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Arts and Economy Committee commends Froelich Gallery on 30 years; owner urges action on downtown safety and parking
Summary
The Arts and Economy Committee on Oct. 7 presented a city commendation to Froelich Gallery marking its 30th anniversary, and gallery owner Charles Froelich used the occasion to call attention to what he described as mounting challenges for downtown small businesses including public-safety concerns and higher operating costs.
The Arts and Economy Committee on Oct. 7 presented a city commendation to Froelich Gallery marking its 30th anniversary, and gallery owner Charles Froelich used the occasion to call attention to what he described as mounting challenges for downtown small businesses including public-safety concerns and higher operating costs.
Froelich, who opened Froelich Gallery in 1995, told the committee his gallery’s operating budget is covered entirely by art sales and that the business currently represents 21 artists. “My gallery is a commercial for‑profit business whose operating budget is entirely covered by art sales revenue,” he said. He described gallery sales as an…
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