My partner and I named our Australian Shepherd puppy, Koa, after the wood, and the meaning "brave",…read moreso I knew when we visited Kauai we had to get a piece of Koa jewelry. We came to the Koa store on the second to last day of our trip, after searching the rest of the island for the perfect koa tungsten ring. The Koa Store had half sizes in their rings, which made for a better fit, and were very reasonably priced. Our $30 rings were $70-270 in other spots on the island, and the rings at the Koa store were much nicer and higher in quality. They had a variety of different items, and our cousins got some nice Koa bangles that we couldn't find anywhere else on the island. The lady working at the shop was very nice and helpful, and explained the materials to us. It's too bad they don't ship to the mainland, because I'd be a repeat, and frequent customer. Check out the Koa Store before settling on any other Koa products.

10/18/23 Still on the hunt for our sign for having guests leave their shoes before entering our…read moreabode...and I thought this place would have it. Nope. We've passed by this shop over a few dozen times over the years & decided to give it a go. The items are handmade from the Koa tree that is found in Hawaii. There are pens, jewelry, bags/purses, wallets, key chains, cutlery, ornaments, vases, kitchen items & other curious artwork displayed for sale. Candace was manning the shop & she was so friendly & welcoming. She even suggested a lady who might be able to create what we're looking for. This lady works from home & has a website (Tropical Isle Music). I love to support local businesses & Candace was so charming, I bought a couple of Aloha Hula girl ornaments & a pineapple (see photo) ornament. There's a few spaces for parking that it shares with Mankoa & a granola shack. It was lovely speaking with Candace, who I learned is actually half Filipino & half Japanese, born & raised in Kaua'i. Her grandfather was one of the first Filipinos who arrived from the Philippines to work in the plantations in Hawaii. It's always interesting to learn about people & their heritage. I'm very pleased with the experience & my purchases at this shop

Cleanliness is very poor. There were dead flies on some of the ceramic art. The frames were dusty…read more It smelled of food. Super gross gallery. A plug in would help although it's better not to eat in the lobby area. I noticed tables and chairs outside that can be utilized if no employee lounge is available. Perhaps the inattentive staff could spend time dusting while simultaneously droning on about childhood hardship? Just an idea. Even volunteers can be fired. The Artists deserve better and so do potential customers. We were hoping to find a piece and were very disappointed in the ambiance .

A community art center with changing shows that features only Kaua`i artists. A great place to…read moreview original paintings, ceramics and other 3d artwork.

We visit Kauai almost every year. Have made a point to visit this shop every time to buy souvenirs…read morefor friends and us. Painted ceramics and tiles made right there in the studio. You watch the artists at work through the windows. Also on display for purchase are paintings, textile crafts, folksy jewelry, etc... All at reasonable prices. Essence of Kauai crafts and aloha. Highly recommended.

I love this place! They have so many cute Hawaiiana decor from plate settings to paintings. I wish…read moreI could get all of them!!!! I always make a point to come here and find that special gem to bring back home.

Staff was very very friendly and helpful. Beautiful photography printed on glass. I ordered a…read morecustom size and frame. It was packaged for shipping beautifully in an artwork container. Shipped by special carrier for delivery to my home in flawless condition. The shipping fee was incredibly reasonable considering how much care was put into the packing and shipping. Couldn't be happier!

This is one of the best art galleries I have been to. Steve Munch, the photographer and owner, is…read moreso talented. I don't usually review places like this, but I'm making an exception because Steve is such a rad dude, he sat and talked with us for awhile about how he captured some of his photos. His stories are funny and inspiring. In fact, we were so inspired by his stories that even though we walked in just to browse, we are going back to buy. Definitely check this place out when you visit Kauai.

Friendly staff and lots of art from local artists! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.read more

I came here on a mission. I was looking for a particular item. Entered shop. Zero greeting and zero…read morecustomer service. No "hi" or "can I help you?" Clerk behind register preoccupied. Browsed around and found exactly what I needed but I ain't paying 700 bucks for it. It was a acrylic print without a mat. I was hoping for a basic print of a particular size with no mat but nope. Nice merchandise, framed prints etc. No other customer in shop.

I have been to The Artisans Room probably a dozen times over the years and always had excellent…read moreservice. The wide variety of art is from Hawaiian artists, and the owners are extremely knowledgeable about them and their art. I have bought a number of things there and always look forward to returning.

We had the best time at the Kilohana Plantation!! Rode the train, bought caramel at the Sweet Shop,…read morepurchased rum at the Koloa Rum store and had a tasty lunch. However, the older, blond woman working at The Artists Gallery was unwelcoming and RUDE. I find this sad for the artists who have art to sell there. First off, she does not acknowledge you when you enter and then if you converse with her you'll regret you did. We left the store shaking our heads. So disappointing since everyone else there was so kind and welcoming. I will be back to the Plantation on my next visit but will pass The Artists Gallery by on the lower floor across from the restaurant.

Killer selection of local artists and self made. Always something new and long time,…read morecommunity-orientated owners. Highly rec checking out.

A surprisingly nice little gallery in old Koloa Town. At first it seems like a sort of schlocky…read moretourist trap dominated by gigantic wildlife and landscape photographs printed on aluminum. But nestled in a couple of corners are some tidy little displays by some remarkably interesting local artists. I'm assuming the big landscape and wildlife pieces pay the bills, but somebody with real taste is trying to make a little bit of space for interesting stuff, so it's worth digging around!

On a trip to Kauai with a few friends and decided to visit Old Koloa Town and found this hidden…read moregem! It's run by a local artist Juile Berg, her painting and art work are inspired by the beauty of Hawaii and her travels around the world. You can find jewelry along with one of a kind unique art pieces! Best part is that she ships all around the world! Tip: visit the Koloa Shave Ice shop right around the corner if you have time!

This gallery has been open in this historic plantation building for about 7 years. I looked…read morethrough it shortly after it opened, but didn't review it at the time, because it had an unfinished look, a perception that may have been augmented by my fondness for its predecessor. I came in today and was greeted warmly by the owner, Julie. The gallery's collection has grown beautifully over the past 7 years. There are ceramic pieces w/ lace and other textures on them. There is a stunning surfboard decorated w/ an intricate mosaic of different sized and shaped glass beads and tiles. So amazing. I understand there are a couple of surfboard showers and wonder if the artist is the same one whose work I admired at the little gallery by the cafe in Kalaheo when we were there last year. There are paintings and photographs. The paintings, while different from one artist to the next, share a textural interest that I found quite appealing. Julie is one of the artists exhibited and her work is beautiful. There will be an opening party for an exhibit of photography by Daniel Finchum this Saturday, September 24 from 6-9. His photographs are gorgeous, particularly his photographs of Hawaiian children. As usual, what called to me turned out to be art glass by Daniel Moe, although I took it at first for ceramic. Inspired by the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island where he lives, the glass is dark, w/ red lava-like accents. If you look at the photos posted by the gallery above you can see something similar and you can see why it drew me and why I'm searching my mind for a surface that might hold it. There was no turned wood, which was one of the things I loved about the previous gallery. I discussed this w/ Julie, who told me it was becoming increasingly difficult to get turned wood, for a variety of reasons. The gallery is elegant and attractive w/o it, but it's always nice to have more to look at. Addendum: As you might expect, we bought the piece of art glass. It's just not the kind of thing we could pass up.