422 Framing

07/03/2026

Sending out Happy 4th of July love to all my peeps. Thanks for the love and have a safe weekend.

06/18/2026

A wonderful day at 422 Framing finished up a portrait of Max Hagameyer nephew of Johan. Johan did a series of family portraits more to come !!! Hand made custom frame made by 422 craftsmen. Contact John for details to frame your treasures.

06/06/2026

05/18/2026

Made it to the second round please vote it’s free for 1 vote

I Paint With Light ( Photography ) Traditional Large Format Film . Prints Made In My Dark Room , Printing On Gelatin Silver Paper.

05/15/2026

We are very excited to announce that three of John Kitts' photos have been selected for North Tahoe Arts current show "That’s Wild! This exhibit celebrates the landscape, light, and life of Tahoe's mountain homes as it transitions into spring. Featuring works by local artists, it captures everything from melting alpine vistas and budding wildflowers to the shifting moods of sky and water. Each piece reflects a unique perspective on this fleeting and beautiful time of year. North Tahoe Arts is located at 380 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145 and will be up until June 29th. If you are up in Lake Tahoe this spring, stop by and enjoy John's photos as well as the other amazing artists' work that is part of this exhibit.

04/22/2026

The last event at 422 Framing & Gallery will be held this Saturday, April 25, 2026 with an open gallery/anniversary celebration from 10 AM to 2 PM. John Kitts, fine art photographer and owner of 422 Framing & Gallery, has designed the month-long, four public programs designed to highlight the fundamentals of film photography with this last event celebrating community. The event is open to the public and is free. Please be our guest and stop by the the Gallery located at 316 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA. We will have an array of John Kitts' beautiful black and white, large format photographies along with light refreshments and a big thank you for welcoming 422 Framing & Gallery to the community. For more information, call John at 602-670-1342 or email him at [email protected]

04/14/2026

422 Framing & Gallery will celebrate the art and craft of film photography throughout April 2026 with a special Photography Month series featuring free weekly talks, guest speakers, and an anniversary celebration. Led by John Kitts, fine art photographer and owner of 422 Framing & Gallery, the month-long event includes four public programs designed to highlight the fundamentals of film photography.

This Saturday, April 18, 2026 John will host guest speaker, Charlie Osborn, Owner of Charlie Osborn Studio in Grass Valley, CA. This for a one-hour discussion will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the 422 Gallery, located at 316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley. For over 20 years Charlie has been making high quality fine art reproduction prints and high quality photo prints on a variety of substrates (canvas, photo papers, watercolor papers) and canvas mounting for artists and photographers, beginners and professional alike. Charlie's presentation will focus on print reproduction processes, photo restoration, and the transition from film to digital printing.

The event is open to the public and is free. Stop by the Gallery and enjoy a day all about film and beautiful images. For more information, call John at 602-670-1342 or email him at [email protected]

04/09/2026

Had the opportunity to frame this vintage and amazing painting by Rick Griffin pop art designer/painter. Check it out at Chambers Project Grass Valley Ca.

03/27/2026

Spring is here time to update your walls with a little spring bloom. Stop by and see our wonderful photos, start or add to your art collection today. Call for a personalized appointment 602-670-1342 .

03/24/2026

422 Framing & Gallery will celebrate the art and craft of film photography throughout April 2026 with a special Photography Month series featuring free weekly talks, guest speakers, and an anniversary celebration. Led by John Kitts, fine art photographer and owner of 422 Framing & Gallery, the month-long event includes four public programs designed to highlight the fundamentals of film photography.

Each Saturday in April, John and invited guests will host one-hour discussions from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the gallery, located at 316 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley with the first one being held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 1:00–2:00 PM at the gallery. This discussion will focus on Film Photography & the 4x5 Camera which includes a demonstration covering large-format cameras, a brief history of film photography, film types and processing, and darkroom printing. The event is open to the public and is free. Stop by the Gallery and enjoy a day all about film and beautiful images. #422