Known for spawning some of Toronto's best eateries, cafes and shops, Dimensions adds its inviting convivial presence to trendy Riverside. This fresh expansive gallery is the collaborative product of Ellen Davidson and Wendy Palmer, in business together for over 14 years. The two have an immense passion for all things creative and have shaped this combined establishment to house one of Toronto's most reputable places for custom framing and a fine art gallery showcasing artists from all walks of life.more...See more text
From dusty old magazine covers to Moleskine scribbles, it seems like everything is more beautiful when it's captured in a frame.
When it comes to building space around family heirlooms and preserving other three-dimensional pieces of art, Dimensions Custom Framing and Gallery owners Wendy Palmer and Ellen Davidson are both empathetic and creative. "We're being trusted with something that really has meaning to someone," says Ellen, the mat-maker, who particularly enjoys designing space around unusual pieces.
Ellen has been framing art in Riverside with her business partner Wendy Palmer since April Fool's Day, 2001. They say the opening date was no fluke. After speaking with the building owner in February of that year, Wendy simply marked April 1st in her calendar as the day she would have the keys to her Riverside gallery. Previously, Dimensions had been located on the Danforth.
If you have too many bare walls staring back at you and want something inspiring to hang there, head down to Dimensions Framing. This Queen East store is run by two art and framing experts. They’ll get into your head in a jiff and present you with a host of options to transform your blank walls. They have hundreds of frames from which to choose for your own art, plus a stock of varied prints and mirrors for all tastes.
This Riverside framing studio and gallery specializes in custom framing services and ready-made frames for projects large and small. The shop also offers mat cutting, dry mounting, lamination, glass cutting, canvas stretching and shadowbox display cases. If you’re looking for some inspiration, browse through the print catalogues at the on-site gallery or check out the rotating art exhibitions, which feature original pieces from emerging and established artists.