I had an exceptional experience at this framing gallery thanks to Nino. I brought in a very meaningful memento of my father that I wanted framed as a Christmas gift for my sister, and Nino didn't just help me choose a frame, he truly listened to the story behind it. He took his time, was thoughtful and creative, and treated the piece with real care and respect. Even though the initial option we discussed was outside of my current budget, Nino went above and beyond by offering alternative ideas and sound direction that were incredibly helpful and still honored the sentiment of the piece. That level of care and attention meant everything to me. While this project didn't fit the budget this time around, I will absolutely be back for any future framing needs. I am highly impressed by the customer service, the willingness to listen, and the genuine effort to "frame" a client's story in a way that feels personal and thoughtful. Highly recommend, and especially recommend working with Nino. read more

The absolute best name in custom framing. I recommend this place for framing fine art, precious wedding/ family photos, and especially for sports memorabilia like signed jerseys, shoes & equipment. This family owned place has a lot of high profile clients that count on them for privacy and quality. Don't go anywhere else, ever. read more

Universal Art Gallery - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

I have used several art framing companies over the years. This was my first experience with Universal. Over the years I have heard good things from fellow collectors, but Venice was off my beaten path. Since I am temporarily staying in Marina Del Rey, I had an antique poster that needed museum framing. Their prices are competitive, but the quality of their work is extraordinary. Fast, friendly and top notch material selections. If you walk in, expect to see a few things they are working on or have finished, you might be impressed. read more

[Update - May 22, 2025]: After I posted the below review, the co-owner contacted me with a message that only made me feel worse. They claimed I caused the damage by removing the jersey--despite their own video showing that their process uses plastic fasteners that pierce the fabric. That's exactly what I found, and I was never told that would happen. They also berated me for not bringing this to their attention sooner (this would be impossible, as the jersey was framed and the holes were not visible). Even more confounding, the co-owner attempted to offer a solution (which was the same, inadequate solution which had been previously proposed before) which conditioned a full refund upon me returning the frame, even though I'd already told them I discarded it based on their promise to reimburse me. They even said collectors are "very emotional," which felt weird, condescending, and dismissive. Unfortunately, instead of taking responsibility, the business chose to double down, shift blame, reverse their position, and misrepresent what happened. [Original Review] If you're a memorabilia collector, please be cautious. I brought in an autographed authentic Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey--an item of significant collector value--for custom framing. I chose this shop specifically because they're known for framing sports memorabilia, so I assumed they would treat the item with proper care. The in-store experience was fantastic. Eventually, the frame began creaking and I removed the jersey from the frame. To my surprise, I discovered the jersey had been punctured with multiple plastic fasteners, leaving visible holes in the fabric. I later learned this is a standard part of their process--even though I was never informed that they would be putting holes in my jersey. No serious collector would accept that kind of alteration, especially without consent. When I brought this damage to the shop's attention they were responsive and collaborative. However, I quickly became confused with their proposed resolution. After I sent photos of the damaged jersey, they initially claimed that the fact I had removed the jersey from the frame myself may have caused the damage. However, the holes were clearly from plastic fasteners inserted through the fabric, and I removed the jersey carefully. They sent me a video showing their own removal process on a different jersey--and even in that video, holes in that jersey were plainly visible (when I questioned this, they even claimed the holes would "go away with ironing," which completely misses the point--this is a signed, collector-grade jersey where any alteration, no matter how small, permanently affects value). It's clear that their standard method involves putting holes through the fabric, regardless of consent or item value. Shifting blame to the customer for discovering damage they caused only added insult to injury. After some back-and-forth, they agreed to reimburse both the cost of the framing and replace the jersey. Relying on that promise, I discarded the frame--it was creaking, unusable, and I had been told a refund was forthcoming. Later, they reversed course and refused to refund the framing cost, claiming the frame had to be returned--even though the damage had already occurred and I had relied on their commitment. At this point, their offer was to simply "buy" the damaged jersey from me for $515 (the price I had initially paid for the jersey over 2 years ago), but I did not accept that offer, as it still left me uncompensated for the framing and failed to address the core issue: they damaged a special collector's item without permission and refused to take full responsibility. Extremely disappointing experience, to say the least. I'm just relieved I didn't entrust them with any of my more valuable game-worn jersey pieces. If you're a serious collector, please be cautious--this shop's framing methods may permanently damage your valuable items, and their customer service doesn't reflect the level of care they advertise. read more

