Warmest greetings of the season and every good wish for the coming year!
Village Frame & Gallery
Happy Holidays!
New Exhibits by Farooq Hassan and Bill Bailey at Village Frame & Gallery in December and January
Feast your eyes on our newest show!
Painter Farooq Hassan and Photographer Bill Bailey are bringing nature inside this winter at Village Frame & Gallery. Portlanders will recognize these iconic scenes of the local landscape, but for fans of Farooq Hassan’s work, this is something different than we’ve seen before. Here’s a few samples, to whet your appetite:
Farooq Hassan: Oregon Nature
Bill Bailey: Landscapes
Due to holiday schedules, there will be no artist reception when this show opens. However, the exhibit will be open to the public throughout December and January during regular business hours at Village Frame & Gallery, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm. We are located in the heart of Multnomah Village at 7808 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219.
We’re Open Christmas and New Years
Have family in town? Bring them to Village Frame & Gallery to see the show.
Don’t Forget! Holiday Gala is November 30th through December 2nd!
It’s Small Business Saturday! What a Great Day to Be in the Village!
Why Shop Small?
When you shop at small, locally-owned businesses, you help support our local economy and promote the vibrant Portland neighborhoods that create the lifestyle Portlanders love. This year, join us in Multnomah Village for Shop Small Saturday. It’s a great way to kick off your holiday shopping.
But What About the Other Days?!
You’re right! Why not support your favorite neighborhood all year? Whenever you are planning to dine or shop, come to Multnomah Village first. By shopping small as often as possible, you’re showing your support and making an impact in our community.
Come See us Today!
Village Frame & Gallery has been locally owned and operated in Multnomah Village since 1999. We’re open 10 am to 6 pm today at 7808 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219. We have artwork by Pacific Northwest artists to suit any style or budget plus unique, handcrafted gifts. Plus, we can frame your art, keepsakes, and textiles.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Use your Golden Tickets at Village Frame and Gallery
It’s Golden Ticket time in Multnomah Village! Save 10% on custom framing when you bring a Golden Ticket to Village Frame and Gallery – just in time to get those holiday projects started or deck the halls for impending guests. And when you spend $30, you’ll get another Golden Ticket to spend at another of Multnomah Village’s great shops. Golden Tickets are valid through December 31st, it’s time to get out and Shop the Village!
Village Frame and Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am- 6 pm.
Holiday Hours:
We will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th and open late on Thursday, November 30th!
5 Tips for Traveling Art Collectors
We frame a lot of artwork our customers bring home from their travels. For art lovers, is there any better way to bring a special trip or place to mind? We think not! If you agree, here are a few things to keep in mind during your next vacation.
Do Collect Art When You Travel
Skip the cheap trinkets and forgettable souvenir stand offerings. A lot of it was made in China anyway. Art you love purchased from local artists will not only bring you joy for the rest of your life, finding it may produce some of your best memories of the trip.
Alternately, if you enjoy photography, make your own art. Hunting killer images will likely help you see things you would have missed otherwise. When you get home, we can help you turn your best photographs into an art exhibit you’ll be proud to show off.
Get to Know the Special Needs of Your New Treasure
Some art is particularly fragile. Depending on it’s age or the media used, it made need special care. It’s a good idea to learn what you can about the art you buy, so you can make good decisions for it when it arrives home.
The Huichol string art pictured above was a gift from a dear friend in Mexico to a couple from Oregon during their last visit south. Familiar with Huichol string art, the couple knew it was created by laying string into beeswax. Since this art is precious to them and will live in a home heated by wood, the couple brought it straight to Village Frame & Gallery. They were concerned about protecting the yarn fibers from soot, and the underlying beeswax from heat. But, they didn’t want glazing that would interfere with seeing the texture or vibrant color of the piece. Museum Glass inside a simple, black lacquer frame provided the protection they need with the clarity they desired.
Large Art Might Not be the Best Value After All
A big statement piece offered by a street vendor at a fraction of U.S. prices can be very tempting, but will it still be a bargain after you ship it home and get it framed? Anything larger than 16″ x 20″ is likely to put a serious bruise on your credit card before you get it on the wall, regardless of how cheap the initial outlay was. You might be much better off picking up a few small pieces that can easily be brought home in your luggage. You’ll save on shipping and framing and you will have spread the wealth among several artists.
Not long ago, a customer brought in this diminutive oil painting, which was purchased abroad. In the right frame, it makes a big statement and is a lovely reminder of our client’s trip.
Restretching Could Stretch Your Wallet
We often have folks come in with a rolled canvas they brought home in their luggage, only to find out it can cost more to restretch art than it would have been to ship it home stretched. Don’t end up with a nasty surprise — price shipping the canvas stretched before you take it apart. If the shipping is under $100, do it. If you have doubts after you know the shipping price, email us the size and some pictures for a ballpark estimate on restretching before making your final decision.
