Greetings & Readings Now Hosts Art Galleries

, a Hunt Valley staple for more than 40 years, has turned the bottom floor of its building into an art gallery, which will feature the work of local artists.

The book and gift store hosted its first gallery on Thursday with a collection by David Simpson, a Northern Baltimore County photographer, who is well-known in the area for a photobook he authored that features the .

"His book was a hit at the store," said Steve Spund, a co-owner of Greetings & Readings.

Spund said the store hopes to host galleries every six to eight weeks. The events will also include wine and cheese.

"It's important to support our local talent," Spund said.