Artifacts is a true gem. Once you find it, you are hooked. They provided fine custom framing,…read morehistorical memorabilia, original art and collectibles from a Victorian storefront. The framing is superior as the 29 frames gracing my walls can attest to. The owners are always on hand to help and guide you in matt and frame selection. The Trenton memorabilia is a true treasure hunt-Marge and Bob know the history of every piece. "Woohoo! As good as it gets!"

This is a gem in Trenton. A small corner shop with lots of antiques and interesting objects. The…read moreowner also does quality framing for your artwork. They're accommodating and friendly, are very knowledgeable about their merchandise, and are eager to please. I've had many prints, posters, and paintings framed here, and I've found nice gifts for hard-to-shop-for people. My last acquisition was some old Trent tiles. My friend likes to collect them, so I found some interesting ones and added some stick-on felt patches underneath. In a few moments, I had a lovely set of coasters for drinks that were unique and fit in his décor. If you like picking up antique objects, or have interesting prints or pictures you'd like framed, definitely stop in here! It stands out amongst all the businesses on Broad Street.

Can I give 10 stars?! Highly recommend this fabulous art gallery and nonprofit. The work they do in…read morethe community is amazing. The artists they support are top notch. The festivals, events, and classes they put together are always a great time. Don't miss Art All Day and Art All Night! Or the 10x10 show in December!

The arts scene in Trenton is both humbling and inspiring; the programs, classes, and events are…read morenumerous and educational. It's definitely worth a trip to walk around the gallery, and you really cannot miss Art All Night, which just finished up its 10th year. Artworks also hosts an annual Art All Day each fall, where guests can take a trolley tour of Trenton, stopping at various locations to see artwork from area artists. What a great service!

Can you tell which are statues?…read more Years ago I went to Grounds For Sculpture, a 42 acre outdoor and indoor art exhibit with gorgeous gardens and every type of art you can learn and imagine. My boys were too young to appreciate it back then. This time we did it differently. Prior to going, we did a lesson on different types of art. We created slides to help teach us different types of art. I have included the slides so you can share these to your kids as an art lesson. While we were at the Grounds For Sculpture, I have to tell you... the way the Realism Art, Pop Art, and Abstract Impression Art Blended with its natural surroundings, my eyes began to play tricks on me! For a split second, regular people sitting on a bench looked like statues too! It's very well done! This place creates a dream like state. Go to the Meadow section first! It's a lot of walking so don't go on a hot day. #groundsforsculpture #nj #art

This may sound overly exuberant, but I love this place!…read more Founded in 1992 by J. Seward Johnson (a Johnson & Johnson heir) his goal was to build a contemporary sculpture garden for the public to enjoy. The property was initially the site of the Jersey fairgrounds and later the Trenton Speedway. (It's so peaceful and lovely here, it's hard to imagine the raucous noise of racecars.) We signed up for a walking tour -- free with the price of admission -- which runs for about an hour. In addition, friendly docents walking around the grounds stopped to chat offering great information -- even some juicy gossip! Be sure to pull up the app on your phone which we found helpful. The garden is closed Tuesday. One of the sites said admission is timed, but mid-week we were able to simply show up. Note that veterans and seniors pay reduced admission. Parking is free and there's a restaurant/coffee shop in the welcome center that's an inviting place to refuel. The photos I snapped are the garden's realistic representations, but there's a whole host of contemporary sculpture, all very different with their own stories.

The New Jersey State Museum was a pleasant surprise. First of all, I had no idea we had a State…read moreMuseum. I only happen to find out, because I had tickets to an event in the State Museum Auditorium. The museum is free and on weekends parking is easy in the free adjacent lot. There is also a Planetarium, which has a $10 admission. The museum is housed on three floors with exhibits illustrating some of New Jersey's history. There is a section with artwork, some Native American history, a natural history area with dinosaurs, history of Trenton, and much more.

Took the Riverline up from Camden on a Tuesday morning in April to visit for the first time…read more Brought my girlfriend and ten-year-old son with me. We stayed for about two hours and all enjoyed our time. Can't beat the price: completely free. Three floors with a hodge podge of New Jersey-related exhibits, including information about indigenous peoples, natural history such as dinosaurs and other fossils, fine art through the centuries, a planetarium, and a room with the simple theme of big items like a pair of phonographs and a wooden sculpture of Abraham Lincoln who once addressed the assembly at the State House Next door. It truly is an eclectic collection. All well labeled and informational. Not a bad place to kill a few hours and force my son to learn about his home state.

Adriana is not only a gifted artist but also a talented teacher. She does a great job of teaching…read moretechniques and ensuring that her students understand the techniques of fluid acrylic painting while at the same time fostering creativity and self-expression. She also provided very useful explanations of the products and tools so that students can continue to explore at home. I have found fluid acrylic painting to be very relaxing and a great outlet for self-expression. Highly recommend!

From the owner: My business specializes in creating Original Acrylic paintings, mostly abstract, or featuring a…read morerange of subjects from the beach, or underwater worlds, floral and spirit guides, artworks that are available for purchase. A second offering of my art business is art workshops, an all inclusive, upscale, and intimate sized event, where I aim at making all workshop participants feel special, connected, pampered and able to create beautiful pieces of art, even if it is their first time painting. Our signature "Fluid Art Experience" workshop is an All Inclusive event, where I prepare all tools, materials, protective gear and also a gourmet curated charcuterie board. This event is designed to feed your body, mind and soul, and is offered in several locations in NJ throughout the year. Learn more on my website's workshops page. Other offerings from my art studio: greeting cards, art prints, available for purchase online and in person.

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.

If you need art supplies this is the place to go. Extremely helpful in answering all my questions…read moreand directing me to find the products I needed.

The worst customer service. The worst online buying art supplies experience I've ever had...and…read moreI've been doing it for a long time...and my orders are usually huge and costly. I will write more about this but for now, trust me, there was no one home at Jerry's to help with my issues. And their website is beyond frustrating. It almost doesn't work. Enough for now.

We are newlyweds. In our religion (Jewish), we sign a wedding contract known as a Ketubah. It is a…read morereligious work of art. Finding the frame, borders, and accents, as with all framable art, will make significant changes in how it presents. My husband and I went to four different businesses and of those, I felt that Frames Plus was a stand out!!! I am no artist, but Eileen truly is! However, she did not take over and make our Ketubah over in her own tastes, but rather, She listened and guided us to see how different frames, borders, and colors will represent our tastes. Eileen explained the differences in the options without confusing us with pushing what was expensive but not needed or wanted for our Ketubah. As a matter of fact, Eileen's invoice showed a price which was lower than a big box art store and still was more us than the boutique stores envisioned. I am enclosing a picture of our Ketubah to show how proud we are of this beautiful and tasteful piece which will be a treasured addition to our home.

I was looking for a place to frame military awards that were not the run of the mill frame shops…read moreand Eileen is the absolute best in the greater Philadelphia area bar nine hands down!!!! She has even done personal framing for pieces that hang in my home. She is extremely detailed and professional and is reasonably priced for the work performed. I will always choose her over any other business.