Craven Allen Featured in Midtown Magazine
We are honored to be 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.
