , double mounts , multi-aperture mounts and even lettering .
Using the Hot Press can turn old bulky canvases into fresh and completely flat new works of art which have a far more varied range of framing options .
So , go and visit them in beautifully green Beckenham with its wealth of coffee shops and restaurants . Gallery Seventeen is located a twominute walk from Beckenham Junction station and easily accessible along the main high street with multiple parking options readily available .
Let them transform your precious memories into beautiful displays or a gift someone will treasure forever . As they will always tell their clients : “ Don ’ t keep it hidden in a box – show it off !”
www . galleryseventeen . co . uk gallery . seventeen
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