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!

Two of my sisters recently vacayed in Puerto Rico and gifted my husband with some souvenirs. Since…read morewe stayed in Ogunquit for a couple of days in Aug. '21, my husband wanted to pay it forward with a gift. You'll find T-shirt and gift shops here in town- but what you won't get are tacky, cookie-cutter, souvenirs. Ogunquit, is nothing like that. Away from super-busy Shore Rd, Jack Duford's Hutchins House Arts is located on the opposite end in Perkins Cove. My husband is a Navy man so he was all smieyes when he first noticed the Maritime items and model boats by the window on our way to breakfast a few feet away. Not only will you find Jack Duford's own simple yet stunning seascape and spectacular sailing photographs here, but there's also a local artist collective who share the same Maritime passion, showcase their paintings and sell some home related items also under one roof. The photographs and fine art images here are unique. Service was great from Jack and was kind to bubble-wrap the frames my husband picked out for my two sisters. Paying $100 for both frames may seem like a lot, but whether they're for us or my sisters in this case, the images will last a lifetime.

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.

Recent visit for the Flower Sculpting Show. They pair paintings with floral sculptures . I had…read morenever been. Admission was 15.00 and included a ballot to vote for our favorite. It was honestly hard to pick. There is lots of room in each room to really study the art despite the amount of people there. The view of the ocean as you walk in is its own beautiful painting. Outside they have beautiful gardens as well as the ocean view which had a nice breeze while we were there. There is a gift shop that had a nice sample of beautiful items. Plenty of parking with a complimentary post card. Saw kids also enjoying the art too . Plenty outside to see as well.

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.

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.

An incredible display. You can tell the building was purposely built to display artwork. The mostly…read morenatural lighting causes the art and jewelry to come to life. The owners are serious about their profession, and have been in the business a long time.

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.

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.