The City of Roanoke is rich in the Arts. Today I decided to go visit this very unique Art Gallery…read morein that it's a Coop Gallery. The members get to exhibit their artwork there, and when it's sold, get to keep higher percentage of the sale than if they sold it through a regular Gallery. If you're an Art buyer or collector, you also win because you don't have to deal with a middleman and so the prices of the artworks are more reasonable. This Gallery is located on Campbell Ave, in front of the Center in the Square, in one of the most desired storefront areas in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. It has a reasonable size long space where different Art medium are exhibited such as paintings, photographs, sculptures, and some creative mediums, just to name a few. I had an opportunity to meet with some of the artists who are members and have their work exhibited there and they were so friendly and welcoming, talking to me about the Gallery and answering all my questions. I love art. Took several electives in Art History while in College. My most prestigious painting that I have ever had was an oil painting by Mary K. Trotter, an American artist who studied in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before moving to Paris. I bought it at an Art Gallery in Beacon Hill, Boston, and even had to put it in lay away to be able to afford it. This Gallery is the perfect place for those who love art to purchase their first artwork to exhibit in the living room of their home, or maybe even to begin their own Art collection. If you're an artist, either full time, or part-time, you can consider joining this Coop Gallery and selling some of your art. Whatever you do, I would highly recommend that you visit this Gallery and view the wonderful artworks exhibited there.

Absolutely love this gallery. Such a variety of art and artists. must go and visit !!read more

Unique one of a kind artwork; beautiful and affordable. wide selection of paintings, pottery, and…read morestyles. We recently moved to Durham and frequently visit the studio and find new art to brighten up our home. My favorite piece is by Shirley, a large sunflower. Her newer 3D art is on my wishlist.

Whenever we are in town for VIR, a stop at this gallery is mandatory. Unlike many others, this…read moregallery reps a wide array of media and artists. Here, one can find charming hand-painted, up-cycled wooden vessels; well-wrought laser-cut metal wall-sculptures that convey dimensionality even though they are just 2-D (still want that 1964 Mustang that looks like it is going to drive off of the wall); and skillfully painted oils and water colors. The common denominators are two: All of the work is local and the owner, Shirley, personally selects the artists. Shirley is a former art teacher and an artist in her own right. Indeed, some of her work hangs in the gallery. Shirley drips with southern charm and hospitality as she cheerfully discusses a piece or artist. No hushed tones or pretentiousness here. Although the gallery's posted hours are limited, Shirley welcomes guests by appointment. All you have to do is ring her up.

One of a finite number of attractions, this art gallery isn't quite in center of Martinsville but…read morewas walkable from there or a short drive. There is an outdoor art garden next door. The building itself is a substantial complex that looks impressive from the outside. The space is mixed use, and only one floor houses exhibitions. The collections will probably be switched over by the time I've written the review, but they were intriguing and local. The rest of the space was for artistry and administration thereof, making this place of considerable value to the community. Just to walk around and look is free and worthwhile, but for the local there might be more reasons to come.

We really enjoyed this place. The woman at the front desk was very kind and engaged in conversation…read morewith us during our entrance and departure. My children are 4yrs and 2 yrs old and they were engaged by the artwork. Best of all, there is a room where children can paint on easels, engage in a puppet show of their choice, musical instruments, and other arts and crafts. I would definitely recommend this place. Plus, it's free!

What a great gallery with wonderful art. Talked to the owner Bebe for a while and found out that…read moreshe's planning to have other events at this lovely place. Bebe is charming and funny. Happy to have met her.

I love the Maggie Gallery. Has some really good artists..lots of variety of art. Has something for…read moreeveryone. This is a place you must visit if you are in Floyd, VA. Much nicer than any of the art galleries I've seen locally where I live. Definite 5 star

We came here to see the Sauratown Players bring Dead to the Last Drop. The admission came with a…read morefree coffee to Rocky's which is attached to the Art Place. The Art Place also had a number of craft art for sale which was pretty cool in itself. Danbury is a really small place, but we thought they pulled off this play quite nicely and I like community theater and always have liked it I would have preferred a murder mystery that the audience doesn't solve, but the killer is revealed. Good interaction with the cast and they were all very fun to talk to as well. The coffee from Rocky's was very good and the facility was nice for and comfortable. I would go there again if they have a play that is interesting to me.

