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Craven Allen featured in Midtown Magazine!
“For over three decades, Craven Allen Gallery has served as a vital bridge between the vibrant North Carolina art scene and the homes of our community. Tucked away in an intimate, unpretentious space on Durham’s Broad Street, the gallery—and its renowned custom framing house—has built a reputation on the belief that art should be accessible, meaningful, and deeply personal.
Owners John Craven Bloedorn and Keith Allen Wenger have witnessed firsthand how a piece moves from a gallery wall to a living room, transforming from a creative expression into part of a family’s daily life. We sat down with Bloedorn to discuss the gallery’s long-standing history, the importance of nurturing local talent like Beverly McIver and Damian Stamer, and how the right frame can protect a treasure for generations to come.”
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Join us Saturday, March 14th at 2pm for a gallery talk with
former NCMA director Larry Wheeler and artist Dan Gottlieb!
Join artist Dan Gottlieb and Larry Wheeler, former director of the North Carolina Museum of Art, for a special gallery talk at Craven Allen Gallery on Saturday, March 14 at 2 pm. Gottlieb, known for his luminous, layered works that blend photography and painting, has spent decades exploring landscapes shaped by both natural forces and human presence. Wheeler, who led the North Carolina Museum of Art for nearly three decades and oversaw its expansion into one of the region’s premier cultural institutions, brings deep insight into contemporary art and museum practice. Together, they will discuss Gottlieb’s evolving body of work, with the artist offering insight into his distinctive technique—layering photographic imagery, painterly gesture, and atmospheric effects to capture movement, energy, and transformation in the natural world.