Business Details
Trusted Art Gallery and Picture Framing Services in Truro
Established in the heart of Truro, our art gallery showcases a carefully curated collection of original artworks reflecting Cornwall's diverse artistic talent. With over two decades of combined expertise in art restoration and conservation framing, Julieann and Jason provide tailored guidance to ensure every piece is preserved and presented to perfection. Our bespoke framing studio employs premium materials and techniques to meet individual specifications, from canvas stretching to memorabilia preservation. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming atmosphere where customers receive personalised service, whether selecting artwork or commissioning custom frames.Our commitment to quality extends to sourcing local artists' creations, including ceramics, sculptures, and silver jewellery, offering a unique visual experience. Through years of dedicated practice, we have built a reputation for excellence in both art curation and framing, serving discerning clients who appreciate craftsmanship and artistic integrity.
Services
Picture Framing
Art Gallery
Art Restoration
Custom Mounts
Art Exhibitions
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of combined experience in art restoration and conservation framing
- Bespoke framing solutions using premium, conservation-quality materials
- Curated selection of original artworks from established Cornish artists
- Personalised service with expert guidance from in-house professionals
- Specialist techniques for canvas stretching and memorabilia preservation
What people say
Excellent personal service
Impeccable artwork quality
Helpful and friendly team
Museum-standard framing
Curated local art collection
Services
Picture Framing
Our professional framing studio provides tailored solutions using conservation-grade materials. Specialising in canvas stretching, box framing, and memorabilia preservation, we ensure artwork longevity. With over 25 years of expertise, our framers create museum-standard presentations for both traditional and contemporary pieces.
Art Gallery
Showcasing original works from established Cornish artists, our gallery features diverse media including wildlife art, seascapes, and surreal figurative pieces. Regularly updated collections include photography, ceramics, and sculptures, with new exhibitions introducing silver jewellery and decorative creations.
Art Restoration
Specialist restoration services preserve the integrity of valuable artworks using professional techniques. With two decades of experience in conservation framing, we repair and protect pieces while maintaining their historical and aesthetic authenticity through careful material selection and handling.
Custom Mounts
Precision mounting services enhance artwork presentation using acid-free, conservation-quality materials. Our tailored solutions protect pieces while creating visual separation between artwork and glass, available in various colours and textures to complement different styles.
Art Events
Regularly curated exhibitions showcase emerging and established local talent across multiple media. These events provide opportunities to discover new artists while featuring special displays of ceramics, sculptures, and silver jewellery within our transformed gallery space in Truro.
People
Julieann
Artist & Conservator
With 20 years of experience in conservation framing and fine art restoration, Julieann curates the gallery's collection while providing expert guidance on artwork preservation.
Jason Ingle
Senior Picture Framer
Jason brings 25 years of professional framing expertise, specialising in museum-standard presentations and complex conservation projects within our dedicated studio above the gallery.
Questions
What framing materials do you use?
We use conservation-grade materials including premium glass and acid-free mounts to ensure long-term artwork protection while offering various frame styles to suit different aesthetics.
Can you frame unusual items?
Yes, our bespoke service handles memorabilia, sports shirts, tapestries, and other unique items using specialist box framing techniques tailored to each piece's requirements.
Do you sell local artists' work?
We showcase original artworks from established Cornish artists across multiple media, including wildlife art, seascapes, and surreal figurative pieces, with regular exhibitions introducing new talent.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Friday 9:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, and closed Sundays. Appointments can be arranged for specific framing consultations outside regular hours.
Can you restore damaged artwork?
Our conservation framing service includes restoration work using professional techniques to repair and preserve damaged pieces while maintaining their historical and aesthetic integrity.
Do you offer delivery services?
Local delivery is available for large framed pieces within Truro and surrounding areas. All deliveries use protective packaging to ensure safe transportation of your artwork.
Reviews (6)
Scarlett Powell
Jan 19, 2021
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A beautiful shop, with unique art work and quality framing! Customer service is exceptional and they have always gone above and beyond with any of my requests on several occasions. Would 100% recommend The Original Art Shop, and will always pop In and check out the regularly updated original art work when Im visiting Truro. Keep up the amazing service and work!
Susan Wood
Jan 09, 2021
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Really accessible friendly gallery , owned and managed by a very talented artist . Lots of well priced , varied work and some super jewellery. Highly recommend visiting when in Truro .
Thad Cox
Dec 04, 2020
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Superb service. I had 3 original John Miller paintings that needed cleaning and reframing. They did a fabulous job, I couldn't be happier. Kind, helpful and had a genuine reverence for the artwork. Highly recommended.
Alex Leat
Nov 29, 2020
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The Original Art Shop did an lovely job of framing a piece of artwork that I took in. Friendly service and a good price too.
Emma Davies
Jul 11, 2020
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Very happy I had several family photos, which I wanted framing. The lady explained I could have them all in one frame with a mount if I liked so I went for that and they did a brilliant job it's now up on the wall..fantastic
Julie Marie Harvey
May 06, 2020
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I have used The Original Art Shop for many years! Always a friendly, warm welcome these people have a wealth of knowledge and experience and will help you with everything you need! Always something new to view so make sure you visit next time you are in the city! Julieann is an exceptional artist, you really need to see her fantastic work!
