Gallery 66

I got four pictures framed here; only framing, as they were already mounted. The service was reasonably priced — I got a much better quote than the other place I called. The selection of frames is a little bit limited but there was a really nice wide wooden modern type that I really liked so I chose that for all four. The turnaround time was about a fortnight which seemed reasonable, and everyone was very friendly — I got a call to let me know the frames were ready which was useful! I had a brief look at the artwork available and there was quite a big range — but I was only there for framing.

It’s a bit of an unconventional worry, I admit. Like my own personal brand of puberty, I know it’s not something that everyone goes through, sure. I’m aware of these things. So understand that when I say:
«Don’t you just hate it when you HAVE to get a photo framed and there’s no one to help you?»
I understand that I’m speaking to a very niché group here. Not everyone cares all that much about photo-​framing.
But, for that niché group for whom the application of wood to the borders of a picture is a very real and frequent concern, you need worry no longer. Gallery 66 is where it is at.
They offer a variety of framing options from simple, one-​colour thin wood borders, to more customised and item-​specific designs, ensuring that you get a style that perfectly compliments the artwork within the frame.
First timers may be a little shocked at the price: it can be a little steeper than you think. But in general, they are as reasonable as anywhere else, and here you have a real guarantee of quality.

Gallery 66 is possibly my favourite shop in The Royal Arcade. Set up in 1975 by Eva Walters, the business has a firm footing in the customised interior design marketplace. Offering picture framing of varying qualities and style, ranging from conventional frames, canvass stretching to box frames, as well as original artwork and prints sourced from around the globe, signed limited edition prints, in addition to local artwork including commissions, if you are looking for something specifically tailored to your tastes.
Gallery 66 is a progressive business that has definitely kept up with the times. These days it provides full-​time employment for Dan, (Eva’s son, who wasn’t even born when the business was launched), an immensely talented artist who works in the medium of print, digitally reworking iconic images, embellishing the original concepts with intelligent and creative adaptations, ultimately creating new and original artwork. Music seems to be a key influence, with album covers and portraits of legendary artists providing much of the inspiration for his work. There’s also a very definite interest in graffiti, particularly the work of Banksy.
Nina, Eva’s daughter is also often in the shop. She comes in to help out when she has time off from pursuing her career as a teaching assistant.
Being a family business the service levels are second to none. Eva is a vivacious, smart business woman who really knows her stuff. If you have a space on your wall that needs filling, this is where you need to come!

Clickity clicks, Gallery 66. Situated in the arcades of town, Gallery 66 is a framing specialist with art and photo’s for sale too.
I do love this shop as it feels you’ve stepped back in time upon entering and sells some fabulous art. It’s almost as if this could be put on a ye olde Victorian tour of Cardiff.
You may be able to make out the paintings of the galaxy in the pic, I bought one of them. The detail on them are fantastic and is reasonably priced (Under £70), the person who served me as well was so lovely that the whole experience from entering to leaving with my fine painting was an absolute joy. Please visit this place, especially if your visiting Cardiff and want to get a real feel of the culture this city has to offer.