In and Out of the Frame: Two Sisters Gallery has unique gifts, beautiful art, and exceptional framing services

Nestled in The Village on 13th Street, Two Sisters Gallery offers unique gifts, beautiful local art, and exceptional framing.

Frances Malone and sister Lucile Flournoy first opened their doors in 1997 on Peacock Avenue, and now for more than a decade have called The Village on 13th home. Lucile, with her head for numbers, handles the business side, while Frances, with her experience and expertise, focuses on framing. Both travel the country looking for unique jewelry, pottery and other gifts for the front of the shop.

“I was lucky to work for Janet Kemp at Gardner Galleries,” said Frances Malone, co-owner of Two Sisters Gallery. “Janet was really serious about protecting the artwork”. From Janet, Frances learned the best methods for protecting art, and she has continued to grow her craft at trade shows, learning from industry experts.

“We care about what we frame” Frances said. “Well-done framing will last longer than the furniture you buy, will last a lifetime.”

At Two Sisters, you will find art from local and regional artists that certainly deserves top-quality framing. Artists featured at Two Sisters include Susan Culpepper, Susan Dolan, Suzanne Reid Fine, Jo Farris, Millie Gosch, Booth Malone, Rani Garner, and Lee Brantley. If these names sound familiar, you keep up with local and regional art. Represented work comes in a variety of techniques and styles, with something for everyone’s individual aesthetic.

You will also find unique gifts, including jewelry and craft pieces, like Smart Glass Recycled Jewelry from Atlanta artist Kathleen Plate, who uses glass products like Coca-Cola bottles to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that wear perfectly with casual summer outfits.

Two Sisters Gallery is a fantastic shop to explore before dinner at neighboring Wicked Hen or before coffee at Midtown Coffee House. While you’re there, be sure to ask Frances about all of the wonderful things she and her staff can do with framing. In addition to your prized art and family pictures, Two Sisters is the perfect place to visit when you’re thinking about collecting treasured heirlooms into an attractive shadow box or looking for the best way to preserve and display sports jerseys, military uniforms, christening dresses and more. With everything from traditional to contemporary molding and state-of-the-art computerized matte cutting, Two Sisters Gallery will help you turn your ideas into a beautiful, expertly-crafted reality.

By Tom Ingram