We had a great experience at Frame-Up. This was three years ago. We had a large Norval Morrisseau…read moreprint that had a few problems and they went to extremes to fix and restore the painting and then to frame it beautifully. We are heading to Frame-Up again tomorrow and I was checking their hours on line and I thought I should write a review because we were very pleased with the job they did.

I have been using the Frame Up for years and have always been more than delighted by the results…read more Kathy is great at helping me choose what frame and color to use and her prices are fair.

Mark the owner of this fine art gallery is very competent and honest…read more I purchased some items and he ensured they were shipped perfectly packed and followed up regularly to make sure everything went well. And it did! I feel good about his opinions and passion and the quality of his available artwork. Just a great local business to support as he educates everyone on local history and allows you to purchase some of it! Now that's a win-win

What an amazing gallery. I always find the perfect gifts for family and myself here. The best place…read moreI've found for Indigenous Art in Victoria. The owner is so knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend this place to friends.

Super cute little craft store. It's small but packed with all kinds of stamping and craft goods, it…read morecan be a little cramped navigating but they have lots of different companies and great prices.

I recently started creating greeting cards and did was not sure about many things. I visited…read moreStampers and was happy with the plentiful stock I had to choose from. I had many questions and I mean many, but Steve answered each one knowledgeable and patiently. I still have lots of questions, I shop at Stampers because of the bountiful dies, paper, stamps, embossing folders, stencils and because Steve is so knowledgeable about all the stock, he is a big help to the many customers that shop there.

Located a bit south of Chinatown Victoria this store was well stocked with all types of art…read moresupplies and frames. Folks were very friendly and helpful without being pushy.

I bought a very expensive (~$400) frame from these guys. I trusted the expertise of the shop to…read moremeet my needs on this particular project. Not only was the frame too flimsy to be picked up from the top without bending so much that the fasteners for the picture popped out, but the wire they provided for me to string up the hanging mechanism was WAY too short. From now on, I'm choosing Amazon or other custom options here in Victoria for framing, instead of these guys. So disappointed, after years of living elsewhere and having solid, professional options for framing.

For a small gallery tucked in among lots of small shops and a stones throw from other, higher-end…read moregalleries, I was really bowled over by the selection and quality of the work carried by Eclectic! They carry a wide range of small paintings, mostly quite lovely landscapes in oil, acrylic or encaustic. Also an impressive selection of wood sculptures, ceramics, and glass. I was especially impressed with the many wooden bird carvings by Hermann Edler (one of which I bought!) and the ceramic "jug birds" by Gillian McMillan. Lots of jewelry too. Oh, don't skip by the card section without a good look--there are some dazzling hand crafted cards by several artists. This is a place where you can purchase lovely pieces without feeling like you're going to break the bank...plus you can walk into Eclectic and never feel like the staff are silently judging you on the likelihood that you can afford or even appreciate the works. The woman who owns Eclectic seems to genuinely care about the artists she carries and about the joy of looking at their achievements.

If you are loving for some lovely local art, including small paintings (original mixed media,…read moreacrylic, water color), classy jewelry, functional carved wood and ceramics, do drop by this place to check out the selection. Large price range of items that might fit in your budget. Great place to pick up a small unique gift for a loved once!

Came in to peruse the art here and had the pleasure of meeting Sean, the artist. Humble and down to…read moreearth. All items are photographs that have been printed on a special paper with pigments that make the colors pop. A variety of sizes of each photo is available.

Amazing experience. Just bought my first piece from Sean to add to my collection…read more He was very professional and even edited the picture on to my wall so I could see what it would look like before I bought it. He even has a room in the back so I could see how different light would effect the image. Thanks sean!

They have many stunning pieces in this cozy little gallery. The service-person was Bailey and she…read moremade the experience wonderful. She led us through all of the pieces explaining the incredible methodology involved which expanded our appreciation of each piece immeasurably. She is a definite asset to this gallery and a true pro at her job. Her enthusiasm was infectious!

Perused this art gallery with my companion. It's located inside the Fairmont Empress, next to high…read moretea. They sell sculptures made by Canadian artists. They are made in a variety of mediums from jade to glass to wood and are in all different styles. We were warmly greeted by a saleswoman working who talked with us for about 30 minutes, telling us about different pieces we were interested in. I didn't make a purchase as the prices were too steep for me, but I really enjoyed looking at various pieces, especially the jade animal sculptures.

Joe makes a visit to the gallery lovely on so many levels. Joe's most sincere enthusiasm for all of…read morehis artists is quite contagious. His knowledge of their work is exceptional, and the passion he shows when sharing it with any visitor is quite contagious. What a pleasure it is to visit Gallery Merrick. Definitely put it on your list of places to visit in Victoria.

Having worked in art sales years ago, I was refreshingly astonished by the rare pairing of Joe's…read morestrong work ethic, excellent taste in our Canadian talent, authentic and charming attitude and his obvious dedication to grow and support his artists. I would not hesitate to buy from him as well as to send him established artists who have been jaded by the typical smoke and mirrors of the art industry. Joe Merrick is the real deal. The spaces is stunning.