Our Story
Every person who works at Baas Framing Studio is an artisan who brings skill, care and creativity to the job. To us, each piece of art is a unique opportunity to design a lasting presentation that clients will enjoy for years to come. Our commitment to archival materials, proper mounting options and UV protection for items of lasting significance means we deliver the best quality framing product.
We are celebrating our 28th year in business. Clients new and old come to our Madison Valley location for our large frame selection, experienced staff, and clear design and conservation knowledge. When you come to us, you will get friendly service, clear advice and estimates and a beautiful finished product.
Founder Karrie Baas opened Baas Framing Art Gallery and Framing in 1995. A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts, Karrie is a painter, sculptor and creative visual thinker who loves the design challenges of framing. Her passion for art and artists shaped the business. Karrie was President of the Alumni Association and served on the Cornish Board of Trustees. She continues to support students and alumni with their framing needs. Karrie is a longtime member of the GSBA and was also honored with the Mayor's Small Business Award in 2007.
From 1994 - 2009, Baas Art Gallery presented solo and group shows of Northwest artists including Fulgencio Lazo, Ellen Rutledge, the late Eugene Pizzuto and Pat Clayton. We continue to feature Northwest artists, jewelers and craftspeople in a retail environment, and value our ongoing relationships with artists and our community. We support a number of local school auctions and charities every year and are a member of the Madison Valley Business Association.
2022 brought a new chapter to this successful small business: founder Karrie Baas retired and passed the torch to a new owners, Colleen and John Godfrey. An artist in her own right, Colleen brings fresh energy and leadership to Baas Framing Studio as we enter a new chapter! Longtime staff of Julia Ricketts, Peter Keller and Heather Wehman continue in their substantial roles to ensure a smooth transition and the highest standards in workmanship.
Meet Our Staff
Peter Keller joined Baas Framing Studio in 2013. A graduate of Columbus College of Art, Peter has 22 years of picture framing experience. His skills include problem-solving unusual projects and building stacked frames. When he’s not working here, you can find Peter creating sonic experiences as a sound artist, performer and DJ. From among his many projects, check out audio clips of Kōan-Din (meditative feedback) and Dosenöffner (analog synth collaboration).
Julia Ricketts has been with Baas Framing Studio since 1996 and is pleased to celebrate 25 years of framing and fun. Julia loves designing framing for original art of all kinds. She likes achieving elegant design solutions that work with both the artwork and the customer’s taste, budget and decor. Julia’s special skills include canvas stretching and painting touch-up and repair. She is a painter and former instructor of painting and drawing at the Gage Academy of Art. View Julia’s website.
Aundrea Cornely joined Baas Framing Studio in 2023. Her background in photography means she has a keen eye for detail and conservation. When she’s not helping customers with their projects, she’s sure to be found enjoying local art and snapping photographs.
Colleen Godfrey, President of Baas Framing Studio, is proud to continue a legacy of female small business ownership in Seattle’s Madison Valley fine arts community. She graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in 2012, earning a BFA with an emphasis on painting. Focusing on watercolor and acrylic figurative subjects, her art celebrates the intersection of fantasy and the female form in all its shapes and colors. Colleen is just as passionate about other artists’ masterpieces as she is about her own and enjoys helping customers with unexpected and colorful framing projects. She loves baking, caring for her exotic pets and speaks fluent Mermaid.