George Douglas Lee was born and raised on a sandbar on the Upper Texas Coast. In second grade, he entered a school drawing contest - the subject being Texas' iconic Alamo. He won second place, and thus began a life long interest in art as well as kick starting his competitive spirit. Lee often expressed vivid memories of teachers who encouraged him in his creative pursuits. To each of them - thank you.

Many years later, his wife, Brenda, returned home from a business trip, and noticed that the house was slowly, but surely being overwhelmed by George's art. She casually mentioned that no one was going to come to the front door, knock and say, "Hey, I hear you've got some great art." The next time she returned from a business trip, her husband casually mentioned he had rented space in Galveston's historic downtown for a gallery. That was the business plan and G. Lee Gallery was born.

There have been many changes in the intervening years. The Gallery moved to a larger space on Galveston's Historic Strand. More artists came on board. George was thrilled with the new space, more art, workshops, music, even comedy shows filled the space with laughter. Unfortunately, George passed away in 2019.

Brenda, kept the spirit of the Gallery alive. With over 20 local artists featuring hand-made, unique, one-of-a-kind items. Our paintings, jewelry, fiber, paper and glass art, wood pens and hand thrown pottery can only be found at G. Lee Gallery.

After more than decade, Brenda has passed the baton to younger owners with all the energy and vibrancy that the brick and mortar G. Lee Gallery deserves. Our online site continues the tradition of hand made original art and our wish to share a little bit of Texas with you.

We can't do it without you!