Beautiful art work and beautiful and very friendly owners, Bill and Bobbette. Stop by the studio I…read morehighly recommend it

From the owner: Owners and artists Bill Poulson and his wife, Bobbette Budworth, each have over 30 years of…read moreexperience in glass design and crafting. Bill also has 50+ years of woodworking experience and creates beautifully designed furniture. Bobbette also works with fused glass. The dynamic glass medium allows us to ceate functional art ranging from jewelry, dishes and platters, to screens and murals. In some of our projects, we like to combine glass and wood and other elements of nature.

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.

One would expect to find a gallery of this quality in San Francisco, Napa, or Half Moon Bay. One…read morewould expect prices to be two to three times what you'll find here. Everything about this gallery is magical. I could quite happily spend many hours getting lost in each masterpiece of this dreamy, sophisticated little gallery. I've attached just a smidgen of what's available, based on my own purchasing possibilities. Amongst, the "A grade" variety of art to be discovered, the futuristic alien themes featured by one of the owners are "out of this world" spectacular! Enjoy nearby food and libations, then head in here for some deep, soul nurturing, satisfaction. Excellent, place to bring a date.

This is such an awesome gallery…read more They had several artists on display and each one was great. Unique, interesting, conversation-sparking, and easy on the eyes. They had small prints as well if you couldn't splurge on the larger works. Definitely stood out among the businesses we visited that day.

Life without creative expression is stifling. Human beings have the need to be creative in…read morewhatever outlet that might be. While I am not artistic, I certainly appreciate artistic expression. I enjoy visiting museums, art galleries and art studios. I am in awe when I view many of the amazing works created by the artists. Thankfully, Murphys has its share of art galleries where one can go to appreciate a variety of creations. The newest one to open is Independent. The store is a working studio for the owner. It is also a retail location where customers can purchase paintings, woodwork, children's clothing, soy candles, ceramics and glass work. Most of the art is produced locally. Independent also carries art supplies so you can let your creativity flow. I feel it is so important to support our creative artists. They create beautiful pieces of art in so many forms for us to enjoy. So, if you ever have one of those days when you can't think of anything to do, go visit an art gallery and support the artists. Happy viewing!

This shop is so cute! They have a lot of locally made items and some other hand made items from…read morethis region. The lady who was working was really nice and conversational while we were browsing. They have a selection of some really dainty and pretty jewelry like this ring I bought and now love! Prices were great for the quality!

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.

This review is all about the art gallery in Murphys which shows its art pieces within the tasting…read moreroom called Allegorie. Ms Stine is a very creative artist and hand makes all of the art on display. A wide variety of her art can be seen on her web site, www.stariastine.com She is constantly placing new pieces on display and for sale. This is some of the most beautiful art I've ever seen. There are also hand made jewelry pieces for sale. When you are in Murphys and are looking for a once in a lifetime gift for your loved one, stop in and check out the beautiful pieces on display. You won't be sorry you did. And while your there try tasting some of Calaveras counties finest wines. I am including in this Yelp review the Artists Statement, with the Artists permission, this statement also appears on the web site. 5 thumbs up here folks. Driven by my curiosity and passion for the natural environment, I am interested in the complex tension that occurs between the man made and organic world. As human evolution becomes increasingly dominated by technology and science, our connection with the natural environment has gradually become more distant, reformulating what we consider to be natural or synthetic. As we continue to advance as a species, it is obvious that we share the mutual desire with nature to survive, to persevere, and to thrive successfully. Through this, I have found that a symbiotic relationship is not always formed, constructing an intricate tension within our co-evolutionary development. Primarily, I find most interesting the issues of how we view, understand, and attempt to reconstruct the natural world around us. With our scientific knowledge of nature being relatively surface (but more highly revered), we continue to try to harness the unknown and untame. By sorting information into rigid systems and highly structured formats through studies and testing, dissection and experimentation, we continue our pursuit of harnessing the unknown. Being crucial to our existence, our desire and need to control and manipulate nature is evident. The effects of this are revealed in the ways that we address our bodies through contemporary medicine, and confront the issues of birth and death by means of synthetic intervention and treatment. Similar are the ways in which we cultivate our foods using genetic modification and chemical supplement to optimize results, radically shifting our ideals of what we consider food and health to be. The aspect in which these artificial and organic elements collide and integrate physically and visually through our current events inspires me to further initiate a dialogue and question this dichotomy through my work. Working abstractly in both organic and manmade materials, I hope to allow the viewer a new opportunity to investigate and question the delicate nature of this equation and reconstruct what we assume as ordinary, embrace a renewed curiosity of the natural, and become re-enchanted with the familiar.

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!!!

On Main Street in Placerville, CA, is an artist gallery. It's a co-op of local Gold Country…read moreartists. Their work is displayed for purchase in this gorgeous historic brick building. The works range from jewelry, glass, wood work, ceramics, photography, sculpture, and paintings. Surprisingly the original art work was not outlandishly priced. Plus they have small originals, prints in smaller frame sizes to postcard size that are more affordable priced. My favorite works were Jack Nissen's wood bowls and painters Carol Quinn, Barbie Smith, and Valerie Bye. To me, their art echoes the beauty of our local landscape. I easily connected with that. I bopped in when Michael and Natalie were staffing the shop. Micheal had a bright, enthusiastic attitude. He warmly greeted everyone that walked. He had a great rapport with customers. No snobby pretentiousness. Besides the art another work in the building. The building itself is a beaut. It too has a rich history going back to 1850. You can read about it on a poster near the front door.

Fabulous local artist something for the tourist who wants a memory of visiting the beautiful…read moreSierra foothills wonderful for locals with ties to the community

I shop at the Aloft Gallery in downtown Sonora often and I really enjoy the quality of art that is…read moreproduced by the artists. This gallery is all run by the local artists. Each quarter they change out displays I was told and they always have new items from each artist displayed for purchase. I frequently find great gifts such as jewelry and ceramics I buy for friends and family when I shop there. The best place to buy unique one of a kind handmade gifts in Sonora!

Great selection of local artists. Return and refund information printed on receipt and a sign at…read morethe register.