Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Art Gallery & Custom Framing Experts in Tustin
Since 1978, Chemers Gallery has been a cornerstone of the Orange County arts community, offering unparalleled expertise in fine art, custom framing, and art restoration. Our gallery showcases a diverse collection of mid-career and emerging artists, spanning contemporary to traditional styles across multiple mediums including oil, watercolor, photography, and limited edition graphics. Our on-site custom framing specialists provide closed corner frames with genuine gold leafing, hand-carved woodwork, and welded steel options while maintaining strict quality control throughout the process. We specialize in original children's book illustrations from award-winning artists like Robin Preiss Glasser and Mary Grandpr, representing a curated selection of over 30 renowned illustrators. Our full-service approach includes home and office consultations, delivery, and professional installation services to complete your artistic vision.As a community-focused business, we've received the Orange County Outstanding Small Business of the Year award from National Philanthropy Day and partner with organizations like Ronald McDonald House and Chapman University. Our team combines decades of experience with IFAA-certified appraisals and conservation-grade restoration techniques to serve both private collectors and institutional clients. With all framing work completed in-house, we maintain direct oversight of every project's quality from concept to completion. Our commitment to artistic excellence is matched by our dedication to making fine art accessible through cost-conscious economy framing options without compromising craftsmanship. This combination of heritage, technical expertise, and community engagement has established Chemers Gallery as a trusted authority in the regional art world.
Services
Fine Art Sales
Custom Framing
Art Restoration
Frame Appraisals
Children's Illustrations
Home Consultations
Art Installation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of art gallery expertise in Orange County
- On-site custom framing with quality control oversight
- Specialists in children's book illustration collections
- IFAA-certified appraisals and conservation-grade restoration
- Community-focused business with philanthropy awards
Associations and certifications
- IFAA
Services
Fine Art Sales
Chemers Gallery offers an extensive collection of fine art from mid-career and emerging artists. Our inventory spans contemporary to traditional styles across multiple mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, and limited edition graphics. With decades of curatorial expertise, we help clients find original artwork that matches their aesthetic preferences and investment goals while maintaining strict quality standards.
Custom Framing
Our on-site custom framing specialists create conservation-grade frames using premium materials like genuine gold leafing, hand-carved hardwoods, and welded steel. We maintain complete quality control through our in-house fabrication process while offering cost-effective economy options. Every project receives personalized attention from design consultation to final installation, ensuring perfect presentation of your artwork.
Art Restoration
Chemers Gallery provides professional art restoration services using museum-quality techniques. Our conservators specialize in repairing damaged paintings, works on paper, and framed art while preserving original materials. We follow strict ethical guidelines to maintain artwork integrity, offering detailed condition reports and treatment proposals before any restoration work begins.
Children's Illustrations
We maintain one of the largest collections of original children's book illustrations in the region, featuring works by award-winning artists like Robin Preiss Glasser and Mary Grandpr. This specialized collection includes both classic and contemporary illustrations from published books, offering unique opportunities for collectors and educational institutions seeking high-quality literary art.
Frame Appraisals
Our IFAA-certified appraisers provide accurate valuations for fine art frames and artwork. We conduct thorough examinations to determine frame quality, historical significance, and market value using industry-standard methodologies. Clients receive detailed written reports suitable for insurance, estate planning, or resale purposes, backed by our decades of framing expertise.
Questions
What types of art does Chemers Gallery specialize in?
We focus on fine art from mid-career and emerging artists across multiple mediums including oil, watercolor, photography, and limited edition graphics, with special expertise in children's book illustrations.
Do you offer custom framing services?
Yes, we provide conservation-grade custom framing with on-site fabrication using premium materials like gold leafing and hand-carved wood, along with cost-effective economy options.
Are your appraisals certified?
Our frame and art appraisals are conducted by IFAA-certified professionals following industry-standard methodologies for accurate valuation.
How long has Chemers Gallery been in business?
We've served the Orange County arts community since 1978, providing continuous expertise in art sales, framing, and restoration for over 45 years.
Do you provide art installation services?
Yes, we offer complete home and office art consultations with professional delivery and installation to ensure perfect placement of your artwork.
What community initiatives do you support?
We partner with organizations like Ronald McDonald House and Chapman University, and were recognized as Orange County Outstanding Small Business of the Year at National Philanthropy Day 2013.
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