Written by Joely Rogers

It’s only the start of 2020. We’re still gaining our footing in this brand-new year. In fact, the whole decade is stretched before us like a blank canvas or a scene not yet photographed.

That can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking for creative people!

As artists and photographers, we inherently understand the power of color to calm our minds and lift our spirits. Color experts get it, too. Last fall, many of them chose their “2020 colors of the year” with sensitivity to our collective desire for optimism as we enter a new era.

Perhaps the most well-known color trend forecaster, Pantone Color Institute, selected Classic Blue as the Color of the Year for 2020. Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone’s Executive Director, told TIME magazine: “It’s a reassuring blue, full of calm and confidence.”

Sounds like just what we need as we face an unfolding future. In fact, if we were to flashback to 1999 and all the anxiety of Y2K, we’d fine that Pantone’s 2000 Color of the Year was another member of the restful, reliable blue family: Cerulean.

A palette of possibilities.

Ah, but Classic Blue is not alone in the 2020 color trends. Pantone selected 11 other colors for spring/summer 2020 that reflect our hope to balance stability with creative possibility. Pantone’s curated collection includes vibrant colors (Orange Peel, Biscay Green), softer tones (Sunlight, Coral Pink) and neutrals (Ash, Brilliant White).

Color curators galore.

Pantone isn’t the only company who designed their own predictions for “Color Trends 2020”. When we compared the palettes picked by Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr and Crescent, we found some commonalities. We also found inspiration, which led us to bring some of these beautiful colors to our frames.

I’ll highlight a few of our favorite color groupings, and the Frame Destination frames that play off these 2020 color trends.

Metal Frame Nielsen Profile 117V in Galactic Blue

Shades of blue.

Pantone was joined by others who named various blues among their 2020 color trends. Witness Sherwin-Williams’ jewel tones; Benjamin Moore’s periwinkle, blue-green and sapphire; Behr’s softly bright blue; and Crescent’s peaceful blue. Frame Destination contributes to to this bluesy palette with these new frame options:

Wood Frame Profile 792 in Sky Blue
Wood Frame Profile 311 in Blue
Canvas Floater Frame F797 in Sky Blue
16×20 Rustic Blue Picture Frame
Metal Frame Nielsen Profile 97 in Florentine Cobalt
Metal Frame Nielsen Profile 117V in Galactic Blue

Wood Frame Profile 792 in Mint Julep

Greens and in-betweens.

Shades of mint and aqua were well represented among the 2020 color trends. Take, for example, Pantone’s refreshing take on turquoise; Sherwin-Williams’ “Mint to Be” and “Restful” green; Benjamin Moore’s forest and jade; Behr’s earthy and coastal greens; and Crescent’s rich “Williamsburg Green.” Now for our takes on this spectrum:

Wood Frame Profile 792 in French Teal
Wood Frame Profile 792 in Mint Julep
Canvas Floater Frame F797 in the above shades
Metal Frame Nielsen Profile 117V in Turquoise or Cyber Green

Canvas Floater Frame F797 in Alabama Red

Warming it up.

Interestingly, two forecasters chose rosy pinks as their main “Color of the Year.” For Sherwin-Williams it’s the apricot-inspired “Romance,” while Benjamin Moore’s version is called “First Light.” The slightly darker “Bubble Shell” is among Behr’s top 15 trending colors in 2020. On the orange/brown spectrum, the color trend-setters have specified assorted shades of pumpkin, coral, brick and cinnamon. To all these, Frame Destination answers with:

Wood Frame Profile 792 in Petticoat Pink
Wood Frame Profile 792 in Bourbon Orange
Wood Frame Profile 792 in Alabama Red
Canvas Floater Frame F797 in the above shades

There’s a mat for that.

To give you more choices for creative combinations, Frame Destination offers over 250 different mat types and colors, so you’re sure to find a color to complement your every artistic endeavor. Included in this lineup is one of the largest online selections of Select 4Ply mat colors—72 and counting. We invite you to peruse this wide array of mat boards or the Crescent 4-Ply Mat Boards, including “Flag Blue,” a twin to Pantone’s 2020 pick, and pretty much every color under the sun.

Here’s just a few Crescent Select 4-Ply mat colors we offer that match the 2020 color trends:

Color us inspired.

Are you ready to seize this fresh new decade and color it your way? Of course you are! If we can be helpful on your journey into 2020 and beyond, just reach out — we’re here for you.

Source: https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/colors-of-2020-a-roundup-of-trends

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood presents contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and award-winning education programs in the visual and performing arts at three unique facilities in downtown Hollywood. The Center’s mission is to cultivate creativity and the support of the arts in our community through education, innovation and collaboration.

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood was founded in 1975 as the only visual arts non-profit organization in south Broward County, operating out of a small community space on Hollywood beach. The Center now manages visual arts galleries in the renovated Kagey Home built in 1924, an Arts School that is adjacent to the main facility, and a 500-seat theater in Hollywood’s burgeoning downtown. The Center is the third oldest arts non-profit in Broward County and is one of just nine cultural organizations – out of more than 350 such entities in Broward – to be designated a Major Cultural Institution by the Broward County Commission.

