Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Framing and Art Gallery Services in Lowell, MA
Lowell Gallery has served the Lowell community for 25 years, specializing in custom framing solutions that balance conservation with aesthetic excellence. Our team offers thousands of frame options, hundreds of mat choices, and specialized services like canvas stretching, drymounting, and fine art printing. We prioritize personalized design assistance while working within diverse budgets to create unique, meaningful pieces. With deep ties to Lowell-based and Merrimack Valley artists, we curate a collection of local art, historic prints, and maps. Our commitment to quality extends to using acid-free, conservation-grade materials and modern techniques that ensure reversibility when possible.The gallery maintains a 44-inch fine art printer for high-quality reproductions on various media, including canvas and specialty papers. We handle projects ranging from shadowboxes to large-scale canvas installations, with a portfolio showcasing over 4,000 completed custom framing projects. Our expertise in conservation framing protects valuable artwork while maintaining visual appeal, and we offer flexible gift card options for clients seeking personalized gifts.
Services
Custom Framing
Local Art & Prints
Canvas Stretching
Drymounting
Fine Art Printing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in custom framing and art conservation.
- Our team provides personalized design assistance without upselling unnecessary products.
- We maintain partnerships with Lowell-based and Merrimack Valley artists.
- We use acid-free, conservation-grade materials with reversible mounting options.
- Our 44-inch fine art printer handles specialty media including canvas and fiber paper.
Services
Custom Framing
We offer full-service custom framing with thousands of frame options and conservation-grade materials. Our experts help clients select appropriate mats, liners, and mounting techniques while avoiding unnecessary purchases. Services include shadowboxes, fabric mats, and multi-piece displays for artwork, photos, and memorabilia.
Local Art & Prints
The gallery curates historic prints, maps, and works by Lowell-based artists. Our collection includes contemporary and traditional pieces displayed in the physical gallery and available for purchase. We maintain relationships with regional creators to showcase diverse artistic perspectives and support the local creative community.
Canvas Stretching
We stretch canvases up to 2-inch depth on strainer bars for oil, acrylic, and giclee prints. Our process accommodates lightweight Asian canvases and large-format pieces. This service prepares artwork for framing or direct wall mounting while maintaining structural integrity through professional tensioning techniques.
Drymounting
Our drymounting service permanently attaches photos, prints, and artwork to various substrates using heat-activated adhesives. We offer reversible options and acid-free materials to protect valuable pieces. This technique works for needlework, paintings, and digital prints without using harmful sprays or excessive heat.
Fine Art Printing
Using a 44-inch fine art printer, we produce high-quality reproductions on media including watercolor paper, metallic sheets, and canvas. Clients can use our premium inks and substrates or supply their own materials for custom projects. This service supports both personal art creation and professional reproduction needs.
Questions
What custom framing options are available?
We offer thousands of frame styles, hundreds of mat choices, linen liners, fabric/textured mats, and fillets. Our conservation-grade materials protect artwork while allowing reversible mounting in many cases.
Do you work with local artists?
Yes, we maintain relationships with Lowell-based and Merrimack Valley artists, featuring their work in our gallery and supporting regional creative communities through exhibitions and partnerships.
Can you stretch large canvases?
We stretch canvases onto strainer bars up to 2-inch depth, handling oils, acrylics, giclees, and lightweight Asian canvases in both small and large-format sizes.
What printing services do you offer?
Our 44-inch fine art printer handles giclee reproductions on matte, luster, glossy, and specialty papers including watercolor, fiber, and metallic media. We also print on client-supplied materials.
How do you handle drymounting?
We use heat-activated adhesives without sprays, offering acid-free and conservation-grade options for photos, prints, paintings, and needlework on various substrates.
Are appointments required?
Due to staffing limitations, we operate mostly by appointment. Contact us through our website or phone to schedule a consultation for custom framing or art selection.
