KC Arts & Custom Picture Framing

This great local art supply and frame shop is a reminder of how much we've lost to the big box chain invasions over the years. Michael's on Atlantic ave., has roughy ten miles of poorly made, uninspired frames that are destined to wind up in a landfill or on a shelf next to a "Live, Love, Laugh" poster. Meanwhile, a half a mile up Court Street, the local hero's at AC Arts are working with 100X less space, so they actually make choices about what their shoppers might be looking for. They have a perfectly curated selection of elegant, tasteful, well made frames at all price points, and they will help you figure out what works for your budget and your goals. The frames in this photo are well made, solid wood, great colors, and under $20. Try getting that at Michael's. Shopping local doesn't mean giving up choice and convenience, it means shopping at a store that understands its audience and works hard for your business. Much love KC Arts.

I can't speak highly enough about this darling independent art store. I popped in on a whim to ask about their framing services, as I had taken something to Michael's and they did me a dirty. Not only did they say they could right the wrong, but they did it on the spot and for half the price! The service was friendly, confident, and helpful - I'll definitely be coming back here for my custom framing needs. It's also just such a sweet shop with tons of terrific cards and art supplies. A real neighborhood gem!

Not only is the custom framing perfect to accompany your own artwork also for prints your kids for gifts the overall selections. The layout of the store makes you want to go home and make space and stock up on presents for Birthdays. Holidays. For just because gifts. And now as the New Year approaches. Calendars. Planners. Note books. Journals. Little figures. You feel like you are in a wonderland of choices. Incredible staff. Yesterday I framed a sketch I did of a 6th grader I tutor because he asked me for it . And yes Holiday tree ornaments too. So…on a scale of 1-10. KC Arts is a 15!!!

Truly the best framing place in the neighborhood. They always go above and beyond to help highlight your artwork in the ways it's called for. I recently brought in an old oil painting that was in pretty rough shape. When I picked it up, I was shocked to see that they had touched up the big tear that had been in it and another spot that had been scratched. I'm amazed at the care and attention to detail they give to each piece every time. Will come back forever!

Don’t buy your frames on Amazon or anywhere else. Got it—you think framing is gonna be expensive. KC has a better selection of affordable and quality standard-size frames that blow Amazon away. But most things worth framing don’t come in standard sizes, and this is where KC excels. Pro-tip: ask them to cut you a custom mat for your odd-dimensioned pieces, and buy a standard size frame to fit it to. The internet could never. Plus, for the tasteless and/or colorblind, their framers have an incredible sense of color and contrast—tell your partner you picked it out yourself.

These guys are total legends! Awesome customer service, transparent and reasonable pricing. An all round great local business that we will definitely be returning to.

Love my frame job by them! They had a quick turnaround of 4 days on this 20x24 canvas from my grandparents. About $350 but given the speed and how good it looks, totally worth the price!

I come here for all my framing needs. I usually have my own frame, and especially antique frames are unusual sizes…and so is the art…so I can’t buy standard sized mats. If you bring your art and frame they will meticulously cut a mat and there’s no guesswork like with the internet. Just had a mat cut and it was $35 for a 16x20 frame. I’ve also had a custom frame made here and it is the centerpiece of my living room, the frame options are just beautiful. The custom frame, made of wood and glass instead of particleboard and vinyl, was worth every penny. Once your art and art prints look this good, seriously you’ll never go back to the internet. So convenient too. No shipping time.