Really, I love Five Main. I love walking in and hearing the door creak. I love being surrounded by…read morevisual symphony of art. It isn't just ordinary paint on canvas and stock photography, this place has painted seashells, handmade jewelry...it's something you absolutely must see. Normally, I don't get all gushy over an art store, because they don't strike a chord with me, but this place really did. The proprietress, Ellen, is really sweet and takes the time to find a piece of art that fits you and your budget. There are some fantastic seascapes, pictures of lighthouses and some stellar photography here. You need to check it out. Call the gallery though, because there are not specifically posted hours.

Fantastic art work that is somewhat nautical centric. Owner/artist is pleasant and thoughtful. A…read moreWickford must for tourists and locals alike.

"Pretty little legs, I want to draw them Like a Degas…read moreballerina Pure white skin, like porcelain She's a work of art and I should know I'm an art lover" (The Kinks) We were taking a leisurely stroll along Thames Street when we saw a nice gray and blue art gallery with big signs that read "Retirement Sale". Well, that was all we needed to head inside. The store is gorgeous with framed canvases, unframed canvases, and hundreds of frames everywhere. The store has a huge inventory, but it was super-neatly organized and felt uncluttered. We saw art styles of every description - landscapes, seascapes, abstracts, realistic and stylized human and animal portraits, a very deep variety of colors, artistic approaches and sizes. We had recently remodeled a bathroom and wanted a piece of artwork to hang there. We both agreed on a 12"x16" oil painting of a gray seascape with a lighthouse, beach/ocean scenery, moored boats and a full moon. The color themes perfectly complemented our wall color, and what's even better is that we could choose whatever frame we wanted. We went with a grayish/white distressed frame that reminded us of driftwood. Man -- it was perfect. The store will be closing soon because the owner is retiring, so there are some very sweet sales going on right now. For the oil painting and frame, we paid $84.53 and had the pleasure of working with Gallery manager Lisa Amado to transact the purchase. She packaged everything up so carefully and gave us such detailed hanging instructions, you'd have thought we just bought the Lost Ark of the Covenant!

Nice gallery with a lot of art that seemed duplicated in some sort of way and was available in…read moredifferent sizes and very affordable. It's a 1 story gallery and easy to walk through and navigate. They offer shipping for pieces which is cool. We came from out of town so this service would have been ideal especially if we wanted large items that would not fit into our bags. They also allow you to pick a frame for your art for the price you see on the piece (the frame is included with the price.) They had a sign that they are closing and the art was marked down.

Pottery Wheel showcases its owner's work, Michael Chatterly and those of others. Unfortunately,…read moreMichael's schedule as a teacher does not allow the gallery to be open other than 10-4 on Saturday, at least according to his website, potterywheel.com. Visit the website to see what he has to offer. My collector passion is crystalline glaze and Michael's work matches piecesI I 've purchased at Edgecomb Pottery in Maine and Seagrove Creations in North Carolina. He is very personable and will create a custom piece at your request. He also runs classes which I'm thinking about

For our 9th anniversary, I surprised my wife with a pottery class and could not have been more…read morepleased with how easy and fun Mr. Chatterly made things for us. Price made sense, and we can always look at the pieces we made and remember a great day. Thanks again!

Every price point. Every medium. Collections for the home. Gardens. Inspiration…read moreeverywhere. A wonderful collection of accomplished local artists. And then there is Henry, the artist in residence whose sculptures of found wood is breathtaking. A warm and hospitable place and one of the best galleries I've been in. I would not recommend small children, as there are so many objects to tempt them.

Something is off with what has hitherto been a highly recommended business. Went twice during hours…read morewhen reportedly open- door was locked. Followed instructions to make an appointment via Facebook page- glitched. Finally made an appointment after speaking to the owner. Today my appointment was confirmed at 3:10 pm but at 4:30 pm door was locked and my calls went unanswered.

