Whenever I'm traveling and I run across an art store, I try to stop in. I know Flax as an art…read moresupply store, from living on both coasts, so I was surprised that this location only does framing. The owner greeted me and we chatted about the art supply business and how he came to concentrate only on framing. And the framing that was displayed there was beautiful. I've paid a ton to frame fine art photography and also done it myself. Either way, it takes expertise to get it right and make it look good.

My go-to frame shop closed during the pandemic, so I had to find a new one. Although nervous about…read moregoing somewhere new, I was VERY pleased with my experience with Flax Art & Frame. I had gotten a print for my sister that I wanted framed, and I had a general idea of what I wanted the frame and matting to look like. The associate working with me was super patient and helpful until the end result matched what I had imagined. The price was slightly high, but I felt the quality was worth it. Also...insider tip...if you check in on Yelp, you get a discount. I'll definitely use them again when I need custom framing.

I had the most incredible experience getting five pieces custom framed and even snagged a sixth…read moreright from the showroom! Jill is absolutely amazing! She walked me through every step of the framing process, from picking the perfect frame style to choosing the ideal matting size and figuring out the best placement in my home. I never felt rushed; she was so patient and attentive, making the whole experience a blast! Honestly, I could have easily spent the entire afternoon with her--time flew by! I couldn't wait to return, and I brought back even more items, including a blanket (though I had to hit pause because of a vacation coming up). I've used Print Unlimitd in the past, and I'm back because I was just so thrilled with the quality! Plus, Jill gave me the pricing on the spot, and I truly felt like I scored a fantastic deal. You really do get what you pay for, so I can't wait to go back again and again!

Looking for a frame to compliment a print is a tedious chore as there are so many places in Chicago…read moreto choose from. I was able to find Prints Unlimited and Jill was able to narrow down my selection like a puzzle sorting out different color mattes and frames. Jill was able to quote me a price minus a check-in discount (under $600) which made this final product come to life. The final product was mention to take 3 weeks but after 2 weeks, I got the call to come pick the print up. I am glad Prints Unlimited made this process easy and the price was very affordable. Highly recommend Prints Unlimited to anyone who is trying to match a print to frame.

Wait for 10 weeks now of my $600,- artwork from Jeff Gillette! Bert Green can only say patience an…read moredon't take his responsibility! Disrespectful to the costumer that pay his money 10 weeks ago. Think twice, before you buy art by Bert Green Fine Art Gallery!

Every second Thursday of the month, Downtown L.A. always has their Downtown Art Walk. During this…read moretime, you can walk into any gallery on gallery row, look at some art, and sip on some free champagne. FREE CHAMPAGNE!!! My friends and I had to check this out. Our first stop was this gallery. Awesome art pieces! The main one was by Eduardo Villacis. His exhibition is called "Smoking Mirror." A very funny and yet mind opening piece. There was this other exhibition that from far away looks like a really cute art piece. But when you focus your eyes and really start to analyze the piece, you begin to realize that it's not so cute. It's very...well, you have to check it out. I can't wait for the next Downtown Art Walk. I also can't wait to see what other exhibitions this gallery will display.

Garden Gallery & Studio is a place where people can create, commiserate, and learn new skills in…read morethe realm of art and creativity. The Gallery supports artists with and without developmental disabilities. Art instruction classes, works of art on display and for sale, and general merchandise is available. Check them out on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/GardenGalleryandStudio Follow them on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/#!/GardenGalleryTP

I had a summer internship with Aron Packer back when his gallery was on Peoria and really loved…read moreworking with him. I hadn't been to his new space (having merged with Schopf on Lake) until tonight. It was the same great owner and artwork, but in a bigger, even more beautiful space. Aron is a really friendly, fun guy who is very knowledgeable about the work he carries. Some of my favorite pieces are photos by Toni Hafkensheid and the really fun "Shark Girl" work by Casey Riordan Millard. Packer Schopf is a great place too look at some contemporary artwork and have a glass of wine (in tonight's case, served in Spongebob Dixie cups).

I'm really lucky, because one of my closest friends, Victoria Fuller, is an artist - a sculptor and…read morepainter. Not just your average every day artist, but I mean a real one. Since I'm kind of on a staycation this week, we took our boys into the city for an art gallery experience... a private tour of *Auntie* Vicki's art show and tour of the rest of the exhibits. Aside from the fact that her show is incredible, especially seeing all the little tidbits of art she's been working on around her studio all come together in entirety, the gallery is small and really nice inside. You wouldn't know from the outside what to expect. It looks like any older building in the area, but walk in and you are greeted by a completely renovated space that feels like a designer showroom from the Mart. Well lit, with artwork nicely displayed. The sculpture exhibits are upstairs, and downstairs there is a unique basement space, with lots of head room and art on paper. Today we saw engraved laptops by Michael Dinges in his exploration of objects that go on living after they are dead, and a custom canoe made from siding. Vicki's exhibit explores nature and our environment around us, and Geoffry Smalley's works on paper jabs at the world of American sports. There were also scanned collage pieces by Karen Savage exploring the various emotions and angles of depression and anxiety. I met the owner of the gallery, Aron Packer, who is super nice and welcoming (and a banjo player). It was nice to be in a space that didn't feel stuffy and unwelcoming to my two inquisitive eight-year old boys. Parking is a bit of a challenge around there, but so worth the stop. The train on Lake makes a stop right outside the gallery if you are local. Also, lots of great restaurants in the area, like Little Goat and Grange Hall Burger Bar (our stop) for a true urban experience.

