Founded on the principle, "Small is beautiful and family is essential."
In 1983 Peter Van Ellis opened the Lawrence Art & Frame Gallery. A lifelong love of the arts has guided the philosophy of his family-run business. The gallery is a venue for showcasing the work of local artists and craftspeople, including Elizabeth Ruggles, Robert Sakson, Marge Chavoosian, Lou Russomano, Larry Chestnut and others. Check out the Art and Crafts pages to see images and learn more about the work we represent.
In the frame shop, art continues to take center stage. Everyone on staff has an eye for simplicity, designing to accentuate the picture inside the frame. We use only the highest quality materials and pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional customer service and craftsmanship. Take a look at the Framing page to see some examples of recent projects and to learn more about what we offer.
Peter's true calling is art conservation and restoration. Cleaning the residue from an old painting to reveal its original brilliant color is a kind of alchemy (part chemical, part magic). Patching a hole to make a broken painting again seamless is a similar feat. To see some before and after shots of these transformations, visit our Restoration page.
Taking care of artifacts, preserving and protecting them for generations to come, is at the core of every aspect of the Lawrence Art & Frame Gallery project.
In the frame shop, art continues to take center stage. Everyone on staff has an eye for simplicity, designing to accentuate the picture inside the frame. We use only the highest quality materials and pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional customer service and craftsmanship. Take a look at the Framing page to see some examples of recent projects and to learn more about what we offer.
Peter's true calling is art conservation and restoration. Cleaning the residue from an old painting to reveal its original brilliant color is a kind of alchemy (part chemical, part magic). Patching a hole to make a broken painting again seamless is a similar feat. To see some before and after shots of these transformations, visit our Restoration page.
Taking care of artifacts, preserving and protecting them for generations to come, is at the core of every aspect of the Lawrence Art & Frame Gallery project.
Current Staff & VIPs
Peter Van Ellis is the founder and owner of the Lawrence Art & Frame Gallery. He has over 30 years of experience in fine art restoration and museum quality custom framing. From starting the framing department of Triangle Arts to managing Alf's Art, a do-it-yourself frame shop, to opening his own gallery, he has always kept art at the center of his life.
Lauren Rosenthal is an artist (www.laurenrosenthalstudio.com), picture framer, and river lover. She has a Master's Degree in interdisciplinary art from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and has shown her work at venues including the Shore Institute of Contemporary Art and the Monmouth Museum in NJ, the Courthouse Galleries in VA, and Philadelphia City Hall.
Bailey Van Ellis is the drummer for Balance and Composure (www.balanceandcomposure.com), an alternative rock band that recently released its debut full length album, Separation. Between tours, Bailey builds frames in the shop as our resident rock star.
Ellen Fury has a Bachelor's Degree in Art from Connecticut College. She worked in the framing industry for several years, mastering picture framing and design, before joining Peter at the Lawrence Gallery in 1990.
John Vanellis helps with every odd and end at the shop, from running errands to helping customers and even repairing frames. He has stood by his brother every step of the way and holds the MVP record for his steadfast support.
Lauren Rosenthal is an artist (www.laurenrosenthalstudio.com), picture framer, and river lover. She has a Master's Degree in interdisciplinary art from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and has shown her work at venues including the Shore Institute of Contemporary Art and the Monmouth Museum in NJ, the Courthouse Galleries in VA, and Philadelphia City Hall.
Bailey Van Ellis is the drummer for Balance and Composure (www.balanceandcomposure.com), an alternative rock band that recently released its debut full length album, Separation. Between tours, Bailey builds frames in the shop as our resident rock star.
Ellen Fury has a Bachelor's Degree in Art from Connecticut College. She worked in the framing industry for several years, mastering picture framing and design, before joining Peter at the Lawrence Gallery in 1990.
John Vanellis helps with every odd and end at the shop, from running errands to helping customers and even repairing frames. He has stood by his brother every step of the way and holds the MVP record for his steadfast support.
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