Nucleus is both an art gallery and shop that curates fun exhibitions and carries a variety of…read morebooks, zines, posters and various goods. I've been eyeing a few books for quite some time and recently picked one up! If you enjoy cartoons, games or just art in general, you'll be pleased with what Nucleus has to offer. I've been to several exhibitions and have enjoyed each one and always look forward to their future exhibitions. When looking at the gallery, there are several microscopes available to look at the art pieces in detail. The gallery maximizes its art space by displaying artwork on both sides of the stairway and features artwork on the second floor as well. Nucleus is definitely worth checking out if you enjoy art or love unique reads.

Nucleus is a small art gallery exhibit and bookstore in Alhambra and this shop has been here as…read morelong as I can remember since the late 2000s. Apparently Nucleus expanded and opened a second location in Portland in 2016. [Parking]: Easy and free street parking. If parking is not available on Main St, then there are plenty of public parking spots and parking plazas in downtown Alhambra. [Space]: The space is separated into a bookstore at the front with various art books and a rotating art exhibit (Wicked in March 2026) at the back. All art on display is for sale. The bookstore sells mostly art books (both original works and artwork from specific anime, games, or pop culture) as well as various original greeting cards. Tickets are not required to see the exhibit and admission is free. [Conclusion]: A neat spot to see various unique art prints and a free exhibit. Chances are if you are at Nucleus then you are also here to check out other spots in downtown Alhambra (e.g. grabbing tea drinks or visiting other miscellaneous shops).

Recently started shooting film again, and gave my first roll of b&w to Armando to develop. I was…read morereally pleased with the turn- around time and the results! Nice to get scans to share instead of the prints I used to have get duplicates of back in the day. Highly recommend them for b&w film processing, as well as for expert framing and matting. Also, it's a great place to hang out and learn from other photographers!

Went to several other frame stores throughout the sgv. Strangely a lot of places did not want to do…read morethis or gave me outrageous pricing. I was referred here by my brother and so I decided to give them a visit. Right away the store owner was excited to work on this and saw it as a fun project. I gave him an idea of color and style I wanted and he took care of everything. Even provided me with mounting hardware and instructions to hang this beauty. I am beyond impressed. As you can see from the pictures, flawlessly executed. Highly recommend, wish I could give more stars

First of all how can you not give five stars to a place so beautiful and wonderful, and free to…read morecome in and enjoy?? I grew up in socal but I never knew LA, other than Chinatown as a kid. I especially didn't know art, so today I was a pure tourist in this place, and wow. So much, from the wide openness when you come in, to the smells from Manuela, to the superbly mellow chickens. And then the enormous and gorgeous gallery (an expansive exhibit from the collection of Eileen Harris Norton). The only complaint I can muster is that the bookstore is too big, you need really to spend a whole nother trip just to look through it.

It was my first time here even though they were having a 10 year anniversary party. I vaguely knew…read moreabout this place, but I abstained from going because I'm not into modern art. However, on the Time Out website I read that there would be free ice cream and biscuits and the courtyard looked amazing, so I finally decided to go. As an Angeleno my first concern is always parking. I read from previous reviewers that you could pay for valet for the onsite restaurant, Manuela, but when I looked at the menu it looked a bit expensive, so I didn't want to do that. Then I read another reviewer say they found street parking on Hewitt, but when I saw a parking enforcement car there it made me worried, so I ultimately settled on a $5 per hour lot where you could pay by text, which turned out the best since I could extend my stay through my phone when I decided to stay longer. They do trick you though because they'll open up other windows, so you have to make sure you're on the right window where you can extend, not pay for a new session altogether. The old flour mill is beautifully renovated. The exterior alone makes it look brand new. Walking in there's a long hall that leads to the amazing courtyard, but along the way you'll see exhibit rooms and a bookstore. In total I saw 2 big exhibit rooms, 1 small exhibit room, a screening room, a bookstore, and another garden off to the side in addition to the courtyard in the middle. The vibe was casual with people bringing their children and dogs, there was a live band playing salsa music, and a taco truck across the street where I bought my lunch then ate it at the courtyard which has tables and benches. As for the art itself, watching the screenings really does help because then you know what you're looking at. Like one of the pieces was a sculpture of monstrous faces on a marble pedestal. The artist explained that he saw eyes wherever there was a dot in the marble which inspired the faces on the sculpture. Since I didn't want to leave in the middle of the films or the live conversations with the artists themselves, I ended up missing out on the free ice cream, which sucked, but now I'm planning to visit Watts Towers in the future because of the film and panel afterward. It really is a nice space to visit even though I'm not a fan of modern art. At the very least this festival helped me understand some of it a little bit more.

I realize I recommend this business, and yet have not written a review. I'm a watercolor painter,…read moreand have had several of my paintings framed here for shows and for collectors. There isn't a huge selection, but the quality of materials and the work is great. The prices are reasonable and comparatively low. Armando and the other people there are nice humans, and have been very responsive to my requests.

Had some prints framed and were extremely happy with results- professional, knowledgeable and…read morehelpful in offering frame suggestions- returned to have some kids art mounted and treated it the same as our previous prints. Turn around time is quick. Experienced photographer who knows his stuff - really satisfied with work.

