Cousins and former owners of a 15+ location independent art and framing store across the Southeast, Paul passed his legacy to his son-in-law, Jay Shapiro, and Moe to his youngest son, Howard.

Jay and Howard bought the store in 2001, opening a flagship location in Buckhead, at the old Limelight Disco

Stuart Shapiro entered the business in 2011, with a position in sales, while helping to manage 3 active Binders locations.

In 2015, Howard opened his second location in Ponce City Market as their first tenant. Binders served 10 years in Old Fourth Ward.

In 2016, Howard became President of the International Art Materials Association, serving two consecutive terms.

In 2022, Binders’ flagship Buckhead Landing location began renovations, completed in 2024. Since then, it has been recognized as one of Georgia’s premier art stores, attracting artists and art enthusiasts from across the region.

In 2026, after more than 40 years in the art industry, Howard was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by NAMTA. Pictured to his right is his first cousin, Lewis Litt, a representative in the art industry.

In 2024, Howard’s daughter, Hannah, became part of the third generation at Binders, stepping into the family business as Marketing & Events Coordinator.