Less than five years after Art Bashi's avocation morphed into a successful business, the Art of Custom Framing has outgrown its former headquarters in Clawson, MI, and is opening the doors of its new location Sept. 18, 2015. "My interest in unique ways to preserve sports memorabilia led me to create a custom framing business that specializes in one-of-a-kind creations," says Bashi, VP and chief of daily operations.

Founded four years ago, Art of Custom Framing is built on Bashi's 17 years of retail and sales management experience with several major retailers. Bashi says his operation focuses on work by local artists along with custom commercial and residential projects. An in-house fine art consultant and staff of designers are on hand to work with residential and corporate clients to provide one-on-one service in art selection, research and custom framing.

Building on its roots, the Art of Custom Framing features framed sports memorabilia that include college sports such as official licensed MSU and U of M mementoes. "Specialty projects are our forte," says Bashi. "Our new location allowed us to add dye sublimation printing and helps us make maximum use of the finest computer-assisted laser cutting machinery allowing our skilled operators to produce intricate mat designs as well as lettering and designs in acrylic and wood."