Fantastic frame shop, warm atmosphere, great web presence. The shop reminds me of the frame shops…read morewe saw in Old Town Geneva this fall while traveling in Switzerland. For my recent framing job, the owner Brent worked with me on style and cost. He is framing a series of memorable family photos for a gallery style photo wall in our home. We are doing this in batches, over time. Brent's artistic eye is a huge asset. He is picking the frames with care to be stylistically congruent, but not identical, all while keeping the cost very reasonable. I bought all of my holiday cards and wrap paper at Hinge, too. One stop shopping! This frame shop is one of a kind. Such a pleasure to work with Brent in his classic style frame shop. Superlative!

Great so far! I am so glad to see a gallery like Hinge in Chicago...finally! it's exactly what we…read moreneed, young artists who need to be seen but may have been underrated for their career so far. Includes a variety of medium - photographs, paintings, drawings, collages, interactive work and installations. very nice neighborhood/community feel. I hear that out-of-town artists, some emerging and some established, will be coming to Hinge soon. I'll be keeping my antenna up.

Beautiful crow/raven themed little shop in the heart of Vashon. I saw a shirt in the window I just…read morehad to have. Love everything in the store and they carry many local artisans. Shop is native and woman owned as well. Can't beat that!

Lots of original stuff with a clear native american theme. Lots of effort here. Just poked…read morearound a bit and I wanted to make sure this clever business got the good start on Yelp they deserve.

What's not to love about another art gallery in the Tacoma/Pierce county area? It's absolutely…read morewonderful. This upscale, vibrant, clean art gallery is located in downtown Tacoma. Ron and Rachel are a treasure to talk to. This space is really elevating the Tacoma art buying scene and it a must stop for one of their monthly art receptions!! Support the arts!

Barlow Gallery is a a wonderful new fine art gallery in downtown Tacoma that features a diverse…read morecollection of original works of art from over 20 artists - locally and from around the world. Most of the art are paintings, but there are also sculptures, photography, jewelry, and even some furniture. I am one of the local artists, and I have been so impressed by how well they have treated me and all the other artists I've met. Their customer service is beyond anything I've encountered before! They work closely with both artists and customers to create a customized experience, unique to each person's needs. It's definitely well worth your time to check them out!! The artwork is frequently rotated, but you can see their full collection by clicking on each artist on their website. Anything you would like to see in person, they'd easily arrange. They also host a solo artist exhibition each month with lovely complimentary food and beverages. It makes for a great date night!!! You can find the dates for each month's exhibition on their home page. Barlow is honestly a wonderful place to visit - there's nothing else quite like it in Tacoma!!!

A very nice little shop -- the owner clearing "knows his stuff" and is willing to go out of his way…read moreto help. I needed acid-free mat board. Not only did he have the bright-white I wanted but he cut it to size for no charge. I'll be back.

Adrian was very helpful and walked us through our options to get our print framed. It came out…read morebetter than we imagined.

This place is a beautiful little art gallery that showcases work by local community artists…read more The art there comes in all shapes and sizes, from paintings to glass art to sculptures to jewelry! My boyfriend bought me a gorgeous necklace from here and I love it. The woman working here was really sweet and helpful and she didn't pressure us at all to make a decision. She instead gave great input when we asked! I love the necklace. It is handcrafted by a local artist and it is definitely my favorite necklace. It's absolutely lovely.

The Blue Heron has always had an unwarranted sense of self importance and omnipotence. Sure they…read morehave a few kids classes but like every other savvy money maker doing children-ish actives- they just cater to the task of making every adult involved feel like it's their class and not their kid's. It does things with the highschool- but where they could offer valuable help to high school artists they just do a show every year and have them bring friends in to look around the gallery and buy. Everything is so ceremonial and off center here. Obviously their lack of ability to actually enrich children through enrichment "camps" and "classes" is my biggest beef. What does a high schooler learn about getting their art out there when you throw a little party and then tell them they might get somebody to buy their art? Its cute and an ego boost- but all good artists know the ego isn't what art is about. Ego is always key on Vashon- it' like this place is a catalyst.

We had a Saturday night in Gig Harbor and wandered into Birdnest Gallery late, after buying zero at…read morethe nearby seasonal "Christmas" store. Due to the dearth of unique local items and the bounty of overpriced imported items at most art shops in small touristy towns, we rarely spend much time or money. Birdnest is a wonderful exception. Local art pre-dominates by far. There are beautiful pricey items, as well as unique wonderful affordable pieces. Hadn't planned on buying anything, but in the hour we were there we chose about 6 quality, unique items at reasonable prices. And kept spotting more. Some we'll keep; some we will use as great Christmas presents. Kim, the owner, was able to relate interesting stories about each of the artists. Not at all pushy, but the stories made the pieces more compelling. We'll be back.

