About
Founded in 1973, Groveland Gallery features the best of Minnesota and regional art with a special focus on contemporary representational paintings, drawings and prints. We sell only original art and have a personal relationship with the artists we represent. Work by our artists is included in private, corporate, and museum collections throughout the United States.
The gallery hosts two exhibitions simultaneously and changes shows every six weeks. Artist talks and demonstrations are frequently offered to complement exhibitions. Opening receptions are held on Saturday afternoons and are always free and open to the public.
In addition to exhibitions, we maintain a large inventory of artwork ranging from small drawings to large-scale paintings.
The Building
Groveland Gallery is located on the first floor of the Frank B. Long House, which was built in 1894. Long and his partner, Frederick Kees, ran a prominent Minneapolis architectural firm in the 1890s. Long & Kees are best known for designing the Lumber Exchange Building and the Hennepin County Courthouse, two iconic Minneapolis buildings. Constructed of Ortonville granite from Southwestern Minnesota and built in the then-popular style of Richardsonian Romanesque, the Long House carries a striking resemblance to the courthouse, which was built at the same time. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Personnel
Our staff is familiar with each of our artists’ work, and can provide you with information about their careers, their techniques and their unique approaches to making art. We are committed to the tradition of nurturing and developing the careers of local and regional artists. We are confident in the aesthetic, integrity and craftsmanship of the artwork we represent and sell only the highest quality artwork. Enthusiastic about art and our artists, we enjoy sharing our appreciation of art with gallery visitors.
Francesca Bernardi is a Minnesota-based gallerist and curator and serves as Gallery Manager at Groveland Gallery. After previously serving as Director of Gamut Gallery in Minneapolis, Francesca joins Groveland with a deep appreciation for the gallery’s long history and looks forward to helping carry its legacy forward while bringing their creative perspective to the space.
Born and raised in Minnesota to an Italian immigrant family, Francesca developed an early appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural expression. They have long been an enthusiastic supporter of the Twin Cities arts community and believe deeply in the power of art to bring people together.
Francesca continues to support artists through curatorial projects and community engagement. In Spring 2026, they curated the Made at MCAD Student Showcase at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, highlighting emerging voices from the next generation of Twin Cities artists.
They hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University and bring a thoughtful, people-centered approach to their work in the arts. Francesca is excited to contribute to Groveland Gallery’s continued tradition of thoughtful exhibitions and meaningful relationships with artists and the community.
Victoria Keith is Programming Director of Groveland Gallery, networking with local arts organizations, community organizations and city leaders. 2026 highlight events currently planned include participation in Doors Open citywide event featuring Groveland Gallery's historic gallery setting, 11th Annual Plein Air Smackdown Event July 25th and upcoming Forever Young Group Exhibition. Victoria has been involved with Groveland Gallery for 25 years and has done in depth research into the rich story of Groveland Gallery's history. This research has culminated into a hard cover book recounting the history of the 1894 Frank B. Long House in which the Groveland Gallery resides. Victoria graduated from the University of Minnesota Journalism school majoring in Advertising and Marketing. Her next 25 years were spent designing and hosting the Stone Arch Festival of the Arts on the Minneapolis Riverfront which featured over 200 Artists and other city events including the 4th of July Fireworks event on the Minneapolis Riverfront. Victoria's Italian great grandfather and great uncles were the plaster and sculpture artists who worked with Cass Gilbert at the MN State Capitol, St. Mary's Basilica, The State and Orpheum Theater. Victoria is a plaster artist herself. She is curating upcoming Groveland Gallery Art Shows and partnering with Minnesota Arts Organizations featuring Groveland Gallery's renowned and emerging Minnesota and Regional artists - as Groveland Gallery continues into its second fifty years of community based, thoughtful and inspiring programming.
Guinevere Keith is Parent Company Liaison and Secretary of Groveland Gallery, Inc. She is the granddaughter of Alfred Keith, founder of the Groveland Gallery and Groveland Financial, Inc. Her liaison role supports the Gallery Director in their administrative and financial coordination with the Groveland Financial offices. She is helping steward the selection of the next in a renowned line of Groveland Gallery Directors. This new Gallery Director will continue the legacy and success of the Groveland Gallery's unique community impact. Guinevere grew up around the Gallery and is so grateful to represent the third generation of the Keith Family's stewardship of fine art at Groveland Gallery.
Additionally, Guinevere is a political theologian-in-training at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA. From line leader at Kenwood Elementary School to earning a Master of Arts in Political Science at Boston University, Guinevere's career is both people-centered and policy-minded. She currently teaches community programming at Villanova's Center for Peace and Justice Education, inviting learners to explore the relationship between spirituality and social justice in their lives. She approaches the Groveland Gallery's corporate meeting minutes and book keeping with a sense of joy and wonder that her Grandfather Alfred shared.