15th Street Gallery — Attraction in Boulder

I can’t say enough about the guys at the 15th Street Gallery, about their warmth of spirt and genuine appreciation for the human stories that always surround art. I came into the gallery with an unusual request. I had an original, framed lithograph by a famous artist that had been stored for years in a (climate-controlled) warehouse. I’d gotten the work out of the storage vault, and some of the glass had broken. I needed somebody competent to get the piece out of the frame and help me figure out how to ship it its rightful owner — my sister in Paris. The care for the work that the guys displayed was frankly astounding as was their interest in the story about the piece. With great care, they took apart the frame, carefully lifted the lithograph safely away from the glass shards, and advised me not to try to unmount it from its backing matte without the assistance of an art conservator. They also gave me sound advice on how to safely ship it to my sister in France. This was a service that deserved significant compensation, but when I asked how much I owned, the answer was nothing. It was one of those moments when dollars and cents fade and our shared humanity becomes primary. These moments don’t come around all that often. They are wonderful and memorable when they do and deserved to...

There are so few galleries in Boulder that haven't been reduced to selling jewelry, teapots and matches-the-living-room-decor art to survive. 15th Street Gallery is a marvel. They do framing (beautifully), but that business is kept out of the way of their gorgeous showcase for the best in art. Right now, as I write, they're displaying magical work by Hung Lui, a Chinese artist whose meticulous training glows through her exquisite and dream-like visions. She's amazing -- gobsmacking! 15th Street has also given us other Amazings: Red Grooms, Betty Woodman, Robert Kushner...always classy. Great Art by Great Artists. I love going there. When I pop in to take a look, no one bothers me, no one's drooling down my neck. I'm allowed to think and absorb. I'm inevitably bowled over, then walk out wondering if I'll ever catch my breath again. We need more places like 15th Street Gallery, private galleries that exhibit the best artists nationally and internationally. This is an oasis for art lovers, run by people who truly and seriously know...

I have a RC Gorman piece that was in a dated pastel thirty year old frame that I wanted to give a new lease on life. After passing by this gallery many times I thought it would be nice to have a smaller locally owned shop reframe it for me. To be safe in the time of social distancing I made an appointment with them and brought it in. The two guys were so friendly and accommodating, they set aside an a whole hour for us. They disassembled the old frame and offered several framing options and styles. Together we picked the perfect shade of white for the mat and a beautiful gallery style frame. I was so excited to see it and when it was ready to pick up they presented it beautifully! I couldn't be happier with how it came out. In addition to custom framing they have a beautiful gallery space in which they curate different artists' work. I'll definitely be back and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high...