If you need a delightful destination in Greensboro that is candy for the eyes and warms your soul,…read morego to The O'Brien Gallery. It is a charming art gallery curated by none other then the lovely and talented Kathy O'Brien. I love her choice of artists that deck her walls and rooms. The artwork is bright and eclectic; everything from jewelry, sculptures, paintings and more. She is constantly rotating artists so her gallery is constantly changing. She has artists visiting the gallery teaching painting, hosts fundraising events and so much more. Go visit the O'Brien Gallery, enjoy the art and say Hello to Kathy! Get on her email list to keep updated as to what's new too!!

I met Mrs. Gray years ago through one of her sons. She was a real gem. I don't like the term…read more"character", but she was one of those things. And a good mother. I wish I had gotten to know her. Years ago, I went back to her shop. Mrs. Gray had died years before. Her shop was now a kind of exhibit place, and it was still filled with an incredible collection of "stuff" - toys, lunchboxes, wigs, figurines, buttons, everything you can think of - and lots of it in bins classified by color like a big bin of red toy cars. It was overwhelming and a lot of fun. I think the grand daughter or niece of Mrs. Gray was my friendly hostess in the store. I was allowed to roam the store freely - alone, stunned and amazed. They had named the place Elsewhere and there was some sort of organized group connected to the place. I got on their mailing list and sent them a contribution. Some years later, in 2014, I returned to my beloved hometown, Greensboro, for a visit. An old friend of mine and I walked the length of Elm Street, starting at the few blocks leading up to the Jefferson Standard Building - heading toward Lee Street. I relived many memories of my youth, my "hippie days" (circa 1967) and my working class hero days on that walk. We stopped in a lot of shops and the clerks and customers were friendly and seemed to like us. We supported those shops by making some purchases. It was quite a pleasant stroll. We reached Elsewhere. I hadn't been back there for decades. The people there were very full of themselves. They seemed suspicious of us, two traditional looking white old guys. I guess that was it. I've been around and I can recognize people who are too hip for their own good. They were entirely unwelcoming. I got the feeling that they wondered what we were doing there. They treated us like we were shoplifters or CIA. We wordlessly left the place. It was very disappointing to me. I did not send another donation.

What a fun little place to visit! I drove past it on Elm street and I couldn't help but be drawn in…read morevisually by the eye candy of this place. I hit the breaks and immediately parked my rental so i could satisfy my itching curiosity. Plenty of street parking made it easy to pull over on a whim! When i walked in, i wasn't sure if this place was a coffee shop, or a thrift store, or a restaurant, you just can't tell until you ask. Luckily, ladies in the front were ready to give me a thorough explanation. Elsewhere is a living museum; meaning, everything inside used to belong to an old lady (who i believe is already dead). you donate $1 to go inside and then you are allowed to interact with everything you see. You can pick up books, play with toys, play the musical instruments, move things around. You name it! you can do it! Piles and piles of random tid bits and jurassic technology lurks around watching you from infinite shelf space and hidden corners. Broken 1950s television set houses a 1970s typewriter. Toy cars are piled together, toy phones are displayed artistically. Fabric is color coded and so are books. Let your imagination run wild here and don't be afraid to touch and feel and see everything that is around you. Trust your inner artist to be moved by the environment and then move the environment to leave a little piece of your voice in here. Move a little toy gun from the green toy section and put it on top of a book in the library. Or rip a page out of a book, write on it and place it inside a typewriter. You can do all of this in here! I believe this place also doubles as an art/center/school where they invite an artist in residency to teach workshops and classes at different times of the year. This reminded me of a few things: 1) The 2009 Exhibit at the MOCA in NYC: "Waste Not" by Chinese artist Song Dong, about his mother's hoarding behaviors after her husband's passing. 2) The City Museum in St. Louis, MO 3) The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, CA. 4) A really cool antique/thrift/flea market I really enjoyed stumbling upon Elsewhere. A creative way to turn junk into art and let you, the visitor, interact with your chaotic surroundings!

Beautiful gallery located near downtown Greensboro. They have several activities to boost your…read morecreativity. They also have art gifts located in the storefront near the entrance. The paintings and artwork are inspiring. I am currently taking a watercolor class from Becca and she is absolutely wonderful. She is patient and I've learned so much in just two classes. It is never too late to try new things and inspired. Everyone has been so inviting in my visits that I can't wait to return each time. They have wine, snacks and drinks available. Each area is creative and clean.

