Flew to TX to visit family a few weeks ago. Coming from a big city to little Beaumont.... we found…read moreabsolutely NOTHING to do for entertainment. It was suggested that we go antiquing. SO very glad that came up in conversation. We shopped so much and bought enough to fill our suitcases full. One of the suitcases barely made the cutoff weight limit! While I didn't find anything in this location for myself, I did find a set of bookends that were Bellamy Eagles for a family member. Was likely the greatest find of the day. He was ecstatic to receive them. Just goes to show.... you can find treasures in a small town, too. The staff here was great! The desk clerk tried to help me hide my purchase from the family member that was with me that day... even wrapping it twice in a dark colored bag.... but it didn't work. He figured out what we were doing as soon as he came downstairs! Great shop with a LOT to choose from. So many toys from my childhood that brought back memories!!! Prices were definitely fair! Glad we stopped by!

I came here and as soon as I entered, two white women sitting behind the register were giggling and…read morelooking me up and down, with no welcome whatsoever. Very strange and unwelcoming/racist energy here.

The frames are beautiful! They've done some beautiful framing! Hundreds of frames to choose. Do not…read morelimit yourself on frames that Hobby lobby has. This place has so many to choose from!!!!! Go inquire. You have nothing to lose!!!!

Recently, I had an old school picture refinished, Tiger ( the technician) was polite, professional,…read moreand very helpful- the refinished picture has come out amazing. Very fast turn around time, and the price for his work is great for any budget- superb work, and Highly recommended.

The largest gallery in "Imperial Calcasieu" with almost 6,000 Square Feet, it is filled with…read morefabulous Art in a variety of mediums. Just about anyone could afford these prices! All of the artists who display in this gallery are professional artists, and they operate Gallery by the Lake in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Paintings in : Oils; Pastels; Watercolors; Pen and ink; Charcoal. Art in the form of: Pottery; Wire sculpture; Fine Art Photography. Affordable Excellence and Variety - that sums it up very well.

From the owner: The membership maintains a studio for member artists to work, the Gallery by the Lake is the venue…read morefor exhibits of the members and the Creative Art Center is a teaching facility for workshops and classes. Founded in 1984, the Gallery offers a large selection of professionals artists' work in all media , at wholesale prices to the public.

My wife and I live in NY and are visiting Lake Charles to see family. We dropped by Candice's art…read morestore yesterday and were absolutely blown away by her talent -- an extraordinary variety of portraits, landscapes, pop art, religious sketches, and other artistic ventures. In such a broad spectrum of styles and mediums, too, that you'd never know that they were all from the same hand, if not for her signature in the corner. If you're in town, you should definitely drop by and see something amazing.

I have art from this talented artist. I actually got to watch her draw and paint from a blank…read morecanvas and bring something I commissioned to life. I love how she works with you to design what you are asking for and translate it to canvas.

Great place to find local artwork for sale. Acrylic paint along classes available. I enjoy the…read moreMonday morning painting, bring your own supplies and a covered dish, only costs $5.00 from 9am till Noon most Mondays. Call ahead for more information.

This cultural center is three floors, all with separate art galleries. The middle floor has the…read moreAfrican American Heritage Gallery. All of it is very clean. It was free admission when I went, I am not sure if that is the case every day. I am glad I came. I would recommend for anyone in the area.

We found three floors of extensive art and historical displays. The lower floor gives you a…read morehistorical view of one families life in Lake Charles. The second floor covered the Jewish camp survivors. And the third floor is played the National Geographic photography of women of the world. Beautiful!

5.25.22 We stop in here often. When my daughters were young…read morethe owners gave my daughters tons of post cards. They thought that was really cool. (They still give free post cards) I love looking at the beautiful art work René and her daughter paint. It would look lovely in a beach house. There are other artists work on display as well.

This gallery doesn't disappoint! Captain Wiley is fun to visit with and very knowledgeable about…read moreRene's work. What a bright and inspiring place to show her one of a kind pieces. It was a highlight of my vacation!