Joyce has framed many pieces for our home. She has always exceeded my expectations! Besides…read moreframing, the shop is full of fun, unique and beautiful items that help celebrate the region and the Indiana Dunes.

Shopping local is important to me, so whenever I need a gift for my mom, mother-in-law, or aunts &…read moreuncles, I always stop at Lake Street Gallery. Not only can you find unique artisan gifts such as jewelry, scarves, candles, dishes, books, handbags, and soaps, they also offer complimentary gift wrapping. Framing is the other focus at Lake Street Gallery. We're more than satisfied with the framing of our souvenir vacation prints and personal documents, such as diplomas and craft-brew awards. Although gifts may seem pricey to some, it's worth the price to shop local and support regional artists.

Holly's studio is a treasure in the downtown Chesterton area. Weekends there include the farmer's…read moremarket seasonally. I first visited a few years ago while taking a long weekend. There a few nice B&B places there and it's accessible to the lakeshore attractions. It was by chance that I wandered down her street and I stayed, talking to her and looking at everything she had painted in the two room studio. She is an abstract artist. I was struck by one of her large acrylics, she told me the story behind its creation and I finally bought it, my first original acrylic! Her work has changed over the years, as do the style or subject matter of most good painters, but I enjoy her eye for color and shape. Check it out, if only just to experience her world and meet a very cool woman.

Lovely lovely lovely! I have one of her pieces hanging in my room. I adore it. I hope to come back…read moresoon!

One of my favorite galleries in the region! It has a little something for everyone and I don't mean…read morethat as a cliché. They carry wearable art, functional art, sculptures, paintings, and photography etc. The price ranges vary so really amazing works can also be attainable. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the works they carry. It's located in an older home converted so it's very cozy and really gives off a great vibe. They also have art openings which is a wonderful time to come out because you can talk to the artists about their work and meet new people!

Great space for art openings, fundraisers, and parties. The Gardner Center used to be Ann Gallagher…read moreGallery, and who knows what before that. (Seriously, if you know, add it to your review). Tons of open space can be customized for a variety of needs. Huge storefront windows overlooking Lake Street gives this place lots of visibility. Located across the street from the Miller Bakery Cafe.

I make it a point to try and see the gallery openings, films, and other events that are held here…read moreby the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District staff. There is always something fun and interesting to see or do at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts.

I have several of her pieces. I have ordered several of her painted "rugoleums" both for myself…read moreand for gifts. Also have one of her painted bowls and a great painting which hangs in my kitchen. You've got to visit her studio if you are ever out in the Oak Park/Forest Park area. She takes your old furniture pieces and makes them into whimsical works of art. But the best... she paints old cars! They are SOOO cool. Not much she can't do.

From the owner: Joyfully hand painted one-of-a-kind custom furniture. Do you have an old piece of furniture that's…read moresad? Let's paint it! It's pretty easy. We talk. I create a color palette & design. In 1-2 weeks you have a happy piece of custom hand painted furniture! Contact me for a free over-the-phone quote. Check out my PHOTO section to see examples of my work; painted furniture, art, whimsical family portraits, murals for home business and schools, mailbox covers...etc -- there's practically nothing that can't be painted in my world:)

Paul Henry's Art Gallery is an absolute gem of a place, a credit to northwest Indiana. Most…read morevisitors probably know it for the weekly acoustic open mic on Thursdays, but it also happens to be a wonderful gallery that hosts various artist receptions and other events pretty regularly. The collection is large, and changes frequently enough that if you come back in a month or so you're very likely to see a whole bunch of stuff you haven't seen before. The open mic night is $5 to get in, and also features a pot luck. Bringing food gets you a discount on entry, and being a performer yourself or an exhibiting artist in the gallery gets one, as well. Any combination of two of these criteria means free entry; I play music there fairly regularly, so I pay $3, and it is definitely worth it to support the gallery and enjoy the atmosphere. Coffee and non-alcoholic punch are provided, but it's also BYOB, so if you absolutely must imbibe, you can bring your goodies. Although I've been to the gallery roughly 50 times or so, I always notice something I hadn't seen before. More often than not, the piece had been there the whole time, but there's so much sensory overload going on that it is really easy to miss really wonderful pieces, which makes returning an adventure. The overall atmosphere of the place is perfect, as the building is about a hundred years old and has endless charm. It doesn't hurt that the owner, David Mueller, is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, with strong knowledge and love of art. I'm not actually from Indiana, but businesses like Paul Henry's really make the northwest Indiana region much more appealing. Definitely a huge feather in the cap of the area, and a must visit for anyone who loves art.

