State of the Art

State of the Art Custom picture framing, frame and artifact repair, photo restoration. Located on Hertel Avenue in Yes I can frame posters. Yes, yes, yes.

Mar is Buffalo's oldest standing picture framer. 50+ years and counting. State of the Art has been located on Hertel at the corner of Voorhees and across from Dash's since 1982. Yes to framing seashells, rocks, diplomas, needlework; just about anything in the world can be preserved with framing! Except I do not do jerseys. Not a sports fan - sorry. And if you want a 50% off coupon I would be happ

y to triple my price and give you such a coupon. ;) You do know that is what the Big Box stores do, don't you??? I can beat them on price any day of the week (well, except on Sunday and Monday, I am not open on Sunday and Monday). ;)
Notice: I do not have a smart phone or any Internet connection at the shop because I am a "dopamine addled click-monkey" and I would spend all day on Facebook and never get a lick of work done. So if you need to talk to me - phone me - 832-3900. Also - I do not text - (no smart phone).

05/31/2026

It is way too quiet at the shop without my little tortie girl.

Mama Lucy came home today - and I found a use for that imitation tortoise shell frame I have had stashed away for so man...
05/20/2026

Mama Lucy came home today - and I found a use for that imitation tortoise shell frame I have had stashed away for so many years. Mama Lucy tribute collage by my BFF Sandra Anderson.

Dear Mama Lucy passed away over the weekend. Now that she has flown high over the Rainbow Bridge I sincerely hope she ...
05/12/2026

Dear Mama Lucy passed away over the weekend. Now that she has flown high over the Rainbow Bridge I sincerely hope she is stretched out in a sunny spot of lush grass, watching a few pretty clouds sail overhead.
This is one of the last photos I took of her. Gonna miss you, dear MAMA LUCY. Thank you for 15 years of companionship.
I will reopen the shop on Thursday.

Mama Lucy has joined the Bills Meowfia! (No store-bought signed jerseys were harmed in the creation of this photo.)
03/18/2026

Mama Lucy has joined the Bills Meowfia! (No store-bought signed jerseys were harmed in the creation of this photo.)

Year of the Horse postage stamps. framed with a little extra glow on the frame to match the horse mask's forelock.
03/06/2026

Year of the Horse postage stamps. framed with a little extra glow on the frame to match the horse mask's forelock.

Is this a fabulous photo of Mama Lucy or what? Thank you Jennifer Coleman!
02/21/2026

Is this a fabulous photo of Mama Lucy or what? Thank you Jennifer Coleman!

01/27/2026

Wednesday update: Shop will also be closed today (Wednesday). My snow plow guy is experiencing mechanical problems and he told me he tried to contact other snow plow guys to be able to give his customers referrals but no one is returning his calls because everyone is busy plowing snow. He expects his truck will be all ready to go by tomorrow morning. *fingers crossed*

Will not be making it in today - plow guy failed to show up (so far). Hoping to be able to open shop tomorrow (Wednesday).
Mama Lucy has plenty of food and water and her famous Blanket Fort.

Mama Lucy is eager to go back to her nap after the hustle and bustle of holiday orders - she is not a fan of dodging lar...
12/28/2025

Mama Lucy is eager to go back to her nap after the hustle and bustle of holiday orders - she is not a fan of dodging large sheets of matboard. She is enjoying a few days of peace and quiet.

Here's one of this year's fun projects - popcorn strung for the Christmas tree by mom and young son (who now has a young...
12/25/2025

Here's one of this year's fun projects - popcorn strung for the Christmas tree by mom and young son (who now has a young child of his own!).

Well, I made it mostly unscathed through the Christmas madness. Will be closed on Christmas Day and also Boxing Day but...
12/24/2025

Well, I made it mostly unscathed through the Christmas madness. Will be closed on Christmas Day and also Boxing Day but I'll be back on Saturday.
Have Cool Yule, Y'all!
And a huge THANK YOU to the folks on Morris Avenue for their wonderful display.

Address

1781 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14216

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17168323900

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