October is National Art & Framing Month, and thousands of frame shops and art galleries will be celebrating with a variety of special events and programs designed to promote the enjoyment of art as part of daily life.

Founded in 1997, National Art & Framing Month is an opportunity to “Picture the Possibilities” that art and framing can bring to homes, offices, and public spaces.

The National Art & Framing Month Council helps frame shops and galleries develop programs and marketing plans to bring awareness to the value of art and custom framing, especially during the month of October.

Vivian C. Kistler, director of the Council, believes that individual businesses can play a key role in generating interest in the arts. “For the past few decades, budget cuts have forced schools to reduce or even eliminate art programs. It is now more important than ever for frame shops and art galleries to help the public understand and enjoy art.”

Art has been an important part of human society since the earliest scrawlings on cave walls, and picture framing preserves and displays artwork to hang on the walls of homes, offices, and public spaces. National Art & Framing Month shines a spotlight on this essential aspect of our culture.

Once a week, during the month of October, there will be tips and information posted on the DC Fine Art Examiner page to help you make the right decisions in framing your art!  Check in next week for the first tip!