Amazing staff and incredible framing work. I've had over a dozen pieces custom framed here, and I'm…read morealways thrilled with how they turn out. Holly is truly exceptional -- she has an amazing eye for detail and consistently helps me find the perfect frame and mat combination. She makes the entire process easy, collaborative, and actually enjoyable. You can tell she really cares about the final result. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-quality custom framing.

Matthew and the team are amazing. Knowledgeable, great recommendations, highly communicative about…read morethe process. You'll love the end result

I can't recommend them enough! I have a very special piece of art from a well-known artist that was…read morein dire need of a reframe. Steve (the owner) spent a lot of time helping select just the right frame. Everything needed to be accurate; proper depth and texture, etc. I am beyond pleased with the work here. He's got a staff of artists who understand how important framing is. From the smallest jobs to the biggest, they nail it. I won't go anywhere else. The pricing is incredibly fair and it was far less than I expected to pay. A++++++++

I had two pieces of art accepted for the NCHM Hope for Spring Exhibition and only had one week to…read moreget these framed and dropped off at the museum. I was originally referred to Contessa, but they were booked up and could not turn this in time. Contessa recommended DTW so I took me two drawings in and met the owner. The framing was actually done before the promised date and looked exquisite! One of my pieces sold at the opening reception and the other sold a few weeks later! The show closed on April 19th and I received an email from the Neill-Cochran House Museum that one of the 2 pieces was voted "Fan Favorite" by those who visited the exhibition! I will definitely use DTW again for my next show and highly recommend you check them out!

I'm so grateful for this store's continued existence. I'm no artist but when the spirit moves me,…read moreI'm happy to know I can come here and find what I'm looking for, regardless of the price level I can commit to. There are many affordable options as well as higher level options if needed. I've yet to not find the thing I'm looking for and can usually find things I hadn't even thought of. Lastly, the service is so friendly and warm. I always leave a little happier than I was when I went in. May this always be open.

Love this store. They have an amazing selection of picture frames and art supplies and they do…read moregreat custom work in the frame shop. The staff is uber friendly as well. Highly recommended.

Teddy did an amazing job helping me decide on design choices for my Oaxaca Trip Art Treasures…read more I absolutely LOVE how the pieces turned out !

I have been using FastFrame for more than 30 years and their quality in workmanship is why. I used…read moreFastFrame in another state so I was pleased to find a FastFrame when I moved to Austin. I have already had multiple items framed from this location, but recently I brought in four pieces. I piece I asked for some special modifications to the piece and they were able to accommodate all of my requests. You can't even tell where they made the modifications I asked for. The frame materials they use are the best and they really live up to the name "Fast". When I brought the items in, they told me when they would be completed and it wasn't that long of a wait. But to my surprise, they had them all finished a week sooner! The people who work there are also the best. Kate helped me and she is absolutely amazing! She was great at helping me pick out mat and framing, sizing and everything I needed. When I picked up the finished products, they were perfect! They even came out better than I expected. I have to drive an hour to get to FastFrame and there are other framing stores closer. But none do the same great work as FastFrame. I cannot recommend them highly enough and if you have anything you want framed, you'll be so happy with their work.

The designer was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I'd love to take credit for the green…read morebackdrop but that was all her. The end product was exactly what I wanted. Reasonably priced and reasonably fast. 10/10.

As an art restorer, it's so important to us to be able to work with a conservation-minded framer…read more We recently helped a couple of our clients update their framed artworks' glass, to a UV-protective conservation-grade glass. Having the right materials will keep their artwork from fading over the years. Ryan was quick, friendly and knowledgable. We and our clients are very pleased with the final product.

The team at Art Direct has gone above and beyond--beautifully framing my artwork, introducing me to…read moreincredible local artists, and thoughtfully assessing my home before installing my collections with genuine talent and insight. If you love art and have a passion for decorating, this is your one-stop shop for transforming your home into a personal space that truly brings you joy. I trust them completely--and so can you. I'm new to Austin. And there are some really sentimental shops to give business to around here. I feel a little guilty supporting this because it's a small community, and lots of these professionals crossed trained and learned their craft under local tutelage. But Art Direct is one stop. And Brent is as personal as service gets. Whatever your needs are, they will be serviced here.

