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Studio Artistic is a company with dedication to its craft second only to its attention and care for its customers. It springs forth from a long tradition in quality and experience with metal reaching like a tree With deep roots, benefiting from 3 generations of experience, strength, quality and work ethic that is reflected very much in its founder and president. He demands quality and customer service that is unrivaled in Utah and is trusted by established and well respected contractors and developers in the area. The attention to quality and service by Studio Artistic been the reason for its solid reputation and rapid growth as well as customer referrals that keep people coming back and bringing their friends and family to us. Be prepared to receive options and designs never before created with your desires in mind to fit into your lifestyle. If you want to work with the number one ornamental iron company in Utah that keeps its commitments and does great quality work and delivers on its promises give us a call and set up an appointment to get a free estimate. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED! Thank you for all your support and best wishes to you all!
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Title: Founder, Owner, and President
Company: Studio Artistic Inc.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Marcelo Galvan Sr., founder, owner, and president of Studio Artistic Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in the ironworking industry.With over 36 years of experience to his credit, Mr. Galvan is a proven expert in the field of ironworking. Specializing in ornamental ironworking, he founded Studio Artistic Inc. in 1997, where he continues to serve as the owner and president. Metalworking has been a longstanding tradition in his family, and so he was inspired to begin his own company in the field. Much of Mr. Galvan’s work is inspired by his dedication to the craft and his understanding of the importance of high-quality customer service.Much of Mr. Galvan’s work pertains to designing and fabricating artistic iron pieces for clients and customers. He also provides special services for senior citizens and those with handicaps, such as free fabrications and installations of railings. Well regarded for his accomplishments, he and his business were featured in Utah Stories Magazine in 2022. In his other entrepreneurial endeavors, Mr. Galvan also founded a food truck operation called Sabores del Sur in 2008.In light of his fulfilling career, Mr. Galvan attributes much of his success to his determination, despite facing many challenges over the course of his career. Having grown up in Argentina, he knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career as an architect. After graduating from high school, he immigrated to the United States and began working and saving money to begin his own business. He is the third generation in his family committed to the ironworks industry. Mr. Galvan is notably proud to have established and sustained a successful business in the U.S., in addition to raising his son as a single parent. In the coming years, he hopes to complete the construction of his lake-side ranch.
STUDIO ARTISTIC: AN IMMIGRANT STORY THAT WILL MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE AMERICAN DREAM AGAIN
Marcelo Galvan immigrated to the United States from Argentina as a young man and built up a successful business creating ornamental ironwork.
Metal endures. It can be hammered or melted but it is resilient. Such qualities also help form the character of the people who work with it; men such as third-generation metalworker Marcelo Galvan.Galvan immigrated to the United States from Argentina as a young man and built up a successful business creating ornamental ironwork, only to see it crumble in the 2008 recession. But he has restored the business and it’s doing better than ever. Galvan learned his trade from his father in Buenos Aires. “I’ve been doing this since I was 12-years-old,” he says. “I had to learn — it’s not like I have a choice to do whatever I want. The business of the family was metal,” he remembers. In his hometown, he met missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was inspired by their descriptions and stories of Salt Lake City.“I admire how the Mormon people started in a state where it seems impossible to live. It motivated me to see how they can create this beautiful state — I admire the sacrifice they made. And look how it is now in Utah: a beautiful state and good people.” Galvan came to Utah in 1994, alone and with nothing but a small backpack of personal belongings and a few dollars in his pocket. During an overnight layover in the Denver airport, he saw snow for the first time in his life.
. The first few years in Utah were tough, he says. He slept under a bridge for a few weeks and struggled to communicate with very limited English. A new friend helped him find a job as a dishwasher at a Chuck-A-Rama restaurant. He later worked cleaning windows for a construction company and eventually saved enough money to bring his father to the US. They kept working and later bought a house with a small garage, which Galvan declared would be his metal workshop. He scoured pawn shops for inexpensive metalworking tools. Once he had the means, Galvan and his father went back to what they knew: working with metal. They made decorative candle stands and centerpieces that sold well around the holidays. In 2000, they started a company called Artistic Ornamental Iron and over the next few years expanded to three shops that employed 14 people. The 2008 recession forced Galvan to close two of the shops and let go almost all of his employees, except for Paul Mork, a close friend whom he says is more like a brother. The business was also renamed as Studio Artistic.Through hard work, Galvan was able to also bring his mother, his three sisters and his nephews to the United States. While building his business, he also had a son, Junior, who he raised as a single parent. Galvan took Junior everywhere. He remembers the baby sleeping in a nest of blankets under his desk while he worked into the early hours of the morning. After the struggle of the recession, Studio Artistic is thriving, since his team has built up a reputation for quality work. “In the last five years we’ve been swamped. I think it’s because we’ve been doing this for so many years. We care about the quality and we think about the customer. Everything is created and designed by me and my team.”Clients can visit the shop with sketches or photographs illustrating what they want, and Studio Artistic can create the design. They make a variety of items from railings to furniture, sculptures and vehicle roof racks. Galvan says lately they’re getting more high-end clients: basketball players, movie stars and large hotels. Galvan adds that the family will always be thankful to the local clients who gave them their start, and they’ll always work with those customers.
