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What is Picture Framing?

At Artistic Wholesale Printing & Framing, we’re often asked: “What exactly is picture framing?” It may sound simple, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. For us, picture framing in Utah isn’t just about borders and backing—it’s a craft, a way to elevate artwork, photography, and cherished memories into something extraordinary.

From gallery owners and interior designers to business managers and homeowners, people across industries and lifestyles use picture framing to bring their spaces to life. Understanding how it works opens up new possibilities for both function and beauty.

Keep reading to learn what picture framing is, why it matters, and how we’ve helped thousands of Utah customers turn their favorite images into lasting focal points.

Picture Framing

Defining Picture Framing

Picture framing is the process of protecting, enhancing, and displaying artwork, photographs, or prints using a supportive structure—typically composed of a moulding (the outer frame), a matboard, backing, and protective glazing. But picture framing is more than a technical process—it’s a way to preserve what matters most to you while adding dimension, style, and polish.

A great frame complements the artwork or photo it holds. It should never overpower the subject but instead enhance the details, colors, and message. Whether you’re working with a single piece of art or building a full wall display, a custom frame ties the entire visual together.

Why Picture Framing Matters

Framing plays three significant roles: protection, presentation, and preservation.

  • Protection: A good frame shields your artwork or photo from dust, light, moisture, and physical damage. Archival materials, UV glass, and proper mounting all help extend the lifespan of your piece.
  • Presentation: The right frame, matting, and layout combination elevate your image. A modern metal frame can give a clean, gallery-like feel, while a rich wood moulding adds warmth and elegance.
  • Preservation: Professional framing uses acid-free backing and materials that won’t discolor or deteriorate over time. This is especially important for fine art prints, historical pieces, or anything irreplaceable.

Our vast selection of mouldings, mat boards, and materials help you build a beautiful and lasting look.

The Custom Framing Process

If you’re new to framing, here’s what to expect when you work with us:

1. Choose Your Artwork or Photo

Bring us a physical piece or upload your image using our easy online ordering system. We can print it on paper, canvas, or metal.

2. Select Your Materials

Our team will help you choose the perfect moulding, matboard, and protective finish based on your style and budget.

3. Print and Frame

Once we finalize the design, we print your image (if needed) and assemble the frame in-house with precision and care.

4. Delivery and Installation

If you’d like, we can deliver your finished piece and even hang it for you—so you can enjoy your framed art without the hassle.

Whether you’re looking to fill a gallery wall or showcase a single image in your hallway, we make the process easy, creative, and fun.

Who Is Picture Framing For?

The short answer? Everyone. Our clients include:

  • Homeowners updating their décor with personalized art
  • Photographers and artists who want to display or sell their work
  • Interior designers sourcing frames for custom projects
  • Businesses ordering branded graphics, lobby art, or signage
  • Hotels and real estate developers installing cohesive art across multiple properties

Because we offer wholesale pricing, custom framing isn’t just for high-end galleries anymore—it’s accessible for families, creatives, and businesses alike.

Picture Framing in Utah: What Sets Us Apart

Artistic Wholesale Printing has served the community for decades, providing picture framing in Utah for homes, hotels, businesses, and galleries. Our clients trust us because we combine deep experience with an enormous inventory and make the process easier than ever imagined.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Some customers bring us a single portrait to frame and hang in their home office. Others need hundreds of prints mounted, framed, and delivered for commercial or hospitality projects. No matter the size, we treat each piece with care and expertise.

Here’s what makes Artistic Wholesale different:

  • Thousands of frame styles and matboard options to choose from
  • In-house printing on canvas, metal, paper, and fine art stock
  • CNC routing and large-format services for signage or wall murals
  • Expert guidance from our team at every step
  • Wholesale pricing and fast turnaround for commercial projects
  • Delivery and hanging services across the Salt Lake City area

And yes—we frame what we print! Whether it’s a full-scale wall mural or a small canvas portrait, we’re your one-stop solution for printing and framing.

Ready to Frame Your Next Favorite Piece?

From what picture framing is to how it works, who it’s for, and what makes a great frame—we’ve covered how custom framing can transform a space. Framing protects your artwork, enhances its visual appeal, and reflects your unique style—whether at home, in the office, or across a commercial space. At Artistic Wholesale Printing & Framing, we make picture framing in Utah easy, affordable, and tailored to your needs.

Contact us today to get started. Let’s transform your walls into something unforgettable!

Circular frames and more!

With our printing and CNC router services, we love to get creative with our product! Did you know we can make custom circular frames? AND even frame them around your metal prints?! Our CNC Router is capable of cutting any shape and design you want. The size and dimensions are computer programmed to cut any substrate, whether it is wood, aluminum metal, plexiglass etc.

To print your image you may email an attached file at andrew@artisticwholesale.com with a description of how you would like the image printed, and the size. We also take CD, flash drive, as well as scanning hardcopies (whether it is a photo or an original art piece). Any questions you have regarding printing or framing please contact via email or feel free to give us a call at 801-561-2604.

Contact us today and we will be happy to bring your pictures and designs to life!

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You’re Invited!

Exciting things are going on this week that we don’t want you to miss!  We are holding an open house, April 26 and 27 8am – 5pm and April 28 11am – 2pm. Lunch and refreshments will be served during the event! 

