I took a drawing class at this art space during a particularly difficult move, and it became so…read moremuch more than just a class--it was a true place of refuge. The instructor is an exceptionally talented artist, but what stood out even more was her ability to teach with patience, clarity, and presence. Her instruction created a calm, focused environment where it was easy to slow down, breathe, and simply be in the process of making art. Each class felt like a meditative respite. For a few hours, I was able to step out of the stress of life and reconnect with creativity, observation, and a sense of inner quiet. That is a rare and meaningful gift. The space itself is welcoming and supportive, and you can feel the care that goes into both the teaching and the environment. I'm deeply grateful for this experience and would highly recommend this art space to anyone looking not only to grow their skills, but to find a peaceful, restorative creative community.

This is a cool building for kids programs and they offer so many fun camps. They teach lots of…read moredifferent styles of art. The one aged group performed a fun play. Check it out.

Peel was my partner in a major project. All the old pictures were falling out of the family albums…read more(after 100+ years, the glue will fail). I made two new albums and needed to make quality copies of many antique pictures. They were on it every time I came in with a new set of pictures. Mimi and Lindsay took a real interest and helped with touch-ups to clarify some of the older and deteriorated photos. It took almost three years!! Thank you for your help and encouragement!

Amazing Gallery and local shop. Delightful staff and a very inviting environment. Wonderful to see…read moresupport for local artists.

This place has such an amazing vibe. Up until yesterday, I had only been in for a weekday Chappy…read more(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 4:45-6pm beer with friends.) Warm, fun, eclectic vibe, the self discribed "Jazz Bar with a Hockey problem", is all that and more. Always welcomed by Mike with a great greeting. We've loved coming from the start. Yesterday we came in for a Chappy, it was Friday and as the musicians (bass, trombone and keyboarding vocalist) set up the place started to fill. It ended up being packed by 7pm when we left for our dinner rez but the band was hot, the crowd convivial and even the few dogs made for a Happy Chappy!!

Lapin Bleu is a great dive bar. We stopped in for a round of beers and had a fun time. It's also a…read moregood spot to catch a game--the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Cheers!

Very well curated gallery of local artists! Functional art and wall art are well laid out. There…read moreis also a farmer's market nearby on Saturdays so this is a wonderful place to check out after you have finished there. Highly recommend.

This is a sweet little gift shop that was recommended to us by a barista at Carolina Coffee Shop…read more We were looking for local pottery and this was a great spot! Lots of local hand crafted items, art work, wood work and pottery!

Have driven past this place countless times and have always been intrigued by the eclectic nature I…read morecould see. Today, finally while driving past u saw that the open sign was on so I decided to make a quick stop and check it out. While I had a sort of strange and short experience I'll start with what I saw. Full of trinkets and a variety of items, it seems like a fantastic little spot to explore. The interior was not large, a small little shop likely food for a handful of people at a time, packed with things ranging from fun dishes, records, clothing, and random knickknacks. There was a little library outside along with larger pieces like statues and even some art pieces inside. Now I would love to go back and properly explore, get a better gauge of the pricing as well, but the reason I said "seems" earlier is that when I arrived, the lights were on, open sign was on, door was open. I walked in and there was some radio playing. But not a single person in sight, mind you it's a small space. I said "hello" a few times, stood there in plain view in case anybody walked out (last thing I wanted was to spook somebody on accident being behind a shelf or anything), and heard no response. I stood there a couple minutes, just looking around, but was a tad uncomfortable, not due to the place just the situation, and thus decided to leave and come back another time to more properly explore this space that seemed like a blend of an antique store and a child's playhouse. At least I now know their hours so I'll try again soon!

From the owner: 1. What is Tripp's Store? An emporium of funk and funk: a folk art gallery and vintage clothing…read moreshop! The space doubles as a community gathering space for actors to study acting, artists to teach classes, writers to do readings and a rentable space (685 square feet with a kitchen and full bathroom with shower). Rent to host your Chapel Hill area workshops, meeting, small event (maximum capacity 20-25 people), plan a community gathering, or host a pop up gallery! All around cool inclusive eclectic safe place to be. 2. What features does Tripp's Store have? 685 square foot open space in our main building, free 5G high speed WiFi, 20 chairs, a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, sink, dishwasher, plates. silverware, a bath and shower included with additional outdoor space for a small gathering, a lit parking lot, side yard for fun, heart and soul. When the signs out front, we're open! Tripp's Store supports the arts and operates as an environmentally conscious women and minority owned locally owned small business!

As on campus art museums go, this was a nice one, both in the classic construction and in the…read morevariety of the collection. Only one floor was open covering half a dozen rooms or so. I did get the sense occasionally of "hey, didn't I see that at the North Carolina museum in Raleigh?" having stopped there just before coming here (it was a rainy day), but that's not a terrible thing as both are solid museums in their own right and there were plenty of historically intriguing and unique pieces here. The building complexes with an art library that was closed for the holidays when I was here. There is no charge to get in, and a small amount of museum parking was hidden behind the building.

My family decided to check out the museum while visiting Chapel Hill. We had a great time. It is a…read morefree museum, which is nice. They had a large variety of paintings and artifacts throughout the museum. The staff was nice. I would check out the museum again while visiting Chapel Hill.

We are in love with our custom wedding bands! This was the first shop we visited, and we knew as…read moresoon as we started talking to Kim that we had found the right place. Not only is Kim truly enthusiastic about the pieces in her shop, she listened to what we were looking for and showed us options we never would have considered - all without pressuring us into making a quick decision, or a decision we weren't comfortable with. We were very fortunate to find a shop with one of the few metalsmiths in the country who knows how to makes pieces in the mokume gane style, and we are in love with the ring John made. Kim's work on the other band is simple and elegant - exactly what we wanted. This shop is absolutely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for custom pieces.

From the owner: " Representing the finest metal artists since 1978 "read more