Galvan plans to retire soon to a ranch he owns and shift to doing the kind of work he likes best: artistic sculptural work with a western theme. Junior is now the manager of the shop and a fourth-generation metal worker. Both father and son are very proud of how far the business has come. “As an immigrant, I really love this country,” Galvan says. He became a citizen in 2012. “I was so happy and so grateful. I live in the land of making my dream … I hope I inspire other people. Everything is possible with hard work.”Learn more about and see photos of their work online.
Studio Artistic: An Immigrant Story That Will Make You Believe In The American Dream Again
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Leena Locke
Studio Artistic just finished installing my new hand railing for my stairs. It was relatively a small job for them. But they gave me big job attention. They went far and beyond to accommodate my meager budget and provided me with the most beautiful custom built stair railing. I am just so happy with the end result. They took the time to look over all my photos of the kind of look I wanted. And found what would work for me. They more than measured twice for accuracy. They made triple sure the finished product would fit. I can’t rave enough. Big job or small job. This is a quality company. Family owned, which I also liked. They really listen to you. They took photos. So when you view this job. I am sure the photos they took are better than the ones I took. But I will send my personal photos here. It was worth the wait for quality art. From true artists. — in West Valley City, Utah.
Thomas Smith
Studio Artistic is a one of a kind company! They can do anything you need with metal and iron. If you want exceptional value, quality work, creative design and great customer service and follow through you will get all of that from Studio Artistic! I have used them on both large and small projects–fencing, railings, gates, outside stair cases, and all of them artistic and beautiful. They are honest, professional and good people! I cannot recommend them more highly!
Maggie Franz
We are so happy with the work Studio Artistic did! Very easy to work with, showed up when they said, very accommodating, and were able to recreate the inspiration photo we shared with them. Talented and dependable!
Raini Remkes
Phenominal work!!! Thanks
Bev Beagley Batt Taylor
Awesome. Can’t believe floating stairs OUTSIDE!!!
Matthew Vance
Sure glad you guys do all my work.
.Jessica Hughes Kerr
This set is amazing!! I didn’t realize you made furniture too. I may have to have you make us some. It’s gorgeous!!
Adalberto Diaz Labrada
I’m very lucky to have such talented and skilled friend. Amazing job Marcelo.
Maria Maynes
Thank you so much for my gate. It’s beautiful, I loved it. It’s prettier than I imagined, and with extra details. Thank you, I loved it. Thank you for doing it so quickly. I 1000% recommend this work. Thanks to Marcelo Galvan for his talent for doing things with excellence.
Cetrola Sanchez
What a difference! Excellent work!!
Cathy Salazar-Realtor
Great job, thank you!
Suzanne Anderson
Incredible transformation. That just opened up our whole living room. Great quality and craftsmanship. Definately will have them do more for us! Thank you
David K. Johnson
We had architectural drawings railings for our dream house and decided after viewing photos to do something bold and different. My wife and the contractor loved the metal art railings as well as their strength. Marcelo and his family are also good people. We would refer him to any friends.
Bob Quinn
Dear Marcelo, Wow! We love the front porch rail! It is just what we were hoping for and more. It sets off our home with an inviting welcome to those who come. We were impressed with the quality of your work, you finished much before schedule and you delivered a wonderful product that will last for many years to come. The installation of the rail has #40 bolts to make it secure and safe. We are so grateful for your help and guidance in picking us a rail that not only meets and exceeds local codes but is beautiful us well. You are welcome to send others to our home to see the work they would have by trusting your skills and talents. Thank you very much. Your new friend, Bob Quinn
Gary Russell.
