What brought me here was that it was the setting for a pie contest, hosted by Sweet Potato Comfort…read morePie. I was in the audience. I don't get to many art galleries. Wall to wall paintings. Many would be good for a child's room and would make a great gift. For a shower as well. They have such novelty paintings i.e. the history of jeans, Dad's rootbeer, Rod Serling from the Night Gallery days. I loved meeting Kelly and was in awe of this place. Another reason to come to the West Bank. It's on the block for the Wednesday weekly West End days with all the vendors.

They never followed through on texts or phone calls . A business needs to be reliable .read more

Dropped in last night for their free Thursday evening admission. All I had to do was check-in at…read morethe front desk and receive a small medallion to wear. They even had a fun free craft going on in the basement, all supplies included and snacks! Yay! I just took an explore at my own pace through a couple of exhibits. The docents are a little creepy... I know they're just doing their job by standing there staring at you or following you around (probably because guests are bad at respecting the rules), but yeah, I found them a little distracting/detracting from the experience. Oh well. I just tried to ignore it and focus on the art as best I could. Moving from room to room and spiralling up gradual stairways will kind of get you lost inside the building. It's large and has multiple floors. The space will shift from cozy to grandiose at a moment's notice. If you don't like being lost, grab a map before you go in. If getting lost is a fun part of the experience for you, then by all means, just enjoy following your nose like I did, haha! I happened to be there on opening night for the new kid's exhibit they added, where you are encouraged to touch as part of exploration. It's not terribly large, but I like things that encourage imaginative play. Shame I saw one lady just staring at her cell phone like a drone while her kid played beside her. There are all-gender bathrooms on the ground floor by the lobby, and additional restrooms scattered throughout the center (when you stumble across them, lol). There are also coat closets for you to hang your coat if you don't need it; they keep the center nice and warm inside! There is an occasional water fountain as well, which is a godsend since they do not allow you to carry ANY drinks (even recloseable water bottles like Hydroflasks) into the exhibit spaces. There are also a couple of gift shops. The one in the lobby has affordable things, the one deeper in on the second floor is like modern art for your home + a wall of books. There are a couple of theatres inside, along with a full restaurant (y'know, if you have money for fancy-schmancy things like eating, oops). For parking you have a couple options: you can utilize the surface lot for $5 and it'll last you until midnight, or you can use the underground lot for $8. Depending on the weather conditions, that extra $3 might make it worth it to you to choose the underground space. On a chilly Thursday November evening, I still chose the outdoor lot and there were plenty of parking spaces available. There is also the option of squeezing into parallel parking along Vineland and using the meters. Obviously, the sculpture garden is also right next door to explore at any time of day for free. I highly recommend it, if only to take a quick selfie with the Cherry & Spoon or blue Cock.

I had the pleasure of attending the performance of Shamel Pitts - Tribe: Marks of Red on Saturday…read moreand it was interesting. I was very entertained as the performers were absolutely AMAZING. I enjoyed the space and I will be back another show and all of the other art parts that offer because I really love the arts. Go and be inspired.

This was an awesome little art gallery. Just happened to stop in on the way to meet my bro for…read morehappy hour at pajarito. There's lots of shops in the area so was fun to pause and see some unique art!! The place is a little worn but in a way just adds to the character of the place! It was cool to hear that it's one of the oldest art gallery companies in Mpls. If you're in the area or shopping on 50th stop in and see what's on display!

Curated art for all budges available to purchase in Uptown!…read more Douglas Flanders & Associates is a fabulous addition to the Uptown art scene. I stumbled upon the gallery earlier this week and was blown away by the unique collection of art they are curating from local and national artists. Of course some art was a bit out of my price range, but I was encouraged to see they also carry art that is very affordable and moderately sized for us apartment dwellers in the area. Everyone in the gallery was welcoming and very knowledgeable! I'll for sure be coming back here when I'm ready to make a few investments in great art. It's a must visit if you're in the area and the shop is a quick walk from Calhoun Square.

I stopped by today about 4:30 pm. According to the hours I could find online, the Art Center should…read morehave been open until 9pm, but it was closed. The Edina city web site doesn't seem to have hours listed for it.

This is a really cool building in a remote, but not really inconvenient setting in Edina. It's…read morearound a lake I never knew existed. You can sign up for a tax deductible membership, or take classes in all kinds of art media, book a party for all ages. They have a beautiful gift shop and all kinds of paintings and pottery etc. for sale. Various kinds of workshops, and they seem to be connected to the Edina Film Festival, which takes place the end of Oct. My personal interest as of late is The Author's Studio workshop, where a guest speaker comes in for an hour in an Actor's Studio on Bravo channel format. Today I saw a screenwriter who is a professor at MCTC. There's a new speaker every 2nd Sat. of the month from 10-11. It's very convenient from the Original Pancake House.

