Specialties
We specialize in framing for artwork, photography, and any sort of memorabilia that you wish to be preserved. Shadowboxes, framed jerseys, mirrors, whatever you dream up, we will do our best to make it happen. Throughout the years, we have become a leader in the art and framing industry by consistently providing exceptional personal service and innovative products for our clients.
We will treat every customer and represented artist as though they are the reason we are in business, because they are. At Framewoods our commitment to giving prompt, helpful and friendly responses to telephone and e-mail inquiries. We will provide the best possible products and materials we can find. We offer the most up-to-date materials in archival framing materials, because if it is worth framing, it is worth preserving. Framewoods will guarantee our framing products for the lifetime of the customer. We are here to please!
History
Established in 1989.
Framewoods of Topeka first opened its doors over 25 years ago offering archival quality custom framing and fine art. In 1992, Gary Blitsch purchased the company and began expansion of its art and framing services. We have become a leader in the art and framing industry by consistently providing exceptional personal service and innovative products for our clients.
In 1999, the gallery underwent a major expansion to create a much larger art gallery space, and was renamed SouthWind Gallery. Today, SouthWind Gallery and Framewoods of Topeka are located side by side in one convenient location where residential and corporate clients get the best of both worlds--fine art and quality archival framing. Our beautiful, spacious gallery allows customers to view original art and a selection of limited edition prints for home or business.
Meet the Business Owner: Gary B.
Gary Blitsch, has lived in Topeka since 1962. After serving in the U. S Navy, he began a 30-year career in banking. In 1992, Gary purchased Framewoods of Topeka, a custom picture framing business.
Framewoods has grown to be an innovative leader in the custom framing industry, and in 1997 expanded it's floor space to create the SouthWind Gallery. The gallery has earned the reputation of being one of the best galleries in the Midwest. Gary's business background and sales skills, plus what he calls his "street smarts", have served him well. He enjoys promoting the arts in Kansas and is involved in many national and local arts and civic organizations in Topeka.
"I'm one of the lucky ones who loves to go to work everyday! I have a great team of very creative people who take pride in their work. We try to stay ahead on new technology and the ever-changing trends in our field. We have fun and try to make it an enjoyable experience for our clients, too. This is not a stuffy gallery.