Artistic Indulgence — Attraction in Minneapolis

I have been going to Artistic Indulgence for my framing for over 5 years, and I think it's the best in the Twin Cities. What I really appreciate about the owner Mike is that he will suggest ideas to highlight the particular piece of art while taking my own personal taste into consideration. I always feel like I leave with a much better result than I could have dreamed up on my own, and it still is totally my style.

The service is excellent—he always tells me how long it will take to complete the project, and if there is ever any delay (this rarely occurs) he lets me know right away and explains exactly why. He is an easy-going guy and a pleasure to work with—I feel like he listens very well and respects his clients. The quality is better than any I've seen—he is very skilled, works with quality materials, and has the desire to make the client happy. Of course it helps that he is a talented artist himself, so he has that artistic eye and understanding of artwork that adds so much to his framing.

I love the new location on 1618 Central Avenue in Minneapolis—the exposed brick sets off the art gallery and frame samples, and there is a nice big...

Honestly, before I knew Mike Menasco and his Artistic Indulgence gallery, I didn’t pay enough attention on how important it is to get the right frame for a piece of art. I simply put my posters, prints etc. in cheap swap-frames, suitable in colour at best, and then I thought: “Yep, looking good.” I was not - at all - aware of the fact that I could look at it and think: “Heyheyhey wow, that looks amazing!” Mike has the rare ability to “complete” art work by framing it in his very special way. The best comparison is a tasty BBQ: Nice to have a lean steak professionally grilled. But one can also make it an unforgettable memory when you serve delicious side dishes, deliver the meal in a beautiful garden and add a bunch of good friends. And that is what Mike does. He’s not only creating a supportive and enhancing mat and frame. No. He takes his time to see how the art is influencing his imagination on how to complement and round off a drawing, a photo, a collage, an antique, or whatever people bring him. And when he finishes one and shows it to me, there is nothing I would add or skip – because he...

My family has been customers of Artistic Indulgence for more than ten years now. We first bought two small jazz pieces and have in the time since, purchased a number of original artworks by Mike and Irene, and other artists whose work is displayed at the gallery from day to day and also during artist showcases. Some of the artworks we have purchased have been commissions, which is a great process. To bring a few ideas of a subject and then see Mike’s talent bring those ideas through to a canvas or board is truly incredible. We have also had quite a number of pieces framed at the shop. The gallery has a large selection of frames from which to choose and it’s always been easy to find a few that could go great with the subject. The colors and styles of the mat board and frames that are recommended have always been pleasing to our eyes and made the selection process quick and painless. We’re thrilled to have had Artistic Indulgence in our lives during this...