New owners at Skylark Framing and Fine Art

February 3, 2016 · 0 Comments

When opportunity knocks, answer the door!
At some point or another we have all asked ourselves the question “If I could do anything I wanted, what would my job be?”
Husband and wife team Chris Broomhead and Kathleen Megna asked themselves this question often. Megna joked that, in her adult life, when being a professional bubble gum tester eventually lost its appeal, her answer was always “traveling the world and taking pictures.”
As for Broomhead “opening a custom framing shop” has been at the top of his list for as long as they have known each other. Until now, there was no reality . . . only a dream.
Megna loved working as a personal stylist and manager at a Designer Consignment Boutique in Schomberg, where the couple and their 22-month-old son Pete live. Broomhead has spent the past 14 years as a customer framer with one of Canada’s most respected wholesalers representing prominent Canadian artists’ works. His attention to detail and creative eye allowed him to ensure that every great piece of art was showcased with the perfect frame. Megna knew that Broomhead could bring her photography to life with just the right mat and frame. She exhibited at shows like the Schomberg Street Gallery and Covernotes Tea and Coffee House, and always was complimented on the framing as well as the art. Each sale made them think more and more about how much they would love to make this a full-time business.
Several months ago, that opportunity presented itself and was too good not to put into action. A spur of the moment online search pinpointed a laser beam at “their dream.” The advertisement indicated not only a framing store but a fine art gallery for sale in their area. Here was the opportunity for Broomhead to utilize his skills and passion for art as well as for Megna to bring her love of working with customers and her knowledge of photography to make “the dream” a reality.
After extensive research and motivated by a YouTube video of an inspiring and positive commencement speech by actor Jim Carrey, they determined that this chance had presented itself for a reason. Call it fate, luck or coincidence, opportunity knocked and they have answered the door. Broomhead and Megna are delighted to announce that they are now the proud new owners of Skylark Framing and Fine Art in Bolton, and they are excited to be bringing their dream to the community.