My fiancé found this custom framing place through Yelp when we needed to find someone to create a…read morecustom frame for our crane display. Since our crane display was 3D, we needed someone who could create a frame around our art piece. My husband went to the shop to talk to the owner and ended up leaving our crane piece with him to frame. We selected a white frame, and the owner suggested that we add in a blue boarded inside the frame (which you can't see unless you're standing and looking at the frame on the side). Our custom frame was completed in such a quick time and when we went to go pick it up, we were blown away. It was just the right touch to finish off our crane artwork and piece everything together. Service here was so great - it's a husband + wife team and they really compliment each other with what they bring to this business. If you're looking for a custom framing business, look no further because JS Shiah Company is the way to go! So many customizable options, quick turnaround, great quality. Bonus - if you like dogs, they have two adorable friendly ones that hang out at the shop with them.

Came here to get a few prints framed and I'm so pleased with the results! Ta was great at…read morerecommending what would look best with each print and even provided instructions on the easiest way to frame our large piece up. Service was super quick too. Could not recommend this shop enough

Be using this frame store for quite sometime now and I will recommend to anyone to admire his…read moreremarkable work

Excellent job. Very reasonable price. Trust worthy. We have patronized for more than 20 years.read more

There's two floors so much amazing collections to see. The garden area is a work of art. I really…read moreenjoyed it. It's easy to get lost wondering thru each art piece. Can't believe the museum is here in our area. We watched the history of Norton Simon in the theater. Great job narrating his work. I would go again so much to see and be inspire. The Staffs were very professional and courteous.

I've been to this museum twice already since I was amazed at what this location has to offer. It's…read morea smaller museum compared to the Huntington library. If you're a student or have EBT you can access this museum for free. Parking is free as well. You reserve your tickets online & just present your proof of ID for student or EBT. There are 2 floors to this museum & an outdoor garden as well. A mix of European art , modern pieces , sculptures , & Southeast asian art as well. I was here for a good 2 hours for my last visit since I was taking it all in. Once done, I love to grab some kettle chips & a signature drink from their cafe by the garden. I sit & journal for a bit then walk around the gardens. The small souvenir store is delightful in where you can purchase small or large prints of your favorite pieces. Books , trinkets, & museum merchandise is also available. I will come back for their next exhibit to see what other pieces will be displayed.

My some has been coming here for about 9 months now and he loves it. At the beginning I was…read moreskeptical - why the hell am I paying for my kids to color and draw? Seems like he does have fun though and every time he brings something home it looks really nice. Staff are great too as I haven't heard any complaints from my son.

My daughter has been attending this art school for the past 6 months and I have to say that Ms…read more Vicky and the teachers have exceeded my expectations. Everyone is kind, supportive and extremely talented. The staff has taught my daughter art techniques that have blown me away. I highly recommend this art school for anyone wanting to learn about art or for those who already have natural talent and are looking to take their art to the next level.

Happy to finally visit the VPAM. A gem that may be hidden to many, but needn't be. Of course if you…read moreknow anything about Vincent Price the actor, you also may know that he loved art and for many years encouraged people to get involved with art. He wasn't kidding, either. He and his wife Mary put together a museum that is on the campus of East LA College. This is a very active venue, though hardly overcrowded. On the afternoon I was there, a workshop for younger people to explore art was being held in the same area as one of their current exhibits. (I should have suspected as much as a 10 (?) year old was leaving with a somewhat water-soaked shirt). As the friendly person at the main desk assured me, the workshop would not interfere with my enjoying the art. True! There are three floors at the VPAM. On the first floor were some indigenous artists (some local, some not). Always timely, the voices here brought a nice variety in their work. On the second floor, there were artists with perhaps a more global outlook. You might even say that the art was (respectfully) confrontational. Meaning: I did not feel attacked or anything. Rather, I thought the work invites some real dialogue. There was a film, for instance, from the POV of a salmon trying to reconcile its life and its place in the world since a big dam has since interrupted their lives. There were also some colorful prints questioning the value of mineral mining. These works succeeded IMO by their beauty and skillful presentation that also asked questions that people may not think too much about. On the third floor is the Permanent Collection. Some donated by Vincent Price, but many others contributed, too. 'Form and Function in the Ancient Americas' 'showcases the wide range of Indigenous civilizations'. With many great examples, there is plenty to check out and enjoy without being overwhelmed by 'too much of a good thing'. One of the things I also enjoyed about VPAM is that it wasn't a huge undertaking to explore. Perfect for an hour or two, depending on you. So grateful for the helpful folks who help run the Museum. I look forward to returning sometime in the Spring, when apparently a collab with LACMA will open. There is also very much a connection with the Getty as they have sponsored much here, too. It's all free. Park in the nearby College lot as the regular lot behind the VPAM is under construction.

I like to visit local Museum and this is one of them. They always have interesting event and…read moreexhibition, and you definitely should check it out. too bad space is not as largeas I hope it to be. I knew this place because I used to go to the college, but I stopped going after graduated, but I just recently visited again . staff student worker helpful to guide you throughout the space.

I use them all the time and have for many years. I highly recommend them. If anyone wants a more…read morepersonal recommendation feel free to call me at the gallery. Paul at Kopeikin Gallery 310-559-0800

We purchased a large piece of art from ACME, where Steve came highly recommended. Steve was…read moreresponsive and helpful from start to finish. His team managed to frame a 6' by 9' canvas for me, in the right shade of walnut and the right dimensions, without us even having to meet in person. His attention to detail and standard of service was excellent. The delivery and installation service was punctual, efficient and friendly. I will be using Steve for future framing jobs, especially for large scale art.