Who we are

Founded in 2020, Whisperwood Framing is a locally rooted, Indigenous, Deaf and woman-owned small business committed to excellence and meaningful impact.

Located in downtown Montesano, Whisperwood is a custom framing business and a gallery for local artists and vintage resellers to showcase their collections. More importantly, Whisperwood functions as a third space, where people can take art classes, and enjoy a comfortable, curated environment.

Whisperwood is also available for corporate and hospitality art collections. Let us take your business in a sophisticated, but local-minded direction with an emphasis on the beautiful and unique features of the Pacific Northwest.

Owner Marisa Salzer has been framing art since 1999. Marisa’s background in journalism, photography and layout has informed her ability to create fully realized visions. As a Deaf woman, she’s developed a unique visual ability, allowing her to create framing and presentation techniques that earned her 5 star reviews across 5 different counties.

Starting from a tiny framing shop in her garage, she has turned her passion for art and presentation into a local art center that acts as a hub for community efforts and support for local artists.

Whisperwood Framing is a local gallery and antiques hub, where you can find beautiful, original artwork by local artists as well as antiques and many any other fun retail finds!

Please note:  Items shown below may not be available.

Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy, shoulder-length hair, smiling slightly at the camera.
A framed painting of a brown bear walking in water with splashes, set in an art store with various other framed artwork and decorative objects in the background.
Various woven baskets and ceramic planters on display in a store.
A vintage black forest/Adirondack picture frame made of carved wood with floral and musical instrument details. The frame contains a black and white photograph of a large group of people posing outdoors. There is a small white label on the bottom rig
Wooden bowl with engraved floral and star patterns resting on grass with a gray stone nearby.
Display of handcrafted bracelets and decorative items on wooden rods and cloth tags, with intricate designs and patterns.
Display of decorative glass balls in varying shades of green on a shelf, flanked by ceramic figurines of faces, with a patterned bowl and a carved wooden sign reading "ONWARD" in the foreground.
Green glassware set including two goblets and a decanter on a matching green tray with floral patterns, displayed for sale at $10.
Green glass jar with a lid, a red and green glass bowl, a small green bowl, a black and white decorative cup, a large green and black bowl, and a white oval dish on a wooden surface.
Close-up of wooden paddle fans with engraved nature-inspired designs, including mushrooms, flowers, and leaves, arranged in a fan shape.
Display of blue and white enamel mugs, bowls, and cups on a wooden table, along with framed artwork and a red glass lamp.
An art gallery displaying various paintings and artwork, with a small table holding decorative items, and a chair with a sheepskin cushion.
Art gallery wall with paintings including a fox and eagle on a beach at sunset, a forest scene in a golden frame, and a flower. Decorative items include a floral lamp, jewelry, and small framed artworks.
Interior of an art gallery with people browsing and artwork displayed on walls and shelves.
A woman with glasses and long dark hair smiling inside an art or gift shop, holding a large wooden picture frame in front of her. The background shows various framed pictures and decorative items displayed on shelves and walls.
A group of six women standing together in a picture frame in front of a wall decorated with numerous picture frames of various styles and colors. They are smiling and posing for the photo, with some wearing glasses and name tags.
Three women smiling in an art gallery with colorful paintings on the wall behind them.
A woman with curly blonde hair smiling at a picture framing store, standing in front of a large display of various picture frame samples. She is wearing a floral dress, a light denim jacket, and a blue beaded necklace. She is gesturing towards the fr
A woman standing beside a large wooden sign on a gray corrugated metal wall. The sign reads "Whisperwood Custom Framing" with a tree graphic and
Two women sitting in a frame shop with colorful picture framing samples behind them, smiling at the camera, surrounded by various framed pictures and decorative items.

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