How we got here…
When co-owners of Picture This Framing Center & Gallery – Craig Berry and David O’Brian – chose to retire in 2015, they hoped that the Quo Vadis location would be able to continue its longevity in the South County community. Craig’s niece, Ashley Berry, at 28, took over ownership in 2016.
Also a South Kingstown native, Ashley grew up in the shop, watching the ins-and-outs of the art of framing. Guided by her uncles’ tenacity for business and love of art, Ashley learned a variety of framing skills and techniques. She was dedicated to continuing to run Picture This in Wakefield. Her mission is not only to help longstanding and new customers, but also to maintain the preservation of her beloved family legacy.
“A business owner at 28, [Ashley} is excited to carry on the well-established business her uncle built. “I’m so proud to uphold the excellent reputation Picture This has established in the community.” ”
What we’re doing…
In operation since 1997, the artists at Picture This Framing & Gallery have more than 20 years of experience in helping our customers. From replacing broken glass to framing a child’s artwork to designing a shadowbox for a collectible sports jersey, we strive for perfection. The Picture This staff provides concise and detailed advice, guidance, and resources to make the most out of your existing artwork and keepsakes that you want to show off.
We’re proud to have a gallery featuring a large collection of antique atlas maps of the local areas, historical documents, antique postcards, and high-quality reproduced prints of our favorite maps. Additionally, the Picture This gallery offers some of our favorite local artists’ work. Visit the gallery to find something you love, and frame it from scratch. Take a framed piece home just in time for your next gathering, or to give as a gift. Or, stop by to browse and you may just discover your new favorite local artist.
“With a goal to have all their customers completely satisfied with their finished art, the shop offers a high standard of quality and precision. “What we offer is a form of art in itself. We handcraft and customize frames, oftentimes transforming the look of the finished product.” ”
Our Promise…
We offer innovative framing design, museum quality framing, and art preservation services for everyone. We take pride in our gallery collection specializing in local and regional artists and photographers who illustrate the beauty of Rhode Island and Southern New England. We work diligently to continually represent the incredibly rich historical narrative of our area with diverse, passionate, and talented individuals, artists, and historians.
Our goal is to help you frame your most cherished pieces of art, photography, and memories beautifully, archivally, and affordably with the utmost integrity.