Dear Marcelo, I thought you’d like to see my dream come true. This is what it will look like once it’s finished. Thanks again for Monday. The best in 20 years. I mean it. Your friend.
Dr. John Heflin y Colleen Heflin
studioartistic.com Marcelo Galvan, President Paul Mork, Manager These guys are amazing! My husband drew his floating staircase idea in AutoCAD, and it was built exactly as we planned. It turned out better than expected. They are exceptional welders and very willing to work on new ideas. Dr. John Heflin and Colleen Heflin, Salt Lake City, UT
Lynn y Ed Little
Dear Marcelo, Here’s a CD presentation of our terrace transformation, thanks to you, James, and your team! I’ve also attached some printouts so you can quickly show off the great work you do. We hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for the excellent work!.
Glenn y Cindy Oliver
Working with Marcel and Paul was a fantastic experience. We wanted our wrought iron gates to have a specific look, and they were very patient and helpful, so we made the decision. We highly recommend them to anyone considering wrought iron gates for their home or business. They made sure we got what we wanted, and the quality is excellent. We were also delighted with how quickly they installed the product. Thank you so much! We love it!
Quinton y Darlene Palmer
We are very satisfied with the iron porch and stair railing that were manufactured and installed. Marcelo Galván was very patient in helping us choose the option that best suited our needs, and he manufactured and installed it in record time. Marcelo is fast, efficient, and meticulous. We are very satisfied.
Paula A.
Marcelo does exceptional custom work. He is a master in his trade. He puts his heart into his work and the service he offers his clients.
Ray y Frieda Tibbits
Dear Marcelo, We just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed the gate you designed and built for us. It’s the icing on the cake! We thought that with all the cement work, the finished patios and workshop would look nice, but the gate gave it the perfect finishing touch. We never walk in or out without commenting on how great it looks. Thank you so much for finishing and installing it on time. We wish you much success with your business and invite you to bring potential customers to see it. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Los Wollenzien
Dear Marcelo, Paul, and team: Thank you for taking the time to build us a beautiful gate and fence! We know it was a small job, but we sincerely appreciate the time you took to fit us into your busy schedule. Thanks again for taking such good care of us!
Nick L.
Studio Artistic designed and installed handrails inside and out of out home. Marcello was not only prompt to our appointment but was extremely helpful taking our ideas and perfected them with his artistic abilities! He was spot on with his timeframes and took extreme care working inside of our home! The finished product exceeded our expectations and the price met our budget! Thanks Marcello!
Skip H.
We gave Marcelo a basic idea for stairs from our back deck into the yard. He designed and crafted an addition to our home that is more than functional. His craftsmanship elevated the value of our home and I think about Studio Artistic everytime I use my stairs. Thank you.
Tom S.
I have used Studio Artistic in the remodel of my home! They did me fences, created an outdoor staircase, manufactured my staircase railings, and created art! Recently Marcelo Created double doors for our master bedroom to match the railings going upstairs! Another work of exquisite art! This is a quality company that does what they say they will do! They deliver high end exceptional work every time! I would recommend them to anyone who wants to upgrade their home or their surroundings!!!
Hugo C.
The Studio Artistic is the best in Salt Lake City.Marcelo Galvan can do anything you request. He always works with your budget and help with ideas on personal or business projects.We loved the handrail in my house deck and the modern style Entry gate look amazing in our business.I had an amazing experience with this Company!. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality product and excellent service.
Gustavo V.
This guys are the absolute best when considering someone to do your railing /metal work. The attention to detail and professionalism are their top priority. Marcelo was an excellent resource for new ideas and designs for my railings. I would recommend them to anyone looking for metal work.
Victor S ‘ Stone Design G.
Artistic is the naminated to man in talent metal art and world elegance concept custome and decated for all the unic art 37 time biuld special speralstairs only Marcelo galvan represent The best custmer service is worth to paid hem hes time for dedication. To colabored such biutiful style custom realling and big in espesio order art .monuments to usa patriot american vintage welding artwork
Miriam G.
Marcelo is an excellent and very creative designer. His work is very exclusive and original, and above all, he is an excellent human being.
Gaben C.
Marcelo and his crew are exceptional. They designed a beautiful railing. The work was done on time, installed without a flaw, and it looks great. I highly recommend them.
Ty A.
Best metal designer in Utah installed an absolute stunning staircase railing in our home Highly recommended!
Jed S.
Absolutely love Marcelo and his work. He did an amazing railing for deck. he was on-time and trustworthy.
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