Truly outstanding! Eclectic body of work and well curated. I've visited several galleries in that…read moredistrict and this was by far my favorite one. Next time I'm in town I'll definitely stop by:)

Absolutely fantastic! I think this is the best gallery I've seen in Milwaukee. Only professional…read moreartists are exhibiting here. I plan on returning soon.

Milwaukee has some nice little galleries and this one is excellent. It's two rooms with a little…read morehallway and perfect for a one artist show. The location is a little tricky, the address is listed on South 5th Street but the actual entrance is off Walker (west side).

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This place is a museum . . . where you can buy everything. It's overwhelming, gorgeous, messy,…read moreorganized and has some amazing furniture. Seriously, you need a bigger house so you can use that giant gong to summon your dinner guests. Just outrageous . . . and the prices are not bad. Furniture, lighting, art, jewelry . . .all from Asia. The gallery upstairs is not that special, because the retail store completely overshadows it.

This place is like nothing I have ever seen! It is full of cool, life size statues of Indian gods,…read morehand-carved four post bed frames, ethnic jewelry, furniture, and thousands of other one of a kind pieces. I could walk around this store for hours. I am in amazement to how they even got some of the pieces to fit in this place. Please check Artasia out if you are ever in the Third Ward. It just opened it's new location a door down from where it used to be on Broadway. You will not be disappointed.

What a nifty way to spend an afternoon. Provided that you're a vaguely cerebral (fair to say,…read more"nerdy") older sort, especially if you're a fella (I wouldn't recommend the place for most kids - especially not a gaggle of tween girls). All manner of The Work of Man memorialized in sculpture and painting, with a particularly nice Carl Spitzweg side gallery (worth a visit if you ever admired Norman Rockwell's "The Bookworm" - the original of which is also there, right outside the Spitzweg room - because you'll find its inspiration). Oh, and it's five bucks (I didn't even ask about the Senior Rate). And be careful not to trip over the students sunbathing on the grass in bikinis when looking at the magnificent sculptures in the rooftop garden.

Been living in the neighborhood almost a year and never gave thia place a secons thought. Realizing…read moreit was right next door to one of my favorite coffeeshops (Discourse) and that it was only $5, I gave it a shot. This is one of the best kept secrets in Milwaukee, honestly. The artwork on display is incredible, with some genuinely masterful pieces, as well as more modern interpretations. Mostly paintings with some sculptures, iron work, and videos. They even have a rooftop which offers incredible views of the skyline and features several large sculptures, just bw aware that it's closed for winter. I took an hour and a half to get through it, and that's just taking a peak at the rooftop. I would say you could spend upwards of 2 hours here with little difficulty.

Friendly owner, best art gallery in town. Highly recommend. Beautiful historical architecture and…read moregreat art.

What a gem! I found this wonderful gallery by accident and It was a completely wonderful…read moreexperience. I had way more fun here than the Milwaukee Museum of Art. Every room was full of rare treasures carefully curated by the owner, being a deft artist, who understands how to create and how to collect with expertise. I found many things I loved and managed to purchase what I couldn't live without. The building is an 1800's masterpiece and every room is a world to explore. The owner David, gave me lots of personal insights and anecdotes on his inspirations that led to journeys, to creating, and finally to acquisition. There are many masterworks here from tribal African sculpture to European modern masters.There is something for everyone here truly. Go on your own journey there and find your favorites. This is a gallery that makes collecting artan uttermost joy. Thank you for such an amazing experience, I am so grateful.

I've been at the Gallery a couple of times in the last two months and it just feels like such a…read morenice space for art browsing and grabbing a beer (or wine, or tea). I actually grabbed a beer yesterday and read for a bit being surrounded by their current exhibit while waiting for a couple of friends. Beverages range between $5-$10. It actually is a great place for a first date or a pre-dinner drink. Or, of course, for a post-dinner night cap. Close to National on 2nd, and on the 19, 23, and Blue lines; also close to the 15 and Green Line.

We discovered Var Gallery while walking down 2nd Street one unseasonably warm Saturday in January…read more A quick glance in the windows was all it took to get us to stop in and take a look. The gallery displays an eclectic mix of creative works, which currently includes a number of multimedia pieces. One series plays with line art on looped video screens in a way that emphasizes seemingly random moments of action in a static fashion. Another trio of pieces contain exposed electronics and speakers, each one with a prominent button that dares you to push it. (Go ahead and do it -- you'll be rewarded!) A small bar in the center of the first floor offers bottled beer, wine, cocktails and sodas. Given how art can be.a conversation starter (and the creative works at Var will get you talking), this Gallery is a great alternative to a bar or coffee shop when meeting someone for a first date (or planning date night with that special someone who's been your first date for the last decade). Var Gallery is open 11 AM to 4 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and open 11 AM to PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Fun, playful, creative and unexpected -- it's definitely worth checking out!

Love, love this place! Only open on the weekends, with the exception of some weekday evening art…read moreclasses. Owner is warm and inviting and just spectacular. Items range from really reasonable to a little pricy, but the more pricy items are artwork that meets that expectation. Items are all made by local artist ranging from jewelry, ceramics, to painting and even some furniture and rotate really frequently. I have bought all of my recent gifts (including gifts for myself) here.

I stopped in on a snowy day after spotting some fun looking prints in the window while passing by…read more My visit was completely unplanned I zero expectations. I was impressed with the drawings of colleges and stadiums available by state. I loved the framed display with a diploma and the college/university drawing on top. I think I'm going to have to get that for both my bachelors and masters degree. It looks so nice and is a unique way to commemorate one's school achievements (as a first-gen college grad my degrees mean a lot to me!) I also loved the random Hoan Bridge lamp. It may have been decoration but it looks sharp. The large collection of stickers also caught my eye. There were many Wisconsin / Milwaukee themed ones which would make for a nice souvenir (or stocking stuffer). While perusing things I noticed a lot of people stopping in just to check things out. Seemed like many out-of-towners looking for a piece of Milwaukee to bring him with them which made me happy to see. The third ward location is prime! Definitely worth a stop especially if you're already going to be downtown or checking out the public market (it's very close by).

Originally came in to look for some magnets since I'm only visiting, but left with serval pieces of…read moreart. If you're looking for super touristy magnets, I wouldn't recommend this place. They do have magnets of their art which would be a sweet gift. We loved the style and the lady working was very friendly and helpful. We were not planning to purchase any art, but could t resist, the simple, but clean design.