Ken Pitts opened the frugal framer in 1975 in a modest space on Wall Street in downtown
Asheville. From the beginning, the frugal framer mission has been to offer well-crafted
picture framing at the best quality, price and service and with the fastest turn around available. Certain, basic services have developed into the Core of the frugal framer experience

Knowledgeable assistance
by friendly staff.

Conscientious craftsmanship
with superior quality materials.

On-site production
with timely turn-around
(one week or as needed)

Creative solutions
for “challenging” items.

Conservation framing
upon request.

Over the years, satisfied customers have come to recognize and depend – our tradition of excellence.

In addition to the frugal framer tradition you will find:
* A comprehensive array of frame mouldings in an affordable cost range.
* A handsome selection of ready-made frames.
* Original art and reproductions with particular focus upon regional artists.
* A willingness to tailor jobs –modest or major– to the specialized needs of businesses, artists and students.
* Schedule-friendly hours of operation–Mon through Sat, 9:30AM to 5:30PM.
* Two convenient locations with free parking.