For a small slice of Etsy-ness, The Local Market (stylized as THE locAL market) is where it's at…read more You'll find jewelry, paintings, ceramics (elegant black pieces from Civil Stoneware), woodworking (gorgeous bowls made by Turner Porter), t-shirts, cards, edibles, and way more, all from makers in the Auburn area and other parts of the state. The gals working were quite nice and helpful. The Local Market offers nifty classes and other events periodically; check out their website and social media for more info. I overheard that this shop will soon be relocating to its new home inside of J&M since this building will become luxury condos (side note: what isn't becoming condos?). I didn't have any intention of buying something for myself but ended up leaving with some jewelry, oops! If you've been to The Beehive in Atlanta, The Local Market reminds me a lot of it. Definitely stop by and check out what amazing stuff local creative types have to offer.

Stopped in to get a picture framed. The service was great. She helped pick out a frame and didn't…read morerush us. Answered all questions I had and was very helpful. Will be back for future business.

Two Sisters Gallery is simply amazing! Where else can you shop and find unique jewelry, pottery,…read moreart and scarves that will make people think you've been shopping for weeks? Southern hospitality abounds in this quaint, fun shop!

Wry sophisticated and high quality art gallery in downtown Columbus. Check this place out!read more

From the owner: The Bo Bartlett Center is an 18,425-square-foot interactive gallery space housed on the River Park…read morecampus of Columbus State University in downtown Columbus, GA. The red brick, former textile warehouse turned gallery space, designed by AIA award-winning architect, Tom Kundig, sits on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Complementing exhibitions in the CSU Department of Art’s acclaimed Norman Shannon and Emmy Lou P. Illges Gallery, the Bartlett Center serves as an experiential learning center and cultural hub for the visual arts while affording visitors a broad range of arts experiences offered within the College’s arts district. As part of the College of the Arts’ Corn Center for Visual Arts, the Bo Bartlett Center is a pivotal element in the continued emergence of a national and international presence. The Bo Bartlett Center aims to enhance the cultural and educational environment of the university and the community. We strive to provide access to art through exhibitions and cross-disciplinary programming that promote the appreciation and understanding of the arts. The Bartlett Center annually rotates six to eight diverse regional, national, and international exhibitions in its galleries. Additionally, the center houses The Scarborough Collection: 14 monumental paintings by Bartlett, as well as the complete archive of sketchbooks, correspondence, journals, recordings, photographs, artistic notes, memorabilia, and objects relevant to the production of Bartlett’s work.

I visit this treasure of a museum every time I'm in Auburn. I've been here at different time to…read morecapture it's beauty and also attended an evening event a few months ago. The Jule Collins Smith is not large, so it allows you to take your time walking the galleries. Upon entering look up at the Chantilly chandelier in the lobby. Admission is free, however a donation of $5 is a suggestion. There is a gift shop and cafe up front. Visitors can see unique wood art known to the area as "wood turning". A special collection from the 1930's Alabama state fair stored for 70 years was displayed during my visit. The museum is owned and operated in conjunction with Auburn University. If you have and hour or so I would recommend a tour. Although the museum closes in the late afternoon its lighting in the evening is spectacular.

Sure, it's not the Met, but for this college town, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is…read morepretty dandy. I will admit to being in love with the museum building itself and the grounds. They'd be a perfect setting for a wedding or some such event. It's a modern spacious building that gets lots of light and overlooks a pond next to College Street. The small size works to its advantage. Sometimes extremely massive museums can be overwhelming. Since the Smith Museum isn't that large, you can see it all in a reasonable timeframe. Just a heads up that the museum is often closed during school breaks and holidays. So check the website or call before you head over if it's during those times. But all is not lost if the museum isn't open; you can stroll around the property which includes fountains, gardens, and outdoor art. The current exhibit outside is called Out of the Box, and it is really cool. Highly recommended and Instagram-able. The little gift shop is worth a quick peek. There is lots of parking. And best of all, it's free! Pop in for your dose of culture and class.

What an AWESOME time we had! My sister-in-law & I just took 2 classes (stained glass & the Japanese…read moreart of Sumi-e) from Chris Hagebak. He was an absolute delight!,..very passionate about art & so patient with us as he taught us so many different techniques. We had such a grand time! I'm definitely coming back for more classes when we visit the area again. Both of us walked away with a great desire to buy supplies & make more new creations when we get home. I can't recommend Chris enough!

A fantastic collection of outsider and folk art. Mrs. Webber is a fount of knowledge and kindness…read morewho is adept at making you feel at home in her gallery. Pay her a visit, learn a thing or two, and take home to precious cargo :)

My original post: While Marcia Weber offers a very well-selected gallery of artists, I felt taken…read moreadvantage of on a $600 painting I bought (not a fortune, but a committment just the same). I was told when I purchased it I could sit with it a while to decide if it was for me. I did not expect to need to return anything so I didn't think much of it. However, when I got the painting in the room it just didn't work. I tried a lot of design adjustments because the piece really spoke to me and I wanted it to work, and in honesty, I did take several months to go to lengths to make interior changes, and try it in other rooms as well, but it just really didn't do the rooms or the piece justice the way they juxtaposed. But when I emailed a bit later to ask if I could return it for a credit because it just didn't work, Marcia never responded. I emailed again, again asking not for the promised refund, but a credit, and still no reply. It was clear that she was not interested in my business after she'd taken my money. As much as I like the artists she represents, I do not anticipate buying from her again based on how she treated me, and the hollow promises of satisfaction or a return option. I hope she treats the artists better than she did me, and I hope Matilda Pennic got a fair percentage of that $600. 2014 Update: In response to my honest review posted two years ago, I just received the below message, through Yelp messages, from Marcia. (I still have the emails I sent you Marcia, which were from the same email account I used to purchase the item. It was months after purchase, not years.) I'm sorry that Ms. Weber doesn't like getting a review that holds her accountable for how she treats her customers, but this is reality. My experience is exactly as stated in my review. Would Ms. Weber like to do something to resolve the issue, or bully me for speaking honestly about my experience? ----------------------------------- Hi L, Marcia W. sent you a message on Yelp: Subject: Your Review "I never received an email OR a simple phonecall from you about this situation. I would have answered you and resolved it if so. I'm surprised by your unreasonable expectations. Grow up and get over it. Namaste, Marcia" ---------------------------------- Marcia is basically using Yelp messages as a proxy for harassment. This has been reported to Yelp, and I have saved this page as a pdf for my records should harassment persist. I was treated poorly and was refused a promised return, and now I am being harassed? Ridiculous. Marcia, art doesn't expire or go stale, so why not offer to resolve the issue here and now? Why not make right if you ever had an intention of doing so? A decent business owner would say nothing and accept responsibility for her actions, and even learn from it. Or, perhaps offer to do something to remedy the situation. I think Marcia's defensive, deflective attitude (notice there is no apology or kindness) speaks volumes about her real attitude toward her "refund" policy, and her nastiness is quite telling that she did deliberately dodge my attempts at contact and resolution in the first place. Telling someone "Grow up and get over it" after you swindled them, is like mean-girl psychotic. I don't think I am the one who needs to grow up.