"REMAIN - Photographs from Milwaukee's Cemeteries"

Photographer Jessica Kaminski turns her lens toward Milwaukee-area cemeteries, photographing life among the dead, quietly dramatic scenes, and the occasional unexpected visitor. Photographed on medium-format black-and-white film with a vintage twin-lens camera, each image is hand-printed by Kaminski in the darkroom using traditional photographic methods. The finished prints are custom framed for this exhibition, bringing together analog photography, hand craftsmanship, and a contemplative look at some of Milwaukee’s most enduring landscapes. Kaminski will give an artist talk on October 16th at 7pm.

Please join us Gallery Night October 16, 2026 5-8 pm and Saturday 10-2. The show will be up for 4 weeks. Pieces will be for sale.

When I’m not framing, I’m teaching framing, and writing articles about framing, and taking photos of framing. I dream about framing too (not all the time). It’s in my blood. I found out today I made the cover of the framing magazine. The one with my article in it. :)

An aspiring artist created this paper wreath and the family wanted it framed. The artist picked out an amazing color and shape of frame. The profile does not come in the 4 1/2 inch depth needed for the shadowbox, so we made a back extender specific for the piece.

The best compliment was showing the piece to a different customer, the owner of a local paper company, who asked what art school she went to. The artists is currently in 4 th grade.

We had a great time on a sunny Saturday with neon artwork by Jenny Lanke, and music on the dock by Cone Earth and Bad Year. We hope to do it again!

We will be open special hours for the Historic Third Ward’s new event, SHOP, SIP and SAVOR on Saturday, May 30th from 10-5 and Sunday, May 31st 11-4.

On Saurday we have two local Punk Bands: Bad Year and Cone Earth playing on our building’s freight dock from 2-4

Bad Year: “Accessible Punk Rock” is Bad Year’s tagline, however, they treat it as a mission rather than a statement. As supporters of the nonprofit organization Punk Rock Saves Lives, they all are major advocates of harm reduction and mental health awareness. They try to build a welcoming and inclusive environment through their heartfelt lyrics, furious guitar riffs, melodic, driving bass lines and unrelenting drums.

Cone Earth: Brand new prog punk band from Milwaukee. Former and current members of Beer and Brat Sounds. Released a demo late 2025, working on a proper release this year.

Spring Storms brought wind, rain and thunderstorms. Jenny Lanke’s first art show in our gallery for 2026 brought interest from new visitors along with stellar framing.

This show is still up in the window as well as the gallery through May.

Her new show will be all NEON for our event participation in The Historic Third Ward’s “Shop, Sip, and Savor”. We will be open Saturday, May 30th from 10-5 and Sunday May 31st from 11-4

Stay tuned for jenny + punk and support the two local punk bands playing on our freight stage on Saturday!

The shop will be open to showcase the shop’s talented framer, Jennifer Lanke

onE

onE is one answer to the question, "What can I do?". Original artworks in watercolor, acrylic and mixed media.

Check out this link for more information regarding Historic Third Ward’s Gallery Night.

I hope you can join us 5-8 Friday night, or Saturday 10-2

The International Framing Conference was in Orlando, Florida this year. My vendors have brought in some very appealing and different frames than is usually seen in frame shops. It is excitement every time a box comes in, like a present!

To make room for these new samples, as well as new vendors, I am moving things around in the showroom. I am framing new signed edition prints for sale and selling some gift items that I will not be restocking. That includes Motawi Tiles. I do have many art tiles that are no longer sold on Motawi’s website!

I am also preparing for the Historic Third Ward’s Gallery night on April 17th. My employee Jenny Lanke will be having a solo show here. More information on that will be coming soon.

Lastly, you might notice I no longer have a social media presence. Though you no longer can see images or updates on the well known sites, I will continue to update the shop’s events and information here on my website.

We are always available via email, phone and of course an in person visit.

see you soon,

Sarah

A young daughter goes on vacation beachside, and brings everyone home a gift. Well almost everyone. When mom asks what her daughter brought her, the daughter is silent, then says “just a minute!”. She runs up to her room, to her luggage, and brings back a tiny shell.

Mom came into the shop in December, telling me her story. Mom has carried that shell around in her purse or in a drawer for many years. She found it and said she wants to keep it safe so she never loses the shell and what it means to her.

This 4 x 4 white frame was perfect for a clean, simple yet beach feel. We picked out a back mat that had a sandy color and texture. I picked a somewhat deep frame not because of the shell, but so it can be a box that can sit on a shelf or bedside table.

Mom was elated with the finished result and left with her safely kept gift from the beach.

The shop will be open Monday-Friday 10-6 and Saturdays 10-2 from now until December 20th.

I do not often offer sales or discounts, but this season I have standard sized chopped metal frames ready for purchase at a great value price.

All unframed prints on paper are marked half off. There are some beautiful signed and numbered prints (Charley Harper and Yoshiko Yamamoto) that are included in the sale. In addition, I have some etchings hidden in the back waiting to be put out. Ask about them and see some amazing botanicals and landscapes… maybe an Albrecht Durer or two.

