“This is a fun auction house with a wide variety of items from Beanie Babies to WW1 Trench Knives. Best of all, it's local(ish) to me! I too was a victim of ProxiBid's f...oul up, it wasn't Quinn's fault and I'm glad they extended it, I was outbid on a couple items I'd won before, but I won a bunch I was closed out of by Proxibid's screw-up. I freaking LOVE their Wed Auctions!:D”
“Italo Frame did a great job. They were patient, helpful, and showed me several excellent frame and mat options. We made the right choice, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.”
“I have been going here for 25 years. I love it. Lots of bathrooms. Good air conditioning. Fun shops nearby. You have to see the glass aquariums the print studios and the views from the studios around the elevators are fantastic.
We met the current president Edward Mccluney. The sun print artist has items that say torpedo factory that make good gifts.”
“Rich helped me purchase a costume frame for my son's college diploma. He provided excellent service. Excellent knowledge of their current inventory and what matterials might require a long wait due to availability. He gave excellent guidance when it came to determining all the dimensions af the materials that would look best and the colors that would look best. I received the finished framing a little early, which was great, and the frame/boarder around the diploma came put better than I expected it would look. Thanks for all the help Rich!”
“I definitely recommend. The whole shop is clean and everyone is amazing. I had a full day session with Dima for a portrait of my father who passed. Man it came out 10/10. Made me emotional. Beyond impressed. I will definitely be going back.”
“Absolutely fabulous experience. Brought in an old, beaten-up frame and a high-res picture file -- George printed a beautiful giclée on canvas and framers put it together seamlessly. After a negative experience at another print shop where they condescendingly and incorrectly told me they couldn't make this piece happen, KH brought it to life. Thank you!!!!!”
“If you're in Old Town Alexandria - plan to visit. Besides scheduled events (like open mic night) the gallery has some unusual and interesting pieces.
Prices are reasonable (YMMV) especially for the jewelry & mixed media items. Gallery has around 30+ artists with different styles & works besides painting.
Kudos to the owner (presenter) - she gives a lot of about presented artists.”
“I Love this gallery and the staff are really nice. I have never bought anything there but I always love to go and tour the gallery. I love the vibe and the art. I hope one day, I can afford to purchase art from there.”
“Cannot express how thankful I am that this building was the venue for my wedding this past weekend. The staff was wonderful to work with and the location is one that is very special in mine and my husband’s hearts. It was an absolutely magical day, and I would highly recommend hosting a wedding or event here for anyone considering.”
“For YEARS we have been big fans of the frame factory for having a consistently eclectic and fabulous array of original works of art, along with the friendliest and most knowledgeable proprietors in the DC Metropolitan area.”
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
Art Galleries
“Wonderful organization and the heart of Mclean. Great way to get introduced to new artist to start collecting. Also a great place to take our classes. Summer camps for children are over the top”
“Need the gift of a lifetime to celebrate
a one-of-a-kind company, colleague,
family member or friend?
Look no further than One of a Kind’s
stunningly creative and gloriously memorable
shadow boxes.
A life, a story, a history all encapsulated in
perfect miniatures whose size belies their
impact and whose memories are a gift in
themselves for posterity.
I know this firsthand.
Hope you soon will as well!
mb
North Carolina”
10:30AM - 6PM
115 N Fairfax St, Alexandria
Art Galleries
“From antique painting restoration to unique and challenging framing projects, there’s nobody better to work with. Highly skilled, meticulously detailed, and extremely helpful!”
9:30AM - 5PM
1625 K St NW, Washington
Art Galleries
“I'd like to add another well-deserved five star review for International Art Gallery and Custom Framing. I recently brought in my own frame (purchased used and with another print already inside) and a print that I wished to have installed and custom matted for that frame, and we received excellent attention and advice on the best way to make the print fit and how best to accommodate it with a new mat. The proportions of the new print and the old frame were close but not a perfect match and so I knew some compromises would be required, and the owner (I think it was - I'm sorry we didn't get your name!) walked us through the various possibilities, pros and cons of what I wished to do.The end result is perfect, the compromises so minimal that I don't even remember what they were, and he even made some cosmetic touch ups to the used frame which had a scuff here and there. Our living room now looks that much better with our print framed and looking great, and we'll certainly be back as we continue slowly outfitting our house with artwork. I can highly recommend you visit International Art Gallery and Custom Framing and have them handle any framing work!”
