Award-Winning, Fully Equipped Fine Art Gallery & Custom Framing
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This established fine art gallery offers a rare turnkey opportunity in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. Thoughtfully renovated and professionally designed, the space provides a flexible layout ideal for exhibiting fine art, hosting private collector events, workshops, artist demonstrations, and community gatherings. The business includes a fully operational custom framing shop, established systems, an existing customer base, and immediate revenue potential. Whether continuing as a fine art gallery or reimagining the space with a new vision, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a creative business in one of North Georgia's premier tourist destinations.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 30
- Facilities & Assets
- Approximately $80,000+ in leasehold improvements and gallery buildout, including professional gallery track lighting, finished flooring, architectural openings, wood beams and trim, upgraded exterior, expanded gallery/event space, built-in bar and storage, and dedicated upstairs framing areas.
Sale also includes a fully equipped custom framing operation with heat/vacuum press, wall-mounted glass cutter, framing joiner, mat press, workstation tables, mat-board and frame storage, framing software and iMac; framing inventory and supplies; gallery fixtures and display stands; event/workshop tables; sound system; security system with cameras and two monitors; Square desktop register; printer; refrigerator, mini fridge and microwave; seasonal décor; and additional operational supplies.
Original artwork may remain on consignment with participating artists under agreed commission terms. - Website
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- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located on Main Street in the heart of Blue Ridge, the gallery benefits from strong pedestrian traffic, an established tourism market, and a growing local customer base. Picture framing has operated from this location since 1996, creating long-standing community recognition and an established customer history. The gallery has also been recognized as a Best of Georgia Art Gallery in both 2024 and 2025.
The area continues to grow, with a high-end boutique hotel planned next door along with several additional hotel developments, supporting continued visitor traffic and demand for retail, art, framing, classes, and events. The business is well positioned to serve both local residents and the tourism market, with opportunities to expand custom framing, workshops, private events, and artist programming. - Opportunities for Growth
- Significant growth opportunities exist for a buyer who wants to expand beyond traditional gallery sales. The space is already set up to support custom framing, art exhibitions, workshops, classes, private events, artist demonstrations, and community programming.
Additional opportunities include growing the framing side of the business, increasing classes and paid workshops, hosting private and corporate events, expanding artist representation, developing more consistent digital marketing, and building partnerships with local designers, builders, vacation-rental owners, hospitality businesses, and other businesses serving the Blue Ridge tourism market.
The gallery’s established customer history, long-standing framing presence at the location, award recognition, and flexible event/gallery layout give a new owner multiple avenues for expansion without having to build the infrastructure from scratch.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,300
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- High demand for commissioned artwork and large-scale private projects.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide a 4–6 week transition and training period, depending on final purchase price and terms, with up to approximately 30 combined hours of support from the current owners. Training can include custom framing operations and equipment, vendor introductions and account setup, gallery operations, customer and artist relationship transition, merchandising, classes/events, and social media/content guidance.
Launch support may include a 6-month website referral link to the buyer’s new gallery website and reasonable sharing of relevant social media content to help introduce the new brand.
The current artists are open to continuing their relationships with the gallery, and George Charriez is also open to continuing to exhibit artwork, participate in events, collaborate on shows, and maintain an ongoing working relationship with the gallery. This gives a new owner the opportunity to step into an established creative network while developing their own vision for the space.
Listing Info
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- 2531001
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