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Explore ARTSHOP’s latest news, project case studies and insights, where we share our work and the art and science behind conservation framing and the restoration of artworks and frames. To tell us about your project, click the button below, or if you’d simply like a chat first, contact our team. For more inspiration, please also follow us on Instagram.

September 24, 2026
Read about the winner and finalists of the inaugural ARTSHOP Prize for Artistic Presentation, awarded at the 2026 RME Downlands Art Exhibition.
By Cherylyn Russell • September 15, 2026
ARTSHOP announces sponsorship of two awards at DAX 2026: the long-standing Curator's Encouragement Award and inaugural ARTSHOP Prize for Artistic Presentation.
By Cherylyn Russell • September 3, 2026
There is something rare and wonderful about stepping into the studio where art is made. ARTSHOP is proud to sponsor the 2026 Toowoomba Studio Art Trail.
Conservation-framed early 20th century black & white historical photo on an easel
By Cherylyn Russell • August 21, 2026
Read how a treasured historical family photograph was restored, documented and conservation framed for display and protected for future generations.
ARTSHOP team member holding conservation-framed corporate documents and heritage items preserved
By Cherylyn Russell • August 5, 2026
Discover how conservation framing helps protect corporate art collections, archives and company heritage assets using museum-grade preservation principles.
Framed pencil illustration of a pendant on an easel with the finished necklace hanging  over it.
By Cherylyn Russell • July 3, 2026
Read the story of the ‘Fleur de Lune’ heirloom jewel and its illustration, as told by their designer and maker, now preserved through conservation framing.
Conservation framing in progress on a signed rider’s crop in the ARTSHOP studio in Toowoomba
By Cherylyn Russell • July 1, 2026
Read how conservation framing protects objects, heirlooms and corporate artefacts, in a case study of J-MAC memorabilia from a history-making horse race.
An Indigenous artwork being framed by ARTSHOP Toowoomba using conservation materials and methods.
By Cherylyn Russell • April 16, 2026
ARTSHOP Toowoomba explains what conservation framing is, why it matters, and how it strengthens the long‑term protection of artworks and artefacts.
Original oil on board painting of Tabletop Mountain in Toowoomba by Olga Garner‑Morris
By Cherylyn Russell • December 4, 2025
Discover how ARTSHOP's conservation‑standard art and picture framing in safeguards against the Toowoomba region's dust, humidity, and seasonal shifts.
'Looking Fearless Against Evil' — a mixed media artwork by Trent Squires framed by ARTSHOP Toowoomba
By Cherylyn Russell • October 8, 2025
ARTSHOP Toowoomba reflects on the 2025 RME Downlands Art Exhibition — honouring art, service, and community through generosity, and creative expression.
By Cherylyn Russell • August 15, 2025
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope" — ARTSHOP Toowoomba is delighted to sponsor the 2025 RME Downlands Art Exhibition, curated by our own Evan Hollis.
Custom framing of a hand-drawn gouache illustration of the Nightingale Dress Ring
By Cherylyn Russell • July 18, 2025
ARTSHOP Toowoomba was thrilled to donate the custom framing for the illustration of the sublime Nightingale Ring for LifeFlight Toowoomba 2025.
A banner for ARTSHOP Toowoomba's Sponsorship of the 2025 'Fairholme Open Art Prize – FACETS'
By Cherylyn Russell • May 11, 2025
ARTSHOP Toowoomba supported the 2025 Fairholme Open Art Prize – FACETS, celebrating the many creative facets of our community reflected through art.
ARTSHOP Toowoomba team members Evan Hollis and Lucinda Steele
By Cherylyn Russell • October 17, 2024
ARTSHOP welcomes Evan Hollis, artist and long-time curator of the Downlands Art Exhibition, bringing his expertise and creativity to our Toowoomba clients.
ARTSHOP Toowoomba Sponsorship of the Fairholme FACETS art prize in 2024
May 7, 2024
ARTSHOP Toowoomba is once again honoured to support the Fairholme College Open Art Prize – FACETS in 2024 as one of two Major Sponsors.

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