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    First Ontario Arts Centre

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    The Gallery Upstairs

    The Gallery Upstairs

    2.0(1 review)
    2.8 km

    This is a cautionary tale. I dropped three prints off for framing. The first was for my Mother…read moreand, after selecting the frame choice and matting, I was told it would be under $100. Then, I had two of mine that I needed framed, both were 10" x 10" in size. I selected the matting, frame, and glass and was told I would be called with the pricing for them as she wasn't sure. When I hadn't heard back after a week, I called the store. The owner told me she had told the framer to go ahead as the pricing was decent, but said she would take care of me since she hadn't called and that I would be looking at about $150 each, give or take $10 either way. When I got there, I was actually charged $250 for one and $225 for the other of mine and $140 for my Mother's, but she "graciously" gave me a 20% discount for not having called. My two pictures wound up costing me $200 and $180 each and my Mom's $112 after this 20% discount. Please understand, I would NOT have gone ahead with the framing of mine at the $250 and $225 pricing, but I felt like a hostage as they are numbered prints now in frames. I've had many pictures framed in my lifetime (these were the 6th, 7th, and 8th pictures I have had done by this gallery) and am aware this was not good pricing at all, so this 20% discount only brought me down closer to where it should have been. I was in a hurry to get to the hospital to see my Mother so I did pay for the pictures and leave (my bad as I should have challenged her on it, however, I am taking it as a $100 learning experience). It wasn't until I got home that I realized they had put the wrong frame on the pictures (they were swapped one for the other...I sensed some hesitancy on her part while I was there - was she aware of this mistake and just didn't want to say anything and hope I didn't notice?). They are acceptable framed this way but weren't my choice for them. My enjoyment of these prints I love so much will now be tainted every time I look at them. I cannot complain about the quality of work as it has always been good, including this time.

    From the owner: Welcome to The Gallery Upstairs - Milton's most exquisite "hidden gem" art gallery and gift shop…read more Hedi Nowak has been in business for more than 40 years and welcomes you to The Gallery Upstairs. Here, you will find a unique mix of original art pieces, garden statue art, and locally sourced gift items, puzzles, clothing, accessories, crystals, garden decor and jewelry. On display are original works of art from local and international artists in an array of mediums including featured artists Robert Bateman and Tina Newlove alongside Trisha Romance, the Group of Seven and an eclectic collection of consignment pieces. Services include custom framing and in-home decor and art consultation.

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    1.0(1 review)
    1.3 km

    We needed a print enlarged and was recommended to this place as our other place couldn't do it to…read morethe specifications we wanted. Anyway, Paul told us it could be done and he would also put it into our frame if we brought it in for him. He told us it would be 2 weeks and is debit machine was down so we would have to pay cash, which we did. Went back after 2 weeks to be told it wasn't done as he couldn't remember what he was suppose to do with it, we then asked why he didn't call to ask, even though it as written down on our receipt, he responded with I've been extremely sick for the last 3 weeks.He then said it was on his priory list and would be done by the Friday ( giving him another 6 days) We actually gave him till the following Thursday(another 6 days), he told us he was picking the print up on Friday and it would be ready by Tuesday. Went in on the Tuesday evening and said that when he went to pick it up from Toronto he was informed that the guys printer had broke. At this point i asked why he never called to update us on this as we always seem to be chasing him and we had already paid, his response was "you are just wasting your time and my time by calling me, I told you I would call when the job is done" After an exchange of a few harsh words,as I don't believe a business should be run this way. I told him if I didn't have the print in a frame by a week on Friday I want my money back. he also told me I didn't pay cash as he doesn't take cash,when I explained his machine was down he said he couldn't remember that and it wasn't him that took my order. An hour after I left the store he messaged my partner to say it was best all round if we could supply an email address and he would return the funds and then we could pick up the frame we left there. This guy was just lie after lie, and rude beyond belief, after being promised something in 2 weeks and still waiting 5 weeks later after yet another excuse and being paid in full from the start. We would never recommend him to anyone.

    First Ontario Arts Centre - musicvenues - Updated May 2026

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