The Art Guild is one of my favorite galleries in downtown Nashville. I've been coming here for…read moreyears to see the latest art by Indiana artists. The facility has almost completed a major renovation to update and modernize the two floors of galleries. Yesterday during my visit, I was welcomed immediately by staff and told about the exhibits that are currently in the gallery. I saw hand crafted jewelry, pottery and lots of beautiful oil paintings. Prices are commensurate with what I'd expect to pay for an original work of art by a talented artist. I like that they have added a timeline explaining the history of art in Brown County in the entry. There is no parking, but you can find street parking to the west. Staff is helpful and not pushy. This gallery is a must visit if you love original art.

From the owner: The Guild is the home to the Marie Goth Estate Collection, which includes major works by four of…read morethe Guild's founding artists, Marie Goth, V.J. Cariani, Carl Graf and Genevieve Goth Graf. The BC Art Guild also features and sells the artwork of over 50 regional member artists. The Guild also has a Gift Shop of art prints, jewelry and ceramics. Marie Goth was well known for her portrait paintings throughout the 20th Century, especially her paintings of the founders of the art colony. When she died in the late 1970's, she left her estate to the Brown County Art Guild. We we are proud to preserve the legacy and artwork of this amazing woman and her collection of paintings by her peers.

The Hoosier Artist Gallery is a cooperative of many talented artists. It was a treat to see so…read moremany varieties of beautiful handmade goods in one shop. Something for every taste and budget. A feast for the eyes.

I always stop in this gallery to browse the merchandise from local artists when I'm in Nashville…read more You won't find a bunch of country crafts here - these are the works of legit artists from ceramic vases to jewelry. The volunteers (the artists themselves) are always friendly and helpful should you need assistance. In the summer it is cool inside and always sparkling clean. Yesterday I bought notecards of painted woodpeckers and felted acorns to use as a photo prop. Note that there is a ramp up to the door facing the street but not the door facing the alley.

On West Franklin, Paint Box has been around for decades featuring local artists. Each has their…read moreown area to display their works, but the spaces are quite small. So, some take their works all the way to the ceiling! From what I can tell, the artists take turns inside the shop being the sales person/adviser about the works on display. Most of what caught my eye were paintings. Different styles were on display, but I'm kind of a plein air fan and so I definitely had my favorites. The art was reasonably priced/affordable for many homes. My only wish is that the space was a little larger so that each piece could be displayed with its own space, not quite so closely arranged. Note: I believe this is one of the shops that is up for auction at the end of Oct'19, so it is hard to know how that will affect this business. I hope the new owners treat these businesses fairly. Review #3243

It is a great place to find art from different genre. It is a nice place and I got prints and plan…read moreto go back to get the canvas my husband likes. Hopefully it is still there.

This gallery is upstairs when you enter through a door that can go left, right and upstairs, so…read moredon't be shy to head up there and check this place out! Everything they sell is from Brown County artists, I thought this was very cool! In the front they had a selection of jewelry and in the back was more artwork/photography with other items scattered around as well. Prices do vary pretty drastically, definitely some pieces I loved but could not afford! But it is still a lovely gallery just to look at, the staff did not seem to mind window shoppers at all. There was even a women working on some fabric art that was super nice to my niece when she asked a bunch of questions. One of my favorite collections was the metal jewelry, tiny pieces sculpted into amazing necklaces, earrings, etc. but sadly those were currently not in my budget. I did purchase some gorgeous blue earrings and my sister in law purchased a bracelet from the same artist. The guy who rang us up said he has told that artist to charge more...well, I guess, but by not doing so, she also got 2 of her pieces sold that day! So who knows how often prices fluctuate.

This place might best be described as "off the beaten path". Not only literally (It's along…read moreJefferson St) but in the type of things you will find here. The website associated with the business lists gifts, cards, art, vintage, and curiosities. That pretty well covers it. The building, like many in Nashville, is a former home turned business. As you enter, there is a staircase that leads up (I'm not sure that area is open to the public). A couple of staff were having a conversation as I strolled through the house. I noticed miniature houses/rooms recreated by the owner who spent time as a curator of furnishings for a New York museum. I also found puzzles and pencils and a diverse group of items that may work as a gift or as a conversation piece in your home. I didn't see anything that screamed "buy me" while there, but it was an interesting place to check out. You never know what you will find. Review #2780

From the owner: Gifts, cards, pencils, art, vintage decor & curiositiesread more

The name of this art gallery is right on the nose. It's named Second Story Studio because ... well,…read moreit's located on the second story of a building. More specifically, the second story of the historic Village Green Building, which happens to be painted green. This is the kind of space where you'll want to spend some time just walking around and absorbing the art. It's an art gallery, but it feels like a home. There are a couple different rooms, with art hung on the walls and placed on vintage tables and furniture. The hardwood floors creak satisfactorily when you step on them. There's a room with couches. It's a cozy space with lots of art everywhere. The art on display is from artists both local to Nashville and from elsewhere. Pretty much all of the art that I saw was for sale. Some of it was too rich for my blood, but there were prints and postcards and other things that were much more affordable for a broke philistine like myself. Second Story Studio also offers art classes and workshops, as well as a shared studio space for artists. This is a cool little place in downtown Nashville, a city that's a hub for the arts in Indiana.