Certified Picture Framer (CPF)
Understanding the Certified Picture Framer (CPF) Designation
A Certified Picture Framer (CPF) is a prestigious designation administered by the Professional Picture Framing Association (PPFA). The PPFA conducts the five-hour CPF exam twice a year, testing in the following areas:
Art and framing preservation
Framing knowledge
Mechanics of framing
Mathematics of framing
Art and image mounting
To ensure that CPF-certified framers remain current in the professional framing field, they must retake the exam and recertify every five years.
This is an arduous and rigorous process, which is why very few framers pursue CPF certification. Red Wing Framing Gallery is proud to be one of only five active CPFs in Minnesota.
We take great pride in our professionalism and our commitment to the highest industry standards. This dedication should be important to any client who values their art.
