Carter Avenue Frame Shop Custom Picture Framing in Minneapolis, St. Paul MN
Oil and Cold Wax Abstracts by Marjorie Moody Now Available
This series of oil and cold wax abstract paintings were executed by working in layers, scraping through the surface, adding more paint and finding the imagery during the…
Continue ReadingUpdated Website and Logo Coming Fall 2021
Carter Avenue Frame Shop will be rolling out an updated website in the fall of 2021. Part of the process will be incorporating a new logo to represent…
Continue ReadingCarter Ave Adds to the Team
We are happy to share that Carter Avenue Frame Shop has another new face as part of our team. Kristen joined us in March of 2021. She received…
Continue ReadingInktober by Caleb Henkelman
Have you ever heard of Inktober? Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. The concept was…
Continue ReadingNew Artwork Added
Carter Avenue Frame Shop has added new artworks from a variety of artists this spring. These new additions include original acrylics, original etching print series, mono prints, limited…
Continue ReadingCool Things We’ve Framed Lately – Spring 2021
Here is the Spring 2021 edition of Cool Things We’ve Framed lately. We hope you enjoy and get inspired by what can be done for you!
Continue ReadingJUDiTH+ROLFE Create 3-D Masterpiece of Minneapolis Skyline
This 3-D image of the Minneapolis Skyline, made out of hand-cut paper, is a sight to behold! Carter Avenue Frame Shop fit the art with an acrylic box….
Continue ReadingCaleb Henkelman – The Artist
Many of you have now had the opportunity to work with Caleb, framing your own pieces of art, but you may not know that he is an artist…
Continue ReadingCool Things We’ve Frame Lately – Winter 2020
2020, what a crazy year! It has been a difficult one for us just like for all of you. Fortunately, we have still been blessed to have seen…
Continue ReadingNew Face at Carter Ave
You might be used to seeing a similar face (or bald head!) between either Tim or Michael at Carter Avenue over the years, but we are always happy…
Continue ReadingCool Things We’ve Framed Lately – Summer 2020
Sharing is caring! And we would like to share with you a few cool things that we have framed lately!
Continue ReadingAmazing Transformation!
We love helping you find the perfect design for your art. What we might love even more, is helping bring new life to a piece of art you…
Continue ReadingCongratulations Graduates!
Graduating from any level of life is a wonderful accomplishment. Whether it was passing the first year of grade school or completing your masters, you have worked hard…
Continue ReadingCelebration – by John August Swanson
We just acquired a copy of “Celebration”, one of John August Swanson’s sold out serigraphs, and now it is available for you to purchase! “Celebration” started as an…
Continue ReadingNo-Contact Business Options
As we continue to work through the “social distancing” parameters, we have put together some options that can fulfill your framing needs while maintaining the safety and health…
Continue ReadingVirtual Design Services Now Available
Carter Ave Frame Shop will begin to offer No-Contact Virtual Design Services starting Monday, April 27th. No-Contact Virtual Designing is aimed to provide you with the same level…
Continue ReadingCool Things We’ve Framed Lately!
Take a look below at our latest collection of Cool Things. These items were brought to us during the Winter of 2019-20. We hope you enjoy and are…
Continue ReadingCarter Ave Gift Certificates
Carter Avenue Frame Shop offers gift certificates for purchase and they never expire! Gift Certificates can be purchased in-store or over the phone. Custom Framing can be the…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Update – Mask Policy
Carter Avenue Frame Shop is open from 10-5:30 on weekdays and 10-4p on Saturdays. During these regular store hours, you may stop by anytime that is convenient for…
Continue ReadingGeometry Daily Prints
In his project “Geometry Daily”, Tilman Zitzmann creates a new geometric minimal composition every day. These designs make wonderful prints for the home or office! Here are just…
Continue ReadingNew Art Available – Fall 2019
We are pleased to share some of our new inventory acquired this fall from a variety of wonderful artists. Take a look below! Familiar Favorites include: Carlyn Janus…
Continue ReadingFraming for the Holidays
As you begin planning for the holiday season, start taking out your various decorations, and making your lists, please remember to consider this about your framing… Custom Framing…
Continue ReadingDogfish Media prints are now available!
If you don’t know the name now, you’ll soon learn. Brian Geihl, owner and operator of Dogfish Media, has been doing screen printing and graphic design work in…
Continue ReadingCool Things We’ve Framed Lately – Fall 2019
You all keep bringing in cool things, and we keep doing our best to frame them to your liking. Here are some cool things we have done lately!
Continue ReadingMichael is getting married!
It has been a big year for Michael, having completed the purchase of Carter Avenue Frame Shop from Tim to become the sole owner. However, the biggest event…
Continue ReadingCool Things We’ve Framed Lately – Spring 2019
Here is a smattering of the cool things our customers have brought in for framing recently. Hope you enjoy!
Continue ReadingGreta Vick Abstract Set Now Available!
Local artist Greta Vick produces some wonderfully vibrant and textured works of art. Carter Avenue Frame Shop is happy to share that we have an abstract set of…
Continue Reading10 Foot Frame for Artist’s Sketchbook
Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to work with local artist, Tara Sweeney, on a very unique project. Tara was commissioned by Augsburg College, where she is…
Continue ReadingTim and Michael Keep It In the Family
Michael Completes Purchase of Carter Ave. Frame Shop March 2nd, 2019 February 23, 2019 We are happy to announce that Tim Smith, owner of Carter Ave. Frame Shop…
Continue ReadingCool Things We Have Framd Lately – February 2019
Here are a few of the wonderful, beautiful, and interesting things you have brought us to frame. Thanks for your business and your trust!
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