Interesting space in Hammond in an old hardware store. Do not let the remnants of the past in the…read morestore steer you away from taking a closer look at all the art throughout the gallery. Towards the back of the space is, what I consider to be the neatest area. There is a large open space in the back where there is a lot of art. Not only that, but every Thursday night there is an open mike jam that starts at 7:00 pm. It's a really rustic and comfy place. The owner is a real interesting fella and is really nice. It is a local owned business and it is a wonderful thing to support those!

Just to add to the review I left in October 2023, in the roughly 18 months since then Chris and…read moreMichael have continued to provide me with excellent advice, service and a wonderful selection of beautiful art for my home. I would really suggest anyone looking to add beauty to their home or office at least stop by Art Post (or visit their website) because what they offer is a wonderful alternative to the outrageous prices and narrow vision of many of the other Chicago area art galleries. Chris and Michael are not at all pushy and genuinely want you to love what you purchase. Every room in my home feels bright and cheerful and makes me smile, largely because of what I've taken home from Art Post in the past two years.

I've been to one gallery after another looking for the perfect painting for my family room. I'm…read morebummed that the hunt for a painting took me so long to visit Art Post Gallery because they have gorgeous work. I spent a lot of time examining the artwork on their website ahead of time and love how they let you search by style, size and other options that makes the art buying process a little easier. I had admired a few paintings on their site, but of course nothing beats seeing something in person. And the same paintings I liked on the site were even better in person. I liked one, Uplifting Light, so much that I asked Chris if she could photoshop it into the room I've been looking for. She said an even better option was to take it home for the weekend. She was also super helpful on what frames would work best and I loved that they could frame the painting right in their store - and she said they could hang it too! I filled out some information, gave her my credit card # and I loaded up my SUV. Turns out SUVs are good for something besides carpooling children around.. Once home I was so excited to see the painting in my family room since I was certain this was the "one." I'm so glad Chris let me try it out because while I loved the painting on it's own it just didn't work in the room- the size was wrong, the colors clashed with the colors in my room, etc. And so a few days later I sadly brought it back and handed it to Michael who was very understanding about the situation. I actually did find another painting at a different gallery over the weekend that I believe is the "one" after trying it out in the room, but I will definitely be back to Art Post Gallery when ready to find art for other rooms in my house.

Arterie Fine Arts has been a wonderful gallery to show my work in. My work has been in several of…read moretheir art shows. Merike and JoAnne are true professionals who have gone over and beyond excellence in service and dedication to make showing artwork in their gallery successful and pleasant for artists. Their website showcases each show's art and they also put together these small booklets for each show that features and publishes the entire works from each show. I highly recommend doing business with this gallery.

From the owner: Arterie Fine Arts is a creative space which is a place where anyone can embark on their own…read morepersonal artistic journey. Merike Adams,artist & owner provides a space local artists can call their second home and global artists can find a showcase. Art connoisseurs can enjoy "art from the heart" and those who are on a learning path can afford to so freely. We offer several membership levels for studio/work/display space or display only space. Art classes for all ages, summer camps for kids & walk in classes are available. Monthly shows featuring international & local artists which include a reception for the show with refreshments, activities & contests for everyone. Monthly calls for artists to submit their artwork to be included in our shows.