A colleague who lives in the area suggested that I should not miss on this place as I'm passing…read morethrough to visit the Stokes County Courthouse. Arriving at 8:30 Saturday morning, I got a cappuccino from coffee shop and found a comfortable seat near the stage. There isn't much going on this morning and that gave me time to walk through the art store. Lots of handcrafted and handmade items from a cute crocheted "dumpster fire" to photographs, paintings, fridge magnets, local honey and preserves and more. There's a lot going on here and the selection of unique items was very unexpected. Parking in front and around back is free. Don't miss out. [Review 626 of 2026 - 4714 in North Carolina - 25807 overall]

The Little Gallery is located in the corner of Market St and Kirk Ave, in the heart of Downtown…read moreRoanoke. It is a fine arts gallery and boutique that always is on the lookout for the finest quality and selection of original paintings, sculptures, art glass, jewelry, and specialty gifts by local and regional artists. Since I moved to Roanoke, I have always been very impressed by the quality of works they carry. The gallery has two large well lit display windows up front and is located in a prime location downtown. People going to or coming from restaurants in the area or other places like the Mill Mountain Theatre oftentimes pass by it on the way to their destination and are amazed by the artworks they see in the windows, just like I am. When I went to visit the gallery this Wednesday afternoon, a very friendly and knowledgeable lady greeted and welcomed me and explained to me the story of how they were able to get this key location to move their gallery to. I told her how important art has always been in my life and in the lives of many in our community. This is an ideal place for local and regional artists to introduce their artwork. They can do so by making an appointment to introduce themselves to the Art Gallery Manager and showing their portfolio and some of their artworks. It is also a wonderful place for members of our community and visitors passing y to acquire beautiful artworks to decorate their homes or to expand their art collection. I remember the joy it gave me when, while living in Boston, I visited an Art Gallery and acquired my most valuable painting by the American Artist who also lived in Paris, Mary K. Trotter. I highly recommend this Gallery to all living in or visiting Roanoke. Stop by and view the artwork they have at the moment. Enjoy doing so and who knows, you might find that special piece of art that you can take home with you and that will bring you joy throughout the years as well as all those who visit and admire it.

Extraordinary art and textiles/jewelry! The LOCAL artists are wonderfully talented and creative!…read more The prices are within my budget, too! The lamps I've only seen in Alexandria, so seeing them in downtown Roanoke is such a pleasure! Owners have such panache and are so genuinely happy to see us! A must to enrich the beauty of your dwelling or your business! Do go!

I met Mrs. Gray years ago through one of her sons. She was a real gem. I don't like the term…read more"character", but she was one of those things. And a good mother. I wish I had gotten to know her. Years ago, I went back to her shop. Mrs. Gray had died years before. Her shop was now a kind of exhibit place, and it was still filled with an incredible collection of "stuff" - toys, lunchboxes, wigs, figurines, buttons, everything you can think of - and lots of it in bins classified by color like a big bin of red toy cars. It was overwhelming and a lot of fun. I think the grand daughter or niece of Mrs. Gray was my friendly hostess in the store. I was allowed to roam the store freely - alone, stunned and amazed. They had named the place Elsewhere and there was some sort of organized group connected to the place. I got on their mailing list and sent them a contribution. Some years later, in 2014, I returned to my beloved hometown, Greensboro, for a visit. An old friend of mine and I walked the length of Elm Street, starting at the few blocks leading up to the Jefferson Standard Building - heading toward Lee Street. I relived many memories of my youth, my "hippie days" (circa 1967) and my working class hero days on that walk. We stopped in a lot of shops and the clerks and customers were friendly and seemed to like us. We supported those shops by making some purchases. It was quite a pleasant stroll. We reached Elsewhere. I hadn't been back there for decades. The people there were very full of themselves. They seemed suspicious of us, two traditional looking white old guys. I guess that was it. I've been around and I can recognize people who are too hip for their own good. They were entirely unwelcoming. I got the feeling that they wondered what we were doing there. They treated us like we were shoplifters or CIA. We wordlessly left the place. It was very disappointing to me. I did not send another donation.

