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Soho Art & Custom Framing
The main purpose of a frame is to preserve and showcase your art or keepsake while properly protecting it from damage in the years to come. For any piece that is valuable, collectable, original, or of great long-term sentimental value, it's important to use the right materials to preserve it. At SoHo we only use conservation materials : framing glass, acid free backing and acid free tape is always used.
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With over a decade in business and thousands of satisfied clients we proud ourselves in design levels and fair pricing! Owner Tamar Kratter has extensive background in art, design and custom framing. Tamar's years of experience ensure that you'll get all the benefits of a skilled and knowledgeable approach to framing.
Come discover what many of our customers already know-SoHo brings a fresh approach to custom framing. Each project is managed with one point of contact from start to finish, from choosing the right frame to delivery and display. We take pride in our professional approach and our quick, efficient, meticulous completion.
Amazing framing and customer service at this shop. Tamar was more than patient with my very indecisive nature on choosing frames. She provided great advice for what would look best for my art, even recommending thinner versions of frames and omitting matting to better compliment the art (even though both of those reduce the cost to me).
Reviews (25)
Jeremy Sale
Jeremy Sale
Jan 13, 2022
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These are the guys you have been waiting for. Intensely knowledgable staff, with a single mission. Could not recommend this place highly enough.
Jeff Wheeler
Jeff Wheeler
Dec 26, 2021
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My first time visit to this shop was today (Christmas Eve) with a photo for a friend but no idea what I wanted for a frame. Tamar (while doing 5 other things) took the lead on what would be best and put together something beautiful for me
Loyalty has been earned with personal friendly service. I would drive past 100 framing shops to give my business to Soho.
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Robert Ryder-Mcelwain
Robert Ryder-Mcelwain
Dec 23, 2021
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Great place to get costum made frames. Very nice ppl that work there, quick and efficient. Great pricing..
Helen Cho
Helen Cho
Nov 12, 2021
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Received wonderful and helpful service during my first visit not too long ago. I came in needing a custom frame as part of a gift and they came through just in time for when I needed it as I set the artwork in myself. It was a fast and straightforward process as I had an idea of what I needed, but their suggestions were welcome and taken. It turned out better than expected.
They are very busy and were still able to help me out. I can see why! I’ll be going in again soon and will use them for my future commissions.
So grateful to have them in my community.
Michelle MacAleese
Michelle MacAleese
Oct 18, 2021
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Keeping this review short and sweet, but I came here to say I had a 5-star-worthy experience during the pandemic, when I brought in a framing job. I've returned twice since and will be returning again in future thanks to the excellent results and customer service. (Shout out to Cody in particular!)
Caroline Ewen
Caroline Ewen
Oct 11, 2021
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Edit: The owner has responded to my original review with false information and an attack on my personal character. To clarify, there was never any phone communication (only by e-mail or in-person), there was never any offer to change the type of frame, there was never any offer of a refund until I requested today, and I have only ever had pleasant exchanges with the staff and sales manager (who kindly provided the refund today).
I'm honestly stunned at the level of defensiveness and dishonesty in the owner's response, but it also reinforces some of the issues I outlined in my original review.
F. Training Port Credit
F. Training Port Credit
Jan 18, 2021
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We’ve had two prints framed here and both turned out meticulously. Tamar was very knowledgeable and provided skilled and thoughtful guidance on which frames to select for both. The turnaround was quick and each piece handled with the utmost care. We highly recommend this local shop — support local businesses!
Kristina Wyton
Kristina Wyton
Jan 09, 2021
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Amazing framing and customer service at this shop. Tamar was more than patient with my very indecisive nature on choosing frames. She provided great advice for what would look best for my art, even recommending thinner versions of frames and omitting matting to better compliment the art (even though both of those reduce the cost to me). And the end results for all three of my pieces so far have been absolutely stunning. Great attention to detail. I will continue to go to SoHo for all of my framing needs! Highly recommend.
Josh Bond
Josh Bond
May 25, 2020
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Amazing framing job, top shelf knowledgeable staff, fast turnaround 5stars all day. only framing company we will ever use.
Peter Lam
Peter Lam
Nov 23, 2019
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Something that has been on my to do list for years is to frame and put up my @jamesjeanart print. Today, I finally have it up on the wall. The fairy tale of Chang'e means so much to me and makes me miss my grandmother. Thank you to Tamar and the staff @sohoframing for helping me out. They do amazing work. I also learned that a fellow James Jean fan framed my piece and was very happy to see it.
Megha K.
Megha K.
Dec 19, 2018
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Amazing customer service. They frame and install paintings so it's really convenient if you've just moved. David was extremely kind, helpful, and professional. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and art, and aren't just doing it for the money. Highly recommend them.
Michelle S.
Michelle S.
Feb 27, 2017
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The price here was very reasonable and the staff was friendly.

However, they took about 4 weeks to do the job and did not call me when my picture was framed. I thought they would.

On the invoice it says they are not responsible for things left at the store over 30 days....

If you get something framed here make a note in your calendar to call then when it is supposed be ready.
Candice N.
Candice N.
Dec 07, 2016
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To preface, please note that this review is purely based on a custom service experience over the phone, no services were purchased or judged.

I work in an office nearby this shop and was looking to get a few posters mounted to a wooden board. We were hoping to go some close and support a local shop, so I called in to inquire if they might be able to help with this.

