This place does an Excellent job with whatever u need.Very friendly.Very professional and always…read moremakes time for you.

This is the go-to place for all of your framing needs. Alex worked with my wife and I on different…read morematting colors and combinations for a painting that we love. We were so pleased that we took two previously professionally framed paintings that were poorly done by Michaels for repair after they both separated from the matting. They turned out great! Highly recommend!

I had a small print matted and frame. The owner was wonderful, taking his time to show me my…read moreoptions.

This is a rather small art shop in Mason. We were driving by and stopped in just to see it. There…read moreare a variety of paintings, ceramics, photographs, frames and unique pieces. I saw a number of pieces that I really liked. Prices looked reasonable and the service was friendly. We liked it.

I had a tricky request to frame a painting that I didnt have in hand because it was a gift for my…read moredaughter who lives out of town. Francis was very accomodating and worked diligently with me to analyze measurements and photos detailing the painting and the space, and made helpful recommendations to get just the right design. Francis ordered what was needed and when my daughter came in town he assembled the painting and frame with a quick turn-around so she could take it home in her car rather than have it shipped. The quality and craftsmanship was excellent. The painting looks beautiful, and my daughter was very happy with the result!

Art is a language with infinite dialects. If you have the time you can become familiar with a tiny…read morefraction. Art has been with us for at least 50,000 years. There is a good argument art-making is a unique human evolution. And maybe you make it yourself! You don't have to make art to like it; you don't have to like all art. There is no universal good or bad art. If YOU like it, it's good! Solway has had a gallery since 1962. That means many of his personal artist friends have entered museums over time, beginning with the Fluxus movement. But the gallery is always on the lookout for new artists too! The gallery seems to have an interest in colorful neo-baroque figurative work. They post mail show cards and their artists and shows are on their website. If I were in town, I'd stop in for an opening. If you have the time and a particular interest, you can make an appointment to view their vast stored collection. They have a large parking lot for the building they share with studios in the West End. Solway would be in the top 20 NY galleries with deep contemporary collections, and they are right here in Cincinnati!

Carl Solway Gallery is the contemporary art gallery in Cincinnati - founded back in 1962 Carl has…read moreled the way for showcasing contemporary art in the West End just blocks west from Findlay Market in cool warehouse space. Carl has worked with who's who in contemporary art and his openings are a must for any art fan & collector in Cincinnati!

I have bought several items here including artwork, furniture, and rugs. I felt the prices were…read morereasonable or even better. The service has been friendly, helpful, and low pressure. I have never felt that I was being pushed into buying something. They've got a nice selection of rugs, and if you are looking for wall art, they have a range of styles, sizes, and prices. They've got some beautiful furniture, too, if you like traditional styles (which I do).

Waste of my time. Had spotted a dresser on the website I had been searching for. Tried to call…read morebefore driving down to Cinci to see if it was still available and to confirm that the store would be open. Went straight to voicemail several times over the course of 2 hours so I left a voicemail asking to call back. Also tried emailing, but the email bounced back due to being an invalid email address so then I emailed through the website. Still no answer, a day later. Also tried visiting the Facebook webpage listed on the website, but it too was an invalid link. I was able to add the dresser to my shopping cart online and there was a little message that popped up at the top recommending to call about the item, but it seemed like I could've followed through with paying for it if I really wanted to. At this point I questioned if this place was still in business and wasn't about to send my money to nowhere. I ended up driving down to Cinci for another item on the other side of town from this place and decided to just stop by since I was going to be down here anyway. Store was open. The 3 guys there were friendly and welcoming, but they informed us the item had already sold. So it still wasted about an hour of my time adding this stop to my trip. I'm sure they are pleasant to work with and they probably pride themselves with finding nice antiques, but I'm frustrated by the many failed attempts to contact them via multiple avenues and the wildly outdated website.

Who knew that there was an art gallery across the street from Shanghai Mama's? Located inside the…read morebuilding marked "Cincinnati Bar Center," the Art Gallery is presenting Panorama of Cincinnati Art, currently in its 25th year. Unlike the art museum, this gallery is a business that sells paintings. I was buzzed in through the from door, welcomed by the receptionist. As I browsed the exhibit, salespeople kept approaching me, asking about my collection. This was a little awkward as, while I do collect art, I could never afford any of the pieces here which averaged around $3,500, some reaching $25,000 - $150,000. I kindly dismissed the salespeople, explaining I just wanted to view the exhibit. There were 100 paintings lining the walls, but only a few were impressive to my eye. Many were scenes of Native Americans, sailboats, or generic landscapes. The most notable Cincinnati artist, Frank Duveneck, is what drew me to the exhibit. Duveneck is known for his breathtaking murals inside Cathedral Basilica and Mother of God Church. Unfortunately, only one painting in the exhibit was a Duveneck. There was also only one Harlan Hubbard landscape. Hubbard was a folk artist who painted Ohio River scenery, known for living off the land well into the 1980s. Understandably, these prominent artists may only have a few paintings for public purchase (most are in museums.) I was expecting for the rest of the art to be of Cincinnati landscapes or period pieces of the city by lesser known artists. Not quite. A handful of portraits I recognized as Cincinnati, whether modern or past, or mentioned Cincinnati in their description. Of those few artists, I found these pieces to be beautiful: - Tom Bacher, who paints with phosphorescent acrylic for a textured, glowing look. http://www.cincinnatiartgalleries.com/painting/artist-browse.aspx?p=3&id=ART86 - Lewis Henry Meakin (1850-1917), who painted a landscape of rural Clifton. Yes, Clifton was farmland at the turn of the century. http://www.cincinnatiartgalleries.com/painting/artist-browse.aspx?id=ART1127 - Shafer, who created a sole black and white sketch resembling an old newspaper cartoon with clippings of musical notes. It was my favorite piece in the gallery with a style unique from all the rest. I enjoyed seeing these Cincinnati artists and their local pieces. I'll be on the look out for their works around town, especially Bacher, since he is still living and creating art. Overall, Panorama of Cincinnati Art could have used some more details explaining the artists ties to Cincinnati. The Gallery itself was exquisite and a perfect place for the art connoisseur. While you definitely need deep pockets to purchase the portraits, Cincinnati Art Gallery has a selection of local art books, including many on Rookwood Pottery. They also have books on the past Panorama exhibits with vivid pictures of each of the paintings. Books are more affordable, averaging around $25.00.

I visited the place and the art studio looks amazing, they do carry fusion mineral paint products…read morewhich I purchased, the owners were very friendly and helpful, they helped me explaining what are the materials and process for refinishing my old dining table and chairs. Can't wait to attend one of the workshops soon.

It's like a museum. Ask Jack about any kind of poster, and he'll point you the right stack. It's so…read morecool to flip around~

We randomly found this place while in town for a wedding. The collection is insane. There is…read moresomething magical about watching the owner flip through the stacks ever so carefully to reveal the posters. I was surprised by how knowledgeable he was about the artists themselves. The owner has the entire collection memorized so you can tell him practically any genre (music, sports, art exhibitions, travel posters, fashion, military etc..) and he will find you something you would love or wasn't even expecting. We ended up getting two because we couldn't decide. They are definitely pricey but he can help you find something in your price range. Since we were coming from out of town he had the posters mailed and they arrived in perfect condition. We got the framed immediately and have been enjoying them every day.