The Framer's Gallery in Brecksville is sponsoring Cleveland's new Professional Fastpitch Softball team, the Cleveland Comets, during their visit to Independence against the USSSA Pride on Sunday, June 10.  The Framer's Gallery is offering free tickets to girls that play softball in local leagues that would like to attend the game! 

​One lucky fan will receive a custom-framed Autographed Team Jersey just for attending!

"We believe the game of softball teaches the skills of teamwork, leadership, responding to adversity, work ethic, and promotes a healthy lifestyle.  These are all qualities we hope to instill within our 9-year-old daughter.  As a woman-owned business, we couldn't pass up the exciting opportunity to support the Comets for this Inaugural Season game in Independence!  We hope our local community joins in!" - Christy Ping, Owner

To learn more about the ticket offer and game, click here.

The Framer's Gallery has offered picture framing of jerseys, sports memorabilia, and other items since 1984.

The benefits of artwork in the workplace are well-documented.  The physical and emotional effects range from increased worker satisfaction, positive client first impressions, and higher productivity.  For these reasons, it is no surprise that artwork has become an important consideration for local architecture firms, interior designers and business owners.  Capitalize on our experience sourcing artwork for business with the following tips. ​

Clevelanders are glowing with hometown pride!  People are visiting from all over the country to see what the excitement is all about!  It should be no surprise to locals reading this, Cleveland photography has become the most theme for artwork in an office setting.  We recommend considering exciting, colorful images that evoke desires to visit a certain place in town or encourage discussions about everything our city has to offer.  If you are considering taking your office walls in this direction, we need to talk!    Through our relationships with several fine art photographers, we would love to help you source a collection of images to choose from that achieve your goals and display your hometown pride. ​

​Local galleries have several advantages over the many online options available to you.  In addition to building a working relationship, many local galleries offer site visits, ensuring your order will contain the appropriate number of pieces and correct sizes for your location.  An ongoing local presence can be an indicator that a company provides high quality products and services, as they have a reputation to uphold in their local communities.  They know your city better than out-of-towners, and it never hurts to have someone to call on later when you need to frame your latest Weatherhead 100 magazine cover.  Finally, local galleries will be installing your artwork when the time comes.  Bundling installation services with the purchase of your artwork means more accurate budgeting, product/quality guarantees, and perhaps more competitive bids than separating the two.

"We just purchased art a couple of years ago, but..." is a common call we get from future clients.  It is a story where the main characters (the art and the client) never seem to click.  The problem: the art was boring.  It just didn't stand the test of time.  There are many stock photography sites, and even more companies willing to sell you stock photography of your city.  Shots that have no soul!  Choose a firm that can present you with out-of-the-ordinary images, captured by talented local photographers, to extend your investment.  Perhaps its the modern look of metal or acrylic art featuring one of our Cleveland photography collections?  Or, consider incorporating company-related objects like this company did.

​The Framer's Gallery provides artwork, fine art printing, and picture framing services to many of Northeast Ohio's top companies.  In business since 1984, The Framer's Gallery was recently voted #1 in Cleveland for Best Custom Framing for the third straight year.  Would you like to see an example of a recent project?

Customers shopping local in Brecksville this month will be rewarded with prizes, gift baskets and certificates in the community's 2nd annual "Buy Brecksville" event.  Customers are advised to keep all receipts from purchases at local small businesses during the month of September, which can be exchanged for raffle tickets and prizes at month's end.  The event, coordinated and sponsored by the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce, is designed to encourage and educate individuals, businesses and corporations the benefits of shopping locally at Brecksville businesses.  

"Studies show that off every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $48 stays in the community, while less than $14 spent at a national chain store stays in the community."  "Local businesses know our local market and are more responsive to what is needed."  "Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from local business owners than they do from large national chains."  - BrecksvilleChamber.com

Framer's Gallery Owner David Ping is excited to participate again this year, "Small galleries and unique gift shops are no longer a staple in every community.  Our city can only enjoy a rich and diverse retail shopping experience if we remind ourselves to shop locally every chance we get!"

Many of the city's local merchants will be donating prizes for the event.  The Framer's Gallery gift basket will include a $250 Picture Framing Gift Certificate, Handmade Halloween Gourd, Hand-blown Glass Witches' Ball Ornament, Brecksville landmark photographic collage print and a Brecksville Bees bangle bracelet.

