You can't get more local than this! Artist owned and operated, this little co-op gallery is packed…read morewith a wide variety of local art and artisan goods. Bas-relief art tiles, enameled copper jewelry, gold leaf paintings, large-scale nature photography, custom-designed wearables for women, men and kids, hand-carved and constructed wooden kitchen items, locally made soaps, perfume oils and lip balms. Stop in and see the big variety in such a little shop.

This place is very tiny and is located inside the Maine Grind building. I have to say though, as…read moretiny as it may be I always find some items in here that I like. On my last visit the items ranged from stone sculpture, to knitted goods to art glass and ceramic tiles. There really is a little of something for everyone. I recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

I love local artist coops and this outpost is easily one of the best that I have encountered. The…read moreofferings are well curated and displayed, and I was eventually on my way with a few nice and relatively inexpensive gifts. The store staff artists really knew their product and were proud to explain background, techniques, etc. But what really caught my attention was their gorgeous and very impressive collection of local small baskets. My eyes kept coming back to a few of them and I even made a return visit to the store to take another look.

Island Artisans is located on Bar Harbors main Street heading towards the docks. It's a great place…read morefor a one of a kind present or souvenir. Everything is made by local artisans, and many pieces look to be one of a kind. They have wall art, blown glass, yarn art, and lots of pottery. The prices are a little high until you find that thing you love. Then they seem absolutely perfect because if you're traveling, you may find something close but never that exact piece again. The woman at the register was very friendly. I would expect she'd have been able to provide additional background, should I have asked.

Mainely Gallery & Studio, run by a super nice family, is a great place to find handmade art, with…read morean emphasis on glass art. The shop is well run and beautiful! But it's much more than an art gallery. Owners Brian and Stephanie also offer community classes and workshops so that people can find their inner artist / glass nerd and let them roam free! I do not think of myself as a very handy or crafty or artistic person, but I recently had the pleasure of taking a workshop to make "scrappy birds:" stained glass birds that are made out of scraps of glass. I went with my partner, who has been making stained glass art for a number of years (I have never done it before). We both had a good time and learned new stuff! Heather, the teacher, was approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. I learned how to wrap the glass in copper foil, use a soldering iron and attach little legs and a tail to my scrappy birds. Heather took something that had seemed difficult and out of reach and made it understandable. Best of all, I got to take home my glass art birds and hang them in the window, where they catch the light and make me smile. This was a great way to while away a cold and snowy winter night! I'm excited to take more classes there. Perhaps I am crafty after all. :)

From the owner: Try Torchworking, Stained Glass, or Fused Glass lessons, and discover a gallery of Maine-made Fine…read moreArt. This gem showcases unique works in all media. Find jewelry, sculpture, housewares, and more made by Maine artisans working in glass, painting, ceramics, wood, fiber, metal, photography, and mixed media. Refresh with an espresso or baked good while exploring the gardens and gallery. Get creative with hands-on art experiences in the studio. Find the perfect memento of your travels in Maine, or a one-of-a kind gift for someone special. Easy visit - located on Route 1 in Belfast. Great stop with parking, food, restroom, deck, outdoor gardens, glass lessons, and a top-quality fine art made in Maine.

Beautifully handcrafted sun catchers. Absolutely dazzling one of a kind keepsakes. Every time I…read morego to BH I look forward to picking one or more up. Sad to see the shop Is closed. Hoping to be able to find him online.

A charming store full of beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted suncatchers using vintage glass and…read morecharms, really overwhelmingly beautiful. There are signs saying "no photography", and I've read a lot of negative reviews by people outraged that they can't just do what they want. The store doesn't have a website. They prefer to keep it analog and special to Bar Harbor. I found the shopkeeper to be sweet and helpful, but I didn't whip out my phone to take pictures. He gave me extra clear filament to hang my final selection and we had a nice chat about the weather and Acadia and the water. I really enjoy my purchase and this quirky shop.