The staff is friendly and willing to explain the process behind the artwork displayed. The gallery…read morealso exhibits wonderful exhibitions throughout the summer, which I can't wait to visit this summer!

The Barn Gallery in Ogunquit is a beautiful, spacious, well lit space exhibiting quality works in a…read moremaze of a large gallery, several smaller exhibit halls plus an outdoor sculpture garden. A good stop to see an abundance of local artists' works.

This art gallery is unique in that it has a small outdoor sculpture garden as part of its…read moreexhibition space in addition to its roomy indoor galleries. While the outdoor space itself is a little rough-hewn, the displayed pieces are often intriguing, well-made, and beautiful. The Barn focuses on local artists and artisans, mostly from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and has a juried art competition during the summer months. We are often quite impressed with the quality of the works exhibited. (All of the works are available for purchase.) The staff is knowledgeable and friendly -- there is no pressure to buy -- and the Barn in fact feels more like a museum than a retail gallery (it is a non-profit), except there is no permanent collection. We always feel welcome to visit and browse without any obligation to purchase. The Barn also hosts many workshops and seminars by local artists -- perfect for a quiet summer's eve!

I absolutely adore visiting this beautiful gallery. It's perched on the southern Maine coast in a…read moresmall town, on a residential street. It feels tucked away like a secret. Theres limited parking, but an overflow lot helps. Even as you walk across to the entrance door, you'll see some artwork in the gardens. Inside, there are multiple rooms and the exhibits change throughout the year. The signage and commentary is excellent, and it's very well curated. The best part is the sculpture garden out the back, but the views of the ocean are quite distracting - so make sure you save time to wander around and take it all in! OMAA is well worth the visit.

A small and intimate museum, but very well curated! I visited for the Looking For America and…read moreAmerican Conversations exhibits. I liked that these exhibits didn't just feature art that was conventionally pretty, but rather featured works that were more provocative. This surprised me considering the museum is relatively small; I expected more traditional and old-fashioned works. I felt like each piece challenged the idea of what it truly means to be American. As an added bonus, the museum grounds are GORGEOUS. They are a must-explore when visiting Ogunquit. Next time I will bring a picnic blanket and plan to spend the day there. I think you can even take a dip in the ocean on their pebble beach. Overall such an amazing experience.

I've visited and bought from Van Ward gallery for years now. It's a very small gallery,…read moreunprepossessing, at the back of a restaurant in Ogunquit, but Chris (the owner) has got some gems in there! It's worth the time and effort to peruse its offerings and flip through the stacks of paintings - you never know what you'll uncover! Chris represents primarily local artists in the Maine/Mass/NH area and has a unique collection and taste. I've obtained some of my favorite paintings from his shop. No pretensions and no pressure to buy; Chris is also very happy to discuss the backgrounds and styles of the artists - and once he gets to know you, also willing to give favored pricing, discounts, or deals. I don't buy every time I visit, but Van Ward's been a favorite and de rigueur stop on our annual Maine vacations.

We travel a great deal, and have been to countless galleries and fine craft shops. Panache is our…read morefavorite, and it's right in our backyard! We have been customers for years, following them to their new location. We always find unique, new pieces there. Artists which are new to us and out of the ordinary. The owners have been very helpful, even arranging for custom colors or sizes from their artists for a few items. The gallery is gorgeous, full of high caliber goods. Nothing else like it! Second to none . If you go, you will agree! We always stop in to see what is new there. Love the friendly service.

Owners are rude and uninviting to guests. I get the no pictures allowed bit, but when I notice a…read moreparticular artist (I'm a collector of sorts) and ask for confirmation and then told we don't give that information out until you buy something, I totally shut down and walk out. What attitude. Never been in a place like this. They have nice pieces, but so do alot of other top notch galleries around the country.

They have some cute stuff. As you can see we got some little pottery items, but their jewelry…read moreselection is also quite lovely. If you want get a gift for someone and are in the area, you need to go here. They got minus one star because of their mystery ribbon ball. My daughter bought this item for a little over $10 and it was suppose to have several surprise gifts in it. Suffice it say, the "gifts" were not worth it and she learned a valuable lesson.

Unfortunately, I cannot give negative stars. We were visiting Ogunquit today. I was so impressed by…read morethis quaint town It is such a sweet and charming town. The people were so lovely that I was lulled into sense peaceful enjoyment...BUT, as I entered this store with my service dog, who is wearing her clearly marked service vest, the owner comes from around the corner. As she comes toward me, so does her aggressive dog. She looks at my dog and her service vest and says "she needs to wait outside, my dog is very aggressive and doesn't like other dogs...".I told that no, my dog can't "just wait outside, she needs stay with me". She looked expectantly at me, and I certainly do not want to be where I am not wanted. I said that my service dog and I can both outside, she said "yes, that would be best". I was stunned. Could I have made a big stink and told her what she was doing was against the law? Absolutely, and I will definitely do that when the person seems to truly be uneducated about the rights and responsibilities service dogs. This was definitely not that we were inconvenient to her in her store, and she wanted us out plain and simple. The owner was rude and dismissive. She is definitely not the embodiment of my experience in Olgunquit thankfully I wish this merchant education and enlightenment.

OCTOBER 2026. We stopped by the Ogunquit Theater to see the…read moreMusical. "SMALLTOWN" Based off John Melencamps music.

Maine, Ogunquit: Living in NYC, there are so many extraordinary theater/arts experiences available,…read morebut I have always wanted to visit theaters across the country. The Ogunquit Playhouse is one of the original "summer stock" theaters and has produced countless musicals. My friends and I planned a quick road trip to see some of our favorite actors in Hello Dolly... all aspects of the production were incredible ... actors, musicians, sets, costumes, etc. Can't wait to come back! It was a wonderful experience.

I had the opportunity to visit the Moss Galleries because my neighbor across the street is an…read moreartist and had an opening there. So close to home! It's a really nice, large space. There's a huge carpet in the middle of the room (at least with the current setup) but I can see how artificial walls could easily be brought in to make even more wall space. Having said that, it would also be a great space for sculptures. The woman working at the desk seemed very friendly, though I did not take the opportunity to chat with her much. I do feel like it's a bit of shame it's in the middle of a strip mall next to Shaw's, but we can't all land primo real estate I guess. Having said that, it's a perfect opportunity to drop by once every couple weeks before/after your grocery shopping. I believe I will do this in the future!

If you want to see (mostly) Maine artists' work, well-hung and well-lit, Elizabeth Moss Galleries…read moreare the places to go. They are welcoming, not intimidating, and the Falmouth gallery has plenty of parking. The line up is always different at the Portland gallery than the Falmouth gallery. Both offer insights into Maine's artist community at the highest levels. Elizabeth is the right person to advise you on choosing art that works for you in your space-- office or home. Their framing services are top notch, but it's the art I go for. I make a point of visiting the galleries regularly. The shows change about once a month and even when I don't want to take any piece home, I do find the work intriguing.