I've been to two gallery openings here. Both have had high school quality photography. Really…read moreuninteresting. The best part was the free wine and vegan cookies.

The work at this gallery includes local gallery artists and rotating exhibitions. There is…read moresomething here for everyone, from beach scenes to street photography, landscapes to burlesque and everything in-between. As a local college professor, I'm thrilled that my students are awarded a show here annually. As a photographer, I'm excited that there is a venue especially dedicated to photography in an economy where galleries are struggling to survive - they have carved out a great space for themselves in the market and I for one am thrilled that they are here in AP! The team at Gallery 13 is friendly and knowledgeable and the owner JV is a force in the local art and downtown merchant scene - we need more people like him! Why 4 stars instead of 5 - simple, it's a growing business, they just moved into a larger space and have been expanding their mission since they opened - I'm as excited for where they are now as I am about anticipating their future! Definitely check them out!

Great framing, interesting art work by living artists. I not wish I had more wall space to get more!read more

Terry does a phenomenal job with his framing services and overall knowledge of the art market and…read moreaesthetics/style.

The couple who run this gallery are , in a word, awesome. They are warm, friendly and have a…read morewonderful sense of taste They have framed about a half dozen pieces for me over the last few years, and every one was perfect. The prices are also very reasonable and they have a huge selection.

My review is only concerning the framing part of this business. The actual framer is available at…read morethe shop Saturdays only and he seems pretty on top of things. His wife is a different story. She lacks knowledge in most aspects of framing and doesn't seem to understand much of what she is looking at. In response to my questions I got a blank expressionless stare. I'm a professional artist preparing for another huge show and I was planning to purchase local and try this Asbury Park business. I had a budget of $6,000 for all the frames needed in this exhibit. After my initial meeting with her I needed a little more info about the dimensions of chosen frames. It took over two and a half weeks for her reply. In fact I thought that I was completely ignored. I decided to go to Ocean Park Gallery to find out if there was any progress. When I got there I found out that she only looked up one of the frames I was interested in. I asked her what other finishes the frames came in and her reply was that they were all the same. WHAT? I know Larson juhl manufactures about 20-30 different finishes so I asked if I could look at the catalog with her to see all the catalog options. Then she snapped and went nuts!! Her reply and I kid you not - "I spent a lot of time looking up frames for you already and I won't spend anymore time doing that so you'll HAVE to choose what I have here, I'm not doing any special orders!" i asked her what the problem was and she went berserk and started shouting things I don't need to repeat here. I told her that if she was going to be unreasonable and be unwilling to work with me I would have to look elsewhere. She said fine, go elsewhere, I don't need your money.....and I added as I was walking out the door I don't need this grief. .......WOW! Good news is: I found out about another frame shop nearby, Tumblety Howell Gallery and framers in Ocean Grove. They had no problem giving me all the info I needed. I got some great service and prices. Everything was special ordered. And the paintings looked great!!. Bottom line: Keep away from the frustrated bitter old woman at Ocean park Gallery! Since that time I heard from neighboring stores that she doesn't get along with others and is a difficult religious fanatic.

ASBURY PARK: we are SO HAPPY that La Salle Gallery had a sign in the window saying "pets and ice…read morecream ok" because we immediately went right in with Brie and discovered another dog friendly place! Tony LaSalle is the owner and artist and was working on a new painting when we walked in. He was so friendly and loved Brie, and Brie loved him! Our favorite piece of art was the red/orange/yellow flowers where the frame is also painted! We love finding different activities to take Brie and this was a delightful experience.

Joyous, bold and colorful paintings. Reasonably priced. Commissions possible. La Salle is an…read moreabsolutely brilliant painter.

Had a great watercolor session with Gina on Tuesday. I've…read morebeen taking lessons from her for the past 6 months. I've learned so much and really enjoy the classes with her. She really gives a lot of encouragement to her students!

The quilling class taught by Gina Cannone was one of the best classes I have taken at the Main…read moreAvenue Galleria. Gina is an excellent instructor who makes all her students feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they attempt new art forms (for them) and create meaningful works of art. As yesterday's "Dog Pawtraits" quilling class demonstrated, the class was appropriate for all ages, as we had a teenager participating in class, along with women of all ages; men would have enjoyed the class, too. We are so fortunate to have such a multi-talented artist as Gina introducing us to new ways to express ourselves artistically.

