If you love art like I do, go to Richland Fine Art and walk around. Promise you will like what you…read moresee. This beautiful gallery has a conglomerate of original art work. I loved the oil paintings and dreamed of where in my house I could hang each piece. Then I looked at the prices! However, I don't think they are outrageous for well know regional artists' original pieces. Remember good art is an investment! Richland hosts great events such as open houses, showings, and meet the artists parties from time to time. Check out the web site for details. This was a fascinating way to spend a hot summer afternoon. Also makes me realize how little artistic talent I have! But makes you appreciate those who have it all the more.

Richland Fine Art is a large gallery located on the upstairs level of Grace's Plaza, just past the…read moreMall at Green Hills. Although most of the paintings here a very conventional (children playing on the beach, still lives, agricultural landscapes, European streets, luxurious portraits, etc.), I did see a few more innovative pieces too, including a drippy-looking abstract painting in bold primary colors, a very realistic portrait of two old-timers playing folk music in a community center, and some neat impressionist wilderness scenes by Gavin Brooks. Most of the artwork at Richland is large-scale and very pricey. But they weren't kiddiing when they called it "Fine Art" - all of the paintings here are vibrant and professional-looking, clearly created by highly trained artists. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and don't seem to mind if you wander in without necessarily intending to make a purchase.

The Carl Van Vechten Gallery is a real gem. It's split in to two galleries. The main gallery…read morefeatures the Alfred Stieglitz collection which has Picasso, Cezanne, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, O'Keeffe, and Stieglitz... all here in Nashville. Downstairs is the second gallery which has rotating exhibits. Both galleries are housed in a historic building on the Fisk University campus.

So, Nashville isn't really a visual arts town. So I was excited when my mother-in-law asked if I…read morewanted to visit this gallery on the Fisk University campus. We visited on a day they were still setting up an exhibit, so the pieces were missing their signage, but the students at the front desk were happy to answer our questions when they could! It's a small gallery, but with interesting work. And quite unique in Nashville! I recommend visiting (and exploring Fisk's gorgeous and historic campus)!

If you are a fan of Thomas Kincaid? Dennis the owner is very knowledgeable about these paintings…read moreand also has The Thomas Kincaid group visit the gallery and do touch up enhancing!! I would highly recommend this gallery.

WARNING Any talk of collectibility value as an investment is…read morea false illusion. If you buy collectible artwork, it only has a dollar value if you are later able to resell it for more than what you paid for it. Your Kinkade is worthless. I have a 15-year-old signed and numbered Kinkade canvas with a Certificate of Authenticity that I can't sell at all ... period. A dealer will not buy it back, and there is no online Craiglist type of marketplace where Kinkade owners can buy and sell. If there is NO market of people seeking to buy a collectible piece that you "invested" in years ago ... then your investment is worth $0 zero dollars.

Trellis & Vine is a true gem for art lovers and creatives alike. Run by Ben and Theresa Alley, this…read morewelcoming studio and gallery does an incredible job of supporting local artists while building a genuine sense of community. From unique, locally made artwork to hands-on classes and events, there's always something inspiring happening. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind piece, a creative outlet, or just a place to connect with talented people, Trellis & Vine delivers. Ben and Theresa's passion for helping artists grow really shines through in everything they do. Smyrna is lucky to have a space like this. I highly recommend stopping by!

We loved every minute of it!…read more I bought two groupons for this place for a night my fiancé and I get bored and can't find anything to do. So on Monday, we finally decided to go. At first he wasn't thrilled about the idea but I forced him to come with me since I didn't want to waste our tickets. The class starts on time and 3 hours later, we were sad it was over! My fiancé actually got into it! They walk you through all the steps so there is really no way you could mess the painting up. It's not meant for artists. It's meant for people who've never painted before. Our instructor was really enthusiastic and was VERY patient. We had an older woman sitting across us who was over thinking and kept asking the instructor to fix her painting. I was annoyed but the assistant and the instructor were so patient and kind to her. You can bring alcohol so that obviously made it more fun for us too! this is such a good date night or a night with your friends. Check their calendar and the time allotted for each painting because the time it takes to finish one varies. It also gets really busy on that street so get there early! Eat somewhere at Lenox village instead. Traffic around that area is horrible! Great great experience! We loved it!

Took the kids to Paint + Canvas today and painted. They did great and I'm really proud of them…read more Painting is not in Owen's comfort zone and he rocked it! This is a great studio and we had a lot of fun! The studio is beautiful with lots of space. Thanks Amy, we had a great time!

Bennett Galleries is truly a special place, and the level of care and craftsmanship they put into…read moretheir work shows in every detail. I brought in a Bluebird Café poster that meant a lot to me, and they helped me transform it into something that feels like a true piece of art. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was working with people who genuinely appreciate not just framing, but the meaning behind what you bring to them. They took the time to guide me through different options, explaining the choices without overwhelming me, and helped me select a frame and glass that elevated the piece beautifully. The final result exceeded my expectations--it looks like something you would see in a gallery, not just hanging in a home. It was an investment, but absolutely worth it for something so personal and lasting. Every time I look at it, it brings me right back to that experience. If you have something meaningful that you want to preserve and display in a way that does it justice, Bennett Galleries is the place to go. I don't frame things just to decorate--I frame them to remember, and they understood that completely

The only place I would ever trust with my art. The selection is incredible and the service is top…read morenotch. They are very transparent about your project and give you the best options you can find in the city. Their work is consistent and beautifully done! Love these guys!

Terrible customer service!!! When I walked in there were no other customers in the store and there…read morewas a staff member at the register. She did not acknowledge my presence the entire time that I was in the establishment which was at least 10 minutes. There were actually a few items I would have purchased but because I was so put off by the service I opted not to get anything.

Connected to the pancake pantry. It's a small store with clothes and Knick knacks. It reminds me…read moreof the many stores on the street they all offer the same things as this place. When I entered I wasn't greeted but ignored. It was a weird energy. Parking is really hard to find. They have a garage and street parking. I ended up getting some gloves to help to soften my hands. The package was already opened but I didn't realize it until I left. The gloves didn't work so 28.00 lost. The prices are higher. The store is set up nicely. I hope your products work out.

The Main Library has a free art gallery on the first floor with a single exhibit that changes every…read morefew months. Right now they have an exhibit by Sue Mulcahy, who also recently had a show at the Frist called "Shades of Gray." I really liked the black and white drawings she exhibited at the Frist, so I'd definitely recommend checking out her work at the library. Plus, you can see it here for free, wheras I had to pay over $10 to see it (along with some other great exhibits) at the Frist. Nashville's Main Library seems to be well endowed, and this gallery is no exception: the space is open, well-lit, and feels very new. They seem to consistently have worthwhile exhibits. If you aren't satisfied by what you see in the art gallery, there's also usually an exhibit from the library's special collections on the second floor balcony. Right now they're showing presidential campaign art past and present, which I thought was pretty cool. The library does a good job with the presentation of its exhibits, providing plenty of food for thought, without trying to fit too many pieces onto one wall.