Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Art Gallery & Custom Framing Experts in Scarborough
Since 1983, The Art Forum has been a trusted destination for art enthusiasts and collectors in Scarborough, Ontario. Our gallery showcases a diverse collection of artwork, including original paintings, limited and open edition prints, sports jerseys, and unique collectibles. We specialize in custom framing using premium materials like acid-free mats and solid wood frames, ensuring long-term preservation of your cherished pieces. With a central location near Scarborough Town Centre, we combine decades of experience with personalized service to meet the needs of both casual shoppers and serious collectors. Our commitment to quality extends to glass and mirror services, offering beveled, tempered, and decorative options for residential and commercial applications.As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on maintaining deep community connections while curating artwork from renowned artists like Trisha Romance and Pino Daeni. Whether you're seeking a statement piece for your home or professional framing solutions, our knowledgeable team provides expert guidance throughout the selection and customization process. Our dedication to artistic excellence and customer satisfaction has made us a cornerstone of Toronto's art scene for over four decades.
Services
Art Gallery
Custom Framing
Collectibles
Poster Prints
Mirrors
Glass Products
Sports Memorabilia
Art Restoration
Certificate Framing
Decorative Glass
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in art curation and framing
- Our team uses only acid-free mats and solid wood frames
- We provide custom solutions for artwork, certificates, and memorabilia
- Our gallery features exclusive collections from renowned artists
- We maintain a central location near Scarborough Town Centre
Services
Art Gallery
Our gallery curates original paintings, limited edition prints, and unique collectibles from international artists. We specialize in Canadiana, sports memorabilia, and wildlife art. Clients benefit from our decades of expertise in authentic artwork selection and investment guidance.
Custom Framing
Professional framing services using acid-free mats and solid wood frames ensure long-term preservation of artwork. We frame certificates, photographs, and memorabilia with precision. Our conservation-grade materials protect valuable pieces while enhancing their visual impact.
Mirrors
Custom mirror cutting and framing services include beveled, polished, and decorative options. We provide both framed and flat mirrors for residential and commercial spaces. Our tempered glass solutions combine safety with aesthetic appeal for various applications.
Glass Products
We supply tempered, beveled, and tinted glass for table tops, dressers, and decorative installations. Our acrylic (plexiglass) options offer lightweight alternatives to traditional glass. All products meet safety standards while maintaining visual clarity and durability.
Collectibles
Specialty collection includes sports jerseys, limited edition posters, and unique decorative items. Our inventory features works from artists like Trisha Romance and Pino Daeni. We help clients find investment-worthy pieces and distinctive home decor items.
People
Tony (Vahe) Ghazarian
Founder & Director
With over 40 years in the art industry, Tony Ghazarian established The Art Forum in 1983. He curates our extensive collection and oversees custom framing operations. His expertise in art conservation and design principles guides our service standards.
Questions
What types of artwork do you carry?
We feature original paintings, limited edition prints, sports memorabilia, Canadiana, wildlife art, and collectibles from artists like Trisha Romance and Pino Daeni.
Do you offer custom framing services?
Yes, we provide custom framing using acid-free mats and solid wood frames for artwork, certificates, photographs, and memorabilia with various matting and frame options.
What glass options are available?
We offer tempered, beveled, polished, tinted, and frosted glass for table tops and decorative applications, plus acrylic (plexiglass) alternatives.
Are mirrors part of your services?
Yes, we create custom mirrors in beveled and plain styles, available framed or flat for residential and commercial installations.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-4PM, and closed Sundays. Located at 390 Progress Ave #1, Scarborough, ON.
Reviews (5)
Dee Potter
Oct 18, 2021
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Outstanding quality, expertise, and service! I'm delighted to have my work stretched and framed here, and highly recommend them. :D
Karyn Rice
Mar 24, 2021
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Absolutely love this shop. Friendly knowledgeable owner who is always happy to assist and give ideas for what will look nice. I have never been disappointed and the pricing is fantastic. Nice art pieces for sale as well. Will keep going back! Thank you Art Forum
Robert Sloan
Nov 14, 2020
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Great work and great prices. I've never been disappointed. They have a wide selection of frames and a great eye for what works well together.
Stefanie A.
Nov 06, 2020
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Excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Honest, fair, and quality work (great taste too!) The Art Forum has been our go to for years and Tony and Crystal never disappoint. Highly recommended!
Andrew Di Piero
Sep 30, 2020
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This is absolutely your best option for any of your framing needs. Tony is really nice and helpful, and his expertise really shows when he goes over your options. I have had 7 items framed by him and each one turned out amazing. To top it off his pricing is very reasonable and better than other companies I contacted. Thank you Art Forum!
