Our staff may be divided among our three locations but we are all united in our love of art, making it, sharing it and helping others find their niche. We have fun on the job and we also like to play together after hours. Perhaps it is a cookie party, crazy Christmas party in July or a field trip to take a workshop together, we're always having a great time!
Meet the Owner
Anne Novak has owned Creative Framing & The Art Box since 1980. She has expanded the store from one location in Charlottesville to our current three locations that include Lynchburg and Crozet. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her energy level boggles the mind.
None of our stores would run without Anne’s husband Raleigh working behind the scenes to keep our buildings in tip top shape and to help with those large frames we are famous for. Animal lovers, they keep a passel of dogs, cats and rare breed chickens on their farm in Amherst County.
Anne Novak has owned Creative Framing & The Art Box since 1980. She has expanded the store from one location in Charlottesville to our current three locations that include Lynchburg and Crozet. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her energy level boggles the mind.
None of our stores would run without Anne’s husband Raleigh working behind the scenes to keep our buildings in tip top shape and to help with those large frames we are famous for. Animal lovers, they keep a passel of dogs, cats and rare breed chickens on their farm in Amherst County.
Meet our Charlottesville/Crozet Crew
Wow, these folks are amazing! Not only can they lead you to the right art supply for your needs, they can also walk you through all of the steps of finding the perfect framing solution for your home.
Wow, these folks are amazing! Not only can they lead you to the right art supply for your needs, they can also walk you through all of the steps of finding the perfect framing solution for your home.
Joanna is behind the scenes working on your framing order but you will also find her up front, manning the register. Ask her about Superman. https://www.etsy.com/shop/paperhaberdasher
Amanda is our General Manager! She oversees our Charlottesville and Crozet stores. Framing designer extraordinaire, juggler of many priorities, and a great source of information. If you are wondering about Amanda's artwork be sure and go to her website, www.amandasmithartist.com.
"Hi, my name is Sophie and I have worked at The Art Box in Crozet for the past year! I am a printmaker and a musician and currently have studio space at Visible Records in Charlottesville, Virginia. I recently came out with an album - Headaches and Heartbreaks - that you can stream on all platforms. The album cover is a woodcut print that I made. My favorite materials in The Art Box are in the printmaking section (hard to believe, right??). The Speedball brayers are essential in my studio practice!
I love Creative Framing & The Art Box because it is an inspiring and welcoming place to work. I have the greatest pleasure of working with such creative and lovely people!"
I love Creative Framing & The Art Box because it is an inspiring and welcoming place to work. I have the greatest pleasure of working with such creative and lovely people!"
“Hi! I’m Eli Jessee and I’m an artist working at Creative Framing & The Art Box in Charlottesville. I’ve been a customer here for around 6 years and I’ve been working here since August 2022! I love getting to work with art and other artists. I work behind the scenes building many of our frames in Charlottesville and cutting fun and unique matting designs. I’m an acrylic painter and I focus mainly on portrait work and landscapes. I also have been exploring mixed media collages recently! My favorite art supply would be a stay-wet palette because it makes my acrylic paints last much longer.”
@elijessee
@elijessee
"Hi, my name is Victoria and I've been working at the Art Box for the past year. I am an artist and designer with experience in fashion, interior, and graphic design. In terms of art, I try anything I can get my hands on from watercolor to embroidery. Art is like a spiritual practice for me and the mediums I work with reflect the feelings and thoughts I want to convey and express. My favorite part about working at The Art Box is helping customers pick out custom designs that best compliment their art. Using my skills in color theory and design for our customers helps to remind me of why I became an artist. I'd love it if you checked out some of my work at @vic_sadowski"
Meet our Lynchburg Crew
Visit our Lynchburg store, where we occupy a whole building! Let us show you all of our art supply options, help you find the perfect gift and direct you to our classroom. Chatting with studio artists from Art on 12th and visiting VCCA Fellows are two of our favorite things. We also love working with students from our 5 local colleges and universities: Randolph College, Sweet Briar College, University of Lynchburg, Liberty University and CVCC.
Visit our Lynchburg store, where we occupy a whole building! Let us show you all of our art supply options, help you find the perfect gift and direct you to our classroom. Chatting with studio artists from Art on 12th and visiting VCCA Fellows are two of our favorite things. We also love working with students from our 5 local colleges and universities: Randolph College, Sweet Briar College, University of Lynchburg, Liberty University and CVCC.
David is our store manager and has a studio upstairs in Art on 12th. Need a special order? He is the one who can make it happen. Be sure and ask David about his latest painting trip and how he is doing on his Art365 challenge. You can see his work at www.davideakin.com.
"Hi, I’m Jill Jensen and you can find me in our Lynchburg store. I started in July 2010, right in time for the college back to school rush. I love helping students find the supplies they need. Sharing information with customers and putting together gift ideas makes my day. I frequently try to convert people to printmaking. As an artist, I combine printmaking, painting and stitching. I do love lots of color! If you would like to see my work you can check my website, www.jilljensenart.com, Instagram (@jilljensenart) and Facebook (jilljensenart)."
"My name is Melinda Arthur. I have been in The Art Box family for nearly 6 years in Studio #1 of Art on 12th, and an employee in the Lynchburg store since September 2021. It’s definitely my happy place. The people alongside me here are happy, energetic, creative... all the things that make for a delightful studio environment. Working in The Art Box gives the chance to meet people who run the gamut of professionals, teachers, dedicated art students, hobbyists and beginners all looking for just the right tools and info. It’s the best "Toy Store" in town! Check out my portfolio on my personal FB page and by going to www.MellysArt.com, which directs to my FB art page."
Across our three locations, art activities abound! From art shows, to classes, to studio spaces, to parties, and special interest groups, there's always something happening in our art centers.
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Art on the Trax
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Art on 12th - In Lynchburg, our classroom is constantly a'buzz and our studio artists are busy creating paintings, sculptures, and jewelry. Be sure to check our Classes page for offerings there! We'd love to see you at our Annual Open House in November.
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