BAG features excellent artists but even more importantly, gives the artist(s) a terrific…read moreproperly-lit venue with which to display their paintings and other objets d'art. I love BAG's flexible and inventive approach to display space. On opening nights, expect great munchies and libations and a friendly, engaging crowd and, of course, the hosts with the mosts. Tight 'hood parking but there is a large lot about two blocks away (and please don't park in those "Reserved / Tow" spots). Sierra Madre charms all who venture in (provided you park legally). One downside that's not BAG's fault: The nearby Sinclair gas station does not sell Dino tee-shirts for the kids (nor adults).

I LOVE 'The BAG'. I have been to numerous events here, and the art is always really high quality…read more The couple who own it put on a really great opening that you should not miss (every 6 weeks). And they are SUPER nice. Family owned and run, and totally approachable, even for newbie art collectors. They are in my neighborhood and I get to see all of the art shows that come through. An asset to our community, and really good vibes!

This place is wonderful, we did the 4 week summer art camp and my 6 year old had a blast! The…read moreteachers are really caring and sweet, all with art backgrounds, the coordinator Ms. Rosie is very organized and keeps everything running smoothly. The kids rotate through different art classes everyday doing things like wearable art, puppetry, acting, working on different art mediums appropriate to their age groups. There is no attached playground so they take them to parks and fields during the day. They play these fun games and do things like escape rooms and mystery detectives that my child recreates at home. My daughter was excited to go everyday and kept asking why the camp was so short by the end. There is a fun exhibition at the end to see all their work. She loved all the teachers especially Ms. Allison which she just adored and was so sad to leave. The camp is affordable and not for profit, highly recommend for kids who love arts and crafts!

Great staff and excellent location. My child enjoys the after school program. Everyday is a…read moredifferent form of art for him (drawing, comics, painting, drama, assistance with homework). They coordinate with the schools for transportation (bus drop off).

In 1991, as a news photographer in Carpineria Calif. i was covering a major train…read morederailment....after shooting a few frames I suddenly felt symptoms of headaches and firefighters from Ventura County said I had been contaminated and exposed to a rocket fuel. This image by David Sprauge was in just about every newspaper in the world via Associate Press and Reuters. The image was also on the cover of the trades "The Hazards of News Photography". I had saved the photo from the magazine and really wanted a PROFESSIONAL + to mat and frame so I may put on my wall. Rick, at photoworks by Rick did an INCREDIBLE job. He carefully noted colors and literally created a work of art using the best archival materials available. The result is truly amazing. Thanks, Rick...you really are best photo framer on the planet. cheers , Terry

I had a very disappointing experience here…read more I brought in two rolls of 35mm film simply to have them developed (no scans or prints, as I have my own scanner at home). When I was told they don't offer "develop only," I said "that's a shame, no problem" and began to leave. Instead of ending the interaction there, the owner questioned why it was "a shame" and began explaining that there's "no money" in just developing film and that it's not worth it for him. He implied that I wasn't bringing enough business and suggested I should just learn to develop film myself. When I mentioned I already know how but don't have the equipment at home, he continued asking what lab I usually go to and what scanner I use, then laughed at my setup. At that point the conversation felt condescending and unnecessary. I was not upset that he doesn't offer develop-only services -- that's his right. What upset me was being made to feel like I was doing something wrong simply by requesting a service and being willing to pay for it. After the exchange escalated, he then offered to do the developing anyway, and eventually even said he would do it for free. By that point, the interaction had already become uncomfortable and argumentative, and I no longer felt confident giving him my business. A simple "we don't offer that service" would have been perfectly fine. Instead, the interaction became unprofessional and dismissive. I cannot recommend this shop based on how customers are treated. Also check out the response the owner Rick gave to my review on Google on the image attached. His response tells us far more about him as a person. 1. "We do not offer Dev. only and our website reflects that." This is deflection. My review already acknowledged that it's his right not to offer that service. That was never the core complaint. He's reframing the issue into something easier to defend -- policy -- instead of behavior. That's a classic move when someone doesn't want to address tone or conduct. 2. "Established 1998... devotion and love of photography..." That's credential shielding. When someone leans on years in business or passion as a defense, it usually means they don't want to examine how they handled a specific interaction. Longevity good customer service. 3. "The rest of your review is just a personal rant..." That's the tell. He didn't: Acknowledge my experience Apologize for any misunderstanding Say he's sorry I felt uncomfortable Clarify his intent Offer to make it right He labeled my review as emotional and dismissed it. That's ego protection. What this tells me about him * He takes criticism personally * He reacts defensively * He reframes instead of reflecting * He likely believes he did nothing wrong * He prioritizes being right over being relational Zero accountability in that response. A business owner with strong emotional intelligence would say something like: "I'm sorry the interaction came across that way. That was not my intention. While we don't offer develop-only services, I regret that the conversation felt uncomfortable." That would have neutralized everything. Instead, he escalated by calling it a rant. "because of a short, first time interaction". In business, first impressions are everything Mr. Rafik Keshishi.

Wow they offer so many wonderful classes from ceramics to garden tours. I want to draw and paint…read morehere. Super close to the heart of Sierra Madre and many restaurants. Beautiful sculpture garden and peaceful fountains. Picasso only wishes he was here, too bad he's dead.

We stopped by for a quick glance at the artwork which usually we are not impressed with most…read moregalleries. This place had some great artwork that we really would love to have in our own home. I didn't see too many paintings with prices on them so I was afraid to ask what they cost.

Came here to get 2 art pieces framed. Diego was so helpful and helped on framing recommendations…read more The place has plenty of choices and custom work also. So glad we came here. Prices are reasonable. It took 3 weeks to get the work done, but it was a busy period. The only thing was 3 weeks came and no one called to tell us the job was done. We ended up calling ourselves.

