Main Street rural America; the window displays and flag on the street proclaiming "ART" caught my eye. When I travel, I tire of the same old Made in China souvenirs, and keep a watchful eye open for locally made handicrafts and art - be that food, jewelry, paintings, you name it. So I pulled over and wandered into Viva Gallery Artists Cooperative and could not have been happier. The art on display here is a true reflection of place; gorgeous paintings of the countryside, people and animals; unique jewelry, beautiful mirrors handcrafted out of wood from local trees,scarves, and stunning photographs of the Amish countryside and farms are just a few of the items on display. They do a great job as well of having items on all ends of the price spectrum, including a great collection of greeting cards with the same art that is represented in larger scale.
I love that they are a Co-Op as well! Stop in to browse the art, choose a memento to take home, and leave your money behind to support the artists and this quaint little town. read more