Don’t Wait to Bring Your Art to Village Frame & Gallery
Ever bring home a piece of art, stow in a corner for safekeeping until you can get to the frame shop, and then let it languish there for years? It happens, but when it does, you cheat yourself out of the joy of displaying your souvenir, and your art is at the mercy of the elements — unprotected from dust, light, insects, and temperature changes.
Next time, bring your art to Village Frame & Gallery before you unpack your suitcases. While you’re catching up with your inbox and sorting through your snapshots, we’ll get your new art ready to display.
We’re open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm, at 7808 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219.
Collectors: Janovec Estate Motivated to Sell Remaining Artwork
If you’ve ever wanted one of Madeline Janovec’s monotypes, now’s the time – before they’re gone.
Madeline Janovec is a legend in the Portland art community. She taught hundreds of students, had her own gallery on SE Holgate, and worked tirelessly establish art exchanges and bring women’s art to Portland. After she passed away in 2011, younger artists Janovec had mentored packed her studio for an impromptu memorial. Her legacy will endure.
A prolific artist, Janovec left behind a number of monotype paintings. Right now, there are some very good opportunities to take one home. If you have been considering a Janovec piece, don’t wait. Stop in our gallery today or call to schedule a time to view Janovec’s remaining works and discuss prices.
It’s Time to Bring Your Holiday Projects to Village Frame & Gallery
It’s November! Wait … what?!
How did that happen? The holiday are upon us already; time to do some planning!
Get Your Holiday Projects in Now
Our cut-off for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 9th. A 20% rush fee may apply after that date.
Thanksgiving Hours
We will be closed November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving, but will be open Saturday, November 25th for Shop Small Saturday.
Shop Small Saturday
Supporting local businesses supports the economy of local communities! If you love Multnomah Village, do your holiday shopping here. You don’t have to do it on Shop Small Saturday, any day works.
Holiday Gala First Friday, December 1st
More info to come, watch this space!
We’re Here to Make Your Holiday Seasons Special
Have an art lover on your shopping list? Priceless keepsakes you’d like to give? Or something that just doesn’t fit a pre-made frame? Call or stop by. We’re here for you at 7808 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm or by appointment.
Opening First Friday, November 3rd – Monotypes by Madeline Janovec
Although Madeline Janovec passed away March 4, 2011, she is still one of Portland’s favorite artists. She left an indelible impression on everyone who knew her. This month, Village Frame & Gallery is featuring Madeline’s work in a special exhibit on display in the gallery. Join us for First Friday, November 3rd to see Madeline’s work in person.
Monotype Thoughts
On many of Madeline’s pieces she wrote about her work, how it was created and how it made her feel. We’re happy to share her thoughts.
“This original monotype was created in the studio of Madeline Janovec – there is no other copy. The monotype is an image created on a blank plate made of copper, zinc, glass or stone. Brushes, rollers, rags, finger are used to apply and remove the ink from the plate. Then printed with a hand-cranked etching press, the same as it was in the sixteen hundreds, nothing is physically fixed on the plate, thus creating a freedom and spontaneity unavailable in other printmaking process. There is only one print created – mono=one; type=printing. This is a painterly print. Like an oil painting, there is only ONE!
“The following Seventh Century poem will give you a feeling of what I feel and think my work is about…
I would not paint a face,
a rock, nor brooks, nor trees,
mere semblances of things,
but something more than these.
That Art is best to which
the soul’s range gives no
bound. Something beside
the Sound.
– – 7th Century Chinese Poem
“Madeline Janovec, Portland, Oregon”
Read more about Madeline and her work here. The exhibit will run through the end of November and like all our exhibits, is free to the public.
Join us for First Friday!
Stop in the Gallery on First Friday and enjoy Madeline’s work – many pieces are being sold at significantly reduced prices! Afterward, do some shopping or grab a bite in Multnomah Village.
Village Frame and Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. We are located at 7808 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219.
Trick or Treat in Multnomah Village is Just Around the Corner!
We can’t wait to see your costumes and kiddos!
Halloween in Multnomah Village: A safe, fun community event!
Tuesday, October 31st, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
How to join in the fun in 5 easy steps:
- Get in your costume and come to Multnomah Village.
- Start at Starbucks to pick up your walking map and parents can get a complimentary cup of coffee.
- Follow the crowd up one side of the street and down the other, collecting treats from Multnomah Village merchants.
- Stop by Village Frame & Gallery at 7808 SW Capitol Hwy to see Ephelba and her creepy friends!
- Finish at Dr. Jensen’s office, 7717 SW 34th Ave, where a special surprise treat awaits you!
Rain or shine, we’ll be here to put the treats in Trick-or-Treating! See you Tuesday!