Gleason Fine Art remains open after sustaining damage to its ceiling, floor and electronic systems on Feb. 4 after the sprinkler system burst and flooded the gallery.

The sprinkler system froze after wind blew open a second floor apartment window. After freezing, the sprinkler's pipes burst and flooded the art gallery on the first floor and salon located in the basement.

The pipes burst shortly after 1:30 p.m. The gallery is owned by Dennis and Marty Gleason own the gallery. Their son, and gallery employee, Andrew Gleason, immediately began removing art work after the accident. He was later assisted by the Boothbay Harbor police, firefighters and neighbors.

The art work received minimal damage, according to Andrew Gleason.

“Luckily it didn't happen at 2 a.m.,” he said. “There were a lot of local cops, firefighters and volunteers to help move stuff, which is why a lot of items didn't get damaged.”

According to Andrew Gleason, the gallery is insured and the adjuster inspected the damage on Thursday afternoon. The gallery is pretty well cleaned up. 

“But there will a lot more work to follow,” Andrew Gleason said.

He expects workers to begin repairing the floor next week.

Gallery owner Dennis Gleason expects it will take several weeks before the gallery fully recovers.

“If we're lucky, we should be back to normal in a month's time. We will have to replace some walls and floors,” Gleason said. “After our new floors are in maybe we'll have a square dance or something.”

Salon Capella, located in the building's basement, also sustained water damage. The salon is operated by Heather Savage. She was not able to be reached for comment.