A real gem in Plainfield, NJ. Housed in a beautiful Victorian home, Swain Galleries, over 100…read moreyears in business, offers very professional framing services and sells very nice gifts and handmade items. Local artist work is on display on all three floors of the home and they have gallery shows a few times a year. I have patronized this business for over 20 years and would definitely recommend them to everyone!

A truly wonderful store run by a very knowledgeable staff and owner. Their framing services are…read moreexcellent and they stock an unbelievable selection from which to choose. Even when I'm not there to have an item framed, I am always assured of finding a decorative piece or artwork that would be a beautiful addition to my home. That the establishment is in a beautiful Victorian house makes every trip there an adventure!

Pleasant customer service experience from i guess the owner. Gave good recommendations and heads up…read moreto turn around time. Will definitely try to go back and try the service soon.

If Yelp allowed me to leave a rating higher than five stars, I would give that to Express Frames…read morewithout hesitation! Just look at my before and after photos of the stunning frame Steve created for this favorite original painting of a bird. Additionally Steve taught me about the wide variety of glass available for frames and helped me decide on a less-reflective glass to really show off the painting. This is the first time I ever needed something framed, so I asked for a recommendation from a photographer I know who has dozens of framed photos in his house. That person told me he had tried four other area frame stores before discovering Express Frames. He said once he became a customer here, he never looked back. I'm lucky that someone else did all the trial-and-error and price/quality comparisons before I ever needed artwork framed. I 100% will go to Steve at Express Frames for anything else I ever need framed!

For our upcoming wedding, we wanted to learn a dance so that we didn't just sway back and forth…read morelike we did in high school. Jennifer was able to teach us a swing dance over about 3 months and made the whole process so fun for us. We practiced every other week where she would teach us a new step or two to expand on what we learned the lesson prior. The whole staff here is friendly and the environment is positive and fun. Their hours are really flexible too - I was worried that I would have a hard time making it her after a late work night but Jennifer was able to accommodate us and see us for 8:15pm lessons! I would highly recommend Jennifer if you are looking to learn a new dance for a special event or just want to try something new with your partner or a friend! They seem to always be hosting parties and group classes so it would also be a great way to meet some new friends!

The Museum has interesting displays related to the Morris canal, Centenary College, as well as ones…read morerelating to the town itself. If you are a history buff/geek, you should add the Hackettstown Museum to your "must visit" list.

Competant and very courteous! Also open to questions as to the best way to proceed…read more Also a good selection of frames to choose from

Stay far away from this art gallery. They are ignorant, insulting and unprofessional. I recently…read moretook a painting to their gallery after discussing and viewing the artwork and the pricing with Tracy Pollack. I was told by Phil (owner)after I arrived that they did not have a client base that would pay the amount needed for the painting but they agreed to hold it for a month. A day later I received a call to pick up the painting because they felt it was a print and not an original. The painting was done by a living close relative who has been a professional, accomplished artist and gallery owner for 50 years with a stellar reputation. I wonder if Senator Alphonse D'Amato thought his portrait was a print while it was being painted? Let's ask the Doubleday family if the paintings in their homes are prints or originals.The Catholic Museum in Washington DC owns a major work of the last supper called "The Morsel". Is that one a print also? If so it took ten years to complete. I was told the painting had too much "sheen and it wasn't on a canvas". The painting is an oil on board. Do they have a clue? They don't even know how to tell an oil painting from a print.

I had a cross stitched piece framed. He did a spectacular job. Framing cross stitched pieces are…read moredifficult. They have to be blocked and wrinkle free. It looks great!

If you want your artwork to look professional, bring it to a professional framer ...... go see Josh…read moreat Revelation Art Gallery in Denville. He has a great selection of frames that are reasonably priced and his expert opinion is free!

This is absolutely lovely small arts center at the Poconos, exhibiting local artists' work. The…read moreatmosphere is peaceful and staff is super kind. Free admission. Went there one morning with the family and enjoyed each and every painting peacefully, the place is just right for a small breather of beauty and enjoyment. Highly recommended for anyone visiting nearby.

Decided to check out Akwaaba Gallery for the first time on Saturday for their group exhibition…read morecalled no apologies. It had featured art work from various artists. The open reception was lovely and it was a nice exhibit to check out. The gallery is small but the art was worth going. Not only do you get to enjoy the art but you also can purchase the art as well if you have the moolah for it. The area the gallery is located is a bit hectic with street parking. That is one of the downsides of the location. But what I also thought was cool about this gallery is that you can rent it out for your own events, which is pretty neat. Definitely check out no apologies if you get the chance.

The Akwaaba Gallery is a diamond in the rough, a wonderful location for the art appreciator. In…read moretwi, akwaaba means "welcome" and I am pleased to say it lives up to its namesake. The building is made from an older house but feels very modern and it's renovation would tell otherwise, save for tasteful aged brick. Here for a selection of pieces, particularly Rachel Beck's work, the gallery showcased wonderful manifestations of the human gaze and spirit. The patio behind the building is a wonderful space to socialize in a comfortable, green and airy space. Altogether, the location is fantastic and I would recommend for any art and artist!