Discontinued moulding are on sale at 50% off and Redline moulding is only $0.50 – $2.00 per foot

Framed Artwork and Mirrors are 25% off

Discontinued mat boards, including linen and suede only $2.99 – $8.99

In addition to great deals, get 10% off any order placed during the open house and bring a friend and you both will get a FREE fitting for your frames!

Please come on by! Enjoy the food, the company, our sweet prices, and let us help you with your artistic designs!

 

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Moulding Manufacturers

Moulding Manufacturers
Just like any art piece or photograph comes in different shape, size, texture, color, style, theme, so do the mouldings that frame and complete them! Whether visiting our website or our showroom on location, at Artistic Wholesale we carry and supply a wide range and variety of mouldings, provided by many of the best manufacturers and other picture framing supplies.  Manufacturers we carry are;
Wall, AMPF, Arquati, AWSD, Designer, Framerica, Michelangelo, Omega, Studio, Universal, as well as Linen Liners and Metals.
In need of that specific frame to compliment your image? We’ll take care of you!
Call us today at 801-561-2604 or visit our showroom, 6898 S 400 W,  Midvale, UT 84047
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Barnwood! Brought to you by Omega

We have new barnwood mouldings from Omega! These rustic barnwood style mouldings have a rich textured surface, natural hues and a time-worn finish. This look captures the weathered beauty of reclaimed wood and is the perfect moulding to frame your images from photos of the outdoors to family pictures.

This moulding also goes perfect with any artwork of beautiful landscapes and natural settings. As described from Omega, this “Relics” collection is produced on naturally knotty wood and distressed to create an authentic look. Due to the unique characteristics, your frame may vary from the pictured samples. We are excited to have these barnwoods to frame and complete your images!

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As our website is currently being updated, these barnwood mouldings have not yet been added to our online inventory so please feel free to stop by our store, or give us a call at 801-561-2604 to order your frames today!

Listed below are the moulding numbers and sizes.

#83989 brwn, #83990 gry  – 2 5/8″

#83991 brwn, #83992 gry – 1 5/8″

#83993 brwn, #83994 gry – 7/8″

#83995 brwn, #83996 gry – 1 3/4″ Floater 1 7/8″h

 

 

 

 

 

Printing Services!

In this day and age technology has made it so easy to capture photos and images. An entire photo album can quickly be saved on a phone, computer or posted on social media within minutes! Yet, how often do we leave those images and “captured moments” on the internet, or stashed away in a folder?

At Artistic Wholesale Supply, we value in showcasing and preserving your images. Let us print yours today! Whether it is a photo from a phone, an original art piece or any other medium, our printing services produce the highest quality images that are crisp, and clear. They are perfect for a fine art reproduction or hotel art prints. You can bring your images on a hard copy, CD, flash drive, or even send them via email! We even hang your prints!

E.g. canvas printing and metal printing!

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In this day and age, technology has made it so easy to capture photos and images. An entire album of your family trip can quickly be saved on a phone, computer or posted on social media within minutes! Yet, how often do leave those images, and “captured moments” on the internet, or stashed away in a folder?

At Artistic Wholesale Supply, we value in showcasing and preserving your images. Let us print yours today! Whether it is a photo from a phone, original art piece, or any other medium, our printing services produce the highest quality images that are crisp and clear. You can bring your images as a hard copy, on a CD, flash drive, or even send them via email!

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Hello 2018

Happy New Year!
We would like to extend a big thank you to all of our customers for allowing us to serve you during the holidays! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and it’s always a pleasure to assist with your artistic designs. Keep them coming!
We are looking forward to many exciting things for the new year. We are in the process of updating our inventory of mouldings so while some moulding selections have been discontinued, we have new mouldings coming in! This may take a while to complete and to update on our website, so please call or stop by our store to see what is available.
You may also visit our Facebook page for more news and information!
Thank you
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Hello 2018  Hello 2018

New Artistic Signs!

 

 

New Artistic Signs!

Our new signs are up and dressed to showcase our business! We felt the exterior needed more life and color, so with our high tech tools available, our creative team designed and manufactured these beautiful signs. Each letter was carefully cut and shaped by our amazing cnc router then we used our high quality dye sublimation process to print  vibrant colors on to the metal pieces. Our sign making service promises one-of-a-kind signage for your business.

Once assembled and mounted we were excited to install them outside our facility. Come visit us and let us help you complete any of your designs, artwork, and photographs. Our services include; custom framing (choose from a wide range of mouldings) and we do images of any size and for canvas prints, fine art paper prints and metal prints!

During this “last minute” holiday season it’s not too late to order for a special gift, an event, or your personal need. So hurry in before the end of the year!

Contact us at 801-561-2604 or stop by our store located at 6898 South 400 West, Midvale, Utah 84047

 

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Hale Centre Theatre

The Mountain America Performing Arts Centre (home of Hale Centre Theatre) has officially opened where Artistic Wholesale Supply had the honor of framing and installing pictures in their beautiful new facility!

The best of mouldings were carefully selected to custom frame each piece and we were able to print some of the images on the finest art paper through our high tech CNC machine. Once assembled and completed the frames were delivered and installed at the theatre by our wonderful team.

I.e. A portrait of the Founders, Nathan and Ruth Hale (or Grandpa and Grandma Hale as they are well known in the community), hangs above the fireplace mantle in it’s new ornate frame and engraved plaque.

Hale Centre Theatre

We congratulate our friends at Hale Centre Theatre on their grand opening and many thanks for having Artistic Wholesale Supply be a part of the creative process. Enjoy your new home!

 

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