A Contemporary Art Magazine with a Focus on the Los Angeles Art Scene
L.A. Artist Resources
I am often asked if I know a good framer, a graphic designer or an art installer.
I asked some friends to give me their recommendations so I can share them here.
If you have suggestions or would like to be listed, send an email to shoeboxpr@gmail.com
Appraisal:
Garine Babian, MA, Esq, Stapleton & Babian: Art Authentication & Appraisal – Business Coordinator 323.632.0089 garine@stapletonandbabian.com stapletonandbabian.com
Aline Mayer & Associates Art Appraisal Services “Specializing in Fine Art Appraisals. Expertise in 20th and 21st century art, sculpture, and photography.” 323-424-7614 alinelilliemayer@gmail.com alinemayerandassociates.com
Celina Jacques – Artist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and Art Therapist celinajacques.com Contact page on website.
Art Tours:
LA Art Tours – Intimate Art Experiences. Unique Creative Adventures. laarttours.com
Cartwheel Art Tours- Cartwheel Art Tours offer to our guests, a unique perspective and immersive urban experience in art, food/beverage and history with an opportunity to learn about the developments occurring in one of Los Angeles’s most unique, dynamic, art-centric and rapidly changing neighborhoods–the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. cartwheelart.com
Los Angeles Art Tours and Classes- Led by Quinton Bemiller “Insightful Excursions into the Contemporary Art World” losangelesarttoursandclasses.com
Babysitter:
Experienced babysitter, CPR certified, creative and fun, have a flexible schedule, available on short notice and I even do dishes. (213) 220.1073 katherinerohrbacher@gmail.com
House Cleaning by Jennifer will make your home sparkling clean. Top-to-bottom and thorough work, experienced, reliable. I don’t cut corners-I clean them! Through out LA Area Call or text (562)522-4454
Anne Marie Cleaning Service – Fully Insured/Experienced/Dependable Residential& Commercial Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Seasonal *free estimates* Moving? Let me help you! (929) 979-7629 annemarie310@live.com Huntington Beach, Ca
Coach/Mentor:
Ellie Blankfort, Helping artists come to terms with today’s creative challenges. ellieblankfort.com (323) 661.2321 ellieblankfort@mac.com
Leba Marquez – Coaching and mentoring services for leaders and presenters of workshops, seminars, lectures, and talks. lebaknows@gmail.com lebaknows.com
Editor:
Pamela Barr- I am a Yale-trained art historian with more than thirty years of editorial experience with all aspects of art publishing: illustrated books, museum/gallery exhibition catalogues and wall labels, Ph.D. theses, grants, press releases, and websites. I was senior editor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for twenty-six years while running an independent editorial firm. I have had the privilege of working with some of the most prestigious curators, dealers, and artists of our time, including Richard Avedon, Anthony Caro, Chuck Close, Christo and Jean-Claude, William Eggleston, Robert Frank, Andrew Goldsworthy, Jasper Johns, Alex Katz, Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Koons, Sol Lewitt, Roxy Paine, Robert Polidori, Imran Qureshi, Robert Rauschenberg, Sean Scully, Katrin Sigurdardottir, Doug and Mike Starn, Frank Stella, Thomas Struth, and Kara Walker. gopi.girl108@gmail.com
Filmmaker (artist/event):
Eric Minh Swenson – Documentary films of fine artists, curators, collectors and enthusiasts. thuvanarts.com
Todd Squires- recommendation from a friend “An artist who also does beautiful (Madonna is one of his many clients) framing. He uses beautiful materials and museum paper, in the expensive side but worth it!” Todd’s shop is called Fourth Corner Conservation Framing, 1746A Berkeley Street, Santa Monica CA 90404 (310) 998-9266
Eve Kessler, Altadena “I have over 30 years of experience specializing in beautiful natural and stained wood frames. I especially enjoy helping emerging artists prepare to show their work” (323)823-1839
Striving Artists Framing and art photography. “The company is family run, their motto is “We frame anything that can’t walk away.” I have seen them create amazing frames for three dimensional as well as two dimensional artworks. They also have a professional photo set up where they can professionally light and shoot artworks (for portfolio) and have a very large format digital printer which prints giclees on watercolor papers, wood, and other materials.” In Chatsworth – http://www.strivingartists.com/
Belle Arte Framing – wholesale framing in Lincoln Heights bellearte.net
Victor Escobedo “Awesome framer in Culver City. The best I know. He does some big clients but is the best kept secret. Super quick turnaround, good price, good work” Victor Escobedo (310) 280-8872.