Sign up here to receive "Buy Brecksville" offers and then save your receipts for a chance to win!

The Framer's Gallery has offered Picture Framing, Fine Art and Unique Gifts in Brecksville since 1984.  The gallery was recently voted #1 in Cleveland for Best Picture Framing for the third straight year.  To learn more about The Framer's Gallery, visit online at www.theframersgallery.com.  More information about the Buy Brecksville event can be found at BrecksvilleChamber.com

The Framer's Gallery was voted #1 in Cleveland again in the "Best Custom Framing" category on the Cleveland Hotlist.  This marks the 3rd straight year that The Framer's Gallery has captured the #1 spot for picture framing.

"To our friends and family of The Framer's Gallery, we can't thank you enough for taking the time to cast a vote for us again this year!  Small businesses like us survive on word of mouth.  Every kind word, referral, and online review from our Framer's Gallery friends and family really means a great deal to us.  Thank you!"

The Framer's Gallery was also named a finalist in the contest's "Art Gallery" category, finishing #4 out of 51 galleries in the region.  This marks the second straight year of Art Gallery recognition for the Brecksville business of 33 years.

The Framer's Gallery has provided Picture Framing, Fine Art and Unique Gifts since 1984.  They also offer professional printing, art consultation and art installation services to residential and corporate clients throughout northeast Ohio.  The gallery is located off of I-77 at Rt. 82 & 21 in Brecksville.  Visit www.theframersgallery.com to learn more.

Good Afternoon Friends!

Our family at The Framer's Gallery hope you have enjoyed your summer!  We're just settling down from the wonderful art shows and other community events over the past few months, and the excitement of being voted #1 in Cleveland for Best Custom Framing for the second straight year!  Thank you to those of you that voted for us and for your continued support!  We appreciate you!

We wanted to write to you a quick message about an exciting program happening in Brecksville this month!  Local independent merchants have joined together to offer raffles and prizes to encourage and reward members of the community to shop local during the month of September!

The program is called "Buy Brecksville," and here's how it works.  All of your receipts from purchases made at locally-owned independent businesses during the month of September can be redeemed for raffle prizes at the September Shop & Win event at Brecksville Community Center, September 30 & October 1!

What an exciting reason to make a habit of shop local this month!  Where we shop, eat and have fun is what makes our community home!  Out of every $100 spent at local businesses, $48 stays in our community, while less than $14 spent at a national chain store stays in the community.  Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from local business owners than they do from large national chains.

So, whether you will be enjoying dinner at a local restaurant, or visiting us for picture framing, canvas printing and unique gifts at The Framer's Gallery; we'll see you around town this month supporting the businesses that make our community unique!  

Show your Shop Local support with a complimentary "Buy Brecksville" tote bag!  Stop by The Framer's Gallery and get yours today!

As always, thank all of you for your continued support of The Framer's Gallery over the past 32 years!

Sincerely,

David & Christy Ping

Plain Dealer presses are running with extra Cavaliers championship editions! How will you display your front page and what do you need to know?  Here are 5 tips from The Framer's Gallery, Voted #1 in Cleveland for Best Custom Framing!

1. MATS - They separate your paper from touching your glass.  Without separation you could end up with condensation.  Not good.  They also need to be acid-free, period. Some retailers may sell you an acid mat on your art... but going cheap on this part of framing WILL leave your front page with acid stains and maybe water damage.

2. GLASS - Okay Cavs fans, this is IMPORTANT!  Newspapers are fragile and the ink is "cost effective" at best.  No matter where you're going to have it framed (we hope you choose us!), only choose glass with a UV-protective coating to slow down any fading.  Cheap Glass = A Washed Out and Faded Front Page... and we're talking fast.


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3. MATS, again! - You'll love the design options available in matting.  Did you like the black uniforms with wine and gold accents? You can have that! Want a mat that looks like a basketball? Yes! How about the number of your favorite player or "CLE" cut into the mat for added effect?  Perhaps you would like a photograph or pattern printed as your background?  Sure!  We'll create and build it exactly how you want it!  Check out some of the sports memorabilia or concert posters we did featuring some pretty cool mat designs!

