Island Art Center

If you live in or near Staten Island there is no other place you should go to for your framing needs than Island Art Center. I’ve been going there for over 25 years for framing of my own artwork as well as for art I buy for myself or for gifts. Kathy and Tim are friendly, honest, knowledgeable, hard-​working, and absolutely precise with every detail of their work.
They will do the framing the way you want it done or advise you if you need their help. They will not try to sell you the most expensive materials. They will do their best to work with you to get it done within your time frame if at all possible.
Recently I decided to price a framing job at Michael’s using a coupon I received in an email. They said that without the coupon the job would have been $ 350 and it would take them at least 2 weeks to get it done. With the coupon, it would be $ 137. I shouldn’t use glass to cover the art, they said. The job required a special acrylic material instead. I had no intention of using their services, of course, but I wanted to see what they offered.
When I went to Island Art, Kathy priced the same job at under $ 60 and had it done in 3 days. Naturally, there was no need to use that acrylic instead of the glass. The job was done beautifully as it always is.
There really is no other choice. Go to Island Art Center when you need your artwork framed.

The absolute best in Staten Island! I am a stitcher so my work should not be just put inside the frame. These guys know what they are doing, I have quality framed needlework all the time!
I had terrible experience with chain-​framers in Staten Island and I had the worst results! The work looked unironed, not stretched and the price was over the budget.
So if you really want the best, go to the Professional team of Island Art Center. By the way, they have some materials and prints too.

Let me start by saying that the sweetest people work here. I was running around crazy trying to get two of my drawings for my art class matted and it was becoming quite the difficult task. I called them last minute (i did not know that they were even open) and their customer service was exceptional. The convo on the phone was quick, informative and answered all of my questions.
When I came into the store they remembered me from calling and we’re quick to mat my drawings (they did it on the spot!!)
They were completely understanding of my time constraints as I needed it for the next day.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars they were amazing!
I will definitely be back with more artwork!

My family has been going here for over 20 years. My friends come from Hoboken to get framing done. They spend all the time you need to get the perfect combination of frame and matting and the finished product is excellent. They always look out to see if they can save you money with a standard frame and are totally up front with all the prices. I’ve had framing done in Manhattan and Brooklyn and believe me, Island Art Center’s prices are fair if not cheaper than most. Certainly for the quality of work they cannot be beaten.

I can’t say enough about Island Art Center, not only is the work done there absolutely meticulous but the customer service is like nothing you’ve ever seen!!! The owners will spend a very generous amount of time with clients to make sure that the best possible frame is chosen for the work. Kathy, the owner, has exquisite taste and will help a client to make a very tasteful choice. Kathy and co-​worker Tim, are the sweetest and most lovely people as well and are more concerned with good customer service than anything else. The prices are extremely fair as compared to other framers of similar quality frames and, again, the quality of workmanship is top-​notch!!! Framing is an art and the framers at Island Art Center make every work of art even more beautiful with their gorgeous frames!
* A note to Manhattanites: This shop is well worth the trip to Staten Island! You’ll find the prices MUCH better than almost anywhere in Manhattan and the quality is excellent!

I love this place. Every time I need a frame done really good I go there, The business is owned by a husband and wife team, you go there bring an old photograph or an award or just about anything or … (every single credit card that you have cut in tiny little pieces that I had it framed to remind me how easy is to get in debt). Just about anything you can frame. They are not cheap (no good things are) but they do amazing work .
Thanks Island Art Center !