Fine Art Framers started as a small frame shop specializing in museum quality archival framing for local artists. In time we expanded and ultimately became known for our dedication to the highest level of conservation framing & expert design.
We have served Santa Fe’s museums, galleries, businesses, artists, and collectors since 1996. Our current store is settled into the historic Torreon neighborhood on the corner of W. Alameda and Bob St.​
​As active members of the art community we help facilitate communication between our clients, with galleries, conservators, restorers, appraisers, shippers, artists, and other art professionals, working to ensure our clients have a productive high quality and pleasurable experience working with us.
OWNER - WILL SCHMITT
Will Schmitt founded Fine Art Framers in 1996 coming to the profession after acquiring a Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art from the University of Texas, Austin and many years managing several different picture framing stores through the late eighties and nineties, all the while pursuing his interest in creating art. Will celebrated his 25th year in business in 2021. Thank you Santa Fe!
Pnumbra - Will Schmitt, graphite on rag board.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Whether it's framing auction items for a fund raising event, or suppling public schools with leftover paper and mat board, Fine Art Framers donates time, services and product to local nonprofit organizations.
Fine Art Framers is hiring
We are currently searching for an experienced Picture Framer to assemble the artwork and other constituent parts into the finished frames as well as customer service 3-5 days per week.
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Work hours are 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 4pm Saturday, so there is some flexibility to schedule work hours to accommodate a qualified framer’s life schedule.
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Prospects must have customer service skills and designing skills from working directly with clients and designing framing. Prospects must have knowledge of various art mediums used for works on paper and paintings on canvas. Prospects must know how to properly handle art. Knowledge of fabric mounting for mats and liners is helpful, and the ability to hand cut mats is gold. Experience using a sewing machine is gold. The ability to stretch canvases and other fabrics is gold.
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Wood Room experience cutting and joining and finishing picture frames is essential, but the ability to cut fillits for mats and liners is gold.
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If you are an experienced picture frame designer, who has worked with the public and knows how to design a finished picture frame presentation understanding and using all of the different elements that can go into a picture frame, including when to design with fabrics and fillits and when to design with paper mats, knowing when to design with traditional mouldings vs contemporary mouldings or when to design with historical replica frames, with an understanding of art history, then this is the job for you.
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If you would like to join our highly collaborative team of fine art framers, please e-mail your resume with a brief statement including your background and framing experience to info@fineartframers.com
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We look forward to hearing from you.​ Please no walk ins.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"I have trusted FAF for over a decade. Their quality and care has remained excellent...they always offer extra time and business knowledge consulting with me about my art process and pricing, gallery sales, and strategy in general."
J.Y. | Local Artist - Google 5 Star Review
CUSTOMER SERVICES
No matter what your art piece is, Fine Art Framers can create the right solution for your unique needs.
Vintage Gold Thread Embroidered Chinese Robe. Learn more here.