This new art gallery is in a renovated funeral home from the 20s! The building is beautiful and the…read morenew owner (an artist herself) has helped to restore many of its wonderful and historic qualities. I attended an opening night event here and was delighted to hear from one of the artists who drove in from Chicago. Two separate artists were featured at the time. Both had art having to do with repurposing items. I also got to see the basement where studio spaces are rented. Definitely a nice spot for an artist in need of such a space. Admission is FREE! Also, check out their gift shop of original, artist- made items.

The staff is lovely, but the owner is a jerk. I wanted a small reframe done, but he didn't want to…read moretake the frame apart to do it. So he sent me home to take the frame apart myself. When I returned with the pieces, he quoted me three times what he had originally, claiming the parts would damage his machine (not true). When I called the original Madison framer who did the work, they told me that they wish I hadn't taken it apart because there's a "correct" way to do it. This guy is just in it for the money. So if you have enough to buy an Hermes bag. You can always get the box framed there-- happily I'm sure.

I've used the Great Frame Up for several years. Each piece has been thoughtfully designed and…read moreexcellently executed. The owner and staff are fun and knowledgeable to talk art with. And they have a variety of art for purchase. Fun asset!

Situated in an upscale neighborhood in suburban Fox Point is a one and one-third lot on the west…read moreshore of Lake Michigan. On this lot is a modest home that belonged to Mary Nohl. What makes it unique is Ms. Nohl's collection of sculptures, silhouettes and paintings that surround the cottage and are part of it. Technically it is named the Mary Nohl Art Environment but in popular lore it is also known as "The Witch's House". Mary L. Nohl was born in 1914, the youngest of three children. Her father, Leo Nohl was a noted attorney in Milwaukee. In 1924, he purchased this parcel of land on the shore of Lake Michigan to build a summer home for his family. Mary graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1938 and started a career as an art teacher in Baltimore junior high schools. Unhappy as a teacher, she gave up teaching and returned home to pursue her art. She ran her own commercial pottery studio for 10 years. When the studio was in the path of what is today I-43, she closed it and returned here, where she stayed. (Her oldest sibling died as an infant and her famous brother, marine engineer Max Nohl, died in a tragic head-on collision in 1960.) Her mother passed away in 1968, leaving her the home on the shore of Lake Michigan and enough of a fortune to live out her life and pursue her artwork. She created sculptures with concrete, stone and tree trunks. Her whimsical subjects were mystical creatures, fish, children, mythical structures, couples and a miniature Easter Island display comprised of four sculpted Moai-like heads. If you were fortunate enough to visit this home, you would also have seen groups of stylized figures and architectural structures. Ms. Nohl's reclusive nature and unusual artworks were the subject of numerous urban myths. She was rumored to be a witch ("The Witch of Fox Point") and her home became known as "The Witch's House." Mary took it in stride, even creating a mosaic on her front porch that spells, "BOO!" Her property was the target of many youthful visits, most by the curious, but some visits were from malicious vandals. No matter how many more reasonable explanations were made, the popular culture persisted. The vandalism forced her to put up a chain link fence with barbed wire topping it. Ms. Nohl passed away in 2001. She left her estate to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, her property, and all her artwork to the Kohler Foundation. The Kohler Foundation is a friend of the arts and restores art sites in Wisconsin and around the country. Several of the sculptures were removed to the Kohler Foundation facilities for restoration. Local zoning prohibits the property from being opened as a museum, but the Kohler Foundation maintains the site, it is restoring artwork that needs attention and keeps someone at the property at all times. The Greater Milwaukee Foundation used her gift to fund the Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists program administered by the Bradley Family Foundation. At one time, the Kohler Foundation planned to dismantle Ms. Nohl's home and carefully move it to Sheboygan County. The sculptures were also to be moved and the site recreated in a safe and viewable place. However, the sculptures are too fragile to move and will remain onsite and for now, inaccessible. Parking is virtually impossible and you are not allowed on the property. You can only view the artwork through the fence, but there are coffee table books published about Ms. Nohl and her delightful artworks. Despite the rumors and legends, despite what her neighbors might (or might not) think about her and her home, Mary L. Nohl was a friend of the arts, and dedicated to her work as an artist. She was more than just an artist. Her life was art, and she lived her art, right here on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Right on the Lake and behind some vined fences, you can see National Register of Historic Places…read more#05001109, the Mary Nohl Art Environment. This was also designated a Milwaukee County Landmark in 2006. The late Mary Nohl was a sculptor and jeweler, and many of her concrete statues are on display at her former house. There are dinosaurs, moai, and spooky walls of faces. Really cool stuff. You can stop by and take pictures, but the works are on private property, so no touching. There is an illegal parking spot nearby that you can use if you want to risk it. Definitely worth a jaunt to this offbeat attraction.