I finally got the SF Fillmore Auditorium poster i found in an antique mall framed. Diego…read morerecommended the overall framing combination based on my simple description of what wanted. I now have a genuine art object to enjoy and eventually put in a rock memorabilia auction someday that can be truly appreciated. LA Framing Wholesaler includes expert artistic recommendations (if you ask for it), 5-star workmanship and materials, and dependability at reasonable prices. Thank you Diego you've made me a very happy Deadhead!!

We've been here a couple times. First few times, Anthony helped us out and he was very kind and…read moreaccommodating with our schedule for the delivery date. The most recent visit, we had Tina help us out and she was very helpful and accommodating with the delivery date as well. She got us a sofa + loveseat set for a really good price!! They usually charge $50-70 for delivery but it might be cheaper if the distance is shorter. All their furniture is great quality and it's hard to not get distracted by wanting to look at everything haha.

I bought a dining table from here but the table has a crack after they delivered and assembly. I…read morecontacted the store and lady said they would talk to the company and I called back after a week she said the company will do exchange a new one for us . So I have to wait for them to contact me again for a month they didn't call me back . So I called back and Anthony said they would check and they never contacted me again . Now I give up and still have same table and I don't think they will do anything about it. They do not take responsibility after the sale.

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.

New anime shop at Westfield Santa Anita!…read more So glad that this mall is getting more anime options and this place really gives the vibe of an "anime museum" haha. I believe that these may be the same people who did Hot Pot Penjing based on their Instagram. (LOVED that place and wish that I had a chance to go there more and I missed the chance to get that Touko Aozaki figure...). They specialize in anime statues. That's right, STATUES. Not just regular figures. They have those huge, super detailed, scale figures with prices ranging from $300-1k+ If you are a big One Piece, DBZ, or Demon Slayer fan, this this the place for you. Lots of huge statues for these series. In addition to these statues, there are some fancier figures, Nesoberis ($35 which is the standard price), and some playmats of various series. I'm not super big into most shonen series (as a non-casual lmao), but they did have some bigger Fate series items like Formal Craft Rin and a Scathach figure. Would like to see some smaller scale figures here from other series too. Regardless, it's a fun place to check out if you are an anime fan!

Great cute local store for anime lovers…read more Absolutely amazing! They offer a wide selection of products, including rare finds that you can't find elsewhere. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this store has something for everyone. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about anime, making every shopping experience enjoyable. I highly recommend this store.

I think some of the lower reviews here are from people who perhaps do not speak Chinese, or are not…read moreused to the slightly more direct, "brusque" way in which we Chinese do business. We don't beat around the bush or use flowery talk to loosen up your wallet. Top marks for Chaing's Frame. I came here at the recommendation of several friends who have had traditional Chinese art and calligraphy mounted and framed here. Make no mistake -- you cannot take traditional art painted on rice paper to, say, Aaron's Brothers. They will mangle it. Chinese rice paper needs to be either steamed or ironed to flatten all the wrinkles out, and then soaked in a special glue for perfectly flat mounting. Chiang's Frame knows exactly how these techniques are done and executed them flawlessly. I could not be happier.

I've been coming to this place to frame all of my painting in my house. They have large selections…read moreof frame materials and colors. The cheap paintings that I got when i traveling become so beautiful. Parking is easy. They are also very helpful in helping me to decide. Also, their price is reasonable if you compared it to Michael's.

We don't have a lot of galleries in the valley so I love that Matt Kennedy decided to open this one…read moreup in Pasadena. Matt is also the gallery director at La Luz Dr Jesus gallery, one of the most prestigious galleries in LA. The exhibits shown at 30 South are always thought provoking and I really love how they're always diverse in subject matter. As a gallery owner he's very in tune with not just the past & current trends, but also where art is headed in the future. We stopped by for the private opening of Chuck D's (Public Enemy) 1st art show & we were pleasantly surprised to see Chuck is just as good with art as he us with music. Wow! Such raw energy and Chuck was even there shaking hands and kissing babies lol! Excellent exhibition! Both Matt and his wife are very knowledgeable and his wife also sells her custom (and amazing) jewelry there. If you're in the area, definitely stop in and experience the gallery for yourself. I can't wait to see who & what's next on their plate!

Gallery 30 South, the newish (it opened this year) art gallery from the director of La Luz de Jesus…read moreand his wife and artist, aims to be a "comfortable contemporary art space" with exhibitions and events. The exhibitions run for about a month. It's a small space (one room) with handcrafted contemporary jewelry in one corner. I wasn't sure what the hours were. On the door, it says they're open by appointment only. But now it seems like they are open Wednesday-Sunday. The door was open one day so I walked in to check out the current exhibition, Mythos & Logos by Shaun Berke. The paintings were dark and inspired by Norse mythology but not confined to that period. Nuns, naked women in hoods and other beings engaged in rituals. The largest painting was $30,000. Prior to the Berke exhibit, there was a show by Lindsey Way and Frances Bean Cobain. Frances's pieces sold out in a week. I'm not a contemporary art critic (or even fan) but I do like the mission of Gallery 30 South - to offer a place where people can stroll in and experience interesting, even provocative, contemporary art. They'll carry a range of pieces, from low cost to high end. The owners also are founding members of the Green Street Village, a historic business district in Pasadena. There are mostly independent retailers on the street - in contrast to Old Town Pasadena. It's a pretty street but there isn't much going on - however, it now has this new art gallery. If you like art galleries, check out Flower Pepper Gallery in Old Town Pasadena too.