About Field Art Studios

Field Art Studio is one of the oldest picture frame shops / art galleries in the Detroit Metropolitan area. It was founded in 1950 by Sam Field who was involved in art therapy with veterans returning from WW II. He established a gallery / studio, gave art classes and did picture framing.

As the years progressed the studio went through several changes. Services were added and some were not renewed. In 1969 the shop moved to Berkley, Michigan, were it stayed for 27 years. In 1984 Sam retired and Jerome Feig took over as the Director. In 1996 the business moved to a new and expanded facility in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. While only 3 miles away from Berkley it is closer to the original location in Detroit.

The 1950’s era building was completely updated and revamped with the input of the entire staff for efficiency and utilitization of the added space. A multipurpose classroom and separate conservation/gilding lab was added. Gallery space was once again large enough to hold shows.

Our Policy

With our art selection and picture framing services, we will bring both artwork and frame samples to your office. We guarantee our work. We will repair or replace art selections or picture framing, should a problem arise, in regards to our materials and or craftsmanship -- no matter how long ago the purchase was completed. The customer is responsible for periodic inspection and maintenance of the art as suggested by FACTS (Fine Art Care & Treatments Standards). We are dedicated to constantly expanding our expertise to better serve our clients’ needs. We strive to: Educate our clients about the benefits of proper custom framing, Give the best possible value for the money, and Deliver the utmost in customer service and satisfaction, Excel in the areas of color and design theory, and preservation methods Stand behind the quality framing products we produce

OUR MISSION

Field Art Studio has been serving the art and picture framing needs of the Detroit metropolitan area since 1950. Our personal touch offers the unique service of in-office consultation on collecting art and picture framing, with the added benefit of pickup, delivery and complete installation at the client’s convenience. Our sales staff of experienced art professionals work with interior designers and architects for law firms, hospitals, doctor's offices and businesses in acquiring single works of art or complete corporate collections. We emphasize collaborating with clients to form collections best suited to an individual or firm's image, space and budget. Imposing a "LOOK" is not our goal; discovering art that expresses your taste is. Field Art Studio tailors collections to your needs. Our network of local, national and foreign artists, publishers, dealers, collections and auction houses enables us to produce the best possible selection for your aesthetic, budgetary and time considerations. Field Art Studio's custom picture framing department is known for quality and service. We pride ourselves on creating picture framing treatments that surpass the products of the average frame shop. The best preservation materials and techniques go into our meticulously crafted work.

WE ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF ART

Field Art Studio's reputation for high quality picture framing and a varied art selection is the result of successful projects for businesses throughout the metropolitan area since 1950. Selecting the best are for your firm or private office, whether a single print or an entire collection, calls for expertise -- not luck. Our clients look forward to enjoying their choices for quite some time. At Field Art Studio, we believe that the more you know about the business of art and picture framing, the happier you will be with the results. That is why this guide was put together. It answers questions our clients have asked over the years. We hope to fine the questions and answers useful.

Jerome S. Feig CPF

Mr. Feig received his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan in 1971. He worked for 2 Fortune 500 retailers for 12 years as an internal auditor and system analysts. He grew up in an art and design oriented environment. His father was an architect and his mother is a crafter and weaver. Working with his hands is second nature. Since 1984 Mr. Feig has operated Field Art Studio. He wanted to know why. As a result he set out to learn how things should be done. He educated himself though several organizations offerings of continuing education. In 1987 the status of Certified Picture Framer was awarded (today there are less than 3,000 active certified picture framers in the United States). In 1988 he joined the Society of Gilders to learn the trade of gold leafing and picture frame restoration. In 1991 he was granted the honor of placing ISA after his name. ISA is the designation of successfully passing an examination of appraisal theory from the International Society of Appraisers. Today Mr. Feig is an active member of the Professional Picture Framers Association (chapter past president); a member of the national standards committee for the picture framing industry (FACTS); a current instructor and former board member of the Society of Gilder; a former member of the International Society of Appraisers (chapter past president - retired) specializing in art and picture frame appraisals.