Fantastic experience. They did a very good job at stretching the painting and preserving the…read morecondition.

I would first like to say that I do an internship here. Because of this, I will have some bias but…read moreI will keep this as objective as I can. I am an artist and have several national and international art shows to my credit. I have also been listed as one of Photographer's Forum top student photographer for 2017. One of the things I see other artists overlooking time and time again is good mounting and framing. I have seen people put work that they have spent dozens of hours on in a $10 Hobby Lobby frame for a show. One of the best things you can do for your art is quality framing and AA&F is one of the best places around. I have worked with a few of the framing shops around here and many more in other parts of the country. From interning there I have seen their ability to build just about anything that people can think up. Both Dan and Melissa are artists and that makes a huge difference when working with somebody on framing. They listen well and use their years of experience to elevate the work whether that means for the frame to get out of the way and disappear or become a part of the artwork itself. They pride themselves in the details and treat all the artwork they are working on as if it was their own work. Like I said they can custom make just about anything and they also have a large selection of ready-made frames. They have one of the largest selection of moldings and glass/acrylic options I have seen. The gallery is also beautiful with many local artists represented. They can also install work in the Austin area.

They did a great job framing my art. very happy! I thought their prices were reasonable also.read more

I looked around for a shop to get a picture framed, and saw Bauhaus had good reviews. I decided to…read moregive it a try, and the results were great! Frank takes pride in his work and with his years of experience, knows how to really make a picture come to life. My picture turned out even better than I expected, and I will definitely use him again.

Frank went above and beyond! I will not cite all the additional/unexpected lengths Frank took to…read moreturn around a great dual color matt w/ frame within hours of the same day (for fear new customers bring unrealistic expectations), but I can confidently expect he will bend over backwards to meet your expectations & timelines. Appt only, Frank works out of his home so refer to reviews vs. the venue.

HUGE appreciation for this place. Ive been on a grand adventure with this vintage frame I got off…read moreEtsy for the frame, trying to disassemble myself, until it i remembered that every creative impulse you can't DIY is an opportunity to meet a local artisan who knows and cares 1000x more than you. I ended up at Arrowhead after hitting up a couple other shops who couldn't help. The guy there (I think his name was Harlem) was able to take a moment to not only detach the frame, but carefully remove the glued art, clean the glass, and reassemble...all as a courtesy. He also shared the risk of framing anything valuable between glass for risk of condensation/mold and other expertise along the way. Even though I wasn't there for any custom framing, his care for the art, frame quality and preservation far surpassed my expectations. Just filled my heart right up with gratitude. If you have any art or valuables that would relish in a crafted display, keep this family business on the top of your mind.

High quality framing, excellent advice, and care for the art. I have loved every piece of framing…read morethey've done for me, and that's a lot.

I took the Intro to Blockprinting class this past weekend and overall, it was fun. I have been…read morelooking into picking up a new hobby or get into more craftin' to get in touch with my creative side. The class was $42 from 10:30a to noon. It is an open space with all sorts of art supplies, tools, and just about anything your imagination can muster up. Lots of inspiration. I was hoping to make more than just one small block and have different supplies like fabric for printing. It was very therapeutic to carve my small block. The class felt a little scattered - but it was a very easy going environment, super relaxed. Our instructor was friendly and encouraged us to tap into originality without overthinking it instead of looking up patterns or inspo on our phone. I really liked that. And she offered us all coffee, freshly made. You can basically come in to do all the arts and craft your heart desires, on a donation basis. Affordable and unique way to release your artistic side without investing too much in all the supplies and then an abandoning a hobby. I'd come back with a friend and check out a different class.

I went here as part of a work event to make lanterns for Lunar New Year . Stepping inside, I was…read moreimmediately greeted by an organized haven of craft supplies. They had construction paper, ribbons, highlighters, stamps, hot glue guns, and anything you might find at Michael's. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and showed us how she made her lanterns. She walked us step-by-step through the process. Now, I'm not a crafty person, but I was inspired enough by the ambiance and overflow of art supplies to get some creative juices flowing. At the end, I was able to create my own lanterns with some creative twists. I had a fun time and will recommend my crafty friends to check this place out!