Coworker Sal and I attended a Christmas event last night. We are not from the area, but it was…read morepretty easy to find off the TC freeway system. And parking was free in the lot across the street. Upon leaving, I noticed that there is also a parking ramp 1 block over too. The event didn't attract a real big crowd, so it was quieter than expected. So getting our tickets at will-call was fast. Walking into the theater, I was pleased to see the auditorium space. Any seat is going to be a good seat, and we happened to have 2 row tickets. The only downfall was proximity to the speakers. The show happened to be a comedy show, but I had a hard time hearing fast talk because of the microphone reverb. I was missing punchlines and not laughing. It was just too loud for "talking" when the mic was at your mouth. Now, there was a singing quartet in the show, and that was much better since they were standing about 2 feet away from the mics. Next time, I'd pick a middle row. After the show, we hit the restroom. Plenty of stalls for the ladies. It was clean and well stocked.

Hosted a fabulous Richie Furay concert. Great venue, beautifully done. Friendly staff and…read morevolunteers. Very nice people. Excellent concert! Would love to see more from Richie's era.

Perfect! Helps since Duetta closed. Great jewelry and rare finds!read more

My all time favorite gallery!…read more Great artists, great people, amazing owner. The artist talks are my favorite events here. This place is a bit of dark Victorian vibe going for it.

Rogue Buddha presents challenging, interesting and original contemporary works from local artists…read more The current exhibit features some fantastical, supernatural "found materials" creations from Michael Thomsen (which I am lusting after), some rather disturbing but quite beautiful paintings by Caitlin Karolczak, and as always, original works from gallery owner Nicholas Harper. Well worth a visit.

Mary is a nice lady. Her at works are breathtaking especially the landscapes. Really easy to talk…read moreto. I will recommmend her to anyone.

From the owner: Bring Art into Your Life! Choose from beautiful, ready-made…read morepieces or request something custom—just for you! Mediums: Calligraphy, Watercolors, Acrylics, Ink, & Architectural Drawings Unleash Your Creativity: Join our inspiring art classes: Calligraphy Painting: Watercolors & Acrylics Ink Drawing Matting & Mounting Artwork Love what you see? Prints are available for most original artwork—perfect for gifts or home décor!

Adama Sow has a great place for pottery classes. This has been truly wonderful for an evening out…read moreevery week. It is reasonable and fun. You get a three hour class and all of your materials and tools. The studio is great to make pottery, learn to trim it and finish it. I love using my bowls.

Watch out Peter Lik, there's a new gallery in town and the kid is good!…read more Obviously John Knopf is no kid. In fact before even entering this gallery, one can tell by the facade and front display that he is experienced beyond his years. As with most high quality fine art, just a quick glance at a any piece in Knopf Gallery will pull you in and keep you studying it until you realize it's actually taken you to a different place. As stated on his website www.jknopf.com, John spans the globe in search of "The Perfect Shot" and brings it to intense life in his Gallery. All the while accompanied by his trusted companion Rylee both on photo excursions, and sitting quietly in the Gallery from time to time. John has had a camera in his hand since he was a young boy growing up in Arizona where he started with landscapes, foliage, and skylines. Although nature remains his first love, John has found himself to be the go to photographer for several Las Vegas entertainers. He walks freely on stage and around the showroom, as well as private engagements as photo journalist for Entertainers including Carrot Top, Frankie Marino, and Lorena Peril just to name a few. Have any questions for John? He is as approachable as he is talented and humble. You can find him at the Gallery during open hours daily. Unless of course he's off on another "hunt" for more. Aside from John's unique and diverse collection his Gallery goes a step further. Is that a baby grand piano? Sure is. you never know when a Las Vegas favorite on the keys will stop in and play for a bit. Cats like Patrick Sieben, Marcel East, and The Stratosphere's own Frankie Marino. You might even be able to talk John in to playing a quick ditty. Downtown Las Vegas has begun to boast a true art district. Make no mistake, it actually starts just north of Sahara on LVB at the Stratosphere in this must see Gallery. Don't leave empty handed. "It's not about the photo, it's about the hunt. Getting the shot, no matter what obstacles are in the way, make it worth it." - John Knopf

This is a must see gallery if you visit Las Vegas. John is a very talented photographer and the…read morephotos are spectacular. Do not miss this place!