The owner doesn't oppose cannabis, he opposes how the poor legalization planning has impacted…read morebusinesses that have been in the area for 20+ years. Anyways, I can't afford anything in this gallery, but it's BEAUTIFUL to look at and sometimes there's a dog hanging out.

This was a great gallery full of some great pieces of art! It's free to walk through and check out…read moreall the art! Loved all of the dog/puppy sculptures and especially the moon landing piece!!

Great staff with amazing local artist. Lots to select from. Thank you so much for all the help and…read moreknowledge!

Diverse selection of items created by local artisans. Includes quilts, mosaic pieces, sculptures,…read morepaintings and photography all with a local mountain flavor. They are staffed by the artists themselves and they were very friendly when I visited. I loved how they had a section showcasing art by local high school students. Good selection of prices as well. Great place to pick up some unique gifts.

HIDDEN GEM! There are nationally known, amazing artists, but don't miss the first room with local…read moreartists as well! We were totally blown away by the quality of art in this little tucked away gallery. And Suzie is the BOMB!!! Climbed a ladder to get a painting down, gave us an amazing lunch recommendation, and was a delight to deal with. Can't wait to go back!

Literally breathtaking are Chris's photographs!!! Well done!!! This gallery also has a well curated…read morecollection of mostly local artist's work. Perfect combination of mediums, each very well done! This is like a lovely little museum!!!

From the owner: A curated gallery of mostly Colorado artists.read more

Great art gallery with a wide range of artworks including paintings, photos, pottery, sculptures…read moreand glassware. They represent several local artists and prices vary. I've purchased three sculptures, pottery and piece of jewelry. Staff is knowledgeable and ensure your purchase is properly packaged. Don't bring cash, credit/debit card only.

Go here! Buy art! This gallery is a co-op of about 30 Colorado artists with wares ranging from…read morepottery to glassware to paintings. Not only does the art display the talents of locals, but the atmosphere is welcoming and cheery as well. I was told that the artists share the staffing responsibilities, with each coming in once a month. We were able to meet a very talented woman who dyes cloth and weaves. My other favorite art was the pottery bear the front. We enjoyed browsing here, and I would love to go back to add to my art collection. They also have the cutest window displays to draw you in. Stop in and support local artists!

This is an amazing group of talented and popular artists under one roof! You can even pick an…read moreartist to commission a personal project. Randy and Melody are amazing people and will take excellent care of all your art needs!

While enjoying the quaint trappings of Frisco, CO, I dropped in on Frisco Fine Art Gallery right…read morethere on Main Street. I chatted with the friendly and knowledgeable curator, Paul Koentges. The gallery features original oils by Paul along with some fabulous original work by several other local artists. While browsing, an art rep delivered several contemporary pieces from another Paul - Paul Cunningham. This guy's work is like none I've ever seen. The price points of all the work in this gallery are extremely reasonable. Our mountain lodge will definitely be sporting several pieces from this new gallery. It's located at: 101 Main St, Frisco, CO 80443. Here's their phone number: (970) 668-0556. I hope you get to visit them soon - maybe I'll see you there.

I covet just about everything in Thomas D. Mangelsen's Brekcenridge, CO gallery. Can't afford any…read moreof it, though. So, I keep an eye out for talented and cheaper photographers. Today I decided to head a little ways into the mountains to check out supposedly Victorian Georgetown just off I70. The historic district, while small, does have charm. It's worth the detour. After scoping out the shops I was immediately drawn to Grizzly Creek Gallery. To my surprise, the guy helping the people already in the shop was the owner/photographer Gary Haines. (Good luck running into Mangelsen at one of his galleries.) He's warm and friendly, has some great work and (best of all) he's got some reasonable prices. He's also a local. Support Colorado artists! After selecting a print it turned out he's also an expert framer. Ever been to Fast Frame? Wow, expensive! Even Hobby Lobby adds up quick. Gary framed the print in a gorgeous barn wood frame (he gets them from a friend in South Dakota) for less than Hobby Lobby's ordinary boring stuff. Thanks, Gary! Will be back on a regular basis to check out your new work.

South Park Pottery is so much more than pottery. Located at the north end of Front Street near the…read moreold main street, it has a variety of items including pottery, jewelry, crystals, bottled scents, fun collectables, and lots of South Park memorabilia from the animated TV program. We asked the clerk why the South Park characters are so prominent throughout the town of Fairplay. She said the town was originally called South Park in the late 1800s. It became a trading post and the name was changed to let traders know the town "played fair" when making trade deals. She said the South Park name continues because one of the originators of the South Park TV show grew up in the town and many of the characters from the show were people he knew when growing up. The owner of the pottery story has a son who is a big South Park fan. His vast collection of memorabilia from the show is available for viewing in the store's South Park museum. For a few dollars visitors to the Pottery store can enjoy looking through his incredible collection.

AMAZING SHOP! Visiting nearby for the holidays and loved the store so much I went twice before I…read moreheaded home. First time I got a giant agate tower and heart and then I came back because I wanted more and got a huge amethyst geode and selenite bowl. They have a large selection of so many different crystals and jewelry, and even hand made pottery that was all so nice I had to stop myself from buying more. My aunt even went and bought an amethyst geode for herself the same day and didn't know it was me when the lady working told her someone bought the same thing earlier that day lol. Everyone was so nice and helpful, wrapped up my pieces for me with bubble wrap and a box since she asked me if I'd be flying back with them. Very good prices for everything too, definitely a shop I'll have to stop in at any time I visit again.

Great new location in Frisco Main St. Best place to look for local art and gifts! Staffed by…read morefriendly artists.

We had the opportunity to visit this gallery on a recent ski trip and loved it. They have a diverse…read morebody of art work for sale from local artist. The pricing is set by each artist but as a whole I think it the items i liked and checked on were well priced. The shop is rather deceptive in that it looks smaller than it actually is. What i thought would be a brief walk through ended up taking much longer and i under estimated the time it would take to view all the art. Sadly, I did not get to look at all the art but on the bright side the next time we are in town i know where to go and to give my self more time to look through the entire gallery. We purchased a piece from sculpture, Janelle Kopp and fiber art from Joanne Hanson. If you're an art lover this gallery should be at the top of your list.

First time visit to the Gilpin County Arts Association in Washington Hall and it was super…read moreworthwhile! Found the perfect coffee mug I'd been searching for. Immediately across the street from the Central City Opera House, the building alone is worth a visit. The friendly gallery manager, Michelle, will happily recount its fascinating history, not the least of which it is the oldest continuously occupied building in Colorado. The front portion of the gallery houses a diverse and affordable collection of works by local artists including pottery, photos, prints, cards, jewelry, wood, fiber art, etc., etc. Many gift worthy items. The rear very funky gallery hosts changing exhibits. I plan to return for the Mile High International Pastel Exhibit beginning April 9, 2022. The art works were waiting to be hung during my visit--many accomplished artists!

From the owner: Exhibiting the best in local & regional visual art in the Washington Hall Galleries in scenic &…read morehistoric Central City.