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 Michael Drury, CPF places 3rd In 2008 International Framing Competition Michael Drury, owner of South Hill Gallery, Ltd., Lexington, Kentucky placed 3rd in the PPFA International Framing Competition at the Professional Picture Framers Association’s annual meeting held in Las Vegas in February. There were over 300 entries from professional picture framers around the United States, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia that entered the contest at their local PPFA chapter level. Each entrant framed the same piece of art, a limited edition mixed media piece titled “Floating Flower.” The pieces were judged on the harmony of the overall design, as well as the conservation framing techniques and craftsmanship. Michael’s entry won first place in the Kentucky/Tennessee PPFA Chapter competition held in October of 2007, thereby gaining him the opportunity to compete at the international level. Michael’s 3rd Place Award makes the third consecutive year that a member from the KY/TN PPFA Chapter has placed in the International Competition. This is a testament to the dedication of PPFA members to improve the quality of their custom framing product through continuing education and keeping abreast of design trends. Michael is currently serving as President of the KY/TN PPFA Chapter and is the only Certified Picture Framer® in the Lexington area. |
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From The Gallery to South Hill Gallery 1977 to 2007 “The Gallery” was originally established in 1971 by Harriett Cooper on South Ashland Avenue, to serve the Lexington area. James Clemons purchased The Gallery in 1977 with the goal to broaden his customer base and serve the Central Kentucky area. To accommodate his growing market, Mr. Clemons moved the business to 600 South Broadway in 1979, where it has remained. After a successful 24 years, Mr. Clemons chose to retire and sold the business to Michael Drury, who had worked previously as the Manager of The Gallery since 1994. Michael began his experience with the framing and art industry in 1985, opening Michael’s Custom Framing in Versailles, Kentucky. In 1991, he sold that still thriving framing business to pursue other interests in wholesale framing. Michael began to miss the hands on side of industry he loved and came back to work at The Gallery as Manager. In 2001, Michael purchased The Gallery, began to study various aspects of conservation framing practices and branched out to show more local and original art. Over the past few years The Gallery has evolved from a custom frame shop that sells limited edition prints into a gallery that also shows original art from all over the U. S. and abroad.
 In 2005, Michael gained a partner, in life and business, when he and Letha were married. Together, they have a synergistic relationship that fosters a creative spirit and warmth for their loyal customers, who are often like family. Michael and Letha are both officers in the Kentucky/Tennessee Chapter of the Professional Picture Framer’s Association (PPFA). In 2006 Michael was awarded the prestigious Certified Picture Framers (CPF) designation. This designation was granted after meeting rigorous qualifications, including successful completion of a 3˝ hour, 150 question examination on all aspects of running a framing business, with an emphasis on conservation framing. We are experts in the conservation framing of your quality artwork. You can expect professional design assistance, and the skilled crafting of your piece is done on-site. In honor of our 30th anniversary in business, we have changed our name to “South Hill Gallery” to reflect our history in the South Hill district that is our home and our future commitment to provide quality art and custom framing services to our clients. |
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Mike Drury is a Certified Professional Framer (CPF), and he and Letha are officers in the Kentucky/Tennessee Chapter of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA).
South Hill Gallery is a member of Commerce Lexington, the Lexington Art League, and LexArts. |
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