House of Frames Craven Allen Gallery

Specialties

North Carolina’s premier custom picture framer since 1968, House of Frames/​Craven Allen Gallery features the largest selection of framing choices in the region, as well as the Triangle’s most experienced picture framers. We specialize in conservation framing. Our gallery features local and nationally known artists and rotating exhibitions.

History

Established in 1968.

House of Frames/​Craven Allen Gallery has been in the same location for over 45 years. Owners Keith Allen Wenger and John Craven Bloedorn have owned the business since

since 1992. Their employees set the business apart from other framers – each one having a degree in art or art-​related field and at least a decade – or two or three decades – of experience. «Our goal is to be the best framer in the Triangle, and to feature artists whose work we are truly passionate about,» says John. He has a BA in Fine Arts from Colorado College and loves working with customers. «We’re lucky to work in such a positive, creative business – people give us something they care about, we work together to create a custom design they like, and they get something beautiful back. It’s very satisfying.»

Meet the Manager

Kathryn D.

Manager

Kathryn graduated from Boston University with a BFA in painting 1992; she’s continued to pursue a painting career while working full time at Craven Allen. Her painting/​collage work is shown at venues throughout the Triangle, including Craven Allen, and is featured in collections across the country. Kathryn is known for her commissioned portrait work of people and animals. A Master Framer as well as Gallery Director, she is the point person for gallery exhibitions