Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Custom Picture Framing in Calgary
Established in 1923, we are Calgary's oldest picture framing and fine art gallery. Our family-operated business combines over a century of combined industry experience with a passion for preserving memories and celebrating art. We specialize in custom framing solutions for photographs, memorabilia, and delicate artifacts, ensuring each project receives personalized attention. Our team of professionals uses premium materials from trusted brands like Larson-Juhl to deliver museum-quality results. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, we guide clients through every step of the framing process while maintaining fair pricing. We also curate a diverse collection of fine art suitable for various tastes and budgets.Our reputation for reliability and craftsmanship has been built through generations of serving Calgary's community with dedication to preserving family heirlooms and creating meaningful displays. Whether framing a cherished wedding dress or restoring historical school portraits, we approach each project with the care it deserves. Our store features over 1,000 framing samples to inspire your next project, and we offer repair services for damaged frames or water-affected pieces. As a business that values both tradition and innovation, we continue to adapt our services while maintaining the high standards that have defined us for nearly a century.
Services
Custom Framing
Framed Memorabilia
Fine Art Sales
Needlework Framing
Frame Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We have been serving Calgary's framing needs since 1923.
- Our team has over 100 years of combined industry experience.
- We use premium materials from trusted brands like Larson-Juhl.
- We offer urgent service for time-sensitive framing projects.
- We provide both custom framing and frame repair services.
What people say
Beautiful frame
Delighted with the result
Truly impressive and beautiful
Services
Custom Framing
We create personalized framing solutions for photographs and artwork using premium materials. Our experts help select appropriate frames from over 1,000 samples while ensuring proper preservation techniques. The service combines traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation methods to protect valuable items for generations.
Framed Memorabilia
Specialized framing for delicate keepsakes and historical artifacts requires careful handling and preservation expertise. Our team frames items ranging from family heirlooms to sports memorabilia using protective materials and display techniques. Each project receives customized attention to maintain both the item's integrity and visual appeal.
Fine Art Sales
Our curated collection features original artwork suitable for various tastes and budgets. Professional staff provide expert guidance to help clients select pieces that complement their space. The gallery showcases both emerging and established artists while maintaining a focus on quality craftsmanship and artistic value.
Needlework Framing
We specialize in displaying cross-stitch and petit point creations with appropriate mounting techniques. The service preserves delicate textiles while enhancing their visual presentation. Our framing solutions protect needlework pieces from environmental damage while highlighting the creator's craftsmanship.
Frame Repairs
Professional repair services address damaged frames and water-affected pieces using appropriate restoration techniques. Our experts match original materials when possible while maintaining structural integrity. The service extends the lifespan of valuable frames while preserving their aesthetic qualities.
Questions
What services do you offer besides picture framing?
We specialize in memorabilia framing, fine art sales, needlework framing, and frame repairs while maintaining our core picture framing expertise.
Can you frame delicate or unusual items?
Yes, we've framed hockey jerseys, wedding dresses, and historical artifacts using specialized preservation techniques for fragile materials.
Do you offer art consultation services?
Our knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance to help select artwork that complements your space and personal style.
Are your framing materials archival quality?
We use premium archival materials from trusted brands like Larson-Juhl to ensure long-term preservation of valuable items.
How long has your business been operating?
We've served Calgary's community since 1923, making us the city's oldest picture framing and fine art gallery.
Reviews (4)
Mariel F.
Oct 09, 2020
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I exclusively come here when I need something professionally framed. Not only is the framing done beautifully, but the quality is unmatched. I've never been anything less than utterly thrilled and satisfied whenever I bring a piece of art here. I'll never go anywhere else! Added bonus of supporting a local, family run business :)
Ryan McRae
Jan 27, 2020
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Amazing framing gallery! Anything you need framed I would recommend bringing it to here. Jerseys and everything.
Cowtown Collector
Dec 26, 2019
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This is not the original Gainsborough Gallery, the one that has the almost 100 year reputation, and that unfortunately just shut down. This is nothing but a frame shop pretending to be a gallery. Shameful!
Tara Stirling
Dec 11, 2019
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They had great insight as to what would work with my artwork even past what I expected. They showed me frames I would never have expected I would like and ended up trusting thier expertise and was not disappointed. I'd also like to correct cowtown collector. The Downtown Gainsborough was the offshoot of this Gainsborough and was started in 1990. This Gainsborough has been in calgary since1923. The Downtown Gainsborough had permission to use the name as they were business partners at first but was not the original. My family has been going to them for three generations..before the other one was
