We saw a ten act horror show. It was fantastic. The actors were really good and engaging in their…read moreroles. The studio was small but cozy. We sat in the front row, so we literally a few feet from the actors. About 20 people in attendance. The cost was pay what you want, so I gave $30 each for my wife and I. Afterward, you could give more for the actors, so I threw in an extra $20. The theater is a little tucked back from the street. It's small, and you have to go up a flight of stairs to enter the studio. All the people who worked there were nice and helpful. You could buy alcohol at a reasonable price, but I passed, as I didn't want to have to use the restroom in the middle of the performance. I plan on looking up more shows as they come out. I like the small setting and with only 7 actors performing, you could really sense their skills for each story. They also have art you can bid on in the studio, although we didn't place a bid. I'm not an artsy person but I like plays, and the theme was right up my alley. To the actors that performed that night; bravo!!!!

If you want to go to the coolest little art place in Elgin come here! I have seen bands here, seen…read moreart here - and I m pretty sure that they have art classes. I love this place and every time I stop in (a lot) they have new events and new art on the walls. Love this place!!

I am back because Antonio is a flake. Anyways amazing service, great prices, great tattoo! Sarah &…read moreManny are wonderful. Sarah's art is amazing! So will be coming back here now for more tattoos.

I LOVE it here. I have gotten several tattoos and they are wonderful. I love them so much I travel…read more45 min each direction.

I attended a product photography class and learned so much in 2 hours that I will have to study my…read morenotes! There is so much photography and editing capabilities on our smartphones that the average user has no idea what's available. The class was hosted in a beautiful barn-converted building on the ground of several other buildings dedicated to a variety of art-making mediums. You can join as a member to get discounts on their activities and classes or pay non-member fees but there's so much to do and see, you will surely want to come back. My only wish for the class which would have increased 1 star would be handouts of the material presented.

I had my first class ever at fine line creative arts center. It was in October and I took an…read moreamazing professional glassblowing class. Alan was absolutely so patient and detailed and very accommodating since I was a beginner. I highly recommend this class and all the classes here. It's definitely worth the money and super fun, I cannot wait to take my next class. Such a great experience. 5 stars!!!! And by the way, if you ever walk around the property, you will find such a neat art that were made by the artists. I always enjoy walking around outside of the buildings and inside too. You will find inspiration and such unique Art everywhere. Such a neat place! Thank you so much.

Roasted, bitter and sweet coffee, unique food, and jewelry/art like you've never seen before. The…read moreambiance is incredible!

Me and my wife recently came here on a little bit of a lunch adventure while wanting to explore…read moresomething new. I'm impressed nobody has reviewed this place at all and it seems to have been open for well over 7 years according to Google. This place is a café with all vegan friendly food items. On top of that it is a gallery that offers classes too that you can buy art and support local artists. I had their spicy 7 tofu wrap on my end while my wife ordered another wrap. Staff here was absolutely friendly and courteous with us especially with no other guests inside. Prices were a bit above average with moderate wait times but the food itself was absolutely filling making the wait time worth it. They have a dessert menu too after which has a small selection of sweets. Overall, I was blown away from my visit here. Highly recommend coming back and visiting when you get a chance!

Arterie Fine Arts has been a wonderful gallery to show my work in. My work has been in several of…read moretheir art shows. Merike and JoAnne are true professionals who have gone over and beyond excellence in service and dedication to make showing artwork in their gallery successful and pleasant for artists. Their website showcases each show's art and they also put together these small booklets for each show that features and publishes the entire works from each show. I highly recommend doing business with this gallery.

From the owner: Arterie Fine Arts is a creative space which is a place where anyone can embark on their own…read morepersonal artistic journey. Merike Adams,artist & owner provides a space local artists can call their second home and global artists can find a showcase. Art connoisseurs can enjoy "art from the heart" and those who are on a learning path can afford to so freely. We offer several membership levels for studio/work/display space or display only space. Art classes for all ages, summer camps for kids & walk in classes are available. Monthly shows featuring international & local artists which include a reception for the show with refreshments, activities & contests for everyone. Monthly calls for artists to submit their artwork to be included in our shows.

