Absolute Gallery

Absolute is a bit different from the other more trendy galleries popping up in Old Town. While the art work was beautiful, it seemed to be much more eclectic than the other art galleries and a bit more haphazardly placed… i.e. the store didn’t seem to flow very well. However, that probably has to do with the wide variety of artists carried by Absolute. They seem to also feature custom framing, so if you’re an artist or just a person with some art that needs a home, Absolute is a decent place to go. The owner was nice and said «hello» then commented briefly on the weather.
Standout pieces of art included wooden framed maps of Michigan which were somewhat topographical, custom made clocks, and a beautiful hand crafted wooden rocking chair.

I’ve been shopping here for years… you can find a little of everything, from jewelry to prints to unique furniture to treasures of every kind! There is always something new and it’s a great place to find the perfect gift for someone.
Most recently I took 5 very special pieces of art, three of them signed and numbered, to be framed. Absolute Gallery was the perfect place– they were very patient with me and my back-​and-​forths on matting and mounting and everything. They helped me and my companion navigate the many framing options until we were completely satisfied. Two weeks later the frames were done, and they are just beautiful. Exactly what I was hoping for. I’m also very happy to support local businesses [and a little window-​shopping on my way out of the store didn’t hurt, either!]
I will definitely return in the future, for gift shopping as well as any more framing I have done. Very satisfied customer!