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HEARTLAND GALLERY’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
1984 – 2009
2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the formal opening of
Heartland Gallery by George and Annamae Losch.
The original gallery was in their home which was located along the
Cocolamus Creek in rural
As everyone who has ever visited Heartland can verify, the new gallery was a fitting venue to show the fruits of George’s artistic talent. The name Heartland comes from a very popular series of paintings George did in 1984. It was known as the Heartland Series and was so successful that he named the gallery after it.
As George’s talent continued to be refined, he won many awards and honors
for his art. Eventually the demand
for his work became too great to be fulfilled solely through original work, and
it was determined that lithograph prints would be made.
To date, over fifty of George’s originals have been released in
limited-edition prints. The latest
is ‘Wings Over The Susquehanna’.
In 2004, George succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. The legacy of his artistic talent continues to live on today through the hundreds of originals and thousands of prints that grace the walls of many homes and businesses throughout the local area, the state, and the nation. He continues to be Heartland’s most popular artist.
Annamae Losch had utilized her administrative and sales skills to handle those substantial responsibilities for the gallery, while raising six kids. Her abilities were invaluable to the successful building of the business over the years. She was dedicated to the promotion of George’s work and kept the business going despite his illness and subsequent death. The success of the gallery became a major focal point in her life. Her retirement in August of 2008 was well-deserved.
Custom framing for original art, prints and other artifacts and treasures has been offered since the beginning. George and Annamae’s son, George, has been providing this ‘in-house’ service for over twenty years through his business, Losch Custom Framing. He has developed a reputation for being a great craftsman. His color eye is such that many clients rely on George to pick their matte colors on his own.
The gallery now features artwork from more than fifty artists.
The list of artists represents those of local
Although the challenges facing all small, rural businesses are great, we are hopeful that Heartland will continue to provide its customers with artwork, framing and more, for many years to come. Thank you for your loyal support !
Sincerely,
John & Lucy Beaver, Proprietors
