Art. Framing. Conservation. Restoration. Expertise Since 1984.
Welcome to ICAS Vilas Art Gallery, an independent art gallery and specialist picture framing and art restoration service in the heart of Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.
Since 1984, we have helped collectors, artists, families and businesses discover original art, preserve treasured pictures and memorabilia, clean and restore paintings or create bespoke framing that complements and protects the things they value.
Whether you are looking for a new piece of art, considering how best to frame a treasured picture, or seeking advice on restoring a family painting, you are welcome to visit the gallery and talk to our experienced team.
Contemporary Art Gallery
Discover Art You Will Enjoy Living With
ICAS represents and showcases a varied collection of original paintings, sculpture, signed studio editions and contemporary artwork from established, international and emerging artists.
Our approach is personal. We believe buying art should be enjoyable rather than intimidating.
Whether you are an established collector or choosing your first original artwork, we are happy to guide you through the collection, discuss the artists and help you find something that has a genuine connection with you and your surroundings.
Visit our current exhibition in Letchworth or explore selected artworks through our online gallery.
CURRENT EXHIBITION
Bespoke Picture Framing
Preserve. Protect. Present.
A frame should do much more than simply surround a picture.
At ICAS, our bespoke framing philosophy is built around three principles:
Preserve
Use appropriate materials and techniques to help maintain the condition and integrity of the artwork or object.
Protect
Consider glazing, mounting, backing and construction carefully to help protect against light, dust and environmental damage.
Present
Create a frame, mount and overall design that complements the artwork and the room in which it will be displayed.
Our experienced team will guide you through frame profiles, mounts, specialist glazing and conservation options to create a solution appropriate to both the artwork and your individual style.
We frame:
- Original paintings and drawings
- Limited editions and prints
- Photographs
- Signed posters
- Sports shirts and memorabilia
- Medals and awards
- Textiles, embroidery and needlework
- Certificates and documents
- Canvas paintings
- Oversized artwork
- Family keepsakes and 3D objects
Sports Shirts & Memorabilia
Tell the Story, Not Just Frame the Shirt
A signed football shirt, medal, photograph or piece of sporting memorabilia often represents far more than the object itself.
It may commemorate a player, a match, an achievement, a special occasion, or a personal memory.
Our bespoke memorabilia framing service allows us to bring together shirts, photographs, tickets, programmes, medals, plaques and other related items to create a display that tells the complete story.
Every design is individually considered.
Art Cleaning & Restoration
Give Treasured Artwork a New Lease of Life
Paintings naturally change with age.
Surface dirt, discoloured varnish, cracking, loose paint, canvas distortion and previous repairs can all affect the appearance and condition of an artwork.
ICAS provides professional assessment, cleaning, conservation and restoration services for paintings and works of art.
Every artwork is examined individually before recommendations are made.
Services may include:
- Painting assessment
- Surface cleaning
- Removal of aged varnish where appropriate
- Stabilisation of damaged paint
- Retouching
- Canvas repair and relining
- Re-stretching
- Varnishing
- Works on paper
- Frame cleaning and restoration
If you have inherited a painting, rediscovered an old family picture or have noticed changes in an artwork you already own, bring it to ICAS for an initial discussion.
Why Choose ICAS?
More Than Four Decades of Art & Framing Experience
Since 1984, ICAS has combined the knowledge of an art gallery with the practical skills of bespoke framing, conservation and restoration.
That combination gives us a different perspective.
We do not simply consider the frame.
We consider:
- The artwork itself
- Its age and condition
- Its sentimental or financial importance
- How it should be protected
- How it will look in its surroundings
- How it can continue to be enjoyed in years to come
Many clients return to us with new artworks, family treasures and recommendations to friends and relatives.
Personal Advice
Every project begins with a conversation.
Bring your artwork or item into the gallery, and we can explore different possibilities together before you make a decision.
Visit ICAS Vilas Art Gallery
Whether your next project starts with art, framing or restoration, we would be delighted to help.