FAQ

A reputable gallery can help ensure that you are making an informed purchase of authentic work for a fair price. We've been in business in Austin since 1998 and we will work hard to ensure you are satisfied with your purchase. We stand behind every piece of art we sell.

No. Other than special events, our gallery is always free to enter and everyone is always welcome.

One or two times per month. Subscribe to our newsletter or check our events page frequently to ensure you know about all of our events.

If you have a piece by an artist that we represent in the gallery, contact us at inquiries@Ao5Gallery.com with details about the work. We do not take other consignments at this time.

Artists should email the gallery director, Todd Gresley, at todd@Ao5Gallery.com with photos of their artwork to seek representation at the gallery. Todd receives many requests per week, so please be patient in hearing a response.

We are not certified appraisers.  You’re going to want to find an appraiser with specific expertise in the style or type of art you’re appraising instead. A well-executed appraisal will cost about $125 - $350 per hour.

We rotate sections of the gallery a few times a month so stop by often to see new pieces!

Fine art can be a fine investment and there’s lots of research to help you cherry pick which art will appreciate the most over time. However, we always suggest that art is best purchased out of love for the piece and the artist.

Of course, everyone at the gallery is passionate about art and would love to answer any questions you may have about finding your unique style. Overall, we suggest that the piece you’re naturally drawn to is the one you should bring home with you!

Absolutely! The artists will give talks at our monthly events and they love chatting to everyone about their creative process. We also may host VIP events for those who have purchased an artist’s original artwork in the future.

Not all of them but we do have a few. If you’re looking for artists that paint Austin or Texas hotspots and landscapes, we’ve got you covered.

Most people don’t realize that Dr. Seuss’s artistic talents stretched far beyond his work in children’s books. Seuss always dreamed of sharing his “Secret Art” with his fans and had entrusted his wife, Audrey, to carry out his wishes once he was gone. Audrey, too, believed the work deserved further recognition and that Ted himself would someday be evaluated not only as an author, but as an artist in his own right. One or two secret works of Dr. Seuss are released to the public each year. All Dr. Seuss works can only be purchased through an authorized gallery. Find out more at: https://www.drseussart.com/

Yes! You can purchase anything you see on our walls and website. Contact us at inquiries@Ao5Gallery.com if you see a piece online you would like to purchase.

Not everything. The tags in the gallery specify whether the price is unframed or framed. On our website, the description will specify whether the price is unframed or framed and you will also see multiple views of the piece in the frame if it is a framed piece.

For the most part. Our website will allow you to click-and-buy any piece to have it shipped or available for pickup at the gallery except for the Dr. Seuss art. Please send us an email at inquiries@Ao5Gallery.com if you would like to purchase a Dr. Seuss piece.

The shipping price mostly depends on the weight of the piece. If you’re shipping a framed piece, it’s going to cost a bit more than the same piece unframed. If the piece is extremely large, then you will receive a custom quote that accounts for both the weight and shipping distance.

If you can pick your piece up from the gallery, you don’t need to pay for shipping. You’ll get an option at checkout whether you’d like to pick it up or have it shipped. Just select “pick up” and you won’t have to pay for shipping! Al

We carry both original and limited edition pieces. 

Most artists will. Come into the gallery to ask us or email inquiries@Ao5Gallery.com with the artist’s name and request.

We’re proud to host art by Dr. Seuss, Salvador Dalí, Gabe Leonard, Jermaine Rogers, John Morse, Bill Mack, and Hugh Syme.

For every 1000 requests to seek representation at the gallery, usually only 0 to 1 of those artists will receive representation. Thus, most of the pieces in the gallery come from artists we’ve discovered ourselves over the years.

Nope! We also carry sculptures, vintage posters, artists’ books and merchandise, and more!

Find us on all social media platforms @Ao5Gallery. You can also subscribe to our newsletter. We post information about upcoming events, newly arrived pieces at the gallery, backgrounds on our artists, and more.

Ao5 Gallery opened here in Austin, TX in 1998 and has been in continuous operation ever since. We started out as Art on 5th, located on 5th street, but when the gallery moved, we changed our name to Ao5 to avoid confusion over the location.

Of course! We are proud to have helped many people with their first art purchase. Just let us know you're a virgin and we'll take it slow and easy! ;)

Except for very special circumstances, we usually refer you to specialists. If it's just regularly dry wall, for art purchased from us we are happy to provide some tips and tricks, as well as the necessary hardware, so you can do it yourself. It's really not hard.

Yes, we do! Our expert framer, Ellen, can take on any framing project you can possibly think of. She’s also one of the only Certified Picture Framers (CPF) in Austin! We recommend making an appointment to ensure you get our undivided attention and won't have to wait!

Your framing options are truly endless. We’ll customize your frame, glass, moulding, and more in any way your heart desires and Ellen will walk you through every step. Want your wedding dress framed? We can do that! Book a free consultation today!

All our framing work is done by hand using the highest quality materials and conservation techniques to ensure your piece not only looks fantastic, but is protected and preserved for a lifetime of enjoyment. We aren't cheap - we're simply the best.

Yes! Elle is one of the few PFAA Certified Framers in Austin. She has over 20 years of custom framing experience and is a rockstar when it comes to frame design as well as museum-quality conservation techniques.

Limited editions are reproductions of original artwork that allows the artist to sell their work at lower prices while still maintaining control over the authenticity of their work. This consists of assigning some type of serial number to the piece to provide the autheticity and also

This is a reproduction technique that uses actual inks. Pronounced “g-clay” the word is derived from the french word gicler, meaning “to spray, spout or squirt.” Typically has up to 12 ink colors for mixing and matching colors and to apply ink precisely.

Invented in 1796, lithography is a planographic method of printing that breaks the image down into color separation, and prints each color, a layer at a time. The printing is via a stone or a metal plate with a smooth surface to which ink is applied and then pressed on the medium to transfer the image.

Serigraph printing (or silkscreening), like lithography, begins with the breaking down of the image into separate color layers. The difference is that the ink is pressed through a screen rather than transferred by a "plate".

Standard edition numbers are usually written as "X/Y" or "X of Y", where "X" is the edition number and "Y" is the total number of reproductions. Occasionally you will see latters instead of edition numbers, like "AP" for "Artist Proof" or "PP" for "Printer's Proof", which would be extra copies made for quality control purposes.