"ETSY in person", as someone in this STORE said today (this is a store of artists' creations that…read moreare all for sale, NOT just a gallery to view art). It's a fabulous place to buy amazing art and fine crafts at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended for that special and unique gift- to someone or to yourself!

Love this place. More than 100 local makers show in this gallery. The variety and the quality of…read morethe work is stunning.

One of my favorite artist communities to spend time at! over 43 artists in one room, with a mix of…read moremostly painters and also assemblage work, glass, mosaics, illustration, ceramic. and more. It is mostly a private studio for members to work, but there are open studios through the year and other moments to meet members and take a tour inside.

I just adore Firehouse Art collective! There are so many interesting Artist doing different kind of…read morework here. Really worth seeing the place when you can. If you're looking for a place to practice your craft, this would be a good choice.

Need a one of a kind gift? Are you into American art glass collecting?…read more Well whatever your glass needs are, Glass Mountain can accommodate you. Glass Mountain works with Fenton Glass Art, Blenko, and other glass producers. They support the local Berkeley, CA art community and their artists. They are constantly hosting art shows and events to promote and show their original and collectable glass art. The proprietor Tony Weiden has a lifelong passion for glass, especially the stunning art pieces that have been created here in America for generations. Each time I visit I learn something new and interesting info about glass. If you can't find what you are looking for at Glass Mountain, Tony has many years of experience and knowledge with local vendors, antiques, etc.. and is always willing to help with your quest even if he does not make any $$ from it, that kind of business is hard to find now a days. I encourage you to check out his latest colorful Art Windows or "Dalle De Verre". He hand cuts pieces of colorful slab glass an inch thick to create images and patterns and would be willing to customize anything to suite your needs and/or imagination. I personally collect and love red glass and have purchased some beautiful investments from Glass Mountain i.e. a Blenko fruit bowl, vases, and the most adorable little red glass owl. I also go to Tony for Mother's Day and Christmas gifts each year! Check it out!

Glass Mountain is a great resource for me. I love the selection of American Art glass and lovely…read morelocal made pieces. The price ranges work for a wide selection of gifts from Mom to housewarming. The owner of the shop, Tony, is not only a great guy, but he always helps me find exactly what I'm looking for at a price my pocket can handle!

Thanks to Yelp again,we scored 2 glasses and 4 drink tickets for the Lafayette Art and Wine…read morefestival last weekend!! Free parking for the event at the Bart station and it was packed, so parking was stressful but that's not anyone's fault. There was shuttle busses but we chose to walk. The festival basically takes over downtown Lafayette! Huge festival!! Picked up my glasses at the chamber of commerce from Holly, super sweet lady. I don't drink alcohol but my husband didn't mind using my drink tickets ;). There was 4 stages with live music, streets filled with vendors selling their crafts (lots of beautiful high end goods). Many storefronts and restaurants stayed open benefiting from the crowds. Police presence was very noticeable but didn't kill the vibe. Bathrooms plentiful and clean. The kids area was amazing! All done by the Fun and Game Experts, and experts they are. The kids had a blast! It took me a second to adjust to so many people everywhere but once I did it was a very enjoyable afternoon.

Parked at the BART station at around 11 and there was plenty of parking. Left at 3:30 and it was…read morepacked. Took the free shuttle there, but walked back (about a 10-15 minute walk depending on your pace). Free admission. The event itself was really fun. Tons of vendors, many selling jewelry and little crafted items, but there were a few selling paintings and prints. The biggest attraction for me was the entertainment. 4 different stages featuring music, dancing, and other live acts. Food was reasonably priced. There were a couple water stations around for you to refill your water bottle. Make sure you protect yourself from the sun and heat!