4. MOUNTING - You've got options!  Proper conservation mounting could be a water-activated hinge tape.  What?! Translation, we'll hang the paper inside using a fully-removable tape.  Downside, this doesn't smooth out any wrinkles. Your other option includes a permanent dry-mount, where we use heated press to seal your paper to a foam board. You wouldn't be able to ever remove the paper from the backing board but it presents as smooth as Kyrie's fade-away!  (You get the picture!)

5. FRAMES - Simple or colorful, there's a perfect frame for every style!  Check out a few of the choices our customers have selected to frame their Plain Dealer below!  Expect to budget around $200 and up to $400 if you get really fancy.

​WE KNOW YOU HAVE CHOICES, THANKS FOR KEEPING IT LOCAL!
​Did you know? For every $1 spent at a locally owned business, .48 stays in the community, while less than .14 spent at a big box stays in the community!  Ouch!

We also frame art, photographs, shadow boxes, family heirlooms, wedding invitations, concert posters, sports memorabilia and much more!

The Framer's Gallery is Voted #1 in Cleveland for Best Custom Framing!  We are conveniently located off of I-77 at Rt. 82 & 21 in Brecksville.  Stop by today!

There are many things to be proud of when we look back at 2015!  Cleveland had a great year, bustling with energy in anticipation of the next year's RNC event!  Residents flooded into downtown while many of our historic landmarks, museums and buildings have never looked better!  

At The Framer's Gallery, we have a great deal to celebrate as well!  We're continuing to see corporate requests for new artwork that celebrates Cleveland's local artists and historic landmarks, certainly a product of this hometown pride and energy!  Artwork and installation services to Cleveland's corporate market remained a major part of our business in 2015.  

In this 31st year of business, 2015 was a year of many firsts for us!  We were Voted #1 in Cleveland for Best Custom Framing!  That was a huge first!  Thank you to everyone who voted for your support!  We were also named the winners of the Tru-Vue Retail Boot Camp!  The knowledge and best practices learned through this experience lay the foundation for us to bring some of the industry's best framing designs and techniques to northeast Ohio!  We celebrated the addition of new artists', jewelry and handmade gift lines, and our first few Framer's Gallery community events!

This was also the first year for new owners Christy and Dave!  If you haven't stopped by to introduce yourself yet, please make it a point to do so in this upcoming year!  Perhaps at our next artist, jewelry or community event!  You'll love the physical changes made to the gallery space as well!

On behalf of our entire team at The Framer's Gallery, thank you for a great year!  We look forward to working together in 2016!  Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year!

SHOULD I FRAME IT?
People often wrestle with whether or not an item has enough value to justify investing in custom framing.  Consider this... custom picture framing is a luxury, a way to get an elite design to display important items.  Our experience leads me to answer this way: If the emotional value led you to store it safely over time, or it has enough meaning to garner any of many possible feelings when you view it... It might be a candidate for framing.  Let's dig into the decisions and experience you can expect when you decide to have an item framed by a professional.

AESTHETICS.
People often refer to "The Fine Art of Framing," a reference to the drastic improvement that well-designed custom framing can enhance and accent the aspects within a work of art.  Professional custom framers make a living helping you achieve your desired aesthetic result and ensuring your artwork is not damaged during the process. 

Rule #1: Take it to a professional framer with a reputation of excellence!

This is by far the most important aesthetic decision you will make throughout the process!  If you entrust a random customer service representative, or a framer that's not making an effort to stay on trend, for your design advice; the odds of receiving a finished product that you'll love for years to come just plummeted to almost nothing!  Make your decision based on website pictures of recent picture framing projects.  Choosing an independent, professional framer ensures that your item will be beautiful and not end up damaged by materials or during the framing process.  Quick plug: The Framer's Gallery has been in business over 30 years and all framing is completed on-site!  Never take important items somewhere that may ship it to another location for framing.  Here are a few other tips for you to consider prior to your first custom framing experience.

SELECTING YOUR MATS.
Neutral colors and fine fabrics work well when choosing your top mat.  Always compliment the dominant or background color of your artwork.  Mat boards are available in suede, linen, leather and a variety of other specialty finishes that can enhance the artwork.  A well-chosen companion fillet or additional mat can play with your artwork and create a visual zen that'll have you smirking... Ohhhh yeah!  So have fun in this part of the process!  Try a few combinations!  You're not alone... we'll help!  We can also print background images on your mat or cut unique shapes, patterns or edges to increase the personality of your piece!  Check our Hall of Frame for some examples.  By the way, if someone recommends mats that aren't 100% acid-free, grab your art and run for the door!  Acid mats stain your artwork over time... yuck!... and are still frequently sold online to tempt you with low prices.

