Fifty-Six Years of Excellent Custom Framing and Art Supplies
Our Family History
Our journey began in 1968 when Kenneth and Nancy Hartung opened shop in Portsmouth, Virginia with the dream of painting and selling art. Our first location was only 10 ft. wide! Today, with the help of three generations of Hartungs, faithful employees, and loyal customers, we’ve grown to a 4000 sq. ft. art center in Dail’s Shoppes in Portsmouth, offering custom framing; art and drafting supplies; original works by local artists; prints; and an extensive closeout and clearance art supply selection for extra savings.
We Stand Behind Our Service
We take pride in our friendly customer service, selection, expertise, and a high level of craftsmanship. We stand behind our products and strive to bring our customers fair, affordable prices and long-lasting value. We offer our best price every day, without the need for coupons or sales. We’re proud to be a part of the local community, still serving customers that have been with us since the day we opened and welcoming new customers to our family. Our customers come from all over Hampton Roads, from Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk to as far away as Franklin and Williamsburg. We can’t wait to meet you!
About the Owner
Kenneth Hartung began his career in the Naval Shipyard as a machinist, but painting had always been a hobby since he was a teenager. When health reasons resulted in the need for new career, he launched Hartung Gallery with the help of his wife, Nancy, growing a business with the hobby he loved. Many of his artworks can be seen hanging on the wall in his store’s gallery. He passed away in June of 2024, and will be greatly missed.
Kenneth’s son, Mark Hartung, has been working at Hartung Gallery since he was young, learning the trade from his father. The driving force behind Hartung Gallery’s reputation for excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail, Mark knows custom framing inside and out and can offer insight on how to use any product in the store. Like his father, Mark also takes joy in painting.
News
Art Supplies Specials
M. Graham & Co. Oil & Acrylic Paints: Buy 3, 4th Select Color Free
The M. Graham & Co. paint special is back! Buy 3 tubes of 1.25 oz M. Graham & Co. oil or acrylic paint and receive a 4th tube (select colors only) for free. In-store only. Just ask at the register! Possible free colors available until supplies run out:
M. Graham & Co. Oil Paint: Azo Yellow.
M. Graham & Co. Acrylic Paint: Terra Rosa and Transparent Orange Iron Oxide.
M. Graham & Co. Oil Paints: Buy 4, Get a Free 4 oz. Walnut Oil From Clearance
Perfect for M. Graham oil paint fans! Buy any 4 tubes of M. Graham & Co. oil paints and receive a free 4 oz. bottle of M. Graham Walnut Oil from our clearance section for free. Clearance items may have rugged exteriors, but we guarantee the contents. Promotion available until supplies run out.
Clearance & Closeouts
Our clearance and closeout section is always full of great deals, but right now we have 25% off select colors of M. Graham & Co. paints in oils, acrylics, gouache, and watercolors. Among our other offerings, swing by for an excellent deal on M. Graham & Co. Walnut Oil!
Announcements
eGift Cards are now available online. We’ve also upgraded our in-store gift certificates to lovely scannable gift cards bearing our logo. They’re perfect for the creative and art-loving people in your life!
Welcome to our website! We hope you’re enjoying the experience. If you have any feedback for us, feel free to contact us. We love hearing from our customers.
We’re the 2023 Best of Portsmouth Gold Winner for Print & Frame Shop. We’ve been taking gold for over 20 consecutive years!
The month of May marks our 56th year in business. As always, thank you to all of our loyal customers for their support over the years.
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Local Events & Artists
As always, we recommend checking out what the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts are offering for classes and shows.
We recommend visiting the student art show at ODU Tri-Cities Center. A longstanding customer of ours, Peymon Aleagha, and it’s been a delight to watch him progress as an artist!
Artists currently teaching include:
Airbrush, with Greg Edwards. He owns Greg’s Airbrush in Portsmouth, VA and can be reached at 757-488-5880.
Live Model Drawing Sessions, with Jean Peacock. All levels of artist are welcome. Sessions will take place at Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St., Portsmouth, VA on every 1st and 3rd Sunday, starting at 2 PM. Sessions are $20 for both monthly sessions paid on a quarterly basis. Contact Jean at jeanpcock@gmail.com or 757-391-9034 for more information.
Oil Painting, with Elizabeth “Beth” Blanchard. She’s teaching “Joy of Painting” at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Click or call 757-923-0003 for more information.