Wow-this place is fantastic. Better selection than any large retailer, personalized and thoughtful…read moreattention to your budget and taste, and timely framing. Plus-it's in a hidden gem of Hartford-an electric mix of shops inside old warehouses. A bakery, vintage shops, home design and landscaping, photography studios. Absolutely amazing staff in a tasteful setting. Places like this will move Hartford forward. Get your art framed here!!

Called up a top rated frame shop listed here on Yelp to replace broken glass in one of my…read morepaintings. Was quoted $368 just to replace glass. So I called up Custom frame Depot! Very nice professional lady quoted me $163! Saving $200 made my day, week! Highly recommend, professionals ! Thanks

Bill made the experience easy, and I love the framing job that he did for me. It really sets off my…read morepainting. Thanks Bill.

Bill is the best! Bill did five frames for me recently and even fixed some at no charge. Framing…read moretwo tiny plates together was no small feat, but he nailed it. He has a great eye for the right mats and frames. Very pleased with the results.

Staff are extremely helpful and circulating. I was camped out by the sculpting mediums for quite…read moresome time and two or three different people came to make sure I didn't have any questions! They have a variety of moleskin notebooks... but not exactly what I was looking for today. I talked to a lady at the front desk and ended up going with a hardcover A4 extended Leuchtturm1917 notebook. They have testers and I wandered around trying out different pens to make sure that nothing bled through the pages. I generally get one of these notebooks and it becomes my baby for a good year or so... and anyway I believe that it is going to work well. (I have been Moleskin-loyal for a few years now but the paper quality seems similar and thus I am feeling confident). I come here from time to time for XXL canvases, acrylic paints, and to get supplies for my fountain pens. I always seem to spend a couple hours here... whether I intend to or not! They have information about local art classes pinned right to the front door and for anyone who has leveled-up from (or is unable to find what they need at) Michaels, this is a wonderful place with fair prices! They often seem to have some kind of sale going on. I have a membership or loyalty card and I have no idea how much it saves me (or what the exact plan does) but they offered to set me up a good 5-10 visits ago and then continue to look up my account by my last name.

The people there are amazing very kind help takes there time to talk to you about art supply's and…read moretechniques,they have a wide variety of art supplies available and if they don't have it in store they have a website,some supplies are a bit expensive but that's because of the tariffs and where they come from they also give you discounts if you sign up for the card, which is free!

Mr. Petrini assisted me with selecting the perfect frame for a valued print of John F Kennedy was a…read morebit outsized at 30 inches X 24 inches. When it was finished it was a real work of art and he did wonderful work which I am pleased to highly recommend. My next Print purchase is going to be of Teddy Roosevelt and I fully intend on taking it to Mr. Petrini for the frame.

From the owner: At Petrini Framing & Art, we know that when something is important to you, you want to show it off…read more That is why for the last 40 years we have perfected our craft in custom framing. Originally started by our owner Joe Petrini's father in 1977, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years. The Petrini name means quality service and guaranteed satisfaction. We offer expert advice, a wide selection of frames, and original art from local artists. We would love to customize you a creative frame, help preserve an old photograph, or spice up your home decor with a newly framed mirror. We are passionate about art, and it's our mission to make sure all art meets its perfect frame.

Michael Shortell does amazing work. His framing is top-notch and prices are reasonable. He has…read moredecades of experience and does a great job with paintings, photos, new stuff or vintage.

A Hartford institution -- Shortell Framing has been my go-to for decades. Museum-quality work, can…read moretake on the toughest custom jobs. Michael is a great source of no-nonsense expertise. Worth every penny.

Bill did an excellent job! We had an oil painting that was damaged in a move. They did a great job…read moreworking with us to repair the painting. We were so happy we also replaced the frame around the painting. Definitely will go back.

From the owner: At Hartford Fine Art and Framing Co., we pride ourselves in providing the highest quality products…read moreand services in the art business. Our artwork and custom picture framing adorne the walls of corporate offices, public and private institutions, hotels, restaurants and private clubs as well as private residences nationwide. Trained in design and display, our staff can offer unique custom framing packages to complement and enhance the appearance of any piece of art. Our Art Gallery features artwork from regional and national artists in a wide selection of mediums, sizes and styles. Additionally, we offer art commissioning, special woodworking, installation, packing and shipping and restoration. We strive to be a full service art company and welcome the challenge of any project regardless of its size or uniqueness.

J & M came through for us big time on a special project with short notice. My wife was having a…read morecanvas printed for her grandparents' anniversary but we only had a week to get it designed, printed, and stretched. We called J & M to see if it they could accommodate and they were very helpful. Mike talked us through price, the specifications for a PDF file, stretching, payment, pickup, etc. We sent them a PDF on Monday and they had a printed, stretched canvas ready for us on Thursday night. The end product is beautiful; we're grateful to J & M for their great service, high quality, and fast turnaround.

Love, love, LOVE this place. $14 for 2 rolls of B&W film, and they were ready in 3 hours. Saved my…read morebutt when my school's darkroom was closed!

A great place to come for crafting especially when you have coupons!…read more A lot of those seasonal items are already marked at 40% off, so unfortunately the coupon won't work with them but you can't be a lot of the prices Especially at the end of the season, when they have their boxes that they randomly throw together, you can get a bunch of different art supplies for a reasonable price which saves it from going to the landfill or remaining on the shelves

I am so grateful for the lovely staff at this location. As an artist, I spend a lot of time looking…read morefor supplies and I'm in Michael's both personally and professionally. Whenever I'm picking up an order for work, it's a breeze. The last time, I needed to pick something up. I was definitely cutting it a bit close and got there about two minutes before closing but they waited for me which was greatly appreciated. I ordered supplies for personal usage, and one item was too big to fit in my car. The return process was very easy and fast.