A South Lakes agency has announced a prestigious contract with a major US gallery.

MUV has successfully secured a digital marketing and branding partnership with the renowned L'Enfant Gallery of Georgetown, Washington DC.

The Cark-based business will be projecting the gallery's artwork internationally through branding, web design and online marketing.

MUV marketing manager David Hamer said: "We have been in discussion with L'Enfant Gallery for over 18 months, to gain a deeper understanding of their goals, the challenges, and how we can take this historic building, and their artwork, and present it to an online audience".

L'Enfant Gallery, a prominent fixture in Washington DC for 50 years and located in Georgetown for the last 20, is famous for its rich cultural collection and iconic 19th-century building at 1442 Wisconsin Avenue.

The gallery presents a unique collection of historical and modern artworks.

Interestingly, the initial contact between the gallery and MUV was formed through a family connection.

Mr Hamer added: "The owner and director of L'Enfant Gallery has family in the UK, and happened to see our work on the Discover Brampton brand during a visit.

"This led to an opening conversation, and a tendering process.

"We are delighted to be working with them."

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The commission runs until 2025 and aims to display the gallery's impressive range of artworks to a global audience.

Pieces date back to the 17th century and include an emphasis on European masters, ancient sculpture, and American 19th-20th Century works.

Excitement about this cutting-edge venture is shared by Peter Colasante of L'Enfant Gallery.

He said: "After 50 years in business, handling physical tangible objects, I am finally ready to accept the technological age.

"I hope a website and a social media presence will allow my collection to reach a wider group of people and help a younger generation access, appreciate and own authentic art works and pieces of history.

"Supporting a talented Cumbrian business seems perfect and I am happy MUV will take us into this brave new digital world."

As the kick-off for this ambitious project approaches, MUV is eager to embark on this distinctive adventure.