I am overwhelmed by the kindness of the owners. We are a non profit and they helped us with a…read morebeautiful framing job. Thank you from the PHS Class of 88

It's FREE to walk around and look at all the art…read more Don't miss the displays in the basement even though the descent felt like the middle of a horror movie. "Do people come out of here alive?" "Only survivors. Art requires survivors and sacrifices." The art ranges from pairings to sculptures. The subject matter ranges from kid-friendly to adult-only.

I love First Fridays, 'cause that is when my community comes together to celebrate. I think most of…read moreus are celebrating well . . . just the opportunity to get out and enjoy each other! The galleries are full of laughter, wine, snacks and, of course, many types of art. In addition to different techniques in paintings and sketches, there are artists who work with mixed media, sculptures, metal work, photography, and _____________[fill in the blank--it's probably there]. If you only go to one, be sure to go to the December walk. Everyone's out holiday shopping and festive music is playing outside. Santa comes through, vendors are selling kettle corn and snacks, and the High School band plays. Last year, I stopped at Cornerstone Coffee to get a latte, and Brandy got hot chocolate. I entered a raffle at Collective Visions for a Hundertwassen print, and I won! If you're not really into art, but you like shopping, all of the businesses are open late on first Friday. You guys already know how I feel about Tammy Sioux's and Simply Renewed, but I haven't told you how special Ish is! And, on Art Walk nights, Ish is totally hopping!! Ish's owner is super friendly and the place is PACKED. You get to try on vintage clothing and get your picture taken, sip wine, and chat. The Walk lasts from 5-8. After you're done browsing and shopping, you can walk to a number of fine eating establishments and continue to celebrate! My first choice would be New Dehli [ the food is amazing and the owners, who are always there cooking and serving are very friendly], but if Indian food is not your thing there's Toro Lounge, Bremerton Bar and Grill, El Corral [Mexican] and Anthony's. I love my Bremerton :)

Wandered into JG Art Gallery while visiting Bainbridge, and what a treat it was! Jude welcomed us…read moreand allowed to wander freely, but after we asked a few questions about one of the pieces, she began to fill us in, and she reminded me of a very passionate docent--by the time we left we were totally smitten with one of the artists. We weren't able to commit today, but will mull it over. There was no pressure to buy, but such a feel good atmosphere to the store--I'd definitely want to support this local small business if I was ready to commit. Also love the "out on approval" 48-hour trial option--that would definitely help me with my indecisiveness!

From the owner: Original fine art by Pacific Northwest and Mountain West artists — paintings, sculpture and works…read moreon paper — shown in monthly exhibitions with a First Friday opening. Collector consultation, art advisory for homes and offices, 48-hour out-on-approval so a work can be seen in your own space, white-glove delivery and shipping, and events in the gallery.

This was one of the best small galleries I have even been into. The team working was very friendly…read more(and they both had their own art for sale). The music inside was fun and set at a great level. What amazed me most was how many great pieces there were and in so many different styles! There is something for everyone here. I don't buy at most galleries I go to, but we all bought something here. Paintings... sculptures... they have it all. A wide variety of sizes, and all priced very reasonably! Great service, great art!

Good art at reasonable prices Staffed by the artists themselves The staff is very helpful alsoread more

Small but impressive cooperative art gallery located right on the center spot of gorgeous Gig…read moreHarbor. There's a lot of work jammed into the space, but understandable and as many of you know, I'm a fan of salon style hanging whenever the situation calls for it! Cooperative membership galleries are the front line heroes of the art world, and this gallery boasts an impressive array of artists! Cooperative galleries, which are usually owned by a group of artists who share the expenses (and sometimes duties) of running the gallery are great places to always see work by a lot of artists at once. They also have to sell artwork in order to pay bills. Artists usually pay a monthly fee or a small commission on sales and keep the bulk of their sales. I particularly liked the work of visiting artist Jeanne Anderson, especially a gorgeous watercolor of a waterfall. Also liked the fine art woodwork of Dale McDaniels, whose intelligent pieces once again showcase why just because it's wood it doesn't have to be relegated or labeled "craft." If you're in Gig Harbor, this is a must visit place!

My Brother / Best Friend Ryan and I visited this lovely small art gallery when we were in Gig…read moreHarbor earlier this month. I didn't get the name of the artist who helped us, but he was just a sweetheart. He was an elderly gentleman who had a peaceful, laid-back vibe. I purchased a greeting card and a small ceramic bird on a metal stick. I'm very happy with my purchases. Prices ran the gamut, there was something there for almost every budget. We weren't in there for a very long time, but I'm happy we visited and felt that it was well worth the stop.