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We at Hampton House take our custom picture framing very seriously. Our skilled designers can help you create a unique design for your favorite artwork. We offer museum quality materials and an impressive selection of frames so you can find the perfect style. As a full-service, custom framing gallery we also offer consultation, delivery and installation services.

Our Creative Team

Started Hampton House Gallery in 1977 and operated it until retiring in 2010. Still active as an on-site resource (sometimes) and an off-site resource of the highest value.

Amie Hampton

Starter of it all

Co-founded Hampton House with Amie in 1977. Can be found most days in our King location overseeing the day to day flow of work through the shop.

Worth Hampton

Executive in charge

Part of the second generation of owners. Lara holds a degree in Studio Art from UNCG as well as numerous certifications from McDonald’s management college…seriously, she does.

Lara Hampton

Gallery Manager

Holding a degree from UNCG in Philosophy, Mark is just happy to have a job.

Mark Hampton

Business Manager/Head Janitor

Oscar Hampton is the first round of third generation Hamptons to be involved in the business. He brings years of on-the-job experience to the table and has quickly become a welcome full time staff member.

Kate Crosby

Production/Sales Associate

Most days, Courtney can be found helping customers in the gallery with her sunny disposition. Off the clock, she can be found at home working on various projects as well as cooking for her crew.

 

Courtney Carter

Gallery Associate

Rob joined the Hampton House family in 2020 with our acquisition of Commercial Framing. He handles most of our commercial production and is a good guy to have around.

Rob Yonts

Commercial Production Associate

Holding a degree in Interior Design from Appalachian State University, Maegan is somewhat of a unicorn at Hampton House. You may never see her, but when you do you’ll be glad you did.

Maegan Boaz

Frame Shop Associate

Though not technically an employee, Weezey ranked higher on the management scale than Mark. She moved on to the big couch in the sky in 2022.

Weezey

Gallery Dog