Universal Art Gallery - Lower front of the jersey. - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

Universal did the best job hanging my art. They gave me excellent council to highlight my art in an optimal way. They knew where to place it so it fit in my home perfectly. They gentlemen were kind, knowledgeable and personable. Very happy with my experience! read more

Years ago I had something framed here and they did a good job. So, after getting indifferent assistance and an absurdly inflated price for my new project at a place in Santa Monica, I went back to Universal (in my neighborhood, Venice) and met with Fernando. He could not have been more helpful, finding me exactly the frame I was looking for, completely "got" what I wanted. Though it took some time and, literally, they had to iron out some wrinkles on the piece, it came out great. He's knowledgable, easy to deal with, and miracle of miracles these days, really seems to like his job. Not cheap, but the cliche abides- you get what you pay for. read more

Universal Art Gallery - Abbot Kinney Street Fair Flag twenty years ago - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

I used to live next to another frame store up Lincoln, so I went there for years. The last time I went in needing museum glass. The quote was high enough, I thought I'd shop around for once. Universal's price was significantly lower (hopefully it's really museum glass, haha). I don't recall the gent who I worked with, but he was great. I only regret not trying another frame company earlier. read more

I live in a condo in Santa Monica. Years ago we remodeled our building's interior. When it came to finding artwork, I turned Universal Art. They helped me track down an iconic poster of Santa Monica. They framed in in the most specular way with a wavy frame. It has become our community's mascot so to speak. They installed it for us with a locking mechanism which has enabled it to remain safe for decades. This year we repainted the lobby so the image had to removed. Once again we turned to Universal Art to assist us in remounting it. They also helped us mount a very heavy mirror. Fernando and Mario, were so professional to work with: on time, polite, organized and appreciative. Since I live out of town now, I am so appreciative of the excellence at Universal Art Gallery. They are top-notch! read more

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This is a review for my experience working with Junior. We worked together on framing a very complicated piece of artwork which is an art collage. The artwork was never framed to begin with ... it was brought to Junior as a print to frame. Junior was the one of the nicest, kindest people I've ever worked with. He advised me on which frame to pick and he handled the job with utmost care, diligence and confidentiality. I can't thank you enough for the final result ... the job he has done is so good that the entire project became a museum grade work of art. THANK YOU for the amazing help you had provided to me. You had earned all my framing business going forward. I highly recommend Junior to anyone considering working with UAG. read more

This is a community framer that gives back to the community and has excellent quality. They can ship items frame items from just straight poster framing to huge art installation. I love to send people there because they really take care of them. read more

Been doing business with this establishment since 1997. Always spot on and perfect. How does one Perfect Perfect. Marsha the owner is ever so helpful and Leticia is always present with new ideas. read more

Thank you, Fernando and UAG team, for this amazing work. They did the frame and background just as we had in mind. They even went above and beyond by treating the natural feathers to make sure no bugs were left behind. The price quoted was very fair compared to the other 3 stores in the area. read more

Universal Art Gallery - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

Worked with Nino on creating two very special custom pieces to commemorate my daughter high school sports career. He was incredible, went above and beyond to ensure that they got it right the first time. I enjoyed the process of working with him. Both custom pieces turned out amazing. My daughter was happy and could not believe the attention to detail. UAG's work is amazing and second to none. We are definitely going to use them again. Thanks Nino for taking great care of our family. read more

Universal Art Gallery - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

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I recently had the pleasure of working together with Nino on framing one of my fine art pieces by James Jean. Nino was patient, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with his recommendations. The process only took about a week and a half, and the finished product looks incredible. Thanks Nino! I'm read more

I love it it's a woman owned business, and that the quality of their work is excellent. They have a huge selection of frames and can do all kinds of projects. They handle the art with the upmost care, and I highly recommend them. They've been amazing with, everyone that I refer to them as well and I will continue to support them whenever I have a framing need. read more

Would never come back. Brought in a frame that matched white color to another frame. Picked it up it was yellow. As if it was left in the sun for 2 weeks while it was there. They obviously don't take good care of your art or belongings while there. Glad there's more options around. But mad I have to buy a whole new frame now. So they both match again. So tacky. read more

