I always thought a privately-owned frame shop in Olmos Park would cost much more than a big box…read morestore. I was wrong. I went to Michael's at the height of their sale: Buy 1 Get 2 Free off framing. I had six things to frame, but it was going to take 3 weeks to get my items back. On a whim, I stopped by Alpha Kat Framing and met Kat. I loved the individual attention she gives, and how she takes the time to make sure that I'm hanging my frames correctly -- she always makes a template out of cardboard for me. The best part? Her regular pricing is the same as Michael's sale prices -- and she returns your items much faster. With Alhpa Kat, you don't have to wait weeks for your items to be framed -- and you can taking advantage of her savings all year long, and not have to wait for a big box sale. Plus, I personally prefer to support small businesses and keep my money in San Antonio.

I had a couple of pieces framed by Kat and am exceptionally happy with the work and the price. Kat…read morewas very friendly and helpful in picking out the right frames and matting to complement the pieces, and the final product was well worth the wait (as Kat's work is understandably in high demand). I would certainly recommend paying Kat a visit if you want your art to look its best hanging on your wall.

If you need fine quality framework, The Frame Gallery is the place for you! They have so many…read moredifferent options, it can be a little bit overwhelming, so make sure you come here with an idea of what you are looking for and will make your process much easier. We visited this establishment because my grandmother gifted us some beautiful art pieces for our wedding, but the frames were a little dated and needed a better glass. The staff at Frame Gallery was very pleasant and super helpful during the process. We didn't need an appointment, but they are highly recommended. The work took a couple of weeks to get done, and once we got home unfortunately one of the glasses was broken. We immediately called The Frame Gallery and they changed the glass at no additional cost.

Frame it and love it...so many personalized options!…read more The staff at Frame Gallery is pleasant and always helpful. Appointments are not required, but recommended because sometimes you may have to wait in order to allow a customer ahead of you to finish the project they are working on. The artwork we brought looked drab and worn out in their old frames. However the new framing work and conservation clear glass gave our art new life and for a reasonable price within a two week time frame. P.S. There is a 5% military discount that must be asked for

I had a painting shipped to me by an artist which arrived damaged - something had been put on top…read moreof it, stretching the linen to create a concave area. Kurt Youngblood Framing re-stretched the linen (which is more delicate than canvas), saving the piece. I will definitely come back for framing and additional work.

It is always wonderful to hang a lovely piece of art in your home but nothing compares to a piece…read moreof art put in the perfect frame. Victor and his amazing staff have perfected making the frame a piece of art as well. The selection of frames is unmatched anywhere I have ever visited. The impact of such quality craftsmanship is priceless.

Some of the kindest and most knowledgeable staff I've interacted with. They truly care about their…read morecraft and their customers and deliver a product to back it up. Whether you're looking for something unique for your walls, a cool gift, or need something framed Art Inc should be at the top of your list.

Great Artworks in there !!!! To match that, great frames…read morearound those pieces, Very professional!!! Courteous and Awesome customer service!!!! Creative and artsy personal All that, plus helping artists thrive since early 19060s!!!!!

I had a great experience with the Mother's Day on some watercoloring supplies. The staff were very…read morehelpful. I'm looking forward to more art supplies from Jerry's Artarama in the future.

I live in another country so I have to stock up on the materials I use when I travel to the US…read more Jerry's Artarama did not disappoint! I was able to get everything on my list (plus more, of course)and did not have to go anywhere else! Asher was very attentive and helpful as he got me specific items and maintained my growing pile at the front register. The owner runs a tight ship there, and the guard cat rounds out the crew. 10/10

I had an amazing experience all around with this company. The staff was incredibly helpful,…read moreknowledgeable and caring. I had a portrait of my husband's grandparents that was a family heirloom that needed the glass replaced and touched up. Trisha was awesome and made me feel so comfortable in leaving something that is so cherished in their hands for repair. I was almost in tears when I picked it up because of the amazing job the girls did. It didn't cost nearly what I expected and the job was phenomenal! Thank you so much ladies and I will definitely recommend your business!

The team at Framed is absolutely amazing! They do a great job guiding you to end results that truly…read moreenhance your art and match your visual preferences. They are extremely patient and will spend as much time as it takes to find the right combination of frame and mat. They are quality focused as well. One frame that I ordered apparently arrived with damage - they notified me and had the materials replaced to assure that I received an end product that was absolutely perfect. If you are looking for high-quality framing, this is definitely the place to go!

I brought this painting back from my travels in Indonesia, one of my favorite trips, so it's really…read morespecial to me. When I moved here from Germany, I was honestly sad to leave my old framer behind, but I'm so happy to say I found my new place. They absolutely nailed this piece. The frame and matting completely elevate the artwork and make it feel like a true centerpiece. They were also wonderful to work with! thoughtful about the design, clearly very experienced, and genuinely invested in making the piece look its best. I can't stop looking at it. I'll definitely be bringing more pieces here in the future!!

Excellent service, fast. They are very professional and reasonably priced. I would recommend it for…read moresure.

Disclaimer: I don't get a lot of framing done, so I have limited experience. However, Benavides…read moreFraming was recommended to me by an artist friend....and if you walk inside, you'll see that artists apparently like the place. That's part of the charm for me; looking around the gallery and sneaking a peek at some frame-works-in-progress. Since the shop is just doing its job, the crazy spread all around is not carefully arranged, which makes it even more appealing to me. Beautiful chaos. Beyond that, the staff is pretty awesome. I appreciated their artsy eyes taking my ideas and tweaking them to give me a little something more than I expected. And I like the way that I went to the shop once to drop my stuff off, then called to check the status (much later) and was remembered by name.

I like to use small businesses whenever possible and Andy Benavides did amazing work for me! I had…read morea newspaper article I wanted framed for my husband as Valentines present and Andy was so helpful. He also gave me discount as my husband is a police officer which of course I loved. He also let me come in when he was closed to pick up item, as it was more convenient for me. Great customer service from start to finish!

I love to give shout outs about people who not only love the jobs that they do, but go about doing…read morethem with quiet grace and incredible dignity. I was diagnosed with brain cancer this past year and a friend of mine brought a beautiful painting a story to Barry's along with a poem to have it framed for me to go into my room after I got out of surgery and as an inspiration along my cancer treatment. The amazing staff there was so kind and gentle. They framed the gift perfectly and gave the gift to me without charge as a treat in order for me to get well. I was shocked and astonished. As I got better and out of treatment, I took my oil pastels to them and a large tray of lunch food to them to thank them for their loving kindness. They beautifully reframed and re-matted our beautiful collection of art. Please give yourself a wonderful treat of using these humble, nice, down to earth, hardworking people. They are treasures in our midst.

We had a broken frame for a painting that was super important to us. T girl who helped us was so…read morekind, fixed it in five minutes no charge! We will definitely be coming back for framing in the future.

Tom has framed several pieces for us in the past couple of years. No matter the size, format or…read morestyle, his recommendations have been spot on and each one was done perfectly!

Brought in a painting on canvas we purchased on a trip to Italy. They did a great job putting it on…read morea gallery frame just the way we wanted it.