Scott has been my sole source for framing for over 30 years! Only uses museum quality acid free…read morepaper, glass appropriate(UV) and framing that compliments, not over powers the art. Fair pricing, quick turnaround. Expect a custom salutation, not a "yes" man. You will not be disappointed.

I came here to get my artwork framed. However, I was told the canvas dimensions were off by…read moremillimeters and that it would look off if we framed it. I originally was looking for a floating frame so we didn't cover up any of the artwork and he explained how that would look bad because the canvas isn't even. He suggested we nail some wood to the sides of the painting. Mind you this piece of art is 4 grand. I agreed a normal frame would work as well but then he proceeded to say the canvas was too thick and wouldn't cover the sides while offering no other solution. I'm not sure of the name of the person I spoke with but he came off as condescending and was not helpful in figuring out a solution. I ended up taking my artwork to cjframers in Lake Zurich. They were amazing to work with and had a wide array of framing options. They helped me find a perfect frame that fit beautifully. They had plenty of solutions and were able to add a backing to completely cover the sides that the frame didn't reach.

Just to add to the review I left in October 2023, in the roughly 18 months since then Chris and…read moreMichael have continued to provide me with excellent advice, service and a wonderful selection of beautiful art for my home. I would really suggest anyone looking to add beauty to their home or office at least stop by Art Post (or visit their website) because what they offer is a wonderful alternative to the outrageous prices and narrow vision of many of the other Chicago area art galleries. Chris and Michael are not at all pushy and genuinely want you to love what you purchase. Every room in my home feels bright and cheerful and makes me smile, largely because of what I've taken home from Art Post in the past two years.

I've been to one gallery after another looking for the perfect painting for my family room. I'm…read morebummed that the hunt for a painting took me so long to visit Art Post Gallery because they have gorgeous work. I spent a lot of time examining the artwork on their website ahead of time and love how they let you search by style, size and other options that makes the art buying process a little easier. I had admired a few paintings on their site, but of course nothing beats seeing something in person. And the same paintings I liked on the site were even better in person. I liked one, Uplifting Light, so much that I asked Chris if she could photoshop it into the room I've been looking for. She said an even better option was to take it home for the weekend. She was also super helpful on what frames would work best and I loved that they could frame the painting right in their store - and she said they could hang it too! I filled out some information, gave her my credit card # and I loaded up my SUV. Turns out SUVs are good for something besides carpooling children around.. Once home I was so excited to see the painting in my family room since I was certain this was the "one." I'm so glad Chris let me try it out because while I loved the painting on it's own it just didn't work in the room- the size was wrong, the colors clashed with the colors in my room, etc. And so a few days later I sadly brought it back and handed it to Michael who was very understanding about the situation. I actually did find another painting at a different gallery over the weekend that I believe is the "one" after trying it out in the room, but I will definitely be back to Art Post Gallery when ready to find art for other rooms in my house.

Trickster Cultural Center is filled with beautiful artifacts from our indigenous Native Americans…read more The exhibits are very informational and the staff is very friendly and helpful answering questions. I've come here a couple times to see exhibits and to early vote which is very easy to do here. They offer many special events here with plenty of parking and easy access. They also offer many special aid services.

We live only a few miles from the Trickster Cultural Center and have never been able to go. We've…read moretried to go many times over the years but never looked at their hours of operation. We finally were able to go in on 2/26/22. And, the wait was worth it. We were the only people who were not volunteers or employees that day - we had the museum to ourselves. The building was much larger than it appears outside. You enter into the front room, which is a combination of artifacts, art, jewelry, and a gift shop. There is a room open on the north side which was, for the most part empty. This is their special exhibit room. There were some remaining items from a prior exhibit, which were very interesting. There is also a room upstairs with various items. The most interesting were the quilts and a Native American dress exhibit. Most of the museum is built to honor Native American veterans. This whole theme was fascinating. I fancy myself as an American history buff. Frankly, everything was new to me except for a display case explaining the "Code Talkers." (If you aren't sure about the code talkers - check Wikipedia or see the movie. This was fantastic. There is no entrance fee so you can just enter, but there is a place to leave donations. When you do go, make sure to donate what you can. Much of their funding relies on this.