My dad found this place while searching for something else and what a find this was. I haven't…read moreplayed pinball for years and the last time I was around a pinball game I just watched. So I can't remember the last time I had my hands on a pinball machine. Located in an industrial area, down the Street from Costco and less then a mile from park and shop. It's really just around the corner from Costco. You can easily walk here from Costco while you family shops you can be having so much more fun and not rush them. There was plenty of free parking right out front. The front is liked with live plants that mesmerized my mom. She loves plants. Soon as you walk inside you enter a framing shop. This is in the back rooms of a framing shop. It all started with the owner and his love of pinball machines and his love of sharing his hobby with others. And we are so thankful that he has shared. What a fun time and bring lots of quarters if you have them. We should have brought more from our coin jar. My dad had them all pulled out, then mom said we didn't need that many, we really needed that many. They also have a change machine. If you put $20 in you get $20 of quarters. It doesn't give change back if you only want a portions of quarters. We only spent around an hour there, but I could have stayed longer. I was having so much fun, but we ran out of quarters. Too bad, there were so many games to play. The front room were the oldest games and gave you the most plays for your 50 cents. I believe all those games gave you 5 balls. For beginners like us we need all the balls we could get. The cost of the machines are not on the coin slots it's on the bottom left corner of the pinball machine. These machines take quarters only, no game card that you have to refill with money. I really dislike those cards as if you put too much on there is no getting your money back. So yea! For the use of quarters. I love this feature of The Flipper Room. They have my vote. Other pinball places also have a feature that I'm not sure about, they have it where they charge you by the hours. There is one in Reno like this and Downtown Sacramento. Those have those pluses too, but I really am a fan of the quarters. We have so many saved up in our piggy banks so it's like it's' free to play as we aren't going to the ATM, it's just free change. I had fun playing the pinball machines and also playing the PAC-Man Game. It was just a regular arcade game that cost 25 cents. It was. A mini game that they t up on a riser so you didn't have to bend down. I have fond memories of PAC-Man. We used to have a mini handheld version that was lots of fun. My mom is one of those annoying players that keeps hitting the flippers when the ball is no where near the flippers. We tried to explain to her that's not how to operate the pin ball machine, but she got really mad at us. We're sorry Flipper owner. We tried. I highly suggest you check this place out. Even if you aren't in the area it's worth the trip. They have both new and old school machines. There are 3 rooms of machines so if you bring a group you won't be cramped. Come play and have fun!!!

The Flipper Room is SUCH A COOL SPOT!!! It's the perfect mix of retro fun and modern charm…read more Remember back in the day when we would bring a pocket full of quarters to play Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and pinball? Well... there's a spot in Concord where you can bring your old date(s) to relive those good old arcade memories! The vibe gets even better when you notice their amazing wall art and posters -- many designed and drawn by super talented artists. They got an art gallery aesthetic going on, with cool prints, rock-style posters, and fun retro illustrations hanging on the walls. Super cool! And the BEST part? Spacer the shop cat! ‍ He's the absolute star here -- he has his own poster and even a custom-made pinball cat bed. Ah-mazing! He lounges around supervising, making sure that everyone is having a good time!! lol Whether you're into art, framing, pinball, or just want a quirky, nostalgic place to explore, The Flipper Room is Highly Recommended and a Must-Visit spot!

Edit: The paint by number show has been extended through March 25…read more.. Freshly-opened Studio Quercus curators Kyle and Susan currently have a most amazing show of paint by numbers -- two huge warehouse walls covered floor to ceiling with all kinds of works grouped by theme from the 20th century plus a few pieces created for the show by local artists. They don't have any kind of marketing presence yet but I'm told they're generally open M-F 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., look for the big paint by numbers pair up on the roof. Bonus star for the cornucopia of layer cakes at the reception.

I went to a recent opening here for Joy Broom's "Waxed and Winged" collection. They seem to…read moreshowcase really talented up and coming artists. The space is great, the work was divine--and actually pretty affordable. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Nice local art gallery in a quaint town. Nicely priced art from local artists…read more I visited here during a reception

There is difference between art gallery and arts and crafts shows for me. You can see wonderful…read morecreative work at both. What is the difference, you might ask. I love wandering into art galleries where the work is well lighted and well displayed. This gallery certainly fulfilled that difference. There was a nice diversity of work, it was well displayed and the people working here were charming. Although I like to look, I seldom want to buy anything. I was really temped by two pieces in this gallery. A pretty watercolor and a wonderful piece of potter for an Ikebana arrangement really appealed to me. They were really not too expensive for one of a kind pieces of art. Common sense prevailed, I have no room for anything new, and I left. I do have about 5 weeks before they put of the next show in case I change my mind. The other difference, at art or craft show you can talk to the artist. I like to support artist so I go to both galleries and shows and every now and then I see something I just have to bring home.

This is a gold mine of hidden talent. Just purchasing a few things before the holidays. I found…read morethat this gallery has a wide selection of original paintings and affordable Giclee Prints. Fine jewelry, Pottery, gift cards just name it! Also if you have some spare time. They have weekly Art classes to choose from. Just look for the neon sign, Pinole Artisans = " )