Love the frame shop! Sam was amazing, answered all our questions and truly made us feel welcomed!…read moreThank you so much! We'll be back very soon!

TL:DR - Local framing spot that is taking COVID seriously. They really provide great high quality…read morepieces that always look great. They really emphasize the importance of customer service and have been really helpful in helping my design my piece, even if I come in with almost no idea of how I want something framed. To me their prices are a tad higher than what I was expecting to pay, but given the high quality work they do and how easy they make the entire process, this place provides great value if you need something framed. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I've had two experiences with the Frame Shop across its Bridgeport and Lincoln Park location and there have been some common themes that I think does a good job representing the values and aspects of framing that this place is trying to do well. What I really do appreciate about the Frameshop is how serious they're taking covid. Each location is only open a few days a week and people only come in by appointment only. Not only does this reduce the number of people around me but it gives me individual attention when it comes to getting inspiration in terms of how to set up my framed piece. Every time I've been, the person working has had a mask on as well, and there is plenty of hand sanitizers. The other thing I've noticed across my experiences, is their focus on quality framing and customer service. I am honestly a novice when it comes to framing, but even then, I always really appreciate and am impressed by the finished product. Like when I get my pieces back, I always think "Damn, this is really nice" and it makes me feel like I have my sh*t together as an adult. It's like putting on a nice suit, you automatically feel like a million bucks, even if half my wardrobe is gym shorts and t-shirts. In terms of customer service, I had a terrible first experience at Lincoln Park, but the frame shop reached out to me and let me know they had already taken steps to address some of the issues I had previously experienced, even before I gave my feedback. I am glad I gave them another shot, and I truly believe that my second experience is more representative of what you can expect based on how genuinely apologetic they were and based on other reviews. Going in the second time, I just had a few pieces from my wedding I wanted framed as an anniversary gift. I had nothing in mind of how it would go together or how it would look. Cole helped me and made the whole process really easy. He took what few ideas I had, filled in some blanks, and within 15 min we had outlined the piece and I was super happy with it. That process could not have been easier. I still do get some sticker shock when it comes to the price. Compared to what I had in mind, we're still within the same ballpark, but still higher than what I thought I was going to pay going in. But to be fair, I'm basing this off prices in my hometown, and have never gone anywhere else in Chicago, as some of the other reviewers seem to have, and found the Frame Shop to be cheaper. But given the quality of the final product, the amazing customer service, and the eye for design the workers have, you're still going to get great overall value when come to the Frame Shop.

It was such a pleasure to meet Tom Tomc and his colleagues at The Art of Restoration on Halsted…read more They are artists in the truest sense with relentless curiosity and rich imaginations. I deeply appreciate the time they spent with me, their genuine interest in and appreciation of the piece I brought to be restored, as well as their profound skill, generosity, and kindness. There was no requirement of them to share other current restoration projects and artwork in the studio, both theirs and that of clients, but I was provided with a fascinating profile of their company and vast knowledge. Rare and daunting intelligence and expertise abound in this studio. Most importantly, their work is exquisite -- painstaking detail on a rare graphic print, that was transformed and brought to life again. I can not write a more positive recommendation nor thank them adequately. You wont be disappointed -- they're simply the best in Chicago!

Absolutely FANTASTIC work by Tom. We bought a rare, pricey, vintage poster that had holes, water…read morestains, creases, spots, tears and Tom worked magic on it. He brought it back to life. He mounted it on linen, cleaned it, and did paper surgery that is flawless. We are very happy with Tom's work. There are so many different places that do this kind of work it's kind of overwhelming trying to find a restorer. We feel so lucky to have found Tom. He's a true artist. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

An amazing collection of work from a prolific photographer whose work spans not only cities, but…read morecontinents across the world. The initial feeling as you walk into the exhibition is one of excitement, as rows and rows of his work consume the walls of the gallery. Familiar, iconic images can be found scattered amidst many other equally defining works. The joy is just really going through them all to find the "decisive moment" in each of his works, but then relishing in the unexpected pieces that you discovered somewhere along the way. Coming back again for the free Thursday night admission? I'd skip all the other works and make a beeline for Henri's work and start right there. Because then you can be sure that you leave the AIC without any other regrets before the museum closes its doors for the evening. But I can't promise what you MAY regret after the doors have closed and you've been left to your own devices for the rest of the night that has yet to begun!

when i was in chicago rolling through town, i made it a point to see this exhibition and boy was it…read moreamazing. the tickets were reasonably priced for such a famed photographer. there are a lot of original prints in this exhibit and the space they created for his photos reflects the same feel that's in his photos.