'Gallery On Madison' is opening at 9 South Madison Street in Middleburg in the storefront that was previously occupied for 18 years by Waller Picture Framing. Bill Waller has relocated his business to his home in Hume and will be represented by the gallery.

'Gallery On Madison' is owned by Jan and Jim Allmon. Although it is a new venture for them, they have been in the gallery business for 27 years.

The couple opened 'Gallery On The Green' in Woodstock, Vermont in 1988 and 'Gallery On Merchants Square' in 2003 while retaining the Vermont gallery.

On a recent trip to Millwood to deliver Jan's art for the Art at the Mill show, they stopped in Middleburg and discovered that the space at 9 South Madison was for rent.

Allmon acknowledged that "the space is small but ample."

"We thought it could be a great venue for showcasing artists and artisans so we decided to get back on the saddle for another rodeo!" he said with a grin.

Since relocating to Northern Virginia in 2011 to be near their daughters who all live in the region, Jim has been a marketing advisor to art venues, artists and artisans. He explained that "...he missed the personal interaction with clients helping them fulfill their interest in collecting art while furthering an artist's career."

"My best friend calls me a serial artrepreneur," he said.

'Gallery On Madison' will feature an eclectic group of twenty artists and artisans. Jan is an oil painter and textile designer. She will exhibit her fine art and hand painted silk scarves in the gallery. Additional artists and artisans the couple have partnered with in the past will exhibit in the Middleburg gallery, as well as several new artists and artisans they have discovered and admired more recently.

"We think people will enjoy the variety of styles ranging from traditional to contemporary to abstract. Many of the artists accept commissions which will be a big focus," according to Allmon. A website, galleryonmadison.com, will showcase the gallery's artists online. The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Thursday through Saturday and by appointment at 703-787-9124.