Peter Bortz | Gallery Owner

Peter Bortz opened Georgetown Frame Shoppe in 1989. Peter has always had a great appreciation for and interest in art. After receiving a BA in economics at the University of Maryland 1986, he strove to combine his interest in art with his business skills. Since 1989, the company has evolved from a focus on rare vintage animation art and custom picture framing to a vast catalog of blue-chip modern and contemporary prints from around the world. As gallery owner, Peter Bortz is involved in the daily operation of the gallery to ensure its high level of customer service. He also travels extensively and meets with the most well known, reputable art dealers and auction house personnel. Peter is committed to sourcing artwork at a good value so he can offer it to you, our clients, at the very best price. Peter's goal is to have a trustworthy, reliable, and exciting gallery. Georgetown Frame Shoppe is always a work in progress.

Jonathan Vandenbosch | Director of Sales

Jon Vandenbosch received a BS in Economics, Minor in Finance, and a Masters in Accounting at American University here in DC. As Director of Sales, Jon works closely with Peter to assist clients in sourcing fine art prints for clients at the very best price. He gained his interest in art at a young age thanks to trips to the National Gallery of Art. Jon joined the Georgetown Frame Shoppe team in 2015.

Eva Parisi | Gallery Director

Eva received a BA in Communications from the College of Charleston in 2022. She worked at a local marketing agency while in Charleston and at the Museo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy after graduation. As the gallery director, Eva manages day-to-day operations with a focus on digital marketing and client relations. Growing up in the DC area, Eva has always been passionate about artwork and joined the Georgetown Frame Shoppe team in 2023.

Emily Bekker | Gallery Assistant

Emily received a BA in Arts Administration and a Minor in Art History from The University of Virginia in 2022. She worked on student engagement at the Fralin Museum of Art and ran a student arts magazine while in Charlottesville. After graduation Emily worked as an administrative assistant and framer in Alexandria, VA, before joining the Georgetown Frame Shoppe team in 2025.

Andrew Keast | Master Framer & Lead Installer

Andrew received a BA in German and Art History from the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University, and an MA in Art History from Case Western Reserve University. He has worked as an art librarian for the University of Pittsburgh and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an art history instructor at Case Western and the University of Arizona, and as a picture framer and art installer, and in having done so brings a unique skill set to the Shoppe.

Julia Mae Bancroft | Framer

Julia Mae Bancroft received a B.F.A. from The Corcoran College of Art + Design in 2013. She also spent a semester at the Central Saint Martins College of Art + Design in London, England, and is a represented artist in Washington, DC. Julia has produced both solo and group exhibitions and joined the Georgetown Frame Shoppe team in 2021.

Nicholas Bortz

Nicholas Bortz began working alongside his father at a young age. Over the years, he became an integral part of the gallery's growth and evolution, dedicating many years to expanding and diversifying the business while maintaining the personal, client-focused approach that has defined Georgetown Frame Shoppe since its founding. During his full-time employment at the gallery, Nicholas worked closely with clients to acquire and sell fine art, developed long-term relationships with collectors, installed artwork, and oversaw many aspects of the gallery's day-to-day operations. He also contributed hands-on work when renovating the building that ultimately became Georgetown Frame Shoppe's new, permanent location. Since moving to Los Angeles, Nicholas has continued to work remotely with the gallery part-time. He remains involved in client relations throughout the Los Angeles area and assists with sourcing and handling artwork, visiting auction houses for inspections and pickups, and coordinating the transportation of artwork to and from the gallery in DC. His continued involvement reflects the family-oriented foundation of Georgetown Frame Shoppe and allows the gallery to maintain connections across the country.