Viva Sullivan “I specialize in design and exhibition consultation, restoration and full custom and conservation framing. I maintain my own studio, therefore, my overheads are low, allowing major savings to be passed on to clients. A wide ranging knowledge of contemporary, antique and period pieces is utilized in all of my work” vivasullivan.com
Framing House Design Yelp Chinatown (213) 621-0295
V&R Fine Art Service – Luis Rizzo vrartservice@gmail.com Archival framing. Recommended by Craig Krull Gallery
Gallery space for rent:
Lamperouge @ The Brewery Artists Lofts lamperouge.org email: info@lamperouge.org
I-5 Gallery @ the Brewery, a non-profit space available for one day (day time) pop-up exhibitions. i5gallery.com contact baha@breweryartwalk.com
MuzeuMM – Gallery space in West Adams for rent. Contact: Mishelle Moross at mishelle@muzeumm.com
A to Z Grantwriting with Linda Vallejo “Learn how to gain needed funds and support through informative and invigorating seminars and the consulting services of a seasoned professional” atozgrantwriting.com
Graphic Design:
Karen Knecht from Konnect Design…AMAZING branding, graphic design, website design, business card design, etc. If you want something very special and extremely well done, she’s the one! Karen’s on the expensive side but worth it if you can swing it. Impeccable taste. kk@konnectdesign.com (310) 600-1670
Pitch Please – writing, visual research, and graphic design for commercial, film, and TV treatments! pitchplease.com hello@pitchplease.com.
Angie O’Neal – “I hired Angie to create a simple logo / branded name identity and she exceeded my expectations both in ability to communicate and get my ideas and the speed of getting things to me for approval. I highly recommend her for any graphic design needs.” angieoneal.com a@angieoneal.com
Health and Fitness:
McKerrin Kelly – Physical trainer, health and nutrition advisor bodymckanics.com
Installer:
LA Art Guy, Highly recommend. They work with the Los Angeles Art Association. laartguy.com
Tom Fitzpatrick: Fine Art Hanging and Installation. He’s terrific and the real deal. I think he works on an hourly fee and is excellent. cell(323) 791-9187 or (323) 257-5477
Jedidiah: Recommendation from a friend “Although I have not engaged his services, I have met this gentleman, who reminds me of Willie Nelson. Felicity Nove (LAAA artist) speaks highly of him as someone who can figure out installation applications, and various solutions to artists’ construction problems” (818) 749-8233
Karen Kaye, The Clutter Angel, 323 459-4450, info@theclutterangel.com, theclutterangel.com
Little Miss Organize “My name is Sandra and I started Little Miss Organize to use my skill set to help people as a professional life coach and organizer . If you find yourself buried in business papers and feel like you never have any time for yourself? You may need a life coach. With my skillset and training with NAPO and several nutrition accreditations, I can help you get back on track!” littlemissorganize.com
Kailea Switzer – Professional Organizer. kaileaswitzer@gmail.com (875) 285-0219 youngwildandtidy.com
Archivio – organize, inventory and artwork preservation. 10 years providing the highest quality entertainment industry archival services in three core areas: Organization, Legacy, Archiving. andrea@artearchivio.com – (213} 255-1338
Lauren Johnson- Assisting, organizing, personal shopping and more – hourly, daily rates and works weekends- 615-738-8002 johnson.lauren91@gmail.com
Photography (Artwork):
Alan Shaffer- recommendation from a friend. “Photographs all my work for me and he is awesome! Alan shoots Ed Moses, Andy Moses, Larry Bell, list goes on and on!” Alan Shaffer Photography
(310) 993-6031
Photography (Event):
Baha Danesh. Highly recommended. Beautiful photos. Additional services through wechooseart.com baha@bahaart.com
Photography Studio:
Basecamp at the Brewery is a full service creative establishment, dedicated to being your production home away from home. We are an affordable studio and production office space without the usual hassles. Need help with casting? We can do that. Need help sourcing equipment? No problem. Half day, full day and weekly rates. We’re here to help. • Production Office • Photo Studio • Casting • Digital Services • Gear • Events • (805) 698.6907 info@basecampatthebrewery.com basecampatthebrewery.com
Writing services from Genie Davis – bios, blogs, website content, SEO, PR writing, magazine articles, memoirs, fiction, non-fiction. Multi-published journalist/novelist, marketing/communications pro. If you want it written, I’ll write it. geniewrites2@gmail.com
Thank you so much Regina. I have been adding services as people have been recommending them. If you find any of the above, please let me know and I will add them to the resources. Good luck!!
I need a company that ships fine art overseas and is cost effective please. Also you might consider adding local art delivery people I always need those. I also want to tell you about Lyons art supply in long beach they have great selection and prices
Thank you so much Regina. I have been adding services as people have been recommending them. If you find any of the above, please let me know and I will add them to the resources. Good luck!!
I need a company that ships fine art overseas and is cost effective please. Also you might consider adding local art delivery people I always need those. I also want to tell you about Lyons art supply in long beach they have great selection and prices