Visual Arts Group - Member to Member

UCSD Visual Arts Group

Website where artists can set up their own artist website at no cost. Please take a look at:
http://www.zhibit.org/

VAG NETWORKING - FRAMING RESOURCE
from VAG Member Ellen D. Erenea
Crack In the Wall
3350 Sports Arena Blvd. Suite F.
619.223.2509
http://www.crackinthewallframing.com
One of the framers that works there, Mickey, has been doing framing for me for the past 7 years, and he's great! He gives you his honest opinion on frame suggestions and pricing. With the economy lately, they have been in need for some business. So, to help out another artist, I'm forwarding this information to you. He did work for me when I was working at the Port District for the Terminal 2 Expansion public art pieces. Most notably were the Huichol paintings (http://www.portofsandiego.org/sandiego_publicart/huichol.asp).
Please feel free to mention my name when you order with Mickey. Perhaps he will give you a deal on the framing. Feel free to forward this information to other artists you know who may need framing services.

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On occasion, I pick up a neat little booklet at the UCSD Crafts Center entitled, "ArtScene". Now, I find they have a website. Please have a look and judge for yourself. I think you'll be pleased. http://artscenecal.com
(Judy St.Austin)
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Frame it Yourself
5523 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
You can frame the work yourself, with instruction from the store owner, Ron, for about 1/2 the price of having the framer do it.
(Dana Levine)
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The Great Frame Up
3755 Sixth Ave (in Hillcrest)
619-291-8047
is excellent. Not only are their prices reasonable, but the owner, Mike, has an extraordinary talent in matching the right frame for one's art work. I would encourage our group to support this local small, woman-owned business. When you have your frames done there, mention Paul Chan as a referral; you may get a discount.
(Paul Chan)
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Concerning Watercolor framing - Frame It Yourself did not have acid free or pH neutral matting materials. In addition, from my past experience with them, they laminated the paper to a cardboard backing full of acid. It looked great at the time, but after 2-3 years it will start toyellow after that treatment. Anyone who works on paper, and who plans to sell their work or wants it to last longer than a couple of years should NOT do this.
Framing is dead easy to do! A mat cutter is about $75 from Cheap Joes: metal sectional frames can be bought at Aaron brothers or ordered off the internet from Daniel Smith (http://www.danielsmith.com/), Cheap Joes (http://www.cheapjoescatalog.com/index.asp), etc. Arron Bros and many other places will cut glass or plexi to order. It typically cost me between $60-100 to frame works up to 30 X 50 in size - pH neutral mat board (such as alpha mat artcare) can be ordered off the net or purchased at Aaron Bros. (Sue Hopkins)
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For custom picture frames go to:
http://www.pictureframes.com
They will also custom fit your matting. Be sure to order the Fraiming Kit which includes the acrylic, backing board and hanging wire. They are easy to work with, ship promptly and the price is right. (Georgia Hoopes)

Judy Schulman
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