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It's been lovely to hear from you all, as we enter our last weeks of Rarified Dickson.
The good news is that Rarified is continuing, as a home based picture framing and design studio in Downer!
So, to all those people that have expressed their sadness, thank you, yet please don't be sad, the new form of Rarified will be brighter, more personal and much more creative!
We will still deliver you beautiful framing design, with a high quality finish. You will have the benefit of exclusive one-on one appointments with Sam and the team and you will also get to join the ride as we launch new design products, via the Rarified website. It's going to be great and I'm very excited!
However, we are now entering the last weeks of trading from Dickson. Our last day of trading will be Saturday 17th July. We are still taking framing orders, yet whilst we transition there may be a small delay on completion dates. So take advantage of this time because all prints and framed prints, ready made frames and greeting cards are on sale until we move!
If you want to hear about our closing/moving party, please join the Rarified email list!
Bye for now.
After almost six years of operation, from start up in August 2004 and six wonderful years later, Samantha Simpson-Morgan is proudly offering Rarified for sale!
Rarified is a beautiful picture framing gallery located in Dickson Canberra, Australia. The emphasis is on gorgeous custom designed framing, using colour and design to 'elevate your art'.
Rarified is situated in a great inner city location, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, with a very loyal clientele. The 100m2 space boasts high ceilings, clean white gallery walls and a north facing front window. There is plenty of scope to add more designed retail stock!
The attached custom framing workshop is light, airy and designed for operation expansion and ease of work flow.
Rarified is profitable, systemized and would suit a buyer who ideally has some framing experience, yet most importantly, has the passion and entrepreneurial drive to take Rarified forward!
Price- $75 000 NEG, walk in walk out. Includes all stock, equipment, fittings, systems and database and more!
Sam must sell as she is committed to a new entrepreneurial design project.
As this is a heart business, Sam would like thank everyone who has been a part of this amazing ride, Rarified wouldn't exist without you! So thank you, thank you, thank you!
So if you know anyone who would love to talk to Sam about purchasing Rarified, please phone 6257 4270. And for updates on the sale progress and to learn about what Sam is doing next, please make sure you join the Rarified email list, see here or join the facebook page here
And if you'd like Sam's expertise before Rarified sells, please book in your framing very soon!
Many thanks!
Put some magic and adventure into your life and nourish your inner child with the Rarified April Tintin promotion!
Purchase Tintin posters for $50 each- normally $90 each!
Or purchase framed Tintin prints for $250- normally $320!*
Hurry, offer runs from 27th March 2010 until 30th April 2010!
*Not to be used in conjunction with other offers. Offer ends 30th April 2010. Promotion framed prints include a simple black or white frame only, with a single matt.
** Image- detail from Tintin 'Blue Lotus' print by Herge.
Happy New Year everyone!
Yes, I know it's not that new anymore, yet Canberrans will know that the year proper kicks in once the January coast break is over!
At Rarified we are raring to go into 2010 and have many exciting new projects lined up for this year.
To celebrate the new year, here are two lovely paintings by local artist Karen Green that are currently for sale in the Rarified gallery. Titled 'Sunflyers' and 'If I close my eyes', these paintings are vibrant celebrations of domestic life. You can see and learn more about Karen's work here
Images copyright Karen Green.
It's on! The Rarified Draw!
We want you all drawing and creating, plus you can win $200 and have your work on the Rarified gallery walls!
This month's theme is 'Summer Dreaming'.
How do I take part?
For full terms and conditions read below;
The Rarified Draw- terms and conditions.
Entry is open to Australian residents.
There is monthly theme to draw, decided by the Rarified team. November ‘09’s theme is ‘Summer Dreaming’.
The theme, plus terms and conditions are to be posted on the Rarified Framing Gallery face book page.
Entries must be created on the matt board postcards supplied by Rarified and stamped with the Rarified Draw stamp, retailing for $2.50 each at Rarified or 10 for ten dollars.
Rarified Draw postcards may also be available to purchase at participating art and craft stores. Art stores please contact Rarified for the postcard wholesale rate.
Entrants must fill in the entry form supplied.
The theme will be announced at the beginning of the month.
Works on the Rarified Draw postcards may be drawings, photographs, collages, or paintings, but must be the original work of the entrant.
The postcards will be displayed pinned or clipped anonymously on the gallery walls and staff members and customers will be invited to vote.
The winner will be decided by popular vote and announced on the last Thursday of the month. The November/December winner will be announced at Rarified on Thursday 10th December from 6.00-7.30pm.
There will be one vote allowed per person.
In the case of a draw, the Rarified team will decide the winner at their own discretion, on the basis of creativity and originality in the interpretation of theme.
The Rarified team members and their families are permitted to enter, but are not eligible for prizes.
The monthly prize may vary, yet will be posted on the Rarified Framing Gallery facebook page and the Rarified blog.
The December prize will be $200.00 cash.
We encourage that the postcards submitted are for sale, with Rarified deducting a 30% commission.
We encourage that postcards not be priced below $50.00. Works that sell will be marked with a red dot and available for collection by the buyer at the end of the month.
Rarified reserves the right not to display or accept works that are considered offensive, racist or overtly sexual in nature.
Entrants accept that their works may be copied for promotional uses and posted on the Rarified blog and face book page.
Entrants who are under eighteen years of age must nominate a guardian to receive their prize.
Good luck and get drawing!! Postcards are available now to purchase at Rarified, pass this on to anyone you know who loves to create....
images- Entries for November 'Summer Dreaming'.
Ok all you people who love to create! The' Rarified Draw' competition is here! For details on how to enter and full terms and conditions, please visit and become a fan of Rarified Framing Gallery on facebook! Get drawing as the first entries will have the advantage of receiving the most votes, plus the winner will receive $200! This month's theme is 'Summer Dreaming'. Official entry postcards are available to purchase at Rarified. Please pass this on to anyone you know who loves to draw and paint!
Rarified currently has lots of gorgeous framed prints on the gallery walls.
Here is a taste! To see the whole album of images, including prices and sizes, become a fan of 'rarified framing gallery' on face book. Or click here.
We love to use colour and design when framing artwork to elevate it! If you love what you see here, just imagine what we could design to elevate YOUR art! Phone us on 6257 4270 to arrange a free framing design appointment!Image copyright- Druvert- 'Bowls and Flowers'.
It's been lovely to hear from you all, as we enter our last weeks of Rarified Dickson.
