Art on Main has some really great local artists. We took home some raku pottery and chatted with…read moreone of the featured painters.

I drop in here about once a month to keep up on what is new in the local art community. Pretty much…read moreall of the local artists on display here offer talent, interesting art, variety and reasonable prices. You will not find master works for thousands of dollars here, but a good selection of oils, water colors, ceramics and other eclectic stuff to choose a great memory of Murphys and/or the Mother Lode scene. Probably the biggest sellers are the note cards, all custom made, and the jewelry. But if you want to painting for you wall at home, you can find that here too.

The gentleman that was running the art gallery was very personable and friendly. I enjoyed several…read moreof the art pieces! I didn't want to take too many photos, as I wasn't sure how each artist would feel about that. There are over 100 artists, he said. Therefore, I restrained myself. However, I took a photo of this little guy as we walked in and I love how he created a shadow behind him! There was a nice selection of art to choose from. They were unique and beautiful, each in their own way. There was birdhouses made of wine corks and little copper roofs, and some made only of corks! There was a darling little caterpillar card, obviously created by hand, appeared to be painted, and was of good value, in my opinion. It was around three dollars. If we were in the area again, I would probably stop in again.

Pinecrest Gallery is one of my favorite places to visit while in Tuolumne County. The gallery sells…read morea variety of beautiful stained glass creations, gifts, and art work including prints and note cards all representing the Sierra Nevada.

This is an AMAZING gallery in this tiny town of Groveland. Some of the artwork there would more…read morethan rival the finest galleries in Carmel and other similar art centers. My wife and I are both painters, so we like to stop to visit any art galleries we see along the way in our travels, and we were very impressed. The art and the prices here will be hard to beat anywhere. Plus, if you're in the mood to relax for a few minutes, there is a small wine bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Brandi, the owner, lives nearby and can fill you in on things to do and see in the area as well. Things slow down in the Winter (Jan-Mar) in Groveland but hopefully you will find the gallery open. We certainly recommend a visit if you are going through there... possibly on a visit to Yosemite which is about 30 minutes away.

Great place to check out the local art scene. Gallery owner is an amazing artist! The ambiance is…read morewonderful. Good music, wine bar, dog and people friendly. Just makes you want to hang out for a while. The owner's son makes these beautiful hand cut, natural tree/wood sliced tables and shelves. He even built her awesome wine bar! Be sure not to miss out on such a great gallery!!!

I had come across Twain Arte Gallery's booth at local Twain Harte Events in the past, but it wasn't…read moreuntil the Bigfoot Festival in Twain Harte recently - that their local art truly spoke to me. I was blown away by the vivid colors throughout many of the art pieces at their Bigfoot Festival booth. There was one particularly enchanting piece of Emigrant Wilderness that I kept on staring at. I was smitten. I ended up purchasing it and other beautiful art pieces at the festival. After the event - I reached out to the owner of the gallery - to secure some additional works. I can honestly say that each piece purchased has truly transformed our home. One of my favorite aspects of Twain Arte Gallery is that their art is local and it captures local scenery. There is nothing more beautiful than nature - and what better way to support local than through buying epic art inspired by the majestic nature that blesses this area. In each of the photography pieces that we bought - it's apparent that the photographer/artist has a genuine passion and love for the nature that is captured in their art. I am so thankful that we had opportunity to purchase the pieces that we did from Twain Arte Gallery. Both my husband and I adore them. On slow mellow days - we can easily be transported to Kennedy Meadow, Sonora Pass, Pinecrest Lake and the Emigrant Wilderness through the colorful images that now hang proudly on our walls. If you're local or happen to be in the area - be sure to stop on by Twain Arte Gallery during their weekend hours. Trust.

Oh wow! This is a really nice and well curated shop chock full of everything from standard mineral…read morerocks to coral, shells, fossils, meteorites, and all sorts of everything stone related. The folk working there are friendly and knowledgable, and the value is in the rarity of these items - which if you're a geology nerd is pretty high. :)

I've been collecting crystals since I was a kid and I absolutely adore this store. If you can think…read moreof any crystal you're curious about, they 99.9% have it and also are extremely knowledgeable about it and the metaphysical properties of it as well as what country it is from. The prices of crystals range from under a dollar to hundreds of dollars. Depending on the size, rarity of the crystal, and if it's in a piece of jewelry it seems to be more. The staff is always SO sweet and not to mention they have a charity jar that goes towards helping kitty shelters and with spay and neuters so that's a win win for me I absolutely love it and come here every time I come to Angels Camp :)

What a fantastic collection of art and small gifts! The owner was so knowledgeable on all the…read morepieces and was a delight to talk to. We found some great gifts and even a few things for our home!

Absolutely love this store. I look for new treasures and gifts, as well as, a steady supply and…read morevariety of incense to purchase. All for a great value. Store owner is helpful when needed. My favorite store on Washington Street.

If a bookstore and a bar had a gold rush baby, it would be The Thirsty Prospector. Tucked into…read moreSonora like a well-kept secret, this place serves up craft drinks with a side of literary charm and somehow makes it feel completely natural to sip a cocktail while thumbing through a novel. The staff? Absolute gems behind the bar, friendly, sharp, and clearly masters of their craft. They'll recommend a drink as easily as a good read, and somehow nail both. The vibe is what really strikes gold though. Between the shelves of books and the historic touch of the original cash register (which deserves its own drink special, honestly), the whole place feels like stepping into a story you don't want to end. Come for a drink, stay for a chapter... and probably another round.

This place is seriously amazing!!! Who knew you could shop, drink, and eat ice cream all at the…read moresame time? Came in here on Sunday with my family, and the nice young lady (I'm so mad at not being able to remember her name) was so sweet and kind. My mom bought an antique piece, and the shop owner and her daughter made it such a great experience. I can't wait to come to this spot on our next trip to Sonora 100/10!!!! I almost forgot to mention how historically cool this place is! You gotta check out the old mine downstairs.

Stopped in to check it out on our visit to the small town after a wedding. Nice art work but out of…read moreour price range. Friendly staff and cool drop in from the heat. If your visiting Mokuelmne Hill I would reccomnd checking it out.

This is an extremely well-curated art gallery and gift shop. We loved all the art--all of high…read morequality and beautiful, with numerous local artists. Prices range from moderate to high-end, and there are smaller gift items in the less-expensive range, so don't overlook this shop! Sherrie, a former museum docent was quite helpful and very informative. We bought a couple stamped vintage silver spoons for our herb garden and then went back for a copper and glass art piece the next morning that we realized we needed to bring home! It was a pleasure to visit this gallery and see such fine interpretations of the local area. We'll be sure to visit the next time to see what's new.