Not only do I love, love, love Nancy Hammond's work, but this gallery shop is truly a gem…read more It is right on West Street in the Arts District. I visited in person for the first time today. I only wish I had gone earlier in the season. In addition to the gorgeous, larger format framed works, they have some amazing gift items. There are many items featuring her great designs. The holiday cards are so unique; I will remember that before buying cards for next year. They had tree ornaments, towels, glassware, and so many other gift items. Make your stop here part of a fun day out and visit one of the nearby restaurants for lunch too. Annapolis Arts District has SO much to offer.

Bottom Line: Colorful paintings and silk-screen prints that beautifully capture life around the…read moreChesapeake Bay. I don't know anything technically about art but I know what I like when I see it and that includes Nancy Hammond's colorful interpretations of life around Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay region. As an Annapolitan I have long been familiar with Nancy Hammond Editions and I was excited to see she has a gallery in Saint Michael's in addition to her downtown Annapolis location. I think the Saint Michael's gallery might only be open on the weekends but its is beautifully done and worth a stop. When I visited a colorful heron print called "Trumpet Vine and Marshmallow" was featured up front and I just kept starring at it and all the lovely colors. There is something fun about the long-legged herons and this piece really captures that for me. While Nancy Hammond does paint a lot of herons she is also known for capturing Labrador retrievers, the Naval Academy, Annapolis, sailboats and other common sights of the region. Nancy Hammond is a very accomplished artist. She attended the prestigious Rhode Island Design School and I recently learned that some of her work has even been featured in the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Bottom Line: An enchanting place to shop for, or just browse, the artwork of 50+ local artists who…read moreget their inspiration from Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Local by Design opened in May 2016 and I am so sad that they were not listed on Yelp prior to Annapolis' busy summer tourist season (soon to be followed by the busy Navy-football-games-and-boat-show-weekends season). This store is delightful and if I was an impulse shopper I would have gone broke today and filled my car with serene water colors, fun jewelry, transitional upholstery furniture, upcycled art work, practical pottery and pop art posters. Local by Design features the artwork of other 50 local artists that use all sorts of mediums. The art here ranges from super subtle, traditional and classic to zany, wild and fun. I enjoyed all of it! Even if you aren't shopping for something on your walls, there is plenty of other great stuff here for the home, for yourself and for gifts. Also, this store offers a little snapshot into the cultural icons of Annapolis and the surrounding area - USNA, sailing, steamed crabs alongside National Bohemian beer, oysters, blue herons, anchors, etc.

Great little place with tons of little nooks that never seems to end. You want local pottery? They…read morehave it. You want cute handmade ornaments? They have those too. Do yourself a favor and buy from here and support local.

Bottom Line: Beautiful Chesapeake-inspired artwork and gifts in downtown Annapolis…read more I enjoy Kim Hovell's artwork so much that sometimes I refer to my home as "the House of Hovell" given that I have about 15 of her prints proudly framed and displayed. I also send out Kim Hovell Christmas cards each year. So, yeah, I am a fan and I am glad to see she has opened up a two-story shop on Main Street. The store is beautiful and includes original artwork, prints, home decor and other lovely gifty items.

I've been busting to look around in here for ages. I follow her work on Instagram and everything…read morelooks beautiful. Coming into the store in person, it really lives up to everything you'd hope for. Beautiful art and decor and gorgeous gifts and treasures. From cushions to candles to prints to cups to trays etc, there is something for practically everyone here. So many gorgeous items to choose from, it was hard to decide. The sales lady was very nice and helpful, and parking wasn't too hard as we went around opening time. If you're looking for a gift for someone or yourself, you must come in to this store. It's so prettily laid out and plenty of great unique items to buy.

Best in the city. Lots of Maryland area artists and more including the gallery owners beautiful…read morepaintings. THE place for serious collectors but paintings for all levels and budgets. Great place to purchase a painting to take back home and remember the charm of Annapolis.

Cynthia McBride is just the best. She is knowledgeable and kind. When you stop in to browse the…read morewonderful art, look for her.

Charming gallery. Cynthia is extremely knowledgeable about her art. She makes every customer feel…read morelike they are so special.

Have passed this gallery more than once without stopping in. . . shame on me. A tad above your…read morenormal gallery and attention to detail obvious everywhere you looked. Owner SuAnne Martinez was informative and friendly and while purchasing art wasn't on today's agenda, I strongly urge to take any of your unframed art work to put in her capable hands. This is definitely on my list of where to visit in Annapolis.

From the owner: West Annapolis Art Works & Fine Framing has over 30 years of experience in the art and framing…read moreindustry, making it your top choice in the area for all your framing needs. Housing a beautiful selection of artwork from an array of artists, we also make a great stop for a gallery visit. Call us today for more information!

The local art collective Circle gallery, off the beaten path and a little tricky to find but…read moretotally worth it. A wide selection of art and artist are on display here. The gallery is small but well laidout and literally every inch of wall space, covered with original works of art. We spent about an hour going through all the little alcoves looking at all the great artwork. Lots of two dimensional works and some 3d pieces. In a wide range of price points. Support the arts 4 Stars worth the effort to find and worth your support 01114

My brother and I stopped in here while waiting for a table go open at a local brunch spot. The art…read morewas nice but the people working there didn't speak a word. We ended up having s great time on our own in the small space as you'll see. The pieces are unique, there were a few that we both liked, but the vibe was just off. Probably won't go again. We ended up just using the location for it's super cool alley leading into the building.

I bought a fairly good size painting and had it shipped to New York. It arrived completely…read moredestroyed. The packing was so bad the glass shattered and broke through the single sheet of bubble wrap in the oversized un protected box. It was a piece my husband especially admired. It was cut and ruined and to top it all off I had to deal with glass all over the place (watch the dog!!!). Terrible experience.

I've been in and out of every art gallery in Annapolis. The selection and helpfulness of the…read moresalespeople here far surpassed any of the other galleries. The buyer for the Marine Art Gallery has an amazing eye for talent. Anyone can paint the water--few can capture it. The Gallery is full of artists who have managed to capture the essence of "marine life"--water, sailboats, birds, etc. They also have a couple of artists commissioned, my favorite being Willard Bond. I own several of his prints, all signed by him (he himself is an awesome person). He paints sailboats, and I have yet to come across someone who can paint life into them the way Bond can. Essentially, if you're going to go to an art gallery in Annapolis, or you want "marine art", go here. The selection is phenomenal, the staff helpful. Whatever you're looking for (as long as you have good taste), you'll find it here.

As someone who appreciates art, but tends to run into roadblocks when planning a gift for someone…read morespecial, Lauren facilitated the ideal experience for me and I can't recommend her enough. From start to finish, the process was simple and enjoyable. Lauren's approach mixes consultation and taste in a way that draws from existing household art and the taste of the intended recipient. In my experience, she quickly curated a list of quality options that fit within my price range and wife's interests. For a cherry on top, I also got a chance to learn about local artists, different mediums, and styles from a very credible (and extremely nice) professional in Lauren. I can't wait to work with her again!

Lauren is absolutely amazing. I worked with her to purchase art for a condo I had moved into. She…read moreworked with me to figure out my tastes and budget and was frank (in a good way) about which existing pieces I should keep and which I shouldn't. Lauren has great knowledge of local artists and suggested two wonderful pieces from local artists, which I bought. She also recommended some great photographs. Finally, she worked with me to create a beautiful wall collage of photographs I have taken. She has a good eye for keeping costs down and we were able to frame them at a much lower cost than I had anticipated. Also, Lauren hangs the art - something I would screw up. Lauren is a professional. She is very responsive and is a pleasure to work with.