I also went a bit overboard this Spring and I have many boxed Christmas (Holiday) cards available if you are ready to get a head start on your letter writing.

I look forward to seeing you!

-Sarah

I had a wonderful visit with Brett at her Stitchery shop in Roscoe, IL. called Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery. Though a little over an hour drive from the shop, it was well worth the scenic trip. I highly recommend a visit! Along with wonderful tea selections her fabrics, threads and patterns are a colorful aura to view and the shop is so organized and inviting! She also carries a plethora of finishing notions for DIY projects! She mentioned she offers Finishing retreats as well (sounds like fun!)

Working with Brett, I will be offering mobile framing at BeeYoutiful Sip and Stitch for stitchers who can’t make it to my shop in Milwaukee. Check out her website and sign up for her newsletter here.

I will have a spot at the Holiday Kickoff party at the VFW across the street from her shop on Sunday, November 9th from 12-4. I will have frame samples with me and be taking orders for framing to be dropped off at her shop finished December 6th. Perfect timing for gift orders.

I hope to see you there!

Starting November 1st, 2025 the shop will be open on Saturdays from 10-2. I will keep it open for the holiday seasonal hours.

Framing personal items as a gift is a very thoughtful present for a loved one. It could be original artwork you created, or a sentimental photograph. I work with a professional printing friend, so a digital image can be sent and I can print and frame the image.

An old family recipe card, a saved post-it note, a letter on stationary also makes a personalized gift that becomes a forever memory on the wall or bookcase.

Autumn also is the time to research framing a stitchery, needlepoint or textile. Textile media takes a little more labor to frame with care; but it’s worth being done so the piece can last generations.

I look forward to the seasons! It is a joy everyday to see what special piece is brought in and hear the story behind the treasured gift.

Seen you soon,

Sarah

I gave an interview regarding preservation framing with Christine Anderson of Guardian Art Services.

Have a quick read here: Guardian Blog

This morning I read an article by Hugh Phibbs, retired Coordinator of Preservation Services at the National Gallery of Art, I was reminded that the words Preservation and Conservation are not interchangeable. Preservation keeps the artwork or object in its current state. Conservation includes a restorative action, cleaning or touching up of degraded work. I work with highly talented individuals with degrees in conserving artwork and objects. My career is to keep the artwork or object in the condition I receive it (preserved) the best way possible.

Just something to ponder.

In other news, Milwaukee has passed the mandate for wearing PPE masks in public. If you are visiting and forget one, I have plenty here (I use for sanding and spray paint). I also have hand sanitizer (a gift from the wonderful Carrie of Lela Boutique) and I do clean the order table.

I also wish to give a reminder that if you are not comfortable coming to the Third Ward, I am welcome to pick up your artwork, design via zoom, email or text, and deliver when finished. Please feel free to call or email to set up times.

Starting Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 hours will almost be back to normal. I will be open Monday-Friday 10-6. Not this evening for I need to weed my veggie garden,which currently looks like a jungle, before rain from Tropical Storm Cristobel shows up.

Saturday and Sundays will be by appointment. Please call or email me to set up an appointment at least 48 hours ahead of time. I live an hour away in farmland so I need to plan. That does not mean I do not want to see you. I need to shower and get here to meet you.

I have a mask here. I will wear a mask if you come in wearing a mask. I want you to feel as comfortable as you need. Also, my sniffling is from allergies, so please do not worry.

Turn around for projects is about 2 weeks right now, if I do not have material in stock. Most of my vendors are opening up but are not at full capacity so receiving frames, glass and mat boards take a little longer than usual. Thank you for your patience on that. If we design with in stock materials and you have a time frame to work with I do everything I can to meet your need.

And thank you. All of you.

Here we are , two weeks later and Milwaukee and Wisconsin is opening up. I have been working, and I humbly thank my customers for keeping me busy by bringing their amazing artwork in for framing. I now have the door unlocked and the shop open for business Monday through Friday 10-5. I am following protocol where no more than five people in the shop at one time; though for that to happen would be uncommon! I will wear a mask if you come in wearing one. Once the Third Ward awakens to visitors and browsing, I will look at opening on Saturdays again. It does give me time to plant my vegetable garden.

First, thank you for all the support during the Covid-19 closure and stay-at-home restrictions.

I am back in the shop, and working on shop models, doing some cleaning and adding gifts and prints onto the website.

I currently am taking appointments for framing projects. You are welcome to visit. I have masks here if you do not have any and I clean the door handles, design table and Credit Card machine. If you are in the neighborhood and would like to have a private visit, just knock!

I also am offering curb side drop off and pick up, and also after hours delivery. We can have a design session via email, text, or FaceTime.

I don’t want to make this too long, because like you I gloss over all the social distancing information. It is everywhere and overwhelming.

I am here. Give me a call. Or an email. Contact, even if not physical is important.

All the best,

Sarah