If you are searching for unique picture frames and a great selection of original paintings, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry, look no further than the ARTicles gallery founded by Leslie Curran. A lifelong resident of St. Pete, Curran has been providing fine art selection and framing services for over 40 years.
“We are a full-service gallery that offers expert frame design as well as concierge services including pickup, delivery and installation.” she says. “We want to assist both businesses and residents with building a collection, and offer home or corporate visits to help in the selection of the artworks that suit your space. We also allow clients to try it in their setting for a couple of days to make sure it is right for you.”
Curran’s gallery has a contemporary flair, and she works with over 40 mid-career artists both local and from around the world. “I look at an artist’s body of work and resumé and am interested in art that will show well and pique the interest of a variety of art lovers.”
There is something for everyone here, with prices that range from $20 to $20,000. Payment plans can be arranged to purchase a work of art that you simply can’t live without. Extensive referral services are available for expert designers, restorers, fabricators, and artists with whom Curran has worked for many years. For those who are unable to visit the gallery, there is a large online selection.
Frames Make Your Art Stand Out
ARTicles offers hundreds of framing materials. Ranging from wood to metal to lacquer, they also include a line of colorful acrylics made by Prisma that you won’t find anywhere else in the area. Assisted by frame designer Aiyana Taylor and framer Sarah Walker, Curran will work with you to find the perfect frame.
A 20 percent discount is offered to all artists who wish to have their own works framed. Curran advises anyone who needs to have artwork framed during the busy holiday season to get their orders in early and allow at least four weeks for completion.
Special Exhibitions
You won’t want to miss the special exhibitions now on display at the gallery. St. Petersburg artist Cecilia Lueza, who is also known for her striking mural art, creates three-dimensional works by assembling small painted objects that float elegantly on the wall suspended in an aura of joy and mystery. “Robbie Acts Up” which opened Nov. 10, features Denis Gaston’s mixed-media paintings and drawings that reflect his spontaneous style inspired by many world cultural traditions. Ceramic artist Eric Doctors offers sculptures that weave ideas together across a multitude of disciplines including math, physics, anthropology, and storytelling.
Curran hopes for more concerted efforts from the city of St Petersburg and Visit St Pete/Clearwater to increase awareness of the local art scene. When asked what artists need to sell their artwork and prosper, the answer is always buyers, she says. “You don’t have to go to Atlanta, New York, or Miami for great art.”
ARTicles is at 1234 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. in the Historic Uptown arts district of St. Pete. For more information or to shop online, please visit www.ARTiclesStPete.com or call (727) 898-6061.
