Froelick Gallery exhibits and represents contemporary artists with strong and independent voices. Many of their artists live in the Pacific Northwest, others live in the Gulf Coast, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Mexico, and São Paulo. Their works include many media, encompass many genre, and their careers range from emerging to established.

Froelick Gallery exhibitions change monthly with a public reception on the First Thursday evening of each month. The staff is experienced, knowledgeable and thorough with all aspects of art acquisition. The gallery's reputation rests on the strength of the artists, the integrity of its employees, and the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.

Froelick Gallery opened their doors in October 1995, and in 2007 relocated to the DeSoto Building on NW Davis St.; they are on the edge of the Pearl District and Old Town; adjacent to the North Park Blocks and Broadway. The historically renovated DeSoto Building is filled with other arts spaces: Blue Sky Gallery (Oregon Center for Photographic Arts), Charles A. Hartman Fine Art, The Museum of Contemporary Craft, Augen Gallery, LRS Architects, and Chez Joly restaurant.

Let's get to know Charles Froelick director of Froelick Gallery:

1. What aspect of being a gallerist do you most enjoy?
When someone visits the gallery and is truly interested & engaged in learning more about my artists’ motivations.

2. What aspect of being a gallerist do you least enjoy?
When an exhibit does not sell well.

3. What is your favorite medium over the past year?
Each of the artists that I work with have material handling skills that make their work totally unique and special. I might prefer artist A’s paintings to Artist B, but Artist B might really be gifted with etching. I enjoy each medium for it’s own traits, and have exhibited and purchased a variety of works this past year.

4. What aspect of your gallery are you most proud of?
The long-term relationships with so many of my artists, and clients; and watching my artists’ careers gain national recognition.

5. Describe the perfect collector for your gallery?
Inquisitive, discerning, open-minded and eager.

6. Your favorite non-living artist?
Édouard Manet or Paul Cézanne.

7. Do you remember the first piece of art that moved you, if so what piece?
A series of drawings of plants and farm animals by Leonardo da Vinci

8. What natural talent would you like to be gifted with?
To play music

9. What is your favorite city and why?
New York – I can read the street & subway signs, and the world beats a path to Manhattan.

10. What quality(ies) do you appreciate the most in others?
Honest, direct & smart conversation.

Thanks Charles!

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