Framing a picture is an art

Framing a photo, or a work of art on paper is a skill. Share a few things with the picture framer. Barbara needs to find out where you will be hanging your treasured work of art. Describe the room to her. By examining your art work, one can determine the best way to mount it before framing. One of the most enjoyable aspects of framing is maybe coming up with a double mat combination that will bring out the color of the art. Mouldings are made all over the world. Picking the shape and finish of the frame is what will make the art shine like a million dollars. Any house will become a home when you decorate it with art work that you love.

The Gallery Cat

This cat has found a home at Barbara's gallery and Frame shop. All the plants and flowers outside the shop are inviting, and with the owners warm personality, you will also be comfortable to stay a while.

New exhibit each Month

Barbara's artistic abilities has given her the experience to recognize talented artist. Artist that today sell their work at affordable prices, and in the future demand prices that are beyond the ability for most of us to afford. It is still a good practice to purchase what you like, and by doing so, will be rewarded in so many ways. Take the opportunity to visit Barbara's shop, and bring some art work that you have wanted to frame for years. Call 425-771-6520 Located at 514c 5th. Ave. South, Edmonds, Washington 98020

A fine gallery and frame shop located in the heart of downtown Edmonds. The owner Barbara Mercer is a member of the Evergreen Picture Framer's Guild. Come see a new artist on display on the third Thursday of each month during Edmonds Art Walk. Call 425-771-6520 for an appointment for your custom framing. Located at 514c 5th. Ave. South, Edmonds, Washington 98020

Edmonds Galleries & ArtWalk
Downtown Edmonds is home to a number of interesting galleries, stores with unique artist-made items, and exhibit spaces. Most downtown Edmonds businesses are open until 8 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Art Walk. Take this opportunity to stroll through town, meet the artists, enjoy demonstrations, entertainment, and refreshments.
For a map and information visit www.manyaveeselects.com/artwalk

Aria Studio Gallery, 535 Main St, www.ariastudiogallery.com
Arts Now Exhibits, 201 4th Ave N, www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow
Autumn's Framing/Gallery, 537 Main St, www.autumnsframing.com
C'est la Vie, 320 5th Ave S, www.clvcatalog.com
Cole Gallery & Artist Supplies, 107 5th Ave S, www.colegallery.net
EAFF Gallery Exhibits, 700 Main St, www.eaffoundation.org
EdmondsArtGallery, 524 Main St, www.joanlongstaff.com
Edmonds Frame Design & Atelier, 514 5th Ave S #C, 425-771-6520
Edmonds Library Exhibits, 650 Main St, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission
Gallery North, 508 Main St, www.gallery-north.com
Manya Vee Selects, 409 Main St, www.manyaveeselects.com
Semantics Gallery, 110 4th Ave N, www.semanticsgallery.com

Edmonds Art locations

Art, Galleries and Gifts
Aria Studio Gallery. 535 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-5811; Fax: 425-672-4986. E-mail
By The Sea. 201 5th Avenue S, Suite 19, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-670-1202.
Chapline Gallery Of Fine Art. 300 Admiral Way Suite 104, Edmonds, WA 98020.
Cole Productions Aria Studio. 535 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-5811.
Edmonds Arts Commission. 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-771-0228. E-mail
Edmonds Arts Festival Association. PO Box 212, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-771-6412.
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation. PO Box 699, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-778-1888; Fax: 206-542-4767. E-mail
Edmonds Fountain Gallery. 508 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-0285.
Edmonds Frame Design. 514 5th. Ave. S. Suite C, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-771-6520.
Fine Arts Center of Edmonds (FACE). PO Box 246, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-498-2650; Fax: 425-498-3059. E-mail
Firdale Gallery Framing. 9639 Firdale Avenue, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 206-542-3007.
Gallery North. 201 5th Avenue S, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-0946.
Gran Partita. 535 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-744-1256.
Main Street Gallery & Gifts. 116 4th Avenue N, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-1813.
Noble Gallery. 114 4th Avenue N, Apt U, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-771-6424.
NW Pacific Art And Frame. 622 5th Avenue S, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-778-5826.
Puddle Duck Studio. 18010 Andover Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-6047.
Starfeathers. 201 5th Avenue S, Suite 2, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-776-7595.
U Frame It. 23632 Highway 99, Suite P, Edmonds, WA 98020. 206-546-6480.
Van Noy Jacqueline Artworks. 535 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-5811.
Festivals and Events
Edmonds Arts Festival. 700 Main Street, PO Box 212, Edmonds WA 98020. Phone: 425-771-6412. E-mail
The Edmonds Arts Festival is consistently ranked in the top 100 festivals in the nation, and top three in the Northwest. A wide variety of two and three dimensional art is represented including oils, watercolors, pastels, drawings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, glassworks, toys, collectibles, metal, pottery and furniture. Mid June.
Edmonds Summer Market. Fifth Street, from Main to Bell, Edmonds, WA.
Every Saturday, July through September, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For information: 425-775-5650.
A Taste of Edmonds. Mid August.
Features 40 food booths representing a broad range of palatable delights prepared by leading restaurants of the area. The weekend fair includes some 80 artists and craftsmen displaying and selling original, hand-crafted works including jewelry, fine art, photography, designer clothing, pottery, glass, leather and other craft items. Three stages of entertainment ensure that there is music for every taste, from classic rock and roll to blues to country. There also is a beer garden with live entertainment. Established in 1982, A Taste of Edmonds charges only $2 to get in.
Museums and Exhibits
Edmonds Historical Museum. 118 Fifth Avenue N, Edmonds, WA. Phone: 425-774-0900. Hours: Wed-Sun, 1:00-4:00 PM.
Performing Arts
Cascade Symphony. Performance Hall: Puget Sound Christian College (Former), 410 4th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020. Office: 16214 Meadow Road, Lynwood, WA 98037. Phone: 425-745-5921.
The Driftwood Players. 950 Main Street, PO Box 385, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-9600; Fax: 425-672-2827.
Olympic Ballet School/Theatre. 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. Phone: 425-774-7570; Fax: 425-672-1152. E-mail