Thank you to everyone who came out to see the show, to the artists who worked so hard to make beautiful work for the show, and to our staff for holding it down all night.
Read MoreWe're back! No appointments necessary.
We’re so glad to be open to the public again. We’re still taking appropriate precautions for the health and safety of everyone, but it’s so good to see people and share the camaraderie we missed so much.
Because of the nature of our business and the size of our shop, we want to clarify that our “no appointment necessary” policy still stands. Feel free to come in with your framing, to browse the artwork, or for a consultation. If you prefer to make an appointment, we’re happy to comply.
We’re still wearing masks and gloves, disinfecting between clients, and offering curbside pickup.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns
Photo by Miranda Herrick
COVID19 Re-Opening Guidelines
Updated 5/7/20
Our phone lines are open starting Wednesday, May 6 from 9:30am-1:30pm. However, email is still the best way to reach us.
With the Safer at Home restrictions being lifted, we're opening our doors Monday, May 11 from 9:30am-5:30pm. We are so looking forward to seeing you again.
Here are a few things we can do to help each other as we work to maintain the highest standard of service while ensuring the health and safety of our clients and staff:
We're offering curbside pickup of framing orders and art purchases. Just send us an email or give us a call and we can arrange to have your order ready at the door for an efficient handoff. We'll be offering this service moving forward until Social Distancing Restrictions are relaxed or removed.
We encourage you to make an appointment for any custom framing orders you'd like to drop off.
As required by the current reopening phase, the staff will be wearing masks both for our safety and yours.
It's not entirely possible to keep six feet of distance during transactions and custom framing design, but please stay aware of your distance from fellow shoppers; we'll offer friendly reminders when necessary.
Please allow us a few minutes between transactions to disinfect counters, computers, and tools, as well as to wash/sanitize our hands
We'll keep you updated on any changes to these precautions via email, on our blog, and across social media.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
The holidays are right around the corner! It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the seemingly endless to do list, so let us give you some suggestions for gifts for even the hardest-to-buy for recipients.
Read MoreTo frame or not to frame: Finished sides of a painting
As a custom frame shop and art gallery, it’s a natural response to say “frame it” when someone buys a new piece of art. However, if an artist has finished the sides of a canvas, is it necessary to frame it?
Read MoreCustom Framing: French Lines
As with many aspects of interior decor, custom framing comes with a variety of options and upgrades. One of the more decorative options for framing is adding French lines to a mat.
Read MoreLocal Talent: Middle Tennessee-based Artists
As a gallery, we represent a large amount of artists from all over the world, and there’s strong representation of Middle Tennessee artists among our roster. Scroll through to browse our list of talented, very local artists.
Read MoreCustom framing: Adding fillets to your project
Custom framing can be pretty cut and dry for many projects, but what about the pieces that require something a bit special? There are many elements that you can choose to make a framing project more elaborate, and custom fillets are a great way to use a small detail to create a big impact.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Lifted Mats
There are many ways to add a bit of interest to a custom framing order via small design upgrades. A lifted mat can give a framing project some depth, drawing the viewer’s eye further into the piece.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Multiple Mats
Works on paper and photographs generally benefit from having a mat included in custom framing materials. A mat helps keep the piece in place, enhances the focal point, and keeps the glass from being directly on the artwork.
A simple way to add something special to a 2D piece is by using multiple mats. In the piece below, you can see how adding a few mats in different tones really draws the eye in to the piece. They accentuate the different tones in the artwork, as well.
Read MoreInterior Decor: Still Life Art
Still life art is not as common as it used to be, but it still works in almost every environment. While the masters of old painted scenes depicting wealth and prosperity , modern still life artists turn everyday objects into masterful compositions.
Read MoreA new chapter for Bennett Galleries
Bennett Galleries has been a staple of Green Hills shopping for over forty years, and we’ve recently gone through a big change. Our fearless leader, Bill Bennett, has retired and is now spending his free time on the golf links.
Read MoreCustom Framing: Floater Frames
A floater frame is a frame that allows the art to appear to float within it. Rather than having an outer lip to hold the art in and backing to keep it in place, the artwork is attached to the back of the frame. The frame is evenly spaced around the artwork, usually 1/4-1/2”.
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