Conservation framing is the most commonly agreed-upon term to use when referring to picture framing techniques that protect works on paper. However, many picture framers use the terms conservation framing or museum framing interchangeably with preservation framing. Truthfully, it matters not to your work on paper what you call it. What does matter is thatRead more about Conservation Framing Techniques for Works on Paper[…]

  This exhibition is one of the most important, most interesting and, dare we say, the most beautiful we have mounted. A little of the background story could help the viewer to better understand it, but it’s not essential. One can – and many do – just come in and enjoy the art. So, eitherRead more about From The Flat Files of The Sharkive[…]

Sometimes, because we come to the gallery 5 days a week, we tend to take our picture frame collection for granted. This collection is like a dear old friend who is always there for you but whose amazing nature can sadly be overlooked because of familiarity. Then one day something happens to make you stepRead more about Inside the Gallery’s Picture Frame Collection[…]

Please join us to welcome California artist Livia Stein back to Boulder. This will be our 3rd show with Livia and it’s a stunner. Stop by the gallery now to see “Monsters in Pink”.

We’ve planned a very special art evening on August 23rd. Hope you can save the date! The Talk at BMoCA – 6:30pm to 7:30pm We start with a casual conversation at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art with artist Robert Kushner, master printer, Bud Shark and artist Barbara Shark. Bud, Barbara, and Robert will discussRead more about The Talk. The Walk. The Art.[…]

Art collectors often tell us, “your framing is an art.” While we don’t entirely agree, we know these kind words are said with nothing but the best intentions, and we deeply appreciate the sentiment. Here’s the thing: the actual act of picture framing – cutting mats and joining wooden frames – is, when done withRead more about Art Design Elements and Principles Used in Frame Design[…]

Our upcoming gallery opening on December 10th, “Sculptured and 3-D Paper” features work by several blue-chip contemporary artists. The piece on the invitation “The Carriage Trade” (2015) is a new work by Red Grooms. “The Carriage Trade” is a three-dimensional lithograph. In this piece Grooms once again casts his acute eye on life in NewRead more about Sculptured and 3-D Paper[…]

  In this new shaped-paper series, Eva Bovenzi uses her background in sculpture to fold and shape rice paper before and after painting it. The result is a series of beautiful non-rectangular sculptured paintings in vividly rich hues. In Bovenzi’s words: “I painted this series in rural Colorado, looking out at the Sangre de CristoRead more about New Series of Rice and Yupo Papers by Eva Bovenzi[…]

This exhibition is a 20 year survey of gouache paintings and collages by Boston artist, Nancy Simonds.   View Nancy Simonds’ Work   Official Event Address and Information: Title: Anti-Chaos: Color & Shape Play Artist: Nancy Simonds Event Location: 15th Street Gallery 1708 15th St Boulder, CO 80302 Artist Opening Reception Friday, June 12th, 2015Read more about Anti-Chaos: Color & Shape Play by Nancy Simonds[…]

In case you hadn’t heard, “From Clay to Paper” was our most-recent exhibition. It opened with a smashing reception on the evening of Saturday, March 14th and ran through all of April. We get attached to most exhibitions we curate. But this one holds a special place in our memories. It was really something! CollectorsRead more about A Retrospective Survey of From Clay to Paper[…]