Dayton Art Solutions

What Dayton Art Solutions does

Dayton Art Solutions is a privately held custom framing and art gallery operating from a single retail showroom at 4005 Far Hills Avenue in Kettering, Ohio. Founded in 2000 and led by owner Laura Pribish, the business serves both residential consumers and commercial clients in the Dayton metropolitan area. The core offering is custom framing with access to over 2,000 moldings, supplemented by large-format printing on canvas, paper, acrylic, wood, and metal; custom mirror fabrication with beveled or flat options; and shadowbox preservation framing using conservation matting, museum glass, and acid-free backing for memorabilia such as sports jerseys, military flags, and needlework. The gallery stocks over 10,000 art prints and decorative wall pieces, with a free at-home consultation service extending the sales motion within a 30-mile radius. Revenue is generated through one-time transactional purchases and project-based commercial design work, with no subscription or recurring component.

The company runs on a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market model executed primarily through the physical showroom. Design consultants guide customers through framing and art selection, and the team operates an approval-based check-out where customers can take pieces home before purchasing. Pricing is unit-based and varies materially by customization: small prints are available at $24.95, premium specialty products such as Custom Script Ohio pieces range from $49 to $290, and custom framing packages start at $75–$175, while professional mirror installation begins at $75+. The team of approximately seven includes designers and specialty framers with combined industry experience exceeding 50 years, and the business holds a certified woman-owned designation. Strategic content partnerships — including a licensed Wright Brothers Historical Collection (with royalties directed to the Wright Brothers Family Foundation) and a Thomas Arvid wine-photorealism collection — differentiate the curated inventory. The business is owner-operated with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or external investors.

Name

Dayton Art Solutions

Legal name

Dayton Art Solutions

Website

https://daytonartsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dayton Art Solutions is an independent custom framing and art gallery in Kettering, Ohio, serving Dayton-area residential and commercial customers with custom framing, large-format printing, custom mirrors, shadowbox preservation, and curated art sales from a single showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Framing Services: Core revenue stream providing custom picture framing with various molding options and preservation matting services.
2. Art and Print Sales: Sale of art prints, canvas art, and decorative wall decor. Collection of over 10,000 art prints available in gallery.
3. Commercial Design Services: Design consultation and installation of artwork for businesses, including canvas, fine art, originals, 3D sculpture and acrylic installations.
4. Custom Printing Services: Large format printing on various substrates including canvas, paper, acrylic, wood and metal.
5. Custom Mirror Sales and Installation: Custom mirror fabrication and professional installation starting at $75+.
6. Specialty Print Products: Sale of specialty products including Custom Script Ohio prints (OSU marching band themed) and Wright Brothers Historical Prints.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dayton Art Solutions is a custom framing and art gallery that sells art prints and canvas art, fabricates custom frames and mirrors, and provides large-format custom printing and shadowbox preservation framing. Services are delivered through a retail gallery showroom in Kettering, Ohio, complemented by free at-home consultations within a 30-mile radius and commercial design and installation services for local businesses.

