I maybe should wait for a return visit to write a more comprehensive review but Toledo is an hour…read moreaway, Yelp ain't paying us for our professionalism, obviously, and I take more pride in racking up Firsts than in running up my total reviews so away we go! This place used to be a tattoo parlor and it shows in the layout. It might not be optimum for all shows but I kind of liked it for the Midwest and Beyond graffiti show I attended with some fellow Detroiters. One of the tattooing rooms was the cofounder's studio that he had opened up as a chill spot and it was fun trading sketches in black books with others who sought a place away from the hubbub of the main room. Connor Degnan's Art was on full display, too, and it was a fun side quest from the main exhibit. A back room also had some brightly colored pieces that seemed to be part of the permanent or semi-permanent collection. Turnout was just right; the room was filled up but not overstuffed to the point of claustrophobia. The curators maximized the wall space with a lively and varied collection. Quality varied but there were definitely some standout pieces. To me the big problem with reproducing graffiti style art in a gallery is it loses a lot of its vitality stripped of its proper lawless context. It loses a lot of its street cred if you take it off the streets. Nevertheless it was fun to see and a good crowd to see it. A DJ played old school hip hop and the snack table was legit. The rap letters over the front door with the gallery name was a nice touch; I feel like that's not just for this show and is gonna be around. I hope so. Hope this gallery is gonna stick around, too. It could really go either way with this type of establishment.

Went here yesterday on a team building trip. We had so much fun and learned a lot. The artists were…read morekind, informative, and knew how to keep us engaged. I've been glass blowing before but the one-on-one attention and the small group made a big difference. A really nice time!

The first place my family visited in Toledo after having lunch was the Gathered Glassblowing…read moreStudio. It is a wonderful little shop in Toledo which sells, you guessed it, items made of glass. They have glass candle holders, glasses, glass decor, glass Christmas ornaments, tons of glass type items. They are reasonably priced, considering that they are made in house by their artisans. They can be a unique gift to gift to friends, loved ones, or heck to yourself! I bought a few glass candy cane ornaments to put on my tree on Christmas. I also bought this beautiful Asian style looking blue vase which goes great with the rest of the decor in my living room! Gathered Glassblowing Studio also provides classes in glassblowing, alas I did not have time to do that. Still, that is pretty cool!

Based on several visits. Lots to look at and purchases in the retail space help support local…read moreartists. " Handmade Toledo is a creative hub in Toledo, Ohio, featuring a shop with locally made gifts, art, and clothing, plus workshop and event spaces. It's known for its unique, quirky, and often progressive items, and it hosts the large Maker's Mart indie craft fair twice a year, connecting local makers with the community. The shop is a community-focused space that supports local artists and offers hands-on classes and events. " https://shophandmadetoledo.com Definitely worth a try.

Handmade Toledo is an interesting place to stop and peruse items made by local artists. Many things…read morehave Toledo printed, painted or drawn on them. It's a quirky stop to find that perfect gift. They host several Toledo area shows throughout the year. Most things are made by hand but they also carry cards and other notions.

The Paula Brown Gallery is the oldest, most venerable and prestigious gallery in downtown Toledo…read more Always on the cutting edge. Always fine, fine art.

From the owner: The Paula Brown Gallery specializes in Contemporary Prints and Fine American Crafts.read more

What an amazing venue in the heart of downtown Toledo. The…read moreupdates highlight the perfect location to celebrate any occasion. The art celebrates Toledo jazz as well as the museum. While there is a balcony overlooking the ballpark. The event I attended was in 3 ballrooms that easily accommodated 550 guests plus their staff comfortably. I look forward to attending more events here.

Learned about gallery when I picked up paintings for a relative for shipment. Recently returned to…read moreinquire about some artwork we had and was delighted to meet Christine, who identified the works and provided the artist's contact information. What a great fine art resource for our community!

From the owner: The Gallery Features Revolving Exhibitions of Original Work by Local, Regional and Established, Mid…read moreCareer Artists

One of my stops while at the Toledo Art Museum was its gift shop. It is a large gift shop with a…read morewide variety of items for sale. They have books, jewelry, home decor and other items which I will state would make great gifts for yourself or loved ones. The most beautiful items are in the back. They have a large selection of glass artwork and items for sale. The problem with the gift shop, it is extremely pricey! I expect some of the glass items to be expensive, but I could find no inexpensive items anywhere in the store! Moreover, I have shopped in a glass studio in Toledo that had much more reasonable prices for their glass items. I understand I am sure these sales benefit the museum and I do not begrudge them that, but have some things on the cheaper end as well.

From the owner: The Museum Store features a diverse and delightful selection of unique merchandise and specialty…read moregifts inspired by the Toledo Museum of Art’s world-famous collection. Whether your tastes are classic or modern, elegant or whimsical, you’ll find much to enjoy at the Museum Store. Collector’s Corner is a sales gallery of original, signed works of art by more than 250 emerging and established regional artists.