Framing House

Join us next Thursday night from 5pm! There will be works from over 50 artists for sale to fundraise for beloved local legend 💙

We also have four original paintings by Ali/The Underwater Collective from 2010. TREASURES! Three of these will be up for Silent Auction, and a fourth will be up for grabs by Raffle (tickets $5ea). Winners contacted 2 May.

Come share the love and find something new to add to your art collection!

Nau mai, haere mai. Everyone welcome 🥰

Cash sales
OR
Direct donation to the givealittle

This event is very kindly supported by the wonderful people at:






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Now's the time to pop in and see us if you're hoping to have something framed before the end of the year!
We'll be closing down for a 3 week break from the 20th of December until 14 January... so actually, if you're hoping to have something framed before mid-January, it'd be a good idea to book it in now! 😊

We're so pleased to present our next exhibition with our good friend Marion!

"Winning the 2025 Small Sculpture Award made me wonder: what if I pushed this idea further? 'WHAT IF?' is a series of paper sculptures created using the piano hinge technique. Some small, some large, some twist and curve, while others lie flat - each has its own character. Every piece is crafted from rescued books or altered, upcycled papers, inviting you to pause, play, and imagine. Come see what unfolds." - Marion Manson

📅 Exhibition Opening Night: 5pm Friday 5 September 2025 - Nau mai, haere mai - all welcome 😊

📍Framing House, , 394 Grey St, Hamilton East.

🗓 On Display: 3 - 27 September

🕔 Our open hours: Wednesday to Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-2pm

Alice Alva's stunning beaded artwork 'Root Bound' : top-mounted on a veeeery pale pink, and framed in a custom painted frame to match, with spacers, and antiglare glass.

Check out our new reel for behind the scenes details on the framing.

One of our favourite humans is exhibiting with us this February! We're pleased to bring you:

COLD COMFORT
By Jennie De Groot
29 January - 1 March 2025

Please join us for the exhibition opening at 5pm next Wednesday 5 February. Nau mai haere mai - all welcome 💚

"Fridge-gazing is the ritual of standing before an open refrigerator, lost in the comfort of indecision. It’s a form of procrastination where lingering in uncertainty provides a momentary escape and time slows as you contemplate without conclusion. The pause between intention and action offers cold comfort...
In creating this series, a celebration of the mundane turned meaningful, I hope to illuminate the deeply personal yet universal narratives our fridges tell about us. Each fridge becomes a portal into the emotional landscapes of its owner, and I invite you to ponder your own relationship with food, comfort, and community. May you find reflections of yourself in these pieces, as they capture the shared experience of seeking solace and sustenance during times of uncertainty."

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'Pop Pop Pink'
Oil on panel
2024