This has been my second time visiting. The first time I was impressed by their inventory as they…read morehave some pretty unique home decor. I was happy to show my friend this boutique. They have a grapefruit mint candle that is natural and smells refreshing, and I wanted to get that again. When we arrived, it was about 20 minutes prior to closing, but we decided to go in for a quick looksee. I pay attention to customer service and if the vibe is welcoming and this visit it was NOT! We did not get a hello or welcome. When paying for my candle, the owner said hello, my total, and asked me to punch in my card pin. Honestly, it felt as if we were stepping on toes for entering their shop close to closing. We weren't the last customers in the shop, and we were left the store 10 minutes prior to closing. When we left, the owner immediately ran outside and pulled in her sign and closed the door. My friend and I both talked about how unwelcomed we felt, and unfortunately, we decided we will not be coming back here. It has nothing to do with the items inside the shop, but it is a crummy feeling when you want to support a small business but are left feeling rushed and unappreciated.

This is the place for a gift! Jenny the owner is so welcoming too. Whether it's a house warming…read moregift, birthday, anniversary, you name it they have it. I actually bought myself some earrings and a necklace and then some adorable decorative Easter bunnies oh yeah and a chair! What are you waiting for run! There is a Bohemian flair hence the name, but it's with a classy high end touch without the super high end prices.

I have several pieces of art and custom prints framed by Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing. The…read morespace is beautiful and welcoming. Mr. Robinson helped me look through so many beautiful framing and matting options not getting the slightest bit frustrated when I changed my mind a million times. Ms. Billie is a gem and a wealth of knowledge in all types of art. This is where I will be getting all of my portraits and art framed here forward. Super reasonable pricing as well. Can't wait to go back!

From the owner: Where Creativity Lives, and Memories Are Framed: Greenwood Park's Services include Custom Framing,…read moreWide-Format Printing, Frame and Photo Restoration, Shadow Boxing, Corporate Framing, Art Sales, Figurines/Statuettes, and Event Rental Space.

I wanted to love this. I really did. Early Mother's Day with the family. Wheelchair accessible…read more Tables are low not a high table/stool for my mom. Painting and margaritas, sounds good, right? We arrived on time- not set up for us yet- We looked around super cute space, lots of fun art supplies- would be fun for kids. We were down one in our party. We sat down and their completed example was on an easel- there were 4 of us and only 3 pieces of paper (shaped like an easel) with paint (red, white, blue, and yellow). I asked for one more- and it felt like I was asking for too much and putting them out. We were given 2 brushes each- my larger brush - the bristles were stuck together- I asked for an alternate one- and I was given another. (We were the only ones who signed up/showed up?). Also, we were surprised for a margarita paint and sip, we had no margaritas/ only hard seltzer margarita flavored- I am not supposed to drink anything with bubbles/carbonated. Ok, I drank one anyway.... I was disappointed when we found out- this was a "self-guided" painting experience. We had no idea that no one was going to teach us anything. The picture example was up there and we were told it was best to paint the background first. The margarita glass was drawn on our canvas. I have been to other paint and sips- but with an artist walking us through the steps. This felt more like open art space hours. I was disappointed. I wanted to love this space. It's close to home, seems woman owned, and has great potential. For Me, and my group, I don't feel we had the experience we expected. I wish the staff was more interactive, provided guidance; instead the 3 of them were at a nearby table creating social media and we listened to the same playlist overhead on repeat. It's a great space, I'd call and ask how the paint/sip was run if you are looking for a guided paint class.

Our painting host was exceptional, making us laugh as we painted. The drinks were magnificent!…read moreKudos to Chris, the bartender! We can't wait to come back.

Still at it: I decided to update some framed pieces by getting new mats or switching the color of…read morethe frames to better go with newly painted walls. Once again, excellent friendly service and fair prices, all with an eye for the art itself.

These guys went the extra mile in helping me with a framing project and are reasonably priced…read more Recommended.