Product overview

Dayton Art Solutions is a custom framing and art gallery offering a comprehensive suite of framing and art services. The core offering centers on Custom Framing Services with access to over 2,000 moldings, complemented by specialized products including Custom Script Ohio prints, Wright Brothers Historical Prints, Custom Mirrors, and Shadowbox Framing. Additional services include Custom Printing (on canvas, paper, acrylic, wood, and metal), Commercial Design Services for businesses, and At Home Consultation for residential customers. The company also offers promotional pricing on in-stock molding and custom framing. All services are provided through their physical gallery location in Kettering, Ohio, with over 10,000 art prints and decorative wall decor available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Framing Services Professional custom picture framing offering preservation matting, museum glass, and museum mounting with access to over 2,000 moldings. Designed for artwork, photos, documents, and memorabilia of residential and commercial customers in the Dayton/Kettering area.
• Custom Printing Services Large-format custom printing on canvas, paper, acrylic, wood, and metal substrates. Customers can enlarge, enhance, print, and frame their own images such as family portraits, baby pictures, vacation shots, and wedding portraits from a phone or flash drive.
• Custom Mirrors Custom-sized mirrors in beveled or flat styles, framed with over 2,000 molding options. Includes free design consultation and professional installation starting at $75.00 for residential and commercial customers.
• Shadowbox Framing Custom shadowbox design and preservation framing for sports memorabilia, concert tickets, musical instruments, wedding invitations, and other treasured items. Uses conservation matting, museum/conservation clear glass, museum mounting, and acid-free backing.
• Commercial Services Commercial design consultation and installation services for local businesses, including canvas, fine art, originals, 3D sculpture, and acrylic pieces. Includes free consultation, delivery, and installation.
• At Home Consultation Free at-home art and framing consultation within a 30-mile radius of the Kettering, Ohio gallery. Experienced art consultants visit customer homes to help select artwork and framing options.
• Custom Script Ohio Prints Customized Ohio State University marching band-themed prints with the buyer's name spelled out by the band. Available in 12x16, 16x24, and 24x36 sizes as prints, framed in black or cherry wood, or as canvas gallery wraps.
• Wright Brothers Historical Prints A collection of 6 licensed Wright Brothers historical images sourced from Wright State University archives, available in three sizes with optional signing by the Wright brothers' great-grand niece and nephew, including framed collections. Royalties benefit the Wright Brothers Family Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ pieces of artwork installed in the community over 20 years

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wright State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImages for the Wright Brothers Historical Collection were obtained through the archives of Wright State University. The collection includes 6 hand-picked images licensed through Dayton Art Solutions.
• Wright Brothers Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyalties from the sale of Wright Brothers Historical Prints benefit the Wright Brothers Family Foundation to preserve the legacy of the Wright Brothers. The foundation also offers signed prints option with signatures from the great grand niece and nephew of Orville and Wilbur.
• Wright Historical FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wright Brothers Historical Foundation hand-picked the 6 images included in the collection. All options are available for purchase in the gallery.
• Thomas ArvidminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGallery features nationally recognized artist Thomas Arvid's wine photo realism collection. Stop in to see the collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Artsy: Online marketplace connecting buyers to galleries and original artworks. Adjacent comparable to DAS's art-print and canvas retail function, particularly for higher-end and original work DAS handles in commercial installations.
• 1stdibs: Online marketplace for furniture, fine art, and decorative objects including mirrors and framed pieces. Comparable to DAS's higher-end art and decorative mirror assortment, especially for the commercial design client base.

Direct peers

• American Frame: Long-running online retailer of custom picture frames, moldings, and supplies serving both DIY and professional framers. Comparable to DAS on the molding/material supply dimension that underpins its 2,000+ molding selection.
• Simply Framed: Online custom framing service offering designer-curated frame styles and a streamlined digital ordering experience. Targets the same residential custom framing buyer as DAS with a digitally native model, contrasting with DAS's storefront/consultation approach.
• Framebridge: Direct-to-consumer custom framing company offering made-to-order frames online plus a growing retail footprint. Closest comparable in customer use case (residential custom framing) to Dayton Art Solutions, but operating at national scale and primarily online.

Broad incumbents

• Pottery Barn: National home furnishings brand with a broad framed art and mirror assortment, plus in-home design services. Overlaps with DAS's residential wall décor and custom mirror offerings at national scale.
• Crate & Barrel: National home furnishings retailer selling framed wall art, mirrors, and décor. Comparable on the retail art/mirror merchandising dimension, though without DAS's custom production or commercial design services.
• Michaels Stores: Largest U.S. arts, crafts, and custom-framing retailer with in-store framing counters nationwide. Competes with DAS on standard framing jobs and art prints but does not offer DAS's specialist preservation/shadowbox depth or local at-home consultation.
• West Elm: National home décor retailer carrying framed art and prints. Overlaps with DAS's art print/canvas gallery assortment but at scale and via e-commerce, with no custom-framing production capability.
• Hobby Lobby: National craft and home décor retailer operating custom framing departments. Broad incumbent that overlaps with DAS on standard framing and décor prints but lacks DAS's specialty preservation/commercial design positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DASdayton
• Facebookfacebook.com/daytonartsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dayton-art-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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