What started on a kitchen table has grown into one of Kentucky’s most trusted names in custom framing.
BACKGROUND
In the early ‘70s, a customer asked Jimmy’s parents where to get a print framed. They made the drive all the way to Louisville, and when they got back his mom and dad got to work solving this dilemma. They took the piece apart right there on the kitchen table and said, “We can do this.”
A few months later, with an old-school degree in interior design and some equipment Jimmy’s dad tracked down himself, Gartland’s was born, right in their family garage, with rocks from the grandparents’ farm forming the foundation.
More than 50 years later, Gartland’s Art Sales LLC still operates with the same values: quality craftsmanship, hometown service, and a whole lot of heart.
My daughter and I visited this store today while waiting for our food. They were able to print a photo from my daughter's phone that was a nature photo and it'll be ready by next week. They're professional and Knowledgeable. The prices were reasonable and affordable. We're looking forward to using them in the future when we case her clarinet post college graduation. They've a wide range of frames to choose from textures to colors to sizes.
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— ANGELA P.
Framing More Than Just Art
We frame stories, legacies, and once-in-a-lifetime moments. From your grandmother’s quilt to a daughter’s college clarinet, we’ve framed it all—and treated it like it was our own.
We specialize in:
Custom Framing
Artwork, Photos, Documents, Keepsakes & More
Shadow Boxes for 3D Objects
Sports memorabilia, wedding dresses, heirlooms
Photo Printing & Restoration
Mirrors & Matting
With over 3,000 mat samples + custom shapes & designs
In-Home Consultations + Hanging Services
Commercial & Residential Projects
We even have one of the only computerized mat cutters in Kentucky—so if you can dream it, we can frame it.
PASSION | HONESTY | INTEGRITY
Why We Do What We Do
We’re more than a frame shop, we’re part of the Bardstown story. Our customers come from all over Kentucky (and beyond) because they know they’ll get something special here: personal attention, honest pricing, and work that stands the test of time.
Whether you're preserving a piece of family history or decorating your dream home, we treat every project with care, creativity, and craftsmanship.
A Family-Owned Business, Now and Always
Owner Jimmy Gartland leads the shop with decades of hands-on experience, a deep love for the craft, and a team that feels like family. You'll often find local artists and interior designers collaborating here—because this isn’t just a business. It’s a community.
We’re proud to serve Bardstown, Louisville, Elizabethtown, Lexington, Springfield, Northern Kentucky, and clients all across the region. No matter where you’re coming from, we promise you’ll feel at home the moment you walk through our doors.
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