<p>Marian Berman started her business in 1973 at the age of 23, with the purchase of a space found in the classified ads. Since then, Marion has established her store as an industry leader, having been sought out by publications like <i>Better Homes and Gardens </i>and <i>Art World News.</i></p> <p>Gallery 44 offers one-of-a-kind paintings from ever-changing artists, custom framing, gifts, home-decor classes, private cocktail parties, presentations, meetings and more. The store believes that "life without art is like a donut without a hole."</p>