My daughter was asking for a simple silver ring after her friend showed up with a snake ring at…read moreschool. She was looking at some rings online but I was unsure about the quality and I always prefer to support local business. First we stopped by a different store in the center and they did not have any good quality rings so we kept going down mass Avenue towards the Heights until we got to the Artful Heart. I remembered from buying a sun hat at their old location that they had a good selection of jewelry. The location is about the same size as the old location. Maybe a tiny bit smaller. I would not necessarily call it a gallery, although they do have some pieces of art. It specializes in costume jewelry and small gifts. Lots of the jewelry is not quite my style, but my daughter was able to find a simple silver heart knot ring for about $25. While we were in the store, the person behind the desk was very friendly and sweet. One of my favorite songs came on the radio and it turns out it is one of her favorite as well and she has seen them live. Bottom line is that I would recommend the Artful Heart Gallery as a good local shop for purchasing gifts for people who like jewelry (including yourself!).

The Artful Heart is the successor to whatever gift shop previously occupied this space. I've been…read morepeering in the window at the "opening soon" sign for several weeks and finally as I wandered by today with another in tow, they were open! According to the owner, they've been open for more more or less 3 days. Both she and the other two ladies running the shop (one was her daughter?) were extremely pleasant and helpful, and invited us to their "grand opening" cocktail party on Friday. I don't know if I'll go, but if you read this in time and want to check them out... I am sure you are invited too. The goods are a mixture of OOAK art, art prints, unique 'gifty' things, scarves, pottery, and lots of jewellery. The concept behind the store seems to be a mixture of showcasing local artists and selling regular but unique goods. It's a little Etsy-ish, although I don't think you'll find anything as outrageous or weird here as you would on Etsy. I did not look at or enquire about the prices of the art, but everything else seemed to be roughly in the $20-$100 price range depending on the item... for instance, I bought a necklace that cost about $60, but a similar but less elaborate version of the necklace (pendant only) was somewhere around $20. The store reminds me a little bit of Firefly Moon, but with a better location and a slightly better selection (not to condemn FM in any way- they are a lovely store as well). My first impression is that I like them and I hope they flourish in Arlington Center.

Was looking for a place to just sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee on a dreary afternoon. This…read moreplace is perfect, very comfortable and spacious, good coffee, friendly service, and nice artwork to enjoy. Was $6 for a 12 ounce cappuccino, about what you would expect these days.

This is a relatively new addition to Lexington Center. Its concept of a coffee shop that also…read morefunctions as an art gallery is unique. The coffee is fair, though a wider selection of pastries and the ability to heat up pastries would be ideal. The hours is a bit odd since they open at 8am and close at 3pm, so most high schoolers would still be in school then. The service is efficient and friendly. Overall, it's a nice place to hang out with friends and families (there appears to be a kids' art table; not sure whether it's always available).

This was a small, but enjoyable and FREE museum on Brandeis's beautiful campus…read more It had three exhibits as of our visit on 1/26 - all three were surrealist and we got to see a Kahlo and a Magritte in addition to other wonderful works of art. They would liked you register before you go, but I didn't get the sense that we'd have been turned away if we hadn't. There is very limited parking near the Museum - we parked down by the admissions building and walked up.

Established in 1961, the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University is a hidden gem housing one of the…read morelargest collections of modern and contemporary art in New England. It's a relatively intimate museum, with only 13,000 square feet of exhibition space in its three galleries, but the curators make good use of the space with a rotating selection of the 9,000 pieces in the permanent collection - including works by Matisse, de Kooning, Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Yoko Ono, Gauguin, Picasso, and Warhol - as well as 9 to 12 temporary exhibitions a year - featuring groundbreaking pieces from emerging artists like Pakistani painter Salman Toor or less commonly-known pieces from more established artists like Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The Rose Art Museum also hosts programs that are open to the public including artist talks, performances, and discussions led by museum staff. My favorite part of the permanent collection at the Rose Art Museum is 'The Undisciplined Collector', an interactive re-creation of an early-1960s wood-paneled den installed by conceptual artist Mark Dion in 2015. It's intended to represent the mid-century modern era in which the museum was founded. The installation features retro-designed furniture (that you can sit on to enjoy the installation!) as well as authentic period artifacts including vintage record albums, magazines, and a cocktail bar. I haven't tried putting on a record or mixing a cocktail. PRO TIP: Admission to the museum and parking outside the main entrance is FREE but you should register for your visit on the museum website (https://slate.brandeis.edu/portal/rose_visitor_admission).