What a fun little place to visit! I drove past it on Elm street and I couldn't help but be drawn in…read morevisually by the eye candy of this place. I hit the breaks and immediately parked my rental so i could satisfy my itching curiosity. Plenty of street parking made it easy to pull over on a whim! When i walked in, i wasn't sure if this place was a coffee shop, or a thrift store, or a restaurant, you just can't tell until you ask. Luckily, ladies in the front were ready to give me a thorough explanation. Elsewhere is a living museum; meaning, everything inside used to belong to an old lady (who i believe is already dead). you donate $1 to go inside and then you are allowed to interact with everything you see. You can pick up books, play with toys, play the musical instruments, move things around. You name it! you can do it! Piles and piles of random tid bits and jurassic technology lurks around watching you from infinite shelf space and hidden corners. Broken 1950s television set houses a 1970s typewriter. Toy cars are piled together, toy phones are displayed artistically. Fabric is color coded and so are books. Let your imagination run wild here and don't be afraid to touch and feel and see everything that is around you. Trust your inner artist to be moved by the environment and then move the environment to leave a little piece of your voice in here. Move a little toy gun from the green toy section and put it on top of a book in the library. Or rip a page out of a book, write on it and place it inside a typewriter. You can do all of this in here! I believe this place also doubles as an art/center/school where they invite an artist in residency to teach workshops and classes at different times of the year. This reminded me of a few things: 1) The 2009 Exhibit at the MOCA in NYC: "Waste Not" by Chinese artist Song Dong, about his mother's hoarding behaviors after her husband's passing. 2) The City Museum in St. Louis, MO 3) The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, CA. 4) A really cool antique/thrift/flea market I really enjoyed stumbling upon Elsewhere. A creative way to turn junk into art and let you, the visitor, interact with your chaotic surroundings!

Cons: The staff was chilling with their reception and didn't…read moreappear to be able to bothered enough to get up from their desk EXCEPT to make sure we were not going to take photographs. Pros: The artwork appeared to be creative and aesthetically pleasing. (You wouldn't know because we obliged by not taking photos.)

This gallery is the place to go when you want to get and support local artists. They have…read morescilpture, jewelry, cards, photography, paintings, drawings, ceramics, wooden pieces, fiber arts, you name it. Prices are available from $ to $$$ parking on street but easy to get to. I love it! They always have new things coming in and great place to go for gift shopping too.

Hadn't been in a few months and dropped in for a weekday visit…read more There appear to be some updates to the interior. Upon entry I noticed a manned coffee station, and hadn't seen this previously. You will still need to check in with the front desk for a parking pass to place in your car. I appreciate that the end of each exhibit there are cards to share your thoughts and experience. Be mindful they may not allow you to record the art but you can take pictures without flash.

Excellent customer service here. Each employee was eager to tell us about the art. I really loved…read moreseeing the passion they had for the museum and their job. So cool to see Still Life! I also was drawn to the Crip exhbit and UNCG student exhibit. Such diverse work in one building with such knowledge to share on each topic. Thank you for having us, We will be back!

This art exhibit is amazing and should be a priority stop when coming to Greensboro. Amazing pieces…read moreof are, Jackson is a great owner!

Both times I have come here yall have been closed. Saturday it said online the gallery was open, it…read morewasn't. Today, Tuesday, it actively says the gallery is open, it's not. This has been a massive waste of time. If you're not going to be open, make that clear on the websites.