I had the pleasure of attending the gallery opening at The Marshall Muse Gallery in downtown…read moreGreensboro, and it was such a delightful experience. The space feels warm and inviting, and the team did a wonderful job setting the tone for the evening. They offered a nice selection of drinks at the bar and tasty party bites to enjoy while exploring the artwork. One of my favorite parts of the night was meeting several of the artists who rent studio space there, everyone was so friendly and open to talk about their work. It really highlighted how much of a creative community this gallery is building. I'm already looking forward to coming back, especially to check out one of their upcoming classes or workshops. Thank you to the entire Marshall Muse team for the thoughtful curation and hospitality. I left feeling inspired and connected.

Hadn't been in a few months and dropped in for a weekday visit…read more There appear to be some updates to the interior. Upon entry I noticed a manned coffee station, and hadn't seen this previously. You will still need to check in with the front desk for a parking pass to place in your car. I appreciate that the end of each exhibit there are cards to share your thoughts and experience. Be mindful they may not allow you to record the art but you can take pictures without flash.

Located on the college campus. Very nice, clean and comfortable to walk through. Greeted as soon as…read morewe walked in and there is a coffee bar across from the reception desk. Construction on the lower level so only able to view 3 exhibits on the top floor. What was available was great to see. Well done. I look forward to returning to see what else is available once the construction is done.

Stopped into this shop to see a friend's art being displayed as part of their gallery show. It's a…read moresmall space, but they make the most of it, and it's and they're able to fit a lot of work into the gallery. Apparently they have 4-5 shows a year, in addition. To being a full time frame shop. The staff was friendly, and they had snacks and treats out for patrons visiting the gallery. Fun spot that I'll visit again down the road

Love this place! Such a unique shop, and they offer opportunities to view various artists' works…read more Much, much more than just a frame shop!!

1st time here. They can help with all your framing needs. We bought a print from the William…read moreMangum studio and they recommended the Artery. Located on Spring Garden next to Sheetz, they were helpful and efficient and did excellent work!

The gallery is deeply rooted in the community. Owners, management, and staff care only to offer the…read morebest quality for their patrons. There is something for every budget.

The framing work is always professional looking and timeless. Christopher is exceptional in problem…read moresolving difficult display items.

Excellent selection of contemporary and classic art, with a room devoted to North Carolina Artists.read more

Ever since I heard Greensboro was getting another bookstore I've been SO excited and this place did…read morenot disappoint!! It's small but they've done such a great job of curating a mix of unique books that it doesn't feel small at all. The decorations are so cute - I want to live there. It has the perfect cozy/magical vibe. I found a lot of books I'd never seen before & a lot of versions that were stunning. The service is great & the owner is really nice. I recommended some thriller authors since the thriller section was a little on the smaller side & he was happy to write down all my recs! Most book prices are set anyway but The prices didn't seem bad at all. They have their rescue cat Zelda on some of the merch (and wall) which is adorable. I didn't get to try the coffee but I look forward to trying soon. They also have a wall of yarn and some cool events that I need to check out! Honestly it's going to be hard for me not to spend all my money here! I highly recommend this bookstore and can't wait to go back!

(4.5 stars) Full disclosure: Brian, the co-owner, is a…read morefriend and colleague. Were that not the case, however, this is still a business I would be glad to support as a fan of indie bookstores. Housed in a historic building, Unfettered offers an inviting atmosphere. Exposed brick walls and wood crate shelving are the antithesis of cookie-cutter corporate presentation. Unfettered is currently operating at half capacity during its "soft open" phase (a coffee bar and a second room full of books are in the works), and so the selection isn't huge. However, it still offers a variety of genres, plus Brian and Lisa will be glad to order a title if you don't see it on the shelves. There's also an assortment of yarn for the fabric folks. Given that Scuppernong Books is only a few blocks away, it can be tempting to see Unfettered as a redundancy. However, thanks to an intimate space, a dedicated Native Lit section, and a way of making customers feel valued, Unfettered has all the makings of a valuable addition to downtown