I would never have found this shop if it wasn't for the reviews here. It's located off the main…read moredrag so you might miss it if you aren't looking. This is run by a couple, who according to the owner Patrick (who was manning the store when we were there) they aren't artists themselves, but they seek out artists from all over. There is a wide selection of art from sun catchers made of wrapped colored stones, and paintings on wood to vegan leather purses and wood turned pens. We stopped here and purchased a painting my partner wanted and then returned to pick up my purse before returning to the shuttle bus. I just couldn't leave without buying it. I'm sure if we had more time, we would have spent more. Bar Harbor has lots of tourist stuff. If you are looking for that special item to take home, check this place out.

Bottom Line: A lovely building with whimsical and interesting merchandise and friendly staff…read more The Little Mad Shop relocated to Rodick Street in a striking, Victorian-ish building, about a year ago in 2022, I think. The store features unique decor, jewelry, accessories and home items. I spent the most time looking at colorful local artwork, sniffing a variety of perfumes and eyeing up some lovely leather goods. While I didn't buy anything I certainly appreciated the friendly staff and the variety of whimsical an quality items for sale.

Island Artisans is located on Bar Harbors main Street heading towards the docks. It's a great place…read morefor a one of a kind present or souvenir. Everything is made by local artisans, and many pieces look to be one of a kind. They have wall art, blown glass, yarn art, and lots of pottery. The prices are a little high until you find that thing you love. Then they seem absolutely perfect because if you're traveling, you may find something close but never that exact piece again. The woman at the register was very friendly. I would expect she'd have been able to provide additional background, should I have asked.

I always love buying things made by local artists and makers. I was thrilled to see Island Artisans…read morein the mix of Bar Harbor shops! Everything inside was absolutely beautiful--glasswork, ceramics, woodworking, etc. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but soon a pair of cobalt stained glass earrings jumped out at me and I had to have them. The woman running the shop told me a little bit about the artist (Boothbay Harbor, I think he's from) and how she bought a cobalt glass pair of earrings from his collection the previous year, different design). They're gorgeous when the light hits them. Highly recommend stopping in to look at the array of human creativity on display!

Nice selection of jewelry but a bit pricey. The lady behind the counter was friendly. Got a ring…read morehere when I was on vacation visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor.

Scammers!!…read more Customers beware. I went in to purchase a ring on 07/31 and specifically asked if the rings were made from 925 silver. The woman behind the counter said YES, they are. I purchased a ring for $125 and the very next day, my finger was GREEN. A woman next to me asked the same thing and you confirmed. You all knowingly scam your customers and con them out of their hard earned money. I have reported you to the BBB.

The D'alessio Gallery is a smallish gallery that has a bunch of very colorful expressionist style…read moreart lining the walls. each artwork has a blurb under or next to it detailing what may be going on as well as his thoughts on what inspired it. Nearly all the art on has an abstract look with sometimes exaggerated features on the people and things depicted with humor thrown in. The art is described on the town website as "whimsical and colorful and full of stories." His tag line is ''Brightly animated stories told through the art with an eclectic mix of materials and genres that reflect the human spirit." The Artist - Russell D'Alessio is a Bar Harbor local and owner of the Gallery. The actual Gallery is in a fitting place - Right across from the Village Green Park in town and next to two craft looking souvenir shops. The gallery is open from Mid May through October but if owning any pieces is of interest, they can be ordered via the D'Alessio Gallery website. If you're in Bar Harbor, amongst all the other touristy things going on you can walk right into the Gallery and take a look around and even chat with him if you wish. If you're an art collector or want to buy a piece on the whim you certainly can here, but that tags run in the quadruple digits. So unless you got Warren Buffett levels of cash, be ready for that.

D'Alessio Gallery offers a pleasant diversion while in Bar Harbor. I am not quite sure how I…read morewould classify the gallery's featured art. It is rather whimsical. If you are looking for your more common Maine landscape art, this may not be the gallery for you. Nonetheless, it is fun to view.

I absolutely adore this art gallery in downtown Bar Harbor! I purchased a small piece here four…read moreyears ago and had it shipped home and so when I returned this year I was so delighted that the shop was still open. I came in here completely only intending to buy one piece of artwork and wound up purchasing five total- although three of them were gifts for others! The art is completely reasonably priced and all the prices include the frames which is a huge bonus considering half the cost of purchasing a piece of art is getting it framed properly! They do ship the art at reasonable prices to locations within the US so don't worry about not having enough luggage space to bring something home. The gallery owner is clearly passionate about what he does and very knowledgeable about all the artwork and is more than willing to help you pick out the perfect frame for your picture. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Bar Harbor!

My husband and I have been in this shop each time we have visited Bar Harbor. They have absolutely…read morebeautiful artwork including local landscapes. The gentleman who assisted us today was so enthusiastic and eager to discuss any painting we were interested in. He definitely knew his art and encouraged us to spend time picking out a piece and then assisted us in matching it with the perfect frame. We spent about 45 minutes with him and I have to say, I feel as though we learned a lot. We fell in love with a gorgeous oil painting on canvas and were very excited to purchase from him. He was able to tell us the technique used to create it and told us a little bit about the artist too. Plus, everything was half off, frame included. Great guy, awesome art shop to peruse and possibly purchase from. It's hard to leave without taking something with you.

This is a great gallery in the heart of Bar Harbor. Each trip we make to Bar Harbor we make a…read morepoint to visit this gallery and send a few prints home. Steven captures the natural beauty of the Bar Harbor area. Gorgeous prints at a very fair price. Steven and his team are so helpful and will even FedEx your prints to your home.

This is a beautiful gallery with amazing prints for sale. The artist is able to get shots that are…read moreoutside of my capabilities, certainly, and has prints availability in a variety of sizes. I am now the proud owner of a uniquely small pictures of the Geddys moose with somehow no people in the way. I could never get that picture and love it as a souvenir! There was also a sweet puppy guarding the shop one afternoon. She seems very well behaved and absolutely precious.

Meh. Not worth the $10…read more It's small and underwhelming. I guess I guess I gave it an extra star on account of the fact that it's cool they support the local native Americans. But to go just for that isn't the best idea. They need to put more on display for the price. It should be two dollars to get in. That's all.

This is more history than museum to me. Native made tools and canoes and clothing…read more Many baskets. And a chronology Of the mistreatment of the five original tribes here in Maine. Actually still fighting for rights over a local River. The white man just takes and takes. I found it to be hard to stay long. There is a Military and Senior discount available.