Christopher Hill bills itself as an "urban gallery in the Napa Valley" tho St. Helena isn't that…read moreurban. It gives off an urban, sophisticated air in the rural Napa Valley. The traffic&parking in St. Helena can be as problematic as San Francisco, so the comparison kind of fits. When it comes to Christopher Hill, I keep confusing them with the Christopher Queen Galleries in Duncans Mills on the Russian River. The Christopher Hill Gallery, unlike Christopher Queen, is centered on contemporary art. It's up a steep flight of stairs, but the journey is worth it. The gallery owners are friendly&knowledgeable. They have an amazing roster of artists in their collection/exhibitions- https://www.chgalleries.com/artists They have also been doing exhibitions to benefit wildfire victims, using art as a form of healing. It's an oasis of modern art off St. Helena's Main Street.

Amazing artwork. I wish I could afford it. Nice presentation. Beautiful location in downtown saint…read moreHelena.

Caldwell Snyder is all about location, location, location. It's a bright, open, airy space- San…read moreFrancisco sophistication without having to go all the way to San Francisco. (However, they do have a Sutter Street location in SF) It's a pricey spot, so don't expect to find something for friends or family. The current exhibition is small, mostly abstract. The most striking piece is directly beneath the skylights- wooden totem sculptures by the Roscubas brothers (Vicente&Fernando) of Bilbao, Spain that look like an optical illusion of sorts. From the street, it looks like a projection, a hologram. It's amazing to walk among their totemic pieces. In the back, a couple was getting a personal art consultation with a curator who resembles Taylor Swift. The curator at the front desk/table was so engrossed with work on her desktop she didn't bother to say hi. She did, however, become personable&talk about the pieces. Be careful among the pieces, especially when you walk among the Roscubas Brothers' wooden totems, they're delicate. Taylor Swift- "Delicate"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCXGJQYZ9JA

Caldwell Snyder Gallery specializes in Contemporary American and European paintings, drawings,…read moresculpture and limited-edition prints including post-war and emerging artists. The gallery is known for introducing European and Latin American artists who are well known in their home countries but rarely shown in the U.S. The Gallery is located in the midst of beautiful downtown St. Helena in the historic Star Building. It is a large, open and airy gallery full of rotating art exhibits. Artist Matt Rogers was on exhibition when I visited the gallery. He has lived in California his whole life and that is reflected in his art. I love his landscapes - a colorful fantastical confection of cotton candy trees! His art represents the California dream of sunsets and palm trees but also incorporates our reality of earthquakes, fire and mudslides. He captures the reality of California - beach culture rubs shoulders with counter-culture; beauty versus darkness. The Gallery was hosting an after-party for the Napa Valley Film Fest screening of "Woman in Gold" It was an excellent party with sparkling wine, cocktails and continuous food offerings. One side note - as is so common in Napa Valley, there were no vegan options available. However, when I mentioned my vegan diet to the server, he mentioned it to the caterer who whipped up a delicious batch of mushroom bites. They were not only excellent but I was very happy and encouraged that the Chef was open to making something for me on the fly! Whether you are in the market for unique, under appreciated art or just love to browse, it is worth a visit!

There are choices when it comes to arts in Napa Valley. This one is somewhat unique. Simon Bull…read moreobviously stands out in the crowd, the world famous artist at his best. Nice set up, absolutely beautiful colors and a wide variety of subjects. Simon's stile is very unique and easily identifiable. He makes the best out of what acrylic paints can do. Some pieces are simply paint pours, some are brushes, but all are very bright, very positive and just bring up smiles. Prices are from $7000 to $40000, they will work with you within a reasonable range, staff is experienced and knowledgeable. Even if the price point is out of your range, stepp in and enjoy, his artwork is really like no other.

High end art gallery. As in, $14k plus art works. Most in the $45k range. Beautiful artwork and…read morevery polite and considerate staff even after telling them their artwork was out of my price range. They very politely showed me around the gallery and different works and how the different light affects it. Would definitely recommend if you can afford their art, or not, the works are stunningly beautiful.

thumbs up. Go get your diamonds and enjoy them, choke in them and put ton of them in your ears.read more

Really great place, used them five times in two years. Great customer service, they are as…read moreknowledgeable as they are reasonable. Amongst other things I needed a battery replacement for a Omega MoonSwatch watch, they had in stock, did on the spot and for a very "non-St Helena" price :)

Aerena Galleries is a refuge from the often busy, traffic clogged Main Street of downtown St…read more Helena. There's an amazing array of pieces- from abstract art, to sculptures with oceanic themes, a giant coffee table book by Annie Liebovitz, to a stunning gigantic book of Tibetan Buddhist sacred art. The curators are friendly&approachable. What's happily surprising is that not all the art is big bucks. One can find affordable gifts that are also tasteful. They represent contemporary artists, particularly those of the Bay Area. While the St. Helena gallery is an oasis, I really should go down to the Yountville one that has a sculpture garden.

When you travel alone a lot and visit a number of galleries it is always frustrating when the…read morecurator sits behind her little desk pecking away at her computer and largely ignoring your presence simply because you look young - it happens more than you'd guess......but not at I. Wolk. With a fantastic collection of items largely from Bay Area artists and an open space presenting the art in an eye catching fashion I found the customer service at I. Wolk to be exemplary despite the fact that I wasn't looking to buy immediately. With a vast knowledge of the artists presented and a diverse understanding of the arts in general I can't recommend this place enough - if/when I head west next I'll be back, ideally this time with a decorating budget in mind.

What a wonderful little find! I always drove past this place wondering what it was and to my…read moredelightful surprise, found out I could take pottery classes there! It's open studio style but they have mentors there who guide you on how to start from scratch. What a therapeutic way to pass 3 hours for only $45. You must check this place out!

This is an absolutely great place. They do an amazing job with kids, their summer camp is a…read moredefinite must for your kids. Staff has great attitude, place provides a lot of choices, from clay, to iron forging, to paint classes, to everpopular sip-n-paint. If you are visiting St. Helena, this can be a nice evening away from wineries and dinners. Take a call or do sip and paint - 2-3 hours of fun.

This was a beautiful space with a scenic view. The wine was impeccable and the space was dog…read morefriendly. The service was friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone wanting to partake in a wine tasting. They also had private tasting rooms for those that would like to partake in an outing thats more private.

These guys have it down. Brian gave us history, geography…read moreand a bit of winemaking lore during a well presented tasting. The grounds are beautiful and the hall where the tasting was a piece of history as well. If you havent tried their wines you are in for a treat. Lots of options in this area but this is one of the top ones.