The Story of Broadway Gallery

Discover our history, passion, and dedication to fine art and framing.

Family Legacy of Fine Art and Custom Framing Excellence

From the very beginning in 1978, Sue Broadway, founder of Extra Touch of Class and Broadway Gallery, built her business on quality and service. In a cramped basement room of her townhome, Sue armed herself with a miter box, hand-held matting tool, hammer, glue, and nails to support her picture-framing ambition. Due to her creative approach to framing, prompt, courteous service, and unbridled enthusiasm for the art world, the business grew from a small shop into a reputable art and framing company serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. She soon relocated to its present Alexandria headquarters, where a modern, fully equipped production and warehouse facility was established.

Expanding Into Fine Art

In the years to follow, Broadway Gallery also became a major fine art source, exhibiting a variety of paintings, original graphics, mixed media, sculptures, and ceramics by local, national, and international artists. The goal was to provide customers with a diverse selection of investment and decorative artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary while showcasing its distinctive framing. Art delivery, installation, restoration, and appraisal were also added to the gallery services to meet the requirements of retail, corporate, and design clientele.

A Family Legacy Continues

In 1995, Sue retired from the business and passed the torch to her son, Barry Broadway, and her daughter, Caron Broadway Moody. Barry currently serves as President & CEO, while Caron serves as Vice President. Both having been raised in the business, along with their education, Barry earning a business degree from George Mason University and Caron earning a fine arts degree from Pratt Institute, made them a perfect pair to take over. Through economic ups and downs, Broadway Gallery has stayed the course and, in 2014, opened its newest location in Great Falls, Virginia. In February 2025, Barry’s two daughters, Carly and Julie Broadway, joined the family business after several years of working in corporate America. Together they are proud to carry the legacy onto its third generation. Both Carly and Julie play an active role in providing top-notch services to retail and corporate clients, alongside their fabulous team!

Commitment to Excellence

At Broadway Gallery, our goal is to enhance living and working spaces with beautiful artwork and quality framing. The Broadway Family’s mission for the future is to maintain the highest standards in the framing and art industry by having the best design and production staff available to meet the aesthetic and budgetary needs of our clients. Today, Broadway Gallery continues to thrive as a complete art service and resource center where personalized service and quality workmanship remain the focus.

Dive Into the Palette

Our Complete Art Services Include:
  • Art & Frame Consultation
  • Art Acquisition
  • Custom Art Commissions
  • Custom Museum Framing
  • Art Delivery & Installation
  • Custom Printing
  • Art and Frame Restoration
  • Fine Art Appraisals
  • Art Packaging & Shipping
Who Do We Serve?

Broadway Gallery serves you, our retail, corporate, and design trade clientele, who are looking to enhance their home or work spaces with beautiful artwork and distinctive framing.

We also serve a unique clientele who need art restoration or appraisal to conserve and protect their family heirlooms or treasures.

Why Choose Us?

Broadway Gallery is fully committed to delivering results that please and inspire our clients.

As a complete art service, we promote the talents of our team, utilize our vast art and framing resources, and rely on the partnerships we have in the art and framing industry to meet your every need. No matter the size or scope of your project, we pay careful attention to every detail to ensure your complete trust and satisfaction.

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