cute art gallery. great varied selection and all local artists. prices are reasonable…read more sometimes their hours can be a bit funny - I think it's still an all artist operated gallery. I've experienced a lot of 'will return at such and such hour'

I attended an Indy Rainbow Chamber After Hours event at Gallery Forty-Two. The building dates to…read more1830 and has been loving restored. There are new owners who are just getting into the art and event space business, their passion for the building and potential for the space shone through when we were talking to them. Bill gave us a tour of all 4 floors, explaining some of the art on display and detailing his plans for the spaces not yet finished. Gallery Forty-Two is going to be the perfect venue for weddings, its so close to Monument Circle it provides the perfect backdrop for weddings pictures downtown. There are lots of details and textures such as exposed brick and original doors that make for amazing photo ops inside also. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. This makes me want to renew my vows so I have a reason to book an event here. They do events on 2nd Fridays (instead of 1st Fridays to avoid competing with so many other downtown events) from 6-9pm. Go check out this stunning piece of downtown history, and enjoy the art at the same time!

The pictures tell it all. I know I have reviewed this before but for some reason the pictures fell…read moreoff so I wanted to add them back. I would have to say that service is the number 1 one thing you can expect from this place besides location and the jaw dropping beauty of it. All the brides I have talked to for referrals say: Bill will find a way to make your wedding dreams come true.

Wonderful contemporary photography gallery in down town Bloomington, Indiana. Exhibits rotate…read moreevery two months, openings on Friday evenings during Gallery Walk. Great selection of photo books as well!

One of my favorite galleries in Bloomington! The art (photos) are always amazing! The staff is…read morealways knowledgeable and eager to talk about the art. GO! NOW!

It's Indiana! It's Illinois! It's Arts Illiana in Terre Haute! We were pleasantly surprised by a…read morelocal art gallery on a recent visit to Terre Haute, and enjoyed the local art and exhibition, as well as a curated shop of local art. Were pleasantly surprised by the quality and breadth of the exhibition in December 2023, and prices were on par for size and this market. Would definitely visit again, and were intrigued by the upcoming Crow Show! I mean, what's Terre Haute without some crows?! Visit Arts Illiana!

Arts Illiana's gallery is a great place to find local art at affordable prices. If you are looking…read morefor a unique gift or are into arts you should check it out on a regular basis. They also host several show openings which are always fun to attend.

Venue Fine Arts and Gifts is located close to campus and offers a nice selection of local and other…read moreunique pieces of art, including metal sculpture (Bert Gilbert), jewelry, pottery, wall art, cards, and other cool and collectable items (as a present for you or others). Venue is located within 1 floor of a large architecturally interesting house. As you wander through the various rooms, the art is nicely curated and displayed. The owners were personable, knowledgeable in their wares, and would leave you alone if you wanted. I'm sure I'll be back the next time I visit the Bloomington area.

I love art, especially unique, handmade jewelry and pottery. So when my husband and I accident…read morestumbled across the Venue, I had to go inside. The shop was filled with paintings, pottery, hand-crafted jewelry and other beautiful items. I was particularly excited to discover jewelry pieces from one of my favorite Indiana artisans. The Venue is not a huge place but it's definitely worth the stop. The owners are worth a mention, as they are very personable. In fact, when we mentioned that we were in town on a romantic weekend getaway, they offered suggestions for some must-stops. I will definitely be returning.on future visits to Bloomington.

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.

If you are in the Columbus area Wed - Sat with some time on your hands (recommended) be sure to…read morestop in the local shop on Washington. Not only will you enjoy browsing the multiple rooms of original handmade items, but you can also sign up for classes, or even just watch a video and make something on your own! They have the supplies for a lot of art/craft projects and you simply let them know whether you want to try it then or sign up for something. And if you aren't artistic on your own, there is no pressure to sign up...just browse through the wide range of items. There are paintings, photos, soaps, candles, wood items, jewelry, ceramics, glass items, etc. All items were made by artists in the region and seem to be affordably priced (especially compared to many of the galleries I've been to.) What the shop is interested is in giving the customer an experience, not just selling you an item. They can't out "Amazon" Amazon. But they can provide you a creative experience that Amazon can't. If we had more time, I think my wife and I might have taken a shot at making something. If you are interested, you might contact them ahead of time to get an idea of how to dress and get an idea of how long you should plan for making something or when the classes are. I did include a photo of a price list for some of the DIY projects with my review. If you are looking for a unique gift and/or want the option of making something yourself, plan on stopping by this shop. Review #2230

Excellent local store! Happened to pass by while on a walking tour, so I made it a point to go…read moreback after finishing the tour. The variety of materials (wood, clay, textiles) and goods (jewelry, mugs, paintings, soap) is extensive and impressive. The prices are ridiculously affordable! I purchased a rock coaster large enough to be a hot trivet for $13. The cashier personally knew the artisan and proceeded to tell me a little bit about the artisan. Would not hesitate to come back!

We decided to go see a play at the John Waldron Arts Center. We have stayed away from the center…read morebecause the center is downtown, and I am an amputee. We were pleasantly surprised to find a parking garage across the street with handicapped accessible parking spots on the lower level across the street. The cross walk is well marked and easy to cross. You will find a handicapped accessible entrance on the side of the building. Near this entrance you will find an elevator. We went to the second floor to see a play. Once there the staff removed a chair for me to wheel my chair in. The acoustics and lighting were very good. We will not hesitate to attend functions there in the future.

Came here for a play and found it to be very accommodating. I would see more art at this location.read more