Christopher Hill bills itself as an "urban gallery in the Napa Valley" tho St. Helena isn't that…read moreurban. It gives off an urban, sophisticated air in the rural Napa Valley. The traffic&parking in St. Helena can be as problematic as San Francisco, so the comparison kind of fits. When it comes to Christopher Hill, I keep confusing them with the Christopher Queen Galleries in Duncans Mills on the Russian River. The Christopher Hill Gallery, unlike Christopher Queen, is centered on contemporary art. It's up a steep flight of stairs, but the journey is worth it. The gallery owners are friendly&knowledgeable. They have an amazing roster of artists in their collection/exhibitions- https://www.chgalleries.com/artists They have also been doing exhibitions to benefit wildfire victims, using art as a form of healing. It's an oasis of modern art off St. Helena's Main Street.

Amazing artwork. I wish I could afford it. Nice presentation. Beautiful location in downtown saint…read moreHelena.

Caldwell Snyder is all about location, location, location. It's a bright, open, airy space- San…read moreFrancisco sophistication without having to go all the way to San Francisco. (However, they do have a Sutter Street location in SF) It's a pricey spot, so don't expect to find something for friends or family. The current exhibition is small, mostly abstract. The most striking piece is directly beneath the skylights- wooden totem sculptures by the Roscubas brothers (Vicente&Fernando) of Bilbao, Spain that look like an optical illusion of sorts. From the street, it looks like a projection, a hologram. It's amazing to walk among their totemic pieces. In the back, a couple was getting a personal art consultation with a curator who resembles Taylor Swift. The curator at the front desk/table was so engrossed with work on her desktop she didn't bother to say hi. She did, however, become personable&talk about the pieces. Be careful among the pieces, especially when you walk among the Roscubas Brothers' wooden totems, they're delicate. Taylor Swift- "Delicate"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCXGJQYZ9JA

Caldwell Snyder Gallery specializes in Contemporary American and European paintings, drawings,…read moresculpture and limited-edition prints including post-war and emerging artists. The gallery is known for introducing European and Latin American artists who are well known in their home countries but rarely shown in the U.S. The Gallery is located in the midst of beautiful downtown St. Helena in the historic Star Building. It is a large, open and airy gallery full of rotating art exhibits. Artist Matt Rogers was on exhibition when I visited the gallery. He has lived in California his whole life and that is reflected in his art. I love his landscapes - a colorful fantastical confection of cotton candy trees! His art represents the California dream of sunsets and palm trees but also incorporates our reality of earthquakes, fire and mudslides. He captures the reality of California - beach culture rubs shoulders with counter-culture; beauty versus darkness. The Gallery was hosting an after-party for the Napa Valley Film Fest screening of "Woman in Gold" It was an excellent party with sparkling wine, cocktails and continuous food offerings. One side note - as is so common in Napa Valley, there were no vegan options available. However, when I mentioned my vegan diet to the server, he mentioned it to the caterer who whipped up a delicious batch of mushroom bites. They were not only excellent but I was very happy and encouraged that the Chef was open to making something for me on the fly! Whether you are in the market for unique, under appreciated art or just love to browse, it is worth a visit!

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Really great place, used them five times in two years. Great customer service, they are as…read moreknowledgeable as they are reasonable. Amongst other things I needed a battery replacement for a Omega MoonSwatch watch, they had in stock, did on the spot and for a very "non-St Helena" price :)

This Art Gallery is not welcoming to families. My family & I stopped in gallery Thursday July 2,…read more2015 in the afternoon. The gentlemen in the gallery, owner sales person , never got out of his chair to greet us, (2) women, (4) children Why, perhaps we were of a different color than him? When a gay couple walked in , he got right up to greet them. The owner of what ever he was suppose to be , I was showing my grandchildren this gallery. My grandson reached out to point to a statue the man looked at my grandson said don't touch, .The man, never addressed us, adults, just persistent following my grandson, I was very concerned about this man and his behavior towards my grandson, " this man continued to follow my grandson saying "what don't you understand? As my grandson walked towards me", I told the family lets go we are not welcome here !at that time, we walked out of his store/ gallery. He is a very rude, person, how would he know we didn't have a million dollars to spend. Don't take your family inside his gallery. please shop some where else, Perhaps he only caters to Caucasian people. He never addressed me, just following my grandson who iis 7 years old. Apparently he doesn't want children, young adults, 17,16'13' 7 in his gallery. He should post this signage in Front of his gallery. White rich people only NO CHILDREN ALLOWED Dennis Rae fine art, gallery. I certainly hope , he closes his gallery. He is very offensive. Am I upset of course, my children didn't need to be treated like that, they were well behaved. Walking & looking at the art work.

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Aerena Galleries is a refuge from the often busy, traffic clogged Main Street of downtown St…read more Helena. There's an amazing array of pieces- from abstract art, to sculptures with oceanic themes, a giant coffee table book by Annie Liebovitz, to a stunning gigantic book of Tibetan Buddhist sacred art. The curators are friendly&approachable. What's happily surprising is that not all the art is big bucks. One can find affordable gifts that are also tasteful. They represent contemporary artists, particularly those of the Bay Area. While the St. Helena gallery is an oasis, I really should go down to the Yountville one that has a sculpture garden.

When you travel alone a lot and visit a number of galleries it is always frustrating when the…read morecurator sits behind her little desk pecking away at her computer and largely ignoring your presence simply because you look young - it happens more than you'd guess......but not at I. Wolk. With a fantastic collection of items largely from Bay Area artists and an open space presenting the art in an eye catching fashion I found the customer service at I. Wolk to be exemplary despite the fact that I wasn't looking to buy immediately. With a vast knowledge of the artists presented and a diverse understanding of the arts in general I can't recommend this place enough - if/when I head west next I'll be back, ideally this time with a decorating budget in mind.

What a wonderful little find! I always drove past this place wondering what it was and to my…read moredelightful surprise, found out I could take pottery classes there! It's open studio style but they have mentors there who guide you on how to start from scratch. What a therapeutic way to pass 3 hours for only $45. You must check this place out!

This is an absolutely great place. They do an amazing job with kids, their summer camp is a…read moredefinite must for your kids. Staff has great attitude, place provides a lot of choices, from clay, to iron forging, to paint classes, to everpopular sip-n-paint. If you are visiting St. Helena, this can be a nice evening away from wineries and dinners. Take a call or do sip and paint - 2-3 hours of fun.

These guys have it down. Brian gave us history, geography…read moreand a bit of winemaking lore during a well presented tasting. The grounds are beautiful and the hall where the tasting was a piece of history as well. If you havent tried their wines you are in for a treat. Lots of options in this area but this is one of the top ones.

Having a friend who is a member of HALL Wines is always nice because that means when invited, we…read morecan enjoy complimentary tastings when they pick up their quarterly cases :) While HALL has beautiful interior tasting room(s), the outdoor area is such a fun vibe with vineyard views for days. If you're not a fan of big and bold reds, HALL may not be the right choice for your wine tasting adventures. I believe mostly, if not all, reds are on the tasting menu and what they're known for. Friendly staff, and I guess they now offer outdoor pizza options to share while tasting, along with charcuterie boards. When driving on St Helena Hwy, you can't miss them (they have the giant rabbit by their main sign!)