Embracing community through art: The story of John and Debbie Rice

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the heart of Live Oak's historic district lies a gem cherished by locals for decades - the Frame Shop & Gallery, owned by the dynamic duo, John and Debbie Rice. Since acquiring the business in 1991, the Rices have infused it with their passion for figurative and representational art, enriching the community one brushstroke at a time. Formerly owned by the talented pen and ink Artist, John Lawson, whose love for architectural structures adorned the walls, the gallery saw a seamless transition when the Rices took the reins, their vision expanded beyond just preserving artwork; they sought to capture the essence of Live Oak's vibrant life a