Owned by Sang Ho Han and Grace Han, the Red Bank Gallery will feature framed oils, some originals and some reproductions. The original paintings were done by Sang Ho, an artist who lives in Ocean Township with his wife and their daughter.

The walls of the shop are filled with framed oils, and more lean against a wall ready for framing. The business owners also sell mirrors and do painting restoration and custom framing, said their daughter, Grace, who is the spokeswoman for the family.

JEFF HUNTLEYGrace Han and Sang Ho Han have opened the Red Bank Gallery on Broad Street, at the corner of Wallace Street, where they sell original paintings and prints.

For the past two years, the Hans have been selling their artwork in an outlet mall in Manasquan. They are hoping that their customers will follow them north to Red Bank.

According to Grace, her father will do custom portraits and paintings. And both of her parents will do commissioned wall and ceiling murals for customers.

The gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

While the art gallery is Red Bank’s gain, the closing of the Sand Box on Monmouth Street is a loss. Owner Sandy Roberts has been in business on the side street for seven years.

Roberts said business has not been good lately. She attributes the drop in business to the fact that other local stores are selling similar merchandise, novelty items, gifts, children’s toys and interesting jewelry.

"When I started, my store was unique," she said. "There are so many specialty stores around now."

In addition, said the mother of three young children, "I’m exhausted from trying to do everything. I just want to stay home with my kids and do my artwork."

Roberts, who makes quilts, said she also wants to be free to travel with her husband.

Right now, all merchandise is on sale at the Sand Box. The store will close next month.