Universal Art Gallery - One is white. One yellow. - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

There is no better framer for your art, sports memorabilia, family photos or crazy projects than Universal Art Gallery. Lucas and his team walk you through everything from the time you bring your cherished piece in until they return you a museum quality masterpiece. Their vision in turning what ever you bring in, into a showpiece in your house is unmatched. If your looking at that old frame, picture or jersey sitting in the corner and want to spice it up and or protect its value... pay Universal a visit. read more

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I had a acrylic partition put in my car. From the quick response for a quote to the meticulous job of measuring & installing this was top service at the most decent price I could find! I looked & called around quite a bit. Rafael did a wonderful job at fitting the partition perfectly! It is secure and even a contractor that was a rider was impressed! Thank you UAG & thank you Rafael!! I feel safe as a rideshare driver now. That means a lot. There's a lot of bad products out there and companies gauging prices. Thanks for offering safety at a more than fair price. Did I say meticulous?! Naomi read more

experienced, professional, and very kid friendly - thanks nino! read more

Universal Art Gallery - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

10/10, absolutely worth the money. I chose them after some research because I wanted to best to frame my cherished memories, especially the jersey of Kobe Bryant that I got signed by the late legend himself. Very happy with the work and I'm glad to be able to show all of this off. read more

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Had a really wonderful experience coming here for the first time with a mandala that a friend of mine brought back from Nepal. Leticia was incredible, helping a framing novice like myself find something that really helped the piece stand out, and was very willing to modify things to get the work to fit within my budget, without making major compromises on quality. You could tell she had a real artists eye in designing how the piece and matting and frame all interplay with one another, which I was very thankful for. Will absolutely be returning next time I need some framing done! read more

I have used UAG for several framing projects over the last few months. Junior has been helping me to select frames, glass and matting and he has been such a delight to work with. Everything they do comes out beautifully. They take the care and the time to make sure it is right. The work is delivered on time. The parking is easy (right next to the shop). I will definitely take all of my framing projects here and highly recommend them. read more

Universal Art Gallery is the best of the best when it comes to framing and also the care of their service. They treat everyone like they are the most important client in the world. The attention to detail is bar none and quickness with the detail is another reason why they are highly recommended for all of your read more

My favorite framer in LA. They are fast, efficient and at a very reasonable cost. Fernando is the best - he's helped with a ton of custom frame jobs. They assist with packing and shipping to both US and international destinations. While you're there take a look around at all the works in process and on the walls - it's also a gallery. Lots of sports memorabilia, musical instruments and art on every wall. read more

About as good as it gets. If you are looking for custom framing and quality, cost, and competency matter to you... Lucas and his folks are your solution. After getting quotes from two other vendors, UAG was the third Frame shop I visited. Lucas quickly set me up with Nino and we got to work. Fifteen minutes later, the project was scaled out, priced, and scheduled. UAG's quote came in at around half of the first quote I got from a different vendor and a couple hundred dollars less than the second quote I got from the second vendor I visited. And the finished product is A+++++++++ When you spend thousands of dollars on a meaningful piece (in this case, a winning Stanley Cup Final worn jersey of a significant player), you *need* confidence that the framing partner you select will care for your piece and get the job done as expected. Lucas, Nino and the folks at UAG are that trusted partner. You should use UAG for your framing needs. I'm near-certain you won't regret it. read more

Excellent customer service and excellent quality framing for reasonable prices they offer a Venice Art Crawl discount. They can do a fast turnaround if need be. They are my go to place to get my framing for all my shows. read more

Universal Art Gallery - I can't wait to see this framed - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

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I met Lucas while working in radio. We would always get our framing done by Universal Art Gallery through him and I would be the one to pick the finished product. He has always been helpful and creative with coming up with ideas on how to best put together any piece you want framed. For my personal framing needs he has come through and astounded me with excellent work and turnaround. The first piece I got framed was my concert poster and ticket from Mumford and Sons secret LA show at The Roxy and more recently they put together my autographed vinyl record of Ice Cube's Death Certificate 25th Anniversary album. Both times I was absolutely amazed at the finished product. I would definitely recommend Universal Art Gallery for all your framing and even printing needs. I am a customer for life. read more

