Awesome art lives here. Such a fun place to go and see what creative minds are doing. The art is…read moreincredible!

This is the premier art gallery in Philadelphia! The gallery owner and curator, Debbie Morton, has…read morefilled her space with exceptional pieces that span a brood range of mediums, subjects and price. The gallery is bright, inviting and interesting. Debbie is constantly on the search for artists to bring in as well as keeping her connections strong with the artists she already represents. If you are looking for a new piece of art, I would start here!!

It's me again. I picked up another framing job today, and am again thrilled. Perakis Frames has…read moreconsistently produced a high quality product! I'm not sure why anyone would go to AC Moore or Joann when you can have a real professional and artisan do your framing.

The Rooster display sure was different. This gallery can usually be hit or miss (as is the case…read morewith all of them). But I'm generally intrigued by it's selection. It always has artists who manage to add an interesting theme into their work. Aside from the roosters, some of the other displays I have seen here have included one that incorporated wrenches and other tools into it's artwork, and another that placed nature scenes into locations that were very un-nature like.

Small, bare-bones gallery that's run by a cooperative, so you never know what you might see on the…read morewalls here. I stopped in recently to see Steve Messenger's show, and was quite impressed by the detail and personality in his portraits, especially since his subjects express themselves through the smallest shift of the eye or flick of the ear. The coop members who "gallery sit" are welcoming and helpful, and beyond that, there's not a whole lot to say - this is a simple space that lets the art speak for itself.

I have seen and heard about Merritt Gallery since I moved to the area about year ago, but this was…read moremy first time going inside. It is an impressive, contemporary space with a very wide selection of art including wall and free-standing sculpture. When asked for prices the range was quite wide from $900 to $50,000 (yes, $50k). Given some of the pieces displayed and artists represented I imagine that range goes well beyond $50k as names like Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol come up on their website. The gallery has three locations and represents around 175 artists meaning that what you see in store is only a very small sampling of their actual collection. Though I always am looking for new pieces for my collection, today I went in to have a small print framed. Caitlin, one of their consultants, ably showed me an incredible selection of frames ranging from contemporary to hand-carved, hand-detailed wooden frames worthy of the Louvre and works of art in and of themselves. Having chosen to forgo a mat (not needed with this piece) and a fairly simple thin frame, the price caught me off guard: $216. While the financial part of my brain said "no!" the artistic side said "give it a try." I paid the fee and was told my print would be ready in about two weeks. Caitlin offered to have it delivered to me and installed which I may take them up on. Conclusions: Merritt is a great gallery and framing shop. The price lowers my rating to 4.5 stars (I'm a budget conscious art collector). The only issue I had was when Caitlin and I went upstairs to figure out my invoice she left my print exposed on a framing table. I didn't think much about it till I had left, but I wonder when/if someone went down and secured the print from damage. This lowers my ranking to 4 stars. Otherwise a good experience.

my husband and i just moved from an apartment into a house and needed new artwork to fill up the…read moreextra space. i had been to the merritt young gallery in ardmore, and found out that they just opened a new gallery in haverford, just called merritt gallery. i talked to one of the consultants, marcie, and made an appointment with her to bring artwork to my house! it's one thing to see the art in the gallery, but the fact that she brought it to my house really let me see the possibilities! marcie was really helpful and has a creative eye. she was able to suggest paintings that i originally wasn't so sure about, but now that they're here, we absolutely love them!!!

Even though I came across this place as a result of a fabulous YEE (thanks Michelle!) I feel I can…read morepretty well review it on it's merits. The Promise Studios are a collective of working artists working in converted industrial spaces - everything from sculpture to painting to mixed-media to furniture/wood art. It's a rambling, hidden (very little signage), stripped down space that contains some very super cool art and the artists who create. It's really different seeing the work in the context of the artists studio as opposed to seeing it curated in a gallery. Plus, it's super cool seeing the artists themselves, talking with them, getting to understand them and their work. Oh, and the Rev. Dr. Steak, generally a very reserved guy who is not into art or anything that is not sports thought it was a very interesting experience. That is saying something, my friends. Very cool place, hoping for more events this summer that will take this Main Line gal north of Girard again soon!

I had a 50 year old print from my deceased mother, whose frame had literally fallen apart (nails…read moreshowing and all). I took it to French Creek Framing Gallery to have this family heirloom reframed. Susan Katz was incredibly helpful and professional. She spent time getting to know my likes/dislikes, the vibe of my home and colors throughout the house. She was very patient during the selection process, as we spent time considering many different options. Thanks to Susan, we found the perfect frame! The work was great quality and completed exactly when she said it would be. Susan is a wonderfully, kind professional. I highly recommend her and this business. I have several more things to be framed and I'll be back to see her.

I have been working with Ken, at East Street Art, for years and I have never been disappointed. He…read morealways does a top-notch job in preparing my art in frames. I have given pretty high priced art for him to prepare and I always know I can trust him. In fact, I currently live in CA and I ship my works to him directly. I would trust no one else to do great work and charge a fair price. If you need your art work prepared in frames, mounted, displayed or presented to the best ability. Ken is the guy.

bill russel studio is one of the most interesting 'furniture stores' you'll ever encounter. all…read morethe pieces are uniquely hand painted. bill has taken a colonial period medium (vinegar painting) and creatively updated the technique giving it a contemporary feeling rich in varied colors and visual textures. his work is befitting any style home, contemporary to traditional, as it speaks of both old world character and modern sensibilities. the craftsmanship is superb , the aesthetic, impeccable. his pieces are destined to one day be much sought after and highly prized works. he has also created a number of fine art paintings with a unique added dimensional element. bill has a studio in philadelphia ( get a philly cheesesteak ; then visit his studio) or his work can be purchased via his web site: billrussellstudio.com. i proudly own several pieces!