Hudson River Frame Co — Local services in Coralville

As my friend and painter Deb Zisko told me 27 years ago, when I was looking for a framer, "'Nick is the only person I trust with my work.'" And Deb is absolutely correct. Nick Hotek, the proprietor of the Hudson River Gallery not only has an impeccable eye for detail, is an excellent craftsman, a longstanding outstanding supporter of artists, and he is also incredibly charming and stylish. Why wouldn’t you want to have the art in your home and workplace from the best...

I stopped by there today for the first time ever. I looked at frame moldings and, after several minutes, stood in front of the doorway while a guy worked in the back. No greeting. Then a woman walked by, looked at me, and kept walking. THEY DIDN’T EVEN SAY HELLO! This artist will never step foot in that place again. I suggest they lock the doors if they have no intention of actually...

Nick is one of the nicest and most helpful proprietors you'll ever deal with. He has an excellent selection of top-quality frame moldings, included natural burls and imported Italian stock. He did a wonderful job of reframing a 50-year-old painting for me. I will definitely go back to him for future work. As an added bonus, he has a small gallery with changing exhibitions of...