Bull City Art and Frame Company

Lewis and Tiffany are amazing! From their creativity to their detailed customer service, there’s nowhere else I’d take a piece of art!

These guys not only made my life so much easier, but actually made for an incredibly enjoyable experience working with them.
I came to them with a super-​last-​minute project on a big scale, having no experience framing 2D works before. They were so incredibly accommodating and helpful and respectful I couldn’t believe it. They kept telling me they wanted to «give me one less thing to worry about», and they went above and beyond that.
And in the end, I had simply beautiful products because of their meticulous, precise, and totally professional work.
I honestly can’t think of a time I was treated better as a customer.
If I have to have something framed ever again while living in Durham, I wouldn’t give it a moment’s thought before returning to them. I honestly can’t think of a time I was treated better as a customer.

Nice little place. With some really friendly staff. they got good collection as well

Lewis, Tiffany and Kent are the best! I had two pieces of artwork that needed to be framed and one very large (4’x5’) piece that needed replacement glass and frame repair due to shipping damage. Lewis worked with me to find the best material to replace the broken glass. Kent repaired the oversized frame to its original condition. Tiffany helped me identify frames for the other two pieces that made the artwork pop. Not only did they do a great job with the final product, they picked up the pieces from my home, delivered and hung the artwork professionally so that the art does not move on the wall.
It is not often you will find outstanding customer service these days however, Bull City Art and Frame Company exceeded my expectations.

Lewis, his wife, and the rest of the staff are absolutely amazing. I went there to have a rather large map framed as our center piece for our main wall as you walk into our living room. I didn’t know there were so many aspects to having something framed. Lewis is very knowledgeable and he and his wife were able to outfit my picture with a high quality framing that will last a lifetime. Most of all, they care about their customers. They even offered to come to my house and hang the piece for me just to make sure it would be done right! They really know how to treat their customers. I will definitely have our other timeless pieces framed there. Our family just took our first ever familyphotos and we will certainly use Bull City Art and Frame Company to guarantee our one of a kind pictures have only the best frames to match. Trust me, don’t waste your time at Michaels or other high end «corporate» frame stores. No one cares about their customers nor does high quality work like this place. Trust your most precious pieces to Lewis and his gang… you won’t be dissappointed!

We had two pieces worked on by Tiffany and Lewis. The rehung a serigraph for us and framed a delicate piece of calligraphy. For the serigraph they received the shipment from out of state and delivered and hung it in our house. For the calligraphy they worked with my wife to find the perfect frame, mount it and install an inscription. They were great to work with and did excellent work.

I brought in two pieces, both of them old and one in need of some repair. The folks at Bull City were attentive, excited about the art, and straightforward in both what they felt the art needed to look good and ways this might be achieved at less than outrageous cost. They threw themselves into the project with enthusiasm and explained their choices and suggestions, making a very pleasant experience. They also recommended a restoration specialist who was able to work miracles on one of the piece, and they were excellent about providing updates on the framing and restoration’s progress. The work was done quickly and when we picked them up, we got excellent assistance on hanging them so as to best display them properly. All in all, an extremely satisfying experience, and the pieces look fantastic. I’d gladly bring them more work.

This place is never open and they’re not even in during their posted hours. I’ve tried to go four separate times, but they are always inexplicably closed

Absolutely amazing place. I brought in a piece with significant water damage, sun fading, and it was literally rough around the edges. Tiffany was welcoming and knowledgeable, taking into consideration the best way to showcase the character of the piece rather than the damage. She offered plenty of suggestions and was super patient while my boyfriend and I made some final decisions. I have never been so happy with customer service and the final product was amazing. It was ready when promised, and it is absolutely stunning! I seriously can’t stop staring at it. I’ll never go anywhere else for my framing needs!
The shop also has some great local art and prints, which I will be back to check on periodically.