First of all, after seeing the reviews here........a person mentioning $136 for framing a 20 by 30…read moreitem as expensive hasn't had anything framed before. Even if you did choose to go to Michaels , it would be at least that and your piece would not have been the quality of this artist. With that said: I am not a wealthy person a all, but would NEVER have anything framed by anyone else. The proprietress is and artist and an expert in her work. I have been bringing my things to her for years and she never disappoints. Whether it is her ability to apply marble papers on the mat, wooden inserts, her ideas are phenomenal. I cannot praise her more. My items are ones I will have for life....... and the time she takes to make the piece the best it can be is unreal..sometimes it is better to make an appointment with her as she will take the time it needs.... If there were more stars I could leave, I would! Patti Burlingame Wakefield, RI

Attentive and collaborative production. Knowledgeable guidance to bring out the best in the pieces…read moreI brought in expedited quickly, very pleased with the outcome. The cost was more than the craft chain , but the care and quality of custom curated display sets apart this original watercolor.

Friendly, helpful, fast work. I recommend this shop to anyone with framing needs for good quality.read more

The problem that I have had in the past is time and if I have free time, which is rarely, what I…read morereally love to do is to visit fine art galleries. In the past I needed to travel to New York City in order to experience the depth of fine art that I was driven to seek out. As a painter and gallery owner myself I would spend whatever time was necessary to travel to be able to see really extraordinary art galleries and as I have said they are generally located in New York City, but that has changed. A friend of mine recommended an art gallery in East Greenwich RI. I was certainly skeptical but nevertheless I took the time to go to East Greenwich from Cape Cod and I've got to tell you that it is an understatement to say it was worth it. The breadth and quality of the art that I viewed at New England Contemporary Fine Art is the absolute best that I have seen this side of New York City! If you have a chance or an opportunity to visit East Greenwich RI I cannot even begin to tell you how much you will enjoy this gallery! I met the gallery owner, i think her name was Laura, and she couldn't have been more welcoming and informative. I so enjoyed visiting this gallery and was so happy to find this quality of fine art so much closer to home than New York City that I wanted to share it with all of you. Honestly, if you're looking for an extraordinary fine art gallery this is the one to visit. I wound up purchasing two small paintings and I just love them!!

The South County Art Association is a nonprofit that offers both a fine art gallery with a small…read moregift shop and classes in painting, printmaking, stone carving, and pottery. The studio classes are not well advertised and are sort of a "best-kept secret" of the South County art scene. Not many commercial studios have the resources that the SCAA has. The pottery studio (or "Pot Shop") in particular is fabulous. Small but well-stocked, with frequent firings in both gas and electric kilns, as well as on-demand raku firings (for the price of labor and gas), there isn't a better place to do pottery. Classes allow unlimited studio access, and the usual Pottery I and II are usually augmented with specialty class or two and workshops that bring in well-regarded potters from all over New England to demonstrate personal techniques. The members are convivial, too -- Monday morning coffees for work and socializing are generally well-attended. All SCAA members get to participate in the juried member shows and the Holiday Sale, as well as other annual events like The Great Art Heist.

South County Art Association is a very well run organization…read more The folks are really welcoming and friendly. The exhibitions are hung to perfection. Its a great place to be a member.

I usually read reviews before I go places but this time I didn't. I did however read the reviews…read moreafter I left the location, and everything that was said was spot on. I assumed what could possibly go wrong with a gallery or anything art related? Art is beauty, positive....all good things :). The gallery was clean and bright. Great location right off the main road. The pieces displayed were beautiful. Prices were on the high side, so not affordable for the everyday person. The service on the other hand was a bit questionable. When we walked in, not sure if we were greeted but we were asked if we needed/or looking for something and then the entrance/exit we came from was closed almost immediately by the gallery person. We were also told that we can't take pictures and not in the nicest manner. There was a sign on the wall toward the bottom that no pictures were allowed. Then we were followed a little randomly and awkwardly. The whole experience was weird because of the individual working there. I give it 2 stars because I love art and the art was beautiful and the place was clean.

I just visited the gallery.. they have a nice variety of artists and the staff is very welcoming…read moreand knowledgeable.

Paid almost double the price at this store for what you can get on Amazon for a watercolor set…read more Paid $37 at Arnold Art Store. $19 on Amazon. Wish I had checked prices on Amazon first! This store has marked up prices for location convenience. I get that. But I did not think the mark up would be double the price! Also bought a brush set and water color paper here. Prices for those things seemed reasonable. Salesperson seemed nice but wow prices are not nice at all!

Always friendly folks, knowledgeable in what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a #4 quill (lettering…read morebrush), right now, got my fingers crossed!