About

Mingo Gallery and Custom Faming offers a wide array of custom framing services to the North Shore and beyond. We pride ourselves in our quality selection of materials. With a combined 25 years of industry experience, we fulfill projects ranging from simple mat or glass replacement, to designing entire gallery walls.

In addition to our impressive collection of made to order offerings, our studio displays a rotating and varied selection of ready made frames in standard sizes as well as a gallery of unique mirrors and framed ephemera ready to take home today.

Our clients work with us to tell their family’s story, to showcase a collection, to boast their achievements or simply add joy to their home.

We also work with a specialty bespoke custom frame studio to offer fully customizable, closed corner, hand gilded frames. These are perfect for special projects, period specific styles or a refined aesthetic.

We work with some of North Shore’s premiere interior design firms, artists, and cultural and educational institutions. Most of our clients are just individuals who collect art and ephemera and appreciate our design expertise and conservation standards.

One time we framed every piece for an HBO limited series, a few times a year we help artists frame a solo exhibition, every day we help someone put something meaningful on their walls.

  • We currently do not offer shipping, delivery or installation services. Depending on the circumstances of your situation we can offer suggestions:

    • For shipping works of value Mauquette of Clark Fine Art Services of Boston

    • For shipping gifts/personal projects, fedex

    • For art installation http://sjartconsulting.com

    • Most projects can be turned around in approximately 3 weeks. During busy times turn around can be up to 4 or more weeks.

    • Projects with a high number of pieces (5 or more of varying materials) usually take 4-5 weeks to complete.

    • Projects with a high number of pieces (10 or more of the same materials) usually take 4-6 weeks to complete.

    • Rush service is available for a flat rate of $250 per piece.

    • Closed corner/hand gilded frames can take up to two months.

    • Highly specialized projects with complex mounting/matting or finished details can take up to 6 months.

    • The cost of custom picture framing varies widely based on the size of your piece and the materials selected.

    • We have a spectrum of materials to meet a broad range of budgets but custom framing is never cheap. We use high quality, well vetted materials that will last a lifetime with proper care.

    • Our default framing is at minimum conservation grade, meaning we use only materials and methods that will ensure your art, ephemera and objects are framed in an archival and fully reversible manner.

    • We are diligent to providing fair pricing for our materials, time and expertise, you can request a quote here.

  • We currently do not offer discounts on our products or services except in instances where 10 or more identically framed pieces in the same size are requested. The discount depends on the material selection and size.

    • We are not currently hiring for positions in framing but are looking for a studio assistant for late winter of 2025. We are in the process of defining the duties and time commitment for this role so please refrain from inquiring at this time. Please check back here for a status update in February 2025.