This is a true Mom and Pop store where the quality of their work can not be overstated. I never thought I could be more appreciative of a framing shop and the owners. When you come here you will receive the best customer service available from the most knowledgeable people you could meet. They will provide you with expert advice and work with you no matter what your budget or timeline is. This is the kind of store and experience that makes you proud to live in Durham. I picked up a weather beaten vintage Durham Tobacco poster in Austin, TX that I wanted to get framed as a center piece in my home. Working with Tiffany was a breeze and she really listens to what you want and provides you with the best solution to make your piece «Pop». When I returned to pick it up it looked absolutely amazing. Better than I had ever imagined it could look. Lewis will walk you through all the work they put into framing your piece and the best methods for hanging. This place pulls out all the stops and I will be bringing all my framing business to them in the future.
Looking to get something (or multiple things) framed? Look no further — BRING IT HERE. You will never regret it.

Bull City Art and Frame Shop is one of my favorite local stores in Durham. I’ve had 2 pictures framed there and recommended them to friends who were also thrilled with the results.
When you bring in a piece for framing, one of the owners walks you through all of your options, and if you’re like me, help you determine exactly what you want the final piece to look like (kind of like the eye doctor, do you like this mat or one slightly greener?). They help you find something you’ll be thrilled with that is also within your budget (I have NEVER felt like they were trying to push a more expensive option). The final result always exceeds my expectations.
They also have a great collection of local artists’ work for sale.

Lewis and Tiffany know what they are doing and are passionate about it. And ultimately that translates into their work.
As a student, prices seemed a little high to me at first however the quality of the final product demonstrated to what extent it was worth the investment. I highly recommend this place if you are serious about looking for quality framing services.

Staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable. They did a great job!

Your money goes a long way here… The owners, Tiffany & Lewis, could not have been nicer, more patient or more helpful to us during this entire process. They had an extraordinary selection of beautiful, quality frames to choose from. and all within our budget. They take a lot of pride in customer service and workmanship. Thanks to them, our beautiful painting was framed and hung in plenty of time for our dinner party. This was definitely the best and most memorable framing experience I’ve ever had. I look forward to using their services again!

I never really had that much of an opinion on art framing, until now. I bought a piece of art on a recent trip and came home and of course was looking for the absolute cheapest place to get this framed. I was even thinking that maybe I could even get just use a frame from Target or something. I eventually talked myself into supporting a local business instead and took it to Bull City Art and Frame Company, and boy am I glad that I did. When I got it back, I was completely blown away. They did such an awesome job, but more than that provided such an amazing level of service. When I was there picking it up Lew explained how to best hang the art, reasons to use this particular hanging system (not a wire), the quality of the frame, and so on. If only every one in this world was as passionate about what they do…
Go to Bull City Art and Frame Company.

My first experience getting artwork framed and it was flawless from start to finish. They gave me all of the information I needed to make my choices, and gave me their undivided attention while I was trying to figure out my budget and personal choices for my artwork. They were very patient and understanding, and allowed me to take my time. They were on time with their projection estimate for the length of time the job would take, and even walked me to my car and loaded my finished pieces. I will definitely recommend to friends, and be back very soon to get the rest of my pieces framed!

The work here is quality. The atmosphere is set up like a gallery. Plenty of pieces to buy or just to get inspiration from. I love stopping in to visit the owners. Very kind and respectful. I definitely recommend this spot for any framing needs.

Very helpful folks. Lewis and Tiffany know what they’re doing and I have been extremely happy with all of the work I’ve had done with them. I’ve gone back several times and will continue to use them. They are timely and willing to help out on short deadlines. They do gallery-​level work. Although I’d love it if they would also mount to gator board, I am not disappointed with the materials they do use. The frames and mats are of quality and they understand the importance of archival quality.

These guys are the best. They really know what they are talking about when it comes to framing and I learned more than I ever wanted to know about the process. Tiffany will guide you through selecting matting, framing and glass. She will offer her opinion on what she thinks looks best, even if it’s the cheaper option. Lewis is the frame man and will tell you exactly how your old poster was transformed to a work of art.
Besides the high quality framing, they are just great people. They knew us by name when we came back a few weeks later for pick up. It wasn’t «Hi I’d like to pick up order 29 474 027» it was «Hi Matt & Amanda — your posters look great, let me go get them for you!» These are people who really care about their product and their customers.

Unbelievable customer service!!! Thanks for everything Lewis and Tiffany. Well worth every penny!