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!!!

I do not have a lot of experience getting things framed. When I do, I'm somewhat shocked at the…read moreprice! Everything adds up quickly and I've spent 200 bucks on a frame\glass\matting before. Probably why I don't have too much experience! I have a concert poster from Dead and Company that is very dear to me, it was a great night celebrating my birthday with some good friends. Had another one from the Black Keys this year that also deserved framing. So I stopped into the Framers Market Gallery which happens to be right around the corner from me to get some ideas of what it would cost...I am SOOO happy I did! Aileen(sp?) was working the counter and she is good at her job! So glad I went with her recommendations! The Black Keys one she figured out quickly and I'm very happy with it! She looked longer at the Dead and Co poster and ran a couple ideas past me...I'd never have thought this, but she suggested I use 2 frames!?! A blue one on the inside, to pickup the blue from the poster, and a black one outside, which would match my other artwork. I wasn't sure how it would look when done, but liked the idea, and it was actually cheaper with 2 frames than using matting... Think it took about 2 weeks and I was so happy with them both! The Dead and Co poster just blows me away, I love it! It was also cheaper than my previous framing experiences, so double the recommendation! Thank you Aileen, I'll be back with more!

I have done a lot of business with owner Jane from framers market gallery from buying the art work…read morein house as well as gaming 37 paintings all beautifully done. Jane has a professional eye for color ,texture and size . She had my art worked framed and all of the images came alive and just beautifully done. I highly recommend going to her three shops and look at all the wonderful new ideas and colors. Thanks Jane and staff for making my walls fabulous!

Visited while Christmas shopping on a day designed to support small local businesses. I've seen the…read moresign outside of the house next to the beer distributor, truthfully I didn't know you could go in to shop. Found some fun old Simpson's memorabilia. Lots of old toys. Worth a visit.

A hidden gem in Havertown. This place is for adult collectors. I wouldn't recommend bringing…read morechildren here, it is not geared toward little kids, most items are vintage and behind glass. I loved my experience there, I haven't been there recently, (but I enjoyed it pre-covid). My only criticism would be the lack of pricing on most items. It can be annoying having to pick up individual items and then asking for the price, I like knowing how much things are as I shop. I would recommend a visit!

Great place in development! We should all keep our eyes open for great events to come! April 2019…read morewill see a great art exhibition in honor of sexual assault awareness month. Excited to see this.

Jeff is an extraordinary professional. We've worked with him for years now and he consistently and…read morereliably provides high-quality framing. Also a very lovely and ethical man.

Great work done very fast. Same new glass on my frame day took 15 min. Good pricing too.read more

Needle Me is a great local store if you are new to needlepoint…read more Marcie(owner) is a lovely, patient and knowledgeable person. She talked with me for 30 mins before she closed. With her encouragement and support, I left feeling confident on my needlepoint journey. I highly recommend her establishment. It offers a wide variety of canvases and a beautiful selection of threads for beginners like myself or the more experienced. The canvases and threads are priced at all price points; she also has many ready made kits to chose from.

A great needlepoint store with caring owner and employees. If you don't see what you want you can…read morealways order it! I highly recommend.

From the very moment you step through its doors, the art gallery leaves an indelible first…read moreimpression--charmingly adorned with an air of elegance and thoughtfully curated pieces that ignite contemplation. Events constantly take place, thankfully giving me reasons to come back and immerse myself again. I wait in anticipation every time, being able to enjoy the sheer beauty of these artworks, is a delight in itself. It's a realm where abstract portraits and contemporary local creations gracefully envelop the senses, one where local pieces allow one to immerse oneself in the beauty of life whilst supporting local artists. My review can't even begin to do justice to my love for Colonna Contemporary. Can't wait until the next event.

From the owner: Colonna Contemporary is a contemporary art gallery bridging the worlds of traditional and digital…read moreart. Representing some of the brightest and innovative talent working today, Colonna Contemporary operates at the intersection of traditional and digital art. The gallery is a portal into the future of art. With a focus on bridging the two spaces, the gallery offers its collectors an innovative range of services aimed at capitalizing the most advanced trends and technologies available today. From issuance of Certificates of Authenticity as NFTs registered on the blockchain, to reward mechanisms informed by game theory, to issuance of utility tokens granting early access to new work, the gallery offers its clients a forward-looking and reliable resource for art collecting at the threshold of the digital era. With a focus on education and a steadfast commitment to safety, our team of experts provides a seamless onboarding experience for those new to the digital arts community. As a trusted partner, we offer unparalleled access to the latest trends and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that our clients are always ahead of the curve. Please contact michele@colonnacontemporary.com

I enrolled my child in a wheel throwing class, hoping for a fun and creative learning experience,…read morebut it turned out to be a disaster. The class was integrated with children with special needs, which I fully support and appreciate (especially since I have worked with special needs children for years). However, the teacher was completely unable to manage the diverse needs of the group. My daughter told me that one child was drinking the clay water, another child had her phone in her mouth the whole time and she child was left ignored and disengaged. Sadly, both her and a friend (who felt the same way) only attended two classes making it a complete waste of money. I spoke with someone who said they would speak with the teacher and call me back but I never received a call. The lack of communication was also terrible. I was so surprised by this after reading such positive reviews.

I can not express enough how lucky we are to have such a wonderful place in our community! The…read morebuilding if beautiful, there is always something amazing going on and the classes are amazing! and they offer a variety of classes! I bug shout out to the management team because they are always hosting fun and creative events! LOVE THE MLAC