The best Frame Shop ever! Even though it's located in an expensive valley, it's still great for…read moresimple inexpensive jobs as well and has a gorgeous art gallery, the loveliest staff, beautiful quality. Highly recommended.

My wife and I are fairly new to the Roaring Fork Valley, in our prior home (northern suburbs of…read moreChicago), we had a go to frame service that I loved, not inexpensive but worth it for the creativity and quality provided. Our first framing needs out here, I approached with a little trepidation, but I shouldn't have been concerned at all. The Framer at Main Street Gallery, specifically Cate, took our first couple of framing projects, a modest work of art that nonetheless had great sentimental value to us, plus a simple photograph and paw impression of our recently deceased dog (lost to cancer). I had some idea of how I wanted the pieces done, amd Cate did a wonderful job of helping me settle on styles, materials, and colors. She thoroughly explained options like types of glass. Then, Cate and her team quickly completed the work with a very high level of quality of work, and at a price, like my old framers, that was not inexpensive but that I consider a wonderful value. TL;DR: Great service, including creative consultation up front, completed in a good time frame, high quality work, value priced. Kudos to The Framer!

I love the unique and beautiful imports in this shop!! You…read morehave to slow down and take your time when walking throughout this store or you'll miss what you're looking for. Dave is very helpful and knowledgeable about all of the pieces. Can't wait to go back!!

Strange Imports is a Sinophile interior decorator's dream. It is a warehouse tastefully packed to…read morethe ceiling with all sorts of Asian furniture, accessories & accents. They are located in downtown Carbondale, tucked in next to the Crystal Theater across the street from the Century Link building. Ranging from one-of-a-kind antiques, reproductions, statuary and anything else you could want to turn your passé mountain lodge into a Shinto temple in the Rockies. Seriously though, their showroom is huge and very well maintained. This would be a great place to find gifts: silk scarves, tea sets, exotic calligraphy brushes, ceramics, wall art, containers & baskets... Strange Imports probably has what that special someone needs.

While in Carbondale for First Friday I stopped into this little gallery located on Main Street. The…read moregallery featured multiple paintings (around every nook and cranny) all from one artist. We enjoyed perusing the gallery while nibbling on cheese, crackers, veggies, and juice. The paintings ranged from a portrait of Amy Grant to ocean scenes and abstract imagery. Unfortunately we were not able to engage with the artist as he was being chatted up by other First Friday attendees. If I'm in town for another First Friday event I will definitely stop in.

Angela and Matt do a wonderful job running this world class ceramic program. Kudos. They work hard…read moreand this community would not be the same without the clay center. It's one of the reasons that Carbondale is considered a world class art destination. So much love for this place. Keep up the great work guys we love you!

An amazing gallery, unique works and a small but diverse gift shop. Definitely worth checking out.read more

From the owner: The Launchpad is a community 'Space for the Arts' and a partnership between Dance Initiative and…read moreCarbondale Arts. Dance Initiative recognized a growing need for affordable and accessible space for movement-based artists and musicians to teach, create and rehearse. Carbondale Arts recognized the need to create increased economy and visibility for local artists by bringing its R2 Gallery back to Carbondale's Main Street, and to house Creative District operations in a central location. In the spirit of inclusivity and with a realistic goal of providing a more robust arts experience for creatives of all disciplines, CA & DI joined forces creating The Launchpad. The Launchpad features two professional grade performing arts studios available for public use, a fine art gallery, the shop,"Artique"and the Betty Jane Schuss Memorial Gardens featuring edible and medicinal landscaping, small ampitheatre, gathering spaces, community vegetable gardens and sculpture garden.

I found the Creative Spark Studio through long search for something authentic on expressive art…read moretherapy. Sheri Gaynor wrote also the great book "Creative Awakenings: Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art" Thank you!

From the owner: Expressive Arts and Healing, Psychotherapy, Life Coaching and Women's Issues.read more