About

We are an independent,
full service wholesale distributor,
located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

We have provided product and services for the picture framing industry for over 25 years. At Artistic Wholesale we strive to carry a large range of products and are constantly updating our line with new and innovative merchandise. Just as important, we have the knowledge and great people to do it right.

We offer very competitive pricing and have partnered with the best in the wholesale art industry. We Offer shipping to the USA and free pickup from our warehouse in SLC, Utah.

Give us a call for more information.

Artistic Wholesale Printing & Framing History

art and frame supplies at home

1986
The Beginning

Started framing and selling hand painted watercolor images out of our basement. Gary graduated college and planned on building this business until he found his real job. He never did find a real job.

1989
Sales of Custom
Artwork Takes Off

Hired sales Reps that sold them across the country. Gary did the framing, shipping, and business end of it, and his wife Chaton did the artwork. Gary began hiring employees to help get orders filled and sold hundreds of framed artwork weekly from the basement of their home for 10 years. Their 4 children also were included and on the payroll as they helped wad paper for shipping, sales, and accompanying them to art shows.

framing and prints original location
framing and prints original location

1989
Sales of Custom
Artwork Takes Off

Hired sales Reps that sold them across the country. Gary did the framing, shipping, and business end of it, and his wife Chaton did the artwork. Gary began hiring employees to help get orders filled and sold hundreds of framed artwork weekly from the basement of their home for 10 years. Their 4 children also were included and on the payroll as they helped wad paper for shipping, sales, and accompanying them to art shows.

art and framing retail location

1996
Opened First Retail Location

Opened a Frame Shop for retail framing sales, and started to phase out wholesale art business. Moved business out of our house.

1997
Purchased Artistic Wholesale Supply

In 1997 we purchased Artistic Wholesale Supply, one of our suppliers of moulding & frame supplies. Artistic had been going for about 4 years and distributed Crescent Mats, Designer Moulding, Wall, & Linen Liner to mainly frame shops.

wholesale art and framing supply utah
wholesale art and framing supply utah

1997
Purchased Artistic Wholesale Supply

In 1997 we purchased Artistic Wholesale Supply, one of our suppliers of moulding & frame supplies. Artistic had been going for about 4 years and distributed Crescent Mats, Designer Moulding, Wall, & Linen Liner to mainly frame shops.

omega framinig supplies utah

1999
Added Studio and Omega Moulding

Gary added Studio & Omega Moulding (Which is our largest moulding line today), Tru Vue Mats & Glass.

2001 – Expanded the Shop

Added another Building unit and cut a hole in the wall to access it, that added 25% more space, to allow for more inventory.

2008
Commercial and Hospitality Art jobs began.

In 2008 we started working with designers and business owners to help find images and source the artwork. We began framing & installing mirrors which added to our commercial business.

commercial artwork supplier salt lake
commercial artwork supplier salt lake

2008
Commercial and Hospitality Art jobs began.

In 2008 we started working with designers and business owners to help find images and source the artwork. We began framing & installing mirrors which added to our commercial business.

framing and prints Midvale

2014
Moved to Current
Location in Midvale, Utah

Moved to a larger warehouse. Increased space 40% which allowed us to set up a better workflow and allowed us to use forklifts for more efficiency.

2016
Purchased new
printers and a CNC router

We purchased a giclee printer and began to print high definition artwork. We purchased a Dye sublimation printer so we could print on metal. Also purchased a CNC router allowing us to cut soft metals, wood and plexi for signs and other types of art.

routing machines salt lake city
routing machines salt lake city

2016
Purchased new
printers and a CNC router

We purchased a giclee printer and began to print high definition artwork. We purchased a Dye sublimation printer so we could print on metal. Also purchased a CNC router allowing us to cut soft metals, wood and plexi for signs and other types of art.

Custom art framing supply shop with staffs

2020
Purchased new framing equipment

Purchased additional double miter saw and v-nailer, doubling production ability.

2021
Purchased latex printer

Our new latex printer allows us to print on different materials and outside applications.

printing equipment utah
printing equipment utah

2021
Purchased latex printer

Our new latex printer allows us to print on different materials and outside applications.