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Mission

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood cultivates creativity and the support of the arts in our community through education, innovation, and collaboration.

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Core Values

‣ Creativity
‣ Education
‣ Innovation
‣ Collaboration

The Center is a regional leader among South Florida arts institutions in presenting originally curated visual-arts exhibitions by national and local artists, and standards-based, multi-disciplinary arts education programs for youth. The Center impacts nearly 50,000 people each year through its programs and venues. The Kagey Home is a cultural landmark for its contemporary exhibitions (New Art), and for the Mediterranean Revival architecture of its circa-1924 building (Old Building). Contemporary artists exhibit in four ground-floor gallery spaces while the upstairs Community Gallery presents exhibitions by K-12 students who study under some of the most dedicated arts teachers in the region.

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Arts instruction for youth links all curricula to other core subjects, such as math, science, literacy, and cultural studies. This shows students, from pre-K to high school, how the visual and performing arts may inform all facets of learning. Programs include Summer Arts Camp, the leadership development program Arts Aspire, Free Arts! Family Days, the Distance Learning Arts Studio, Stage Kids – Encore, ARTastic Collaborations, and Early Voices. In 2016, the Center received an ArtsEd Forever! award from the Broward Cultural Division for Exceptional Service & Outstanding Contributions to Arts Education in Broward County.

In March 2019, the Center was designated for $2.5 million in funds from the City of Hollywood towards its Arts Ignite! building initiative, as part of a General Obligation Bond referendum that was approved by Hollywood voters. These funds will be allocated toward the expansion of Center facilities over two phases, with construction scheduled to begin in 2021 on a new Arts Education building that will adjoin the Kagey Home.

Through its programs and facilities, the Center fosters a creative environment where new and challenging work can flourish through exhibitions and art-making activities that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity. 

Mission

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood cultivates creativity and the support of the arts in our community through education, innovation, and collaboration.

Core Values

‣ Creativity
‣ Education
‣ Innovation
‣ Collaboration

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Executive Committee

John Mabry, Chair

Oscar Llorente, Vice Chair

Ben Wesley, Secretary/Chair-Elect

Tim Curtin, Treasurer

Kevin Markow, ESQ, Legal Counsel

Randy Gilbert, At Large

Misty Weinger, CPA, CFF, CVA,

   Immediate Past Chair

Trustees

Tanya Davis

Barbara Goldberg

Patricia Schnall Gutierrez

Elena Hershey

Hon. Jordan Leonard

Shelly Loos

Kara Lundgren

Barbara Marks

David Maurer

Josh McCumber

Laurie Schecter

Henny Shomar, ESQ

Chad Simon

Anna Smith

Honorary Trustees

Bonnie Barnett
Steven R. Becker, Esq.
Hon. Joseph S. Geller, Esq.
Neil Gold
Francie Bishop Good
Michael Goodman
Hon. Sue Gunzburger
David Horvitz
Carmen Hotchkiss
Jarett Levan
Susan Renneisen
Wilma Siegel, MD
Drazia Simon
Hon. Eleanor Sobel

Executive Director

Joy A. Satterlee, APR

Leo Sarmiento
Communications and Partnerships Director
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The Art and Culture Center presents contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances and high-quality education programs for adults and children. The Center fosters a creative environment where new and challenging work can flourish through programs that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity.

Written by Mark Rogers

There’s nothing quite like a beautiful piece of art or a precious photograph. But caring for and displaying these priceless keepsakes can be a challenge. The right picture frame can protect and accentuate its contents, making sure that your picture(s) and/or artwork gets the recognition it deserves.

Yet, with all of the options available to us, buying picture frames online can be a daunting task. This guide will walk you through the top seven considerations when buying picture frames online, ensuring you’ll find the perfect match for your photograph or art at a great value.

Let’s dive in…

1. What are you Framing?

This simple question is often the best place to start your journey. Are you framing something precious or irreplaceable?  If so, it’s important to choose a quality frame that will help to preserve the art or photograph for years to come. Cheap store-bought frames can work as a temporary solution for those less important items (such as low-cost digital prints that can be cut to size), but if you’re framing something with sentimental or real value, it’s worth choosing a high quality custom framing option.

Another aspect to consider is the thickness of the item you’re framing. Is it a flat piece of art, or are you framing something thicker like a canvas or a sports jersey? Thicker items are often better suited for a canvas floater frame or shadow box frame that fits the dimensions of your item.

If you are framing a canvas and need to know which specific frames fit your sized canvas, you can find a list of options in this article on how to frame canvas prints. For something unique such as metal prints either with or without a hanging block, use this step-by-step guide to explore your options. 

2. What Style of Frame Will Best Suit your Picture?

It’s important to pick a style of frame that will suit both the picture that sits inside it, and the space that it will be displayed in. Pay close attention to the colors and detail. For example, look at the colors that feature in the artwork and choose a frame with a palate that complements or highlights the imagery.

