Paso Robles framing shop to close after 36 years
Paso Robles Daily News
July 23, 2026
After 36 years, The Art Works in Paso Robles is closing its doors. Owner Dee Spears has decided to retire, marking the end of an era for a shop that has been a quiet cornerstone of the local creative community. For generations of Central Coast artists, it was more than a framing shop — it was a place where ideas got finished, where a painting or photograph found its final home.
As reported by Paso Robles Daily News, the shop will close at the end of the year. That gives locals a few months to stop by, say thanks, and maybe pick up one last custom frame. It’s the kind of loss that reminds us how much character small businesses bring to our towns. Here’s to Dee and 36 years of making art look its best.
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