Universal Art Gallery - Autographed vinyl record of Ice Cube's "Death Certificate" 25th Anniversary. - Framing Near Me - Venice, California

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I am extremely satisfied with the services by Lucas and his team. In the past 4 months I have had them frame two of my LA Kings autographed Jerseys (Gretzky & Kopitar) and I could not be more satisfied. They picked them up from my office in DTLA and dropped them off after the framing, they did a great job framing them and all at a very reasonable price. It's a pleasure doing business with Lucas and I look forward to doing more business with him in the future read more

Framing is its own unique art form! I have had many pieces in my home framed from here. The staff is kind, knowledgeable, and extremely patient when it comes to making the right decision for each piece! read more

When building our memorabilia room, we needed someone to help frame and hang all the collectibles we've gathered over the years. Nino and Universal Art Gallery went above and beyond in helping us showcase our keepsakes which included jerseys, signed guitars and some movie props. The level of attention to detail was beyond what we anticipated. Service was prompt and responsive. We would not hesitate to hire them for future projects. read more

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I have used this company for picture framing before. They do a great museum quality framing at a very reasonable price. They also take appointments which is a time saving feature. read more

These guys are pro! Top notch customer service. Called for a last minute inquiry and needed the impossible and they came to the rescue. Professional and courteous. This is our go to framing store for the future. read more

This is the most fantastic place to have canvas's or paper prints done. The quality of the ink, paper and canvas is top of the line. The workmanship is outstanding. The staff is over the top with friendliness and expertise's. There is no other place to have printing, framing, canvas stretching done. Thank you all for your help and your excellent work. Bunny read more

Number one in Los Angeles . If you need the best for a reasonable price . This is the place . I am a really happy customer for 14 years now . Lionel Deluy read more

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I have gone there for many years because they do amazing, large size lacquered poster boards!! They are the most beautiful transformations- I have them all over my house! Fernando de Luca is so pleasant, so informative, so communicative & a consistent joy! Lucas de Silva, the owner is always pleasant too. Thank you all! My house looks like a gallery thanks to you! Bob Marley is about 5ft x 4ft read more

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Absolutely amazing experience! Excellent communication from start to finish. Very good price, excellent service and just beautiful work. I almost cried I was so happy with the framing of the jersey. Truly excellent people to work with and would recommend highly. read more

You don't always know the small acts of kindness that occur around you, but let me tell you one... I just popped into Universal Art Gallery to get two small framing projects completed that I swear it has taken YEARS to get to. They not only did an amazingly beautiful job (even thinking of things that I would have never thought of), but when I went to pay I excitedly mentioned that I was so happy to finally get these pieces done because I recently lost my job and now have TIME to catch up on life stuff!! To which the gentleman immediately refused to take my card and said something like "....we all need a little help right now", which was so incredibly kind and unexpected. It wasn't a lot of money, but it was the gesture that was so incredibly generous. Thank you again kind sir from Universal Art Gallery! read more

May I tell you a story? It'll be super quick. At the beginning of all this Covid-1984/fear-mongering/lockdown/quarantine nonsense, I was out of work and looking form things to fill my time. So one day I watch a tutorial on YouTube on how to use the iPad drawing/photo app "Procreate". Cool. So I start making pictures. Drawing/painting on top of photographs, creating my own paintbrushes, etc. And kept making, kept making, kept making. I couldn't stop making pictures. Fast forward 3 months and almost 400+ illustrations later, I realized some of the pictures that came out of me looked kind of cool and I'd love to see them printed, to experience them in real life. One day, walking on Lincoln, I stumble upon the Universal Art Gallery and had a brief chat with Fernando, and the rest is history. I cannot express in words how grateful I am for their incredible work. From the quality of the print, to Fernando's framing suggestions - they really blew me away. Not to sound arrogant, but I know these pieces will be hanging in a museum one day - they are just so cool to look at. And it's all because of the quality work done at Universal Art Gallery.... read more

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Been using this wonderful framer for years. They are professional, courteous and prompt.

I wanted to get my wife's college jersey framed as a gift for her. I stopped by Universal Art Gallery and was greeted by the owner, Lucas. Lucas listened to my ideas and also made great suggestions. Lucas and his team's passion, customer service and attention to detail have made me a customer for life! Thanks UAG!!! read more

Universal Art Gallery - Framing Near Me - Venice, California