The employee that answered the phone was quite court and cold on the phone and once they had realized that I was actually looking for "plaquing" and not "a dry mount" I was abruptly cut off and told to take my
Sarah N.
Sarah N.
Apr 01, 2016
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I had Soho install a gallery hanging system in my place (referred to as a "click rail system") and couldn't be happier. I dealt with Tamar via email and David did the installation. Great customer service and David took the time to do a really good and very precise job.
I love the flexibility the hanging system allows- I can move art around however I want and no nails in the walls. Looks great.
Thank you so much Tamar and David! Much appreciated!!!
Genny S.
Genny S.
Nov 13, 2015
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Great service. A bit on the pricey side.

The woman helping us was very knowledgeable and very helpful. It was 30 minutes before closing and she didn't seem annoyed or reluctant to help us decide on some options to frame our huge picture which was really refreshing and respectful. You don't see that very often.

She had many ideas for our picture and asked us where we'd be putting it and what the room was like which really helped us decide as my boyfriend and I have never gotten anything framed before. She offered to give us a 20% discount but I told her about the Yelp Check-In discount
Irina Y.
Irina Y.
Nov 05, 2015
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Excellent framing shop in my old neighbourhood. Great place to bring your family photos, professional photographs, favourite prints, fine art and even your child's art. Also, they offer a nice variety of gift ideas, including beautiful prints and posters, some already framed.
Lj L.
Lj L.
Sep 09, 2013
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Close by my place so thought I would try it. Much success. Friendly, helpful staff, reasonable pricing and various discounting throughout the year. I requested a quick turn around on a framed gift and they accommodated without any additional cost. I've used them again with similar great results. Many thanks.
Christopher C.
Christopher C.
Jan 01, 2013
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I purchased some boomerangs on a trip to Australia last year and wanted to display them somehow. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted or how to arrange it so I decided to take them to SoHo. I work at St. Joseph's so it's just right up the street.
The guy working there was really helpful and knowledgeable. He gave me multiple suggestions and ideas, i.e.: how to mount the boomerangs, colour suggestions for the backing and frame so as to make the boomerangs stand out, etc.
The whole project took them about a week and a half to do and I was given a call to let me know. Overall, I was
Cynthia G.
Cynthia G.
Feb 25, 2012
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What a great place.
Saw them at the Design Show this year and bought a Toronto print.
I framed it myself and not too hot on the matting I chose, so I think I will go to their shop and have them frame it professionally, because when I bought the print I got a couple for 30% off....so hopefully I will get a good deal.
Sam S.
Sam S.
Jan 29, 2012
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I bought a print from Soho at IDS12. The print on the booth wall looked amazing! When I brought it home and unwrapped it, I was so disappointed to see that that the print had an obvious typo on it. Quality Assurance Fail! So I called the store that day and was assured that I could bring it in for a refund - no issue. Boy, was that a HUGE mistake...

When I went into the store, there was one girl was on the phone and one was helping people. When it was my turn, the one helping people grabbed the print from my hands, took it in the back and told me that she didn't know how to process refunds
Muriel T.
Muriel T.
Jan 13, 2012
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I am very disappointed in Soho art. I have bene here before and was pleased with the job they did. I did find them very expensive compared to other places but admit the convenient location is what brought me back. However this time, I found the whole experience to be terrible. Firstly , I felt pressure to pick a matting, like the woman was too busy to help me but didnt want me looking through the mats myself. I would have been happy to take my time and chose for myself without her help. I thought maybe there was a rule against me touching the mats myself so I let her do her thing. In the
Jessica M.
Jessica M.
Jul 29, 2011
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Warm staff, great selection and pricing, and everything is so stylish! I love their window displays. Awesome neighbourhood place.
Lindsay D.
Lindsay D.
Jul 15, 2011
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The first time I went in here the owner was working and he was so nice- chatty, kind, your typical small business owner appreciative of his customers. Nice enough in fact that I returned to have some items framed. The catch- I had a Groupon coupon to use there that said "$50 for one framed item at Soho Arts." Apparently the owner did not understand what they signed up for and tried to tell me it was $50 off an item (what the hell is the savings? I paid $50 for the coupon). The owners had not informed the employees that they signed up for Groupon, and then yelled at me and my boyfriend
Pearl C.
Pearl C.
Jun 14, 2010
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I noticed SoHo because the outside of their storefront was dotted in balloons in celebration of their 6th anniversary. Most things are on sale for the month of June, fyi!

Unlike "Prints Charming" up the street, staff at SoHo greeted me warmly the instant that I walked in. I had them re-frame something for me, got a couple of custom mats (mattes?) done for two other prints, and a frame for one more piece.

Jess spent at least 30 minutes or more with me suggesting really great colours for my mats -- she definitely has an artistic eye!!

She was also able to suggest different price point
Erin H.
Erin H.
Sep 16, 2008
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My boyfriend's mother gifted me with a beautiful piece of her own art and I needed to find a framer who could interpret my need for the 'just so'.

I was recommended Soho Frames by a local to the neighborhood and I thought why not do a little east meets west in this artful exchange. Watching the proprietor pull out his gleaming frames, then his matte frames, then his antique frames, then his modern frames was like watching Karen Kane perform a solo at the National Ballet. Pride, grace, kindness and glee were ever present on the man's countenance until we reached our glorious