CHOOSING A FRAME.
The best frame choices complement the style of your artwork.  When framing a floral painting, search for something delicate.  If it's a poster from a rock and roll concert, get a little dangerous!  If your art is busy, keep the frame simple.  Be open and schedule time to view a variety of frames with your artwork.  If you began down a path of "cheap black frames" from the local big box, that doesn't mean you should stay the course!  In fact, question the direction you've been steering your design life! Your frames should meet the quality level, or future direction of your home interiors.  If your furniture is IKEA, keep the framing simple.  If you have started a furniture collection intended to last many years, you're ready to do the same with the framing of your artwork.  Interested in seeing your frame before you buy it?  Click here to try the LJ virtual framing tool.

Rule #2: Art doesn't have to match the couch!

When you choose framing materials that are at peace with your piece, it will look great and you'll love it (wherever it hangs in the end)!  Keep in mind, your frame should match the quality level of your furniture.   

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The big question!  The price of framing depends on many factors, including the size of your artwork, type of wood the moulding is made from, intricate finishes on the moulding, and even your location.  Your chosen framer should have a large variety to choose from.  To give yourself a variety of design options, expect to budget between $20-30/per foot plus mats, mounting and glass.  By the way, our Wall Warriors receive incredible benefits for their loyalty.​

GLASS.
Light causes fading over time... not only sunshine, some indoor lighting as well.  Fine independent framers today only offer glazing that provides UV protection.  That's the standard, period.  Unfortunately, glass without UV protection is still out there and can have you noticing fading as soon as just a couple of years.  Museum glass is the industry-leading glazing material. Nearly invisible, it provides a crystal clear view of your artwork, almost no reflection, and protects against 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor light rays.  Museum glass keeps your framed pieces clearer and brighter for longer, and you won't be looking back at yourself each time you stop to enjoy your art!  That's what mirrors are for!  Avoid glass completely and have us print your photo on canvas.

HOW DO I CHOOSE A FRAMER?
EXAMPLES.  Feeling confident about where to go is an important part of your decision to pick a local framer.  It is most important to view and compare examples of their previous projects.  If you have a jersey to frame, look at some examples of framed jerseys on their website.  Do you actually like what you see?  Is the jersey display crisp and professional?  Does it really excite you?  Is there really anything unique about a jersey sewed on top of one single color mat, or does multiple team colors with decorative outlining around the jersey make more of an impact?  Your final result is probably going to look like the images of the shop you choose.
LOCATION.  Most customers develop long-term relationships with their picture framing companies.  Choose a company in a desirable location that you will enjoy shopping at for years to come.  Do you feel comfortable in the city the shop is located, or is that city on the decline?  Is it a true retail storefront location with a variety of products and professional atmosphere?
EXPERIENCE.  Obviously you want to choose a picture framing company with years of experience.  Also ask yourself, is this company staying on trend?  Are they producing modern designs, or are they displaying examples that use mat colors that were popular many moons ago?  Find a company that provides a blend of experience and staying on trend.
CHOOSE US.  If you are considering framing for your home or office, please consider The Framer's Gallery in Brecksville!  By the way, our Wall Warriors receive incredible benefits for their loyalty.​

Rule #3:  Have fun!

Custom framing personalizes your home!  Follow these simple tips and the next piece you hang will enhance your interior environment more than you could've imagined!  The process of framing your artwork, family heirloom, concert poster, or sports jersey is your moment to create and display something that's truly one-of-a-kind!  Have fun!

By the way, The Framer's Gallery is proud of our No Risk Guarantee!  If you don't love the frame or color selection, bring it back within a reasonable time frame (perhaps within a month) and we'll replace it!  If you prefer a frame that is more expensive than your initial choice, just pay the difference.

Did you find any of this information helpful?  Let us know and comment below.

​WE KNOW YOU HAVE CHOICES, THANKS FOR KEEPING IT LOCAL.
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For every $1 spent at a locally owned business, .48 stays in the community, while less than .14 spent at a big box stays in the community!  Ouch!  We all need to make an effort to shop local or we risk losing the shops that make our communities unique.

We hope to see you soon!  We are conveniently located off of I-77 at Rt. 82 & 21 in Brecksville.
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