The majority of quality frames will be made from wood or metal. Wooden frames are more traditional in appearance, and can add an elegant flair to your work. That said, solid wood frames can be quite heavy, so make sure your wall and hooks are strong enough to support them if you choose this option.

Metal frames, on the other hand, are mostly made from aluminum. This makes them both durable and lightweight, while giving off a more modern and minimalistic aura. Both wooden and metal frames come in a wide variety of designs and colors that make it easy to find the perfect style.

3. What Size is It?

Size might not always matter, but when it comes to buying picture frames online it certainly plays a role. It’s important that you accurately measure the minimum and maximum dimensions of your item so that your framer can accommodate the piece, or so that you select a pre-made frame that best suits your needs.

In cases where you may be looking to frame small pieces of art or photos, you may find that they are difficult to frame by themselves. However, adding matting is a great way to circumvent this issue as well as add depth, character and a striking appeal to the piece. If you do choose to add a mat board, we recommend allowing a quarter of an inch overlap for your artwork or photo. This will prevent exposure to the backing or fall out of the matting.

Discover other tips on measuring for a matted frame here.

Another thing to ponder is the orientation of your art; will it be displayed in a landscape or portrait layout? Once you’ve decided this, you can get down to the important task of measuring. Start by measuring the height and the width of your artwork, making sure not to mix up units of measurement. If you’re framing a thicker item, you’ll need to measure the depth too.

4. What Type of Cover or Glazing is Best: Glass or Acrylic?

The glazing is the piece of the frame which “covers” your art or photo yet allows you to see what’s in your frame. It’s important to choose the right material so that it will protect and show off your artwork well into the future.

Covers are usually made from either glass or acrylic. Glass is the more traditional option. It can provide an excellent clear finish and protects your artwork well, but it’s prone to breaking easily, so it needs to be handled and packaged with care.

Acrylic, on the other hand, is similar in appearance to glass, yet is lightweight, highly durable, and less prone to shattering.

The final consideration is the “finish” of your cover. There are two more common options, either a clear finish, which is, as the name suggests, a crystal-clear surface for your artwork, or a non-glare finish, which gently diffuses any extreme glare from lights and softens the color of your artwork slightly.

In addition, you may choose an anti-reflective finish which is a coating that eliminates glare well without the drawback of non-glare finishes. For glass, the water white treatment reduces the iron content of the glass so the glass does not have a green tint.

5. Which Backing is Best?

Even though the backing of your framed art or photograph normally won’t be on display, it’s still an important component of the framing process.

There are generally three types of backing to choose from:

• Foam Board
• Cardboard
• Acrylic or Glass

Foam Board, (also known as foamcore, Gatorfoam®, or mount board), is the safest and most commonly used type of backing. It is popular because it is lightweight and easy to cut and manipulate to fit virtually any size of frame. Foam Board is also sold in acid-free varieties, which is important in protecting your artwork against corrosion.

Cardboard is lightweight and strong, but some types of cardboard can be highly acidic. If you’re framing a precious piece of art or a priceless photograph, then you may want to avoid frames with cardboard backing altogether.

Acrylic or glass is also sometimes used, although this tends to be in double-sided frames where the front and back can be interchangeable, and when you are “floating” a piece of art and want the wall behind it visible. Please note,  in certain environmental conditions, this method could result in the art sticking to the glass over time so use it with non-priceless art only.

6. Where to Buy Your Picture Frame Online

Some people choose to buy their picture frames from local framers in their area. This option is a great one when it works, but it can also often be costly, time-consuming and inconvenient. Especially if your local shop is not close to you or back logged with other orders.

Buying picture frames online can be a more affordable and more convenient option, while opening up the possibilities with a virtually endless selection of styles to choose from.

For example, at FrameDestination.com, you can find all the services you would at your local framing store, such as custom measurements of your frame and mat board, as well as a large variety of materials and styles to choose from. Plus they offer multiple styles of picture frame glass unlike many other online retailers.

7. How to Hang your Picture

Now that you have your beautifully framed artwork or photograph, it’s time to hang it. Make sure to use strong and durable hardware that won’t accidentally slip or fail over time. Frame Destination offers free professional grade hanging hardware complete with wall bumpers with any complete picture frame kit.

It’s also a good idea to get someone to help you when choosing where to place your picture, to make sure it’s straight and in line with any other items on your walls. You can also use a hanging tool like this one.

Ready to Find the Perfect Frame for your Picture?

Buying picture frames online has never been easier. If you keep these 7 considerations in mind when purchasing your next frame, the process should be quick, easy and hassle-free, giving you beautiful results that will last for years to come.

Source: https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/7-things-to-know-buying-picture-frames-online

Glass and Acrylic for Picture Frames

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• Heat, Moisture and Pollutants Resistant
• Optically Pure Acrylic Available
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• Non-glare, UV Glass and Plexiglass
• Custom Sizes Available