Established in 1990, Grand Central Gallery concentrates on combining contemporary sculptural glass with paintings and photography by established and strongly emerging artists working in those media. We strive to present important works of the highest aesthetic merit and technical competence.
In February 2000, Grand Central Gallery moved from Tampa, Florida to Boston, Massachusetts.
Now located in a beautifully restored brownstone in Boston's historic Back Bay, once the home of famed turn of the century novelist Edith Wharton, this private salon is a gracious and intimate setting to view important works of art.
The gallery is open "by appointment" and enjoys hosting quaint art soirées only befitting the times of Edith Wharton. Just as Wharton was the literary hostess to young writers in her Boston pied-à-terre, Jacqueline Franks invites collectors, critics, artists, and curators to relish in Grand Central's rotating collection; to mingle and share their passion for art and collecting.
Grand Central Gallery continues to sell corporately and privately with a concentration in curatorial services. The gallery also exhibits at S.O.F.A., Chicago and other national art fairs.
History
After ten exciting years in Florida Jacqueline Franks, founder, opted to focus strictly on visiting studios, searching for innovative talent, and researching cutting edge contemporary art to provide more comprehensive service upon Grand Central's reopening in Boston.
As a result, Grand Central Gallery has expanded upon the artists represented, while continuing to assist curators, architects, designers, and collectors in their quest for acquiring compelling new work by prominent and emerging painters and artists working in glass.
Jacqueline Franks still works with various museums on a collaborative basis regarding patron events, education, and museum loans and acquisitions.
She has lectured at several Florida museums and juried outside exhibitions at art centers and University galleries such as theTampa Museum of Art, Polk County Museum of Art, Vero Center for the Arts, and Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Connecticut.
Ms. Franks has contributed to the content of major trade and art publications, including Artnews, Novel Objet, American Craft, and Florida Architecture.