We took our daughter to Maud Morgan Arts Center for a FREE architecture workshop and it was…read morephenomenal. The class focused on a number of different areas and aligned with the STEAM curriculum. My husband and I were extremely impressed with how the workshop tied the activity of building a sustainable option for the city in with real world examples and ultimately having the children design and build a model out of legos. We are definitely going to look into more classes and workshops for our kids at Maud Morgan Arts Center.

Maud Morgan is a place of learning, community and FUN! I know from hands-on experience as an…read moreeducator and a learner at MMA that these teachers love what they do and want to share that passion for art with students of all ages. I highly recommend dipping your toes into any medium you've been curious about, or refining your skills with the guidance of an experienced educator, in this welcoming and friendly space!

The art reproduction service is affordable and fast, the bonus is you can get color corrected…read moregiclée prints that look as good as the original. The best printers anywhere. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, real people that take pride in their work.

I have been wanting to try Digital Silver Imaging for a long time, and I'm really happy I finally…read moregot around to it. The print they did for me is incredible, my mind is truly blown that a digital image can be turned into a professional darkroom-developed B&W print. I'm very pleased and will be having more photos printed.

Had our wedding at this museum over the weekend, and although the venue is beautiful, the staff was…read moreextremely unprofessional, antagonistic, and inappropriate. All of our vendors were treated extremely poorly by the staff, they were very unwelcoming to myself and my groom and were disinterested in actually helping us with any requests, even something as simple as dimming the lights during the reception. Staff was rude to our caterers, our DJ, our coordinators, and had no interest in problem solving. The removed art from the reception area (even though we literally picked the venue for the art). Overall it was horrific experience. Museum is beautiful and would likely be a wonderful location for a wedding if there was a staffing update. Would not recommend hosting an event here.

I give two stars not because there was anything wrong with the museum, but because of the poor…read morevalue. I went here on one of those "Free Fun Fridays" hosted by the Highland Street Foundation. Ordinarily, it costs $7 for adult admission. I am accounting for this fact in the review because the other 364 days of the year are not free. I have no problem paying to get into a museum, but again, it is not a question of costs, but rather one of value. The museum is one small room, the hall with the main desk (with a few photos around), and a larger, much more open hall about the size of a large chapel, or really small church. Suffice it to say, unless you wish to carefully examine all the works, the museum can be viewed in under 45 minutes (and even that is pushing it) I am a fan of photography, and I would love to see the always changing displays in this museum. However, my concern returns to the fact that for a tiny room, a large room, and a few paintings in the area with ticket desk costs $7. However, if you are a die-hard photography fan, they have some books, and some really old camera equipment you can look at and purchase (I don't know if old cameras are for sale).

What a lovely art gallery! I have been to two exhibits here that a friend participated in…read more Everything is excellently curated. The space is absolutely beautiful. I encourage everyone to visit and see some beautiful, local art.

From the owner: Art gallery in Lexingtonread more

I've been to most of the shows that the Cooper has mounted in the past few years. Their range and…read morepresentation of exhibits have been immersive, thought-provoking, intriguing, and inspiring. I look forward to every new exhibit...

There are few museums that make you feel real emotion. This gallery does that by pushing our…read moreperceptions of race and challenging our comfort zones. They dabble in all areas of art from music and dance, the photography and digital art. These different forms of art play to a wide variety of tastes and expectations. The Cooper Gallery is a refreshing look at what a museum can and should be. Worth going back to check out the newest exhibits.

I'm gonna be honest, right up front... I expected this art exhibit to be a little... Boring. I am…read moreso happy to be wrong! They have some thing for everyone. The first floor is a mix of adult and children's pieces. The second floor has a huge dinosaur and art within the art... Visit and you'll know what I mean. Finally, the third floor has interactive art with Insta-worthy installations, and stations for kids of all ages to play with Legos, build their own race, cars, and race them against each other. THE DEAL: the art of the brick was worth every Lego that went into creating it. Fun for the whole family!

I TOTALLY had the same thought as Lynn J. I really thought that this "museum" would be boring and…read morenot really worth my time. However, I was wrong ... SO WRONG!!! I was fortunate enough to come here via a Yelp Elite event, and I am so glad I did!!! This place was such a pleasant surprise. At baseline, I love art and art museums. I had never heard of this "stuff" or the artist before ... nor am I fan of Legos. However, this place is awesome!!! I would highly encourage everyone of all ages to check this out. My favorite pieces were on Floor 2. First, the dinosaur. Duh!!! That thing was sa-weettttt!!! And second, the "paintings" with the Lego items in the art and present in real life. Seriouslyyyyy, so cool. I'm going to post a few pix but not all ... cuz you should really check it out for yourself!!!