welcome autumn "The magic of autumn has seized the countryside." Elizabeth Coatsworth The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of

I have received several phone calls this week asking what the signed Santa ornament, “The Tree Lighting,” looks like with a signature. I have taken a photo of the one Pat signed for me at the Dealer’s Meeting a few weeks ago and included it here for you to see. Having the ornament signed gives you an opportunity to have something that is personal - just for you. And how exciting would it be to receive a personally signed ornament this Christmas as a gift? It shows how much yo

Had fun in the workshop the other day peeking into Collinsville’s past. I was fortunate enough to be given the task of framing a page from an original publication, Illustrated Encyclopedia and Atlas Map of Madison County, Illinois published in 1873. The 140 year old page depicts Webster School, built in 1872. This new school replaced the old one that had been destroyed by fire. Cost of the new Webster School? $25,000.00. Look at all the architectural detail - and that tower!

Whether it be clear or reflective-free, conservation glass is the perfect choice (at the very least) for any framing project. Conservation glass blocks a minimum of 97% UV rays and protects against damage and fading caused by UV light, such as florescent lighting or sunlight. Conservation clear glass has a filter on one side of the glass, the side that faces the artwork or object being framed, and that filter blocks harmful UV light. The filter is almost invisible and usually

The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while you shop. Contact Us