Art Resource Roundup: Framers, Galleries & Online Sources

The Washington Post today features art consultant Allison Marvin's advice on collecting and displaying art in the home. We've been inspired to add to her list of favorites and roundup great DC galleries, framers, and online resources. Do you have a favorite art source and framer?

art.joff1.jpg Allison Marvin's DC gallery picks include Irvine Contemporary, Transformer Gallery, and Conner Contemporary. DC galleries and resources to add:
• Marsha Mateyka Gallery
• Nevin Kelly Gallery
• Torpedo Factory Art Center and other artist studios and schools with regular shows
• Artomatic - the yearly show for anyone and everyone
• the rotating gallery at The Artists Inn Residence
• mid-city artists host open studios twice a year

Framers:
• Allison Marvin recommends Framesmith D.C., Bethesda Custom Framing, and Archival Art Services.
• We adore Frames by Rebecca in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Online Art Resources:
• Top 10: Affordable Online Art Sources
• Good Questions: Affordable Art Online?
• Interview: Collecting Art Tips from Brian Petro
• How To: Start an Art Collection

More on DC Art Resources:
• On the Edge: A Guide to Washington's Art Galleries from The Washingtonian magazine
• The Art Consultant Is In: Advice on Decorating Walls from The Washington Post
• Art Resources from The Washington Post
• Art Workshops and Drop-In Classes in DC

(Images: Rachael Grad from Joff Brings L.A. Style to DC)

For those of us that can't afford original works of art, prints are a great alternative. I have made a list of almost 30 places to purchase prints.

http://plastolux.com/my-list-of-modern-prints.html

posted by plastolux on September 3rd 2009 at 3:38pm
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I use American Frame for all my framing needs. Right now they're having a 20% off sale on all their metal frames. Also, with each order you're entitled to 5 free frame chop samples.

http://www.americanframe.com/

posted by Annegret on September 3rd 2009 at 3:44pm
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i get my art framed at Tugboat Print Shop but they aren't in DC

http://www.tugboatprintshop.com/

posted by caiti on September 3rd 2009 at 4:15pm
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Anyone can afford original art on Etsy. And don't forget photography!

posted by patia on September 3rd 2009 at 4:37pm
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www.ugallery.com
www.artfulhome.com

The first site is an online gallery for art students and recent grads, and is very affordable for the quality of work. The second is an online marketplace for more established artists, including those working in craft media and home decor. The prices are consistent with what one would pay retail.

posted by jacasi on September 3rd 2009 at 4:48pm
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Curator's Office for art (source of my beloved "Hello Kitty masterpiece" series of paintings by artist Leslie Holt.

On line there are some great resources as well-although she recommends FAAN I've never had much luck there and frankly some work is still sitting there after a year...

Anyways there two are knockouts and they support emerging artists:

www.tinyshowcase.com
www.20x2oo.com
http://athousandsmallpaintings.blogspot.com/ (Duane Keiser's smaller/tiny works)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5060033 (Amamda Kavanagh's wonderful prints and smaller paintings)

etsy stores such as Amanda's are a source of some amazing art, most very nicely priced-and something for almost any taste.

The Torpedo Factory Bin gallery has some very reasonably priced works.

I wrote this blog post a while ago-it also has some good sources for art that won't kill you bank balance

http://mongoose1.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/a-way-to-collect-art-inexpensively/

posted by grumbler101 on September 3rd 2009 at 4:54pm
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Artist Sarah Grote (clifftopstudio.com) is in the DC area and does great commission work in oils or watercolor.
Katy
http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com

posted by fishgirl on September 3rd 2009 at 5:47pm
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Framer's Workroom on Wisconsin Avenue in Tenleytown is one of the greatest DC treasures. It's just down the block from the Tenleytown-AU Metro too! It's really a nice place to go on a Saturday due to the "Do-It-Yourself" option, and the friendly experienced staff can frame anything (and I do mean everything) under the sun. They offer archival framing, if your work is of the more valuable variety, and sell matting, mounting, canvas stretching, etc. The address is 4431 Wisconsin Ave NW, and trust me, it's one of the best and friendliest places to go in DC.

posted by guy2k on September 3rd 2009 at 7:38pm
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Check out an artist living in the DC Metro area, she has really cool pop art prints and originals. I own a few of her pieces and just bought a print on sale.

http://www.tanekeyaword.com/Purchase_Gallery.htm

posted by popart on September 3rd 2009 at 10:03pm
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I came across this artist's online gallery and love the concept and look of his work. The prices were very affordable as well...

http://mikearick.com

posted by MDerrick on October 6th 2009 at 5:51pm
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