40 years serving the Charlotte community

A FORMER CURATOR FOR THE MINT MUSEUM, Jerald Melberg opened his own gallery in 1984, fueled by a love of art and good faith from friends. Four decades later, he has brought major exhibitions for nationally and internationally renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Romare Bearden, Robert Motherwell, Wolf Kahn and Dale Chihuly to the Queen City, helping hundreds evolve from admiring art to collecting it. For Melberg, his life’s passion has always been more about how art makes him feel, rather than an artist’s style. “It’s the emo-tional response,” he says. “If that’s there for me, then I can convince others and I can sell it.” And sell it he has. Melberg’s confidence in the group of talented, diverse artists he represents — currently at 26 — has created a wide-ranging collector network stretching across the globe. Beyond art, his impact can be felt internationally, too. His involvement with Charlotte’s longtime Sister City program in Arequipa, Peru, has led to more than 30 visits, the establishment of an elementary school and technical high school, a show of Arequipa artists in Charlotte, and numerous fundraisers at the gallery. “If I were to leave a legacy at all, for me, it would be the kids and my work with the school,” Melberg says. In the art world, clients trust Melberg’s extensive knowledge and are inspired by his infectious enthusiasm. “It’s wonderful to watch people deepen their understanding of art no matter what their background, and I’ve been privileged to help make that possible,” Melberg says. “I love what I do.”

Jerald Melberg Gallery | 625 S. Sharon Amity Road | 704.365.3000 | jeraldmelberg.com