If you're too highbrow to visit an arcade then let's call it a museum. They do have historical…read morebackground on the games. I learned about Mappy, obscure for good reasons, which oddly features a microwave in its cat-vs.-mouse battle. Silverball is acclaimed for its unique pinball collection but I veer more to video games, especially Super Breakout. An offseason weekday in Asbury Park means hotels aren't $400 but the boardwalk is also a bit too quiet at that time, so I'm thankful that Silverball helps create a sense of place year-round. (For my financial news nerds, Silverball's current rating average is 4.6 and there should be an "adjusted EPS"-type number that excludes any negative reviews about the food. I have nothing bad, or good, to say about Silverball's cuisine having never tried it but I assure you there's fine fare within the designated Asbury Park/Ocean Grove/Neptune/Bradley Beach Designated Metropolitan Area.)

What a great place to spend a day, with or without your kids, lol. It's an arcade that has numerous…read morepinball machines, skee ball, and other arcade type of games to play. The best thing is that whatever price that you pay, there is unlimited play time for that period of time that you purchased. NO digging for coins to feed into the machines, no time limit on the games, and there 's a whole assortment of different types of pinball machines and arcade games there to play. There's a concession area inside Silverball. Food served is typical for such a place as this, pizza, chicken nuggets, fries, food and drinks catering to children's tastes and priced reasonably. Definitely recommend visiting Silverball Arcade if you're in Asbury Park. You and your family will have a great time there:).

ASBURY PARK: a perfect stop for shopping, sipping, and staying cozy indoors with your pup…read more Convention Hall is part of the boardwalk, so it follows the same seasonal rules, leashed and friendly dogs are welcome from 9/15-5/15. Inside you will find a mix of unique shops offering clothing, accessories, home decor, gifts, plus spots to grab coffee, desserts, snacks, and drinks. The open space also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Asbury Park Bazaar that highlight local makers and small businesses. One note to know before you go: the main sit-down restaurants no longer allow dogs due to the landlord's rules, but there is still plenty to explore and enjoy with your four-legged friend.

One of the coolest parts of Asbury Park is the historic architecture, and Convention Hall is a a…read moregreat example. It's home to the Paramount Theater along with a mix of shops and restaurants. It's a unique space, great for getting out of the summer sun (or winter wind), but it can also be a bit disorienting as the sound bounces all over the place and many of the shops have different hours. Still, it's a unique building, great for browsing, shopping for knick-knacks, or a decent meal. It's not my go-to area for shopping or food, but if you're by the beach, it's not bad at all!

Bottom line: Hot Sand is a unique glass art shop and interactive experience in Asbury Park…read more Beautiful glass items on display and for sale as well as opportunities to interact with the artists there (see their website) to make a unique glass object as a result. I dig it. The Deets: When I went to visit my parents on the recent Easter holiday, I saw the glass eggs I had given them in the past and it reminded me of my visits to Hot Sand on Cookman Ave in Asbury Park where they were purchased. I cannot believe I didn't come on Yelp and show some love but fixing that now. Hot Sand is a shop that is more like a showcase or gallery for some of the amazing glass blown/sculpted items they create and sell. Best thing I can recommend is to look at the pics here on Yelp as well as their own website to get a feel for what they offer. Speaking of offerings, Hot Sand also has interactive opportunities to help create your own glass blown/sculpted items with their artists in the workshop area in the back (check out their website for details/FAQ). Their website states the "immersive, exciting hot glass experiences are one-of-a-kind" and I agreed with what I saw on my visits there. Beautiful glass art made and sold as well as interactive opportunities with the staff does make Hot Sand a unique experience that I recommend visiting when in Asbury Park.

I ordered the Hot Paws kit from Hot Sands. The kit came in fast and was very easy to follow the…read moredirections to get a perfect print. The product took longer to receive back (over 30 days) after they received the mold kit back. I was very excited when it arrived, however, I was disappointed after receiving it as it looks to have been handled in a way that it is pushed in on one side. I think is was due to how it was handled after the pour was made (the mold I provided was completely round), The sides are not smooth and unfinished, not a polished look (except the top) lots of small bubbles. I was a bit disappointed. Maybe I expected more than I should have.