“Found it recently! It's a very nice place to walk around and browse. The place has a lot to offer, and it's a good idea to scan the collection. I'd also recommend to have a vague idea of what you're looking for before stepping in if you're looking to buy. The guy working there is very pleasant, and I'd come by again!”
“We came here for my wife's birthday to buy her a full yukata. We had been there 4 years prior purchasing some small earthwares that were gorgeous. Everything inside was so beautiful and you can tell the craftsman and store owner took pride in their art. She was also amazing with my wife helping her pick out the perfect yukata showcasing the perfect customer service you see in Japan. We HIGHLY recommend Tokiya Japan and are loyal customers.”
10:30AM - 7PM
3620 King St, Alexandria
Art Galleries
“I’ve had about 5 large things framed here and every time it’s beautiful. I’ve brought prints that have holes or fold lines and they manage to work around them and bring the life back out of the art. Highly recommend. Shop Local!”
“This is such a cool space hiding under Dupont Circle! Came here for the Common Ground / Common Future exhibit where a bunch of local photographers had works on display. I look forward to seeing more shows here! Worth it just to drop in a see the street art around the perimeter.”
“10 stars if I could!Excellent artworks. Fun gallery openings, everyone is sociable and talented. A great range of hand crafted items to choose from also. Plenty of workshops as well, well attended”
6:30AM - 8PM
1627 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
Art Galleries
“I love toolbox Pilates!!! I’ve taken 4 beginner reformer classes now and it’s so much fun and a good challenge. I wish the instructors were doing to exercises along side you, but they’re very good at cueing. The space is just absolutely gorgeous. Love it!!”
“Saw a display about the Craft Gallery at the local library and went to check it out with my little one to see if we could find a mother's day present and also a birthday present for my niece. I much prefer finding fun and artsy gifts and especially supporting local artists when buying presents. The staff person who greeted us was very friendly and helpful as we explored the different items. There is lots of variety and things are decently priced as well! We found two perfect little gifts for under $20 each that my mom and niece loved. We will l be going back when we need a unique gift for others in the future!”
“Called for help and the person that answered was very kind and understanding even though it’s obvious I am new to this process. I would love to do business here”
10AM - 6PM
415 King St, Alexandria
Art Galleries
“Everything is made by someone who lives in Alexandria, Virginia! Including the bees that make the honey on Fontaine Street. Greeting cards, framed artwork and prints, infant and children’s clothes, t-shirts and long sleeve shirts in adult sizes, candles, cutting boards, earrings, necklaces, coffee, tea, pottery, whiskey barrel pot rack, wine bottle stoppers, soap, bath salts, bath bombs, stuffed toys, alphabet crayons, puzzles, spice mixes, throw pillows, bottle openers, books, fused glass dishes, pens, notepads, dog beds, tote bags, magnets, stickers. Buy local and support small businesses.”
10AM - 5:30PM
4936 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1, Washington
Art Galleries
“We held my daughter's 7th birthday party at Artfolio and they did a wonderful job. Everything was set up and ready for us upon our arrival, including a happy birthday banner. The instructor, Judy, was fantastic and clearly had a lot of experience working with children. Dina was a wonderful support and ensured all the kids had what they needed as they painted. Thank you so much for such a wonderful birthday party experience.”
“Ginger was so wonderful when I was in a time crunch to get a collage of photos put together for my boss to give as a gift. She not only did it in a quick amount of time, but she provided a lot of guidance for how to tell a story through the arrangement of photos. Now he has a beautiful frame! Thank you so much!”
“First off I would like to say Kalvin went above and beyond to locate a frame for me that I have been trying to locate for a while to match my other Frames at home with! He helped me and gave me really good suggestions for my art. I definitely recommend this frame shop. I used to use Michael’s before but now he’s my guy! Thanks”
“Popped in during the day so it was quiet, but I enjoyed browsing the show and the space is very welcoming. I look forward to returning here for an opening or something.”
“We would like to express our gratitude to Waverly Street Gallery for curating such a remarkable exhibition. Their commitment to showcasing diverse voices and perspectives within the art community is commendable.”
“Excellent experience! Natalie took extra care and time to ensure I had the best glass type and frame color I was looking for to give a friend her wedding photo. The photo looks stunning against the gold wood color and is easy to see without too much reflection. I had a chance to enjoy the studios and chat with an artist before leaving. Got a call within a month that everything was ready for pickup and it was exactly as described. Will be returning for future photos and also to enjoy the art work at the studios.”