Artist Gordon Kellenberger stopped in to deliver his newest work, "Hillside Bales." Also pictured, the series of Four Seasons, just sold to a family who moved back to Iowa and was moved by shifting seasonal the colors of the landscape. Watch for more to come soon.  

Earlier this April, we traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Assets 2025 Conference hosted by the International Society of Appraisers. The week was filled with insightful talks, museum tours, and meaningful peer connections.
A proud moment for our team: gallery owner Suzy McGrane-Hop was invited to speak on the panel “Best Practices and Considerations in Appraising Compromised Artworks" -AND- she was honored with the ISA Rising Leader Award for her outstanding contributions to the appraisal field.
We also took full advantage of our time in the capital, visiting many of its incredible museums. Scroll through for very select photos of the art, architecture, and moments that inspired us throughout the trip! (there were too many photos to choose from)

In order:

• US Navy Memorial Plaza
  
• National Archives
• National Portrait Gallery
• The Phillips Collection
• Hirshorn Museum
• National Gallery of Art
• Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Not bad for squeezing these into 2 days with 2 days of conference with speakers and other programming!

Suzy is also contributing to this year’s ISA conference as a member of the conference committee for Washington D.C., working alongside other CAPP members. Organizing an engaging and educational program is no small feat, and her efforts are truly appreciated. Additionally, Suzy will be joining a panel discussion in a key topic, Best Practices & Considerations in Appraising Compromised Artwork. Her fellow panelists include: Paul Gratz, Pam Campbell, and Moderator: Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg. Her selection as a committee member and panelist is a testament to her industry knowledge and commitment to advancing the field.

​Cheers to Lauren! Earlier this month, she was awarded her Accredited Membership with ISA, a well-deserved recognition that reflects her expertise and dedication to the industry. This achievement is a significant milestone in her professional journey and showcases her commitment to the highest standards in art appraisal practice. Lauren was also an invited speaker at the Business in Art Conference held at Iowa State University's Reiman Gardens during the first weekend in March. 

We continue to invest in keeping our services up-to-date with the latest methods and technologies while keeping a pulse on the art market at large. Follow along with our conference travels on Instagram @gildedpeargallery. ​

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Here's your Framing Friday reminder that the Iowa State Fair has kicked off already! This is also your reminder that this is your last hope to squeeze-in whatever is left of summer because all the autumn holidays are barreling towards us! (Walk into a hardware store, you'll understand).

Each year we have the unique pleasure of framing several submissions for the Fabric and Threads - Surface Embroidery division. Check out some of our framing handiwork this year. The featured works in this post are from years past, so as to not give away any surprises.