Arts District Imageworks employs skilled artists and color experts to elevate your art to the next level with our specialized services.

SCANNING

From fine art to tile to family photos, we capture your artwork in highest fidelity on our large format Cruse scanner for the best possible digital image.

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printing

Our top of the line equipment can handle everything from single unique prints to quantity runs. Plus, our extensive collection of media surfaces will have you covered for any project.

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FINIshing

If you need your canvas stretched, our in house shop custom builds stretcher bars in any size. Our finishing team provides exceptional stretching and trimming work.

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Scanning

superior quality image capture

Maximum quality scanning in small or large format

From fine art to tile to family photos, we capture your artwork in highest fidelity. Whether it's a huge painting on our large format Cruse flatbed scanner, or ultra high resolution on our professional Epson film scanners, we generate the best possible digital image for your needs.

With the only Cruse Scanner in the upper Midwest, we serve the artists of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and beyond. Creative professionals near and far rely on our fine art scanning services for truly outstanding image captures.

ABOUT THE CRUSE SCANNER

Here at Arts District Imageworks, we use a Cruse flatbed scanner. Built in Germany, this scanner is the international benchmark for scanning and reproducing large format originals with utmost quality and for particularly high demands. Cruse scanners are utilized by museums, libraries, photographers, archives, architects, and other industries that require extreme detail, resolution, and absolute color fidelity.

Your artwork surface is never touched as it rides on the flat bed that moves beneath the lighting banks. Specialized light modes such as texture and polarization are able to record the tiniest details despite tricky surfaces such as high gloss or metallics. Perfect, even lighting means no hot spots, no vignetting, and no out of focus areas on your image.

EPSON & NIKON SCANNERS

Two other scanners round out our in house capabilities and cover additional scanning needs.

Our professional Epson scanner is used for maximum resolution, with the ability to capture up to 6400dpi, and can handle reflective images as well as film transparencies. Our Nikon film scanner is a high performance dedicated film scanner, and offers up to 4000dpi on 35mm film, slides, and more.

Printing

perfect color every time

Our printing capabilities will astound you.

We have a comprehensive array of professional printing equipment ready to elevate your images. Our multiple ink systems and custom color calibration processes will deliver more stunning prints than you can imagine.

Our extensive collection of specialty media surfaces will have you covered for any project. From luxurious cotton rag for museum art prints, to economical options suitable for quantity runs, we stock a huge variety of incredible quality papers.

Finishing

professional stretching & finishing services

From custom stretching to installation

Our finishing department is the best in town. We provide exceptional, professional stretching, UV protective coatings, assembly, hardware from French cleats to Wall Buddies, and hand trimming. We also offer packaging, shipping, and installation services.

Design Services

photo restoration, graphic layouts, enlargements, digital editing

We help your art shine

Whether you need an old damaged photo restored, a custom display banner designed, or extensive color correction or color matching, we are here to help! Our dedicated employees offer their skills to improve your project. System time is available hourly. Contact us for details!