If you're a true fine art lover and/or collector without a millionaires budget, then moment you…read morewalk in you know you're in the right place. I was originally drawn to Giddens because I was looking specifically for Manuel Sarmiento's new 'home' after the Artisan's Collective in the BAD closed down (wahhhh) & found he has quite a bit of work here. Also my daughter needed to research female artists for her an art class assignment, so I just happened to be able to have my cake and eat it too here. That day we both accomplished our goals and she walked away with a plethora of (LOCAL) artists to be inspired by and bring to the attention of her instructors and classmates; I walked away with 3 pieces I LOVE. Two pieces (a sculpture and table) by Manuel Sarmiento & a diptych by Rosemary Riddle-Achelpohl. (See pics, aren't they amazing!) Let me also say that a great bonus to this gallery is that it's staffed by said artists, not just someone there just for a paycheck. What a joy to be able to speak with them about their work, hear their stories & see their passion for their craft. There's nothing like having a direct connection to the artists themselves. But don't fret, they know not only about their own work but have vast knowledge on all of the Gallery happenings and other artists showing in this gallery. So ask away about anything and if they don't know the answer they will jump through hoops to get it. Talk about Service! I was so impressed with the time and energy spent on both myself and my daughter in our different goals for the trip. AND when you're talking about Service, they not only delivered but the OWNERS of the gallery delivered to me. They are incredibly friendly, helpful and treat your new art and home with great respect and care. Cherie is also an artist featured in her gallery as well & it shines through that she truly loves both aspects of her profession; both being an artist AND representing the wonderful artists she curates. Don't miss this gallery if you are out shopping for art or if you're just in Grapevine and want a lovely experience seeing local artists' works. ------- UPDATE: kiddo had an assignment to hunt down artists to showcase at class again. I bought art again! It's impossible to resist when there are some truly remarkable artists represented here. Shockingly I didn't walk away with a Sarmiento piece this time. Picked up a watercolor by Naomi Brotherton that I'd eyed last time & couldn't stand to lose the chance to own this time around. The pic I took is awful, but if you know your art mediums, you can clearly see how remarkable it is that this was done in watercolor. Ms. Brotherton is truly mind-blowing in her talent, a master! As usual Cherie was helpful, focused, accommodating, knowledgeable, and a bonus; she's thoughtful. She remembers her clients on sight. She remembers what they bought. She cares! GO to GIDDENS!!!

Small but impressive gallery in historic Grapevine (on the north end of downtown). I was greeted…read moreupon entry and told that all of the art was from Texan artists and some were quite famous, I wouldn't have known, but I saw quite a few pieces that I thought were beautiful. I would definitely make this a destination when in Grapevine. (The Gallery shares a space with Bingham's wine.)

I was looking for a place to have a friend's baby shower somewhere in the metroplex and hoping for…read morethe north Fort Worth area. During my search one of the first things I stumbled across was Elm Street Studio. I loved the reviews and pictures on yelp so my co-host reached to get all the info on everything. The process was pretty easy and it was priced reasonably. Even more importantly the venue was adorable and the perfect size. We were planning to host a group of 25 ladies. The venue has a nice front room, a center area which is good for a couple of tables, a back room with fire place that is pretty big and a nice size kitchen. We used all the indoor space for our event. There is also a lovely backyard and patio area that can be used for different things as well. Everyone was super nice and accommodating to us. We got so many compliments on what a cool venue this place was for a baby shower. I would absolutely recommend this spot if you are looking to host an event. I think it would be really cool to have a small wedding and reception here.

PERFECT - that is truly how I would describe this venue, the staff and their hospitality. I hosted…read moremy friend's baby shower at Elm Street Studio, loved the entire feel of the venue. It is cozy and trendy and makes for a great place to host any event. Jessi, the event manager, and Shelly, owner, were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to cater to our needs. Jessi helped us set up the décor on the day of the event. There are three rooms that you can use and were able to MORE than comfortably accommodate our party of 25. They have a beautiful backyard that can be used too. I would definitely recommend this venue to my family and friends. Thank you Jessi and Shelly, we are so pleased. You made our event SO memorable. Wish you success and growth!

Such a beautiful and well-curated space. The exhibits are thoughtfully done and really bring the…read morehistory and culture of Grapevine to life. The galleries are clean, welcoming, and easy to explore at your own pace, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable without being overbearing. It's a great place to slow down, learn something new, and appreciate local history and art. Definitely worth a visit whether you're local or just passing through.

We went to the VanGogh immersive experience in Dallas. It was nice, but not as much as I was…read moreexpecting. Based on the hype, I was hoping to feel immersed. The projectors covered the walls with beautiful images in all three rooms. We opted for the VIP packages and wasted another $370 above and beyond the cost. Thru were pretty lace about monitoring and we would have been much better off. Overall, it was a pretty good experience, visually compelling, a beautiful entry way, a nice gift shop and amazing staff.

If you are strolling down Main Street in Grapevine, you might want to stop and watch glass blowing…read moredemos at Vetro Glassblowing. The staff is very friendly and the blowers are talented. I do not know the cost, but you can help them make a piece specifically for.you. It's interesting and entertaining.

Beautiful store with items in a broad price range. Everything was beautiful and parking was easy in…read morethe lot directly outside!

Lorri Acott will be doing a paper clay workshop at the Holder Dane Gallery and Studios again. I…read moretook the workshop last year and it was fabulous! Not only was it the first time I worked with this type of clay, but the learning experience was great in so many other ways. The techniques used have served Lorri well in her amazing art, which is displayed in private collections and publicly in cities everywhere. It was a joy to learn from her; she has a down-to-earth, laid back attitude and a great sense of humor. The others in the workshop were excellent to be with for the long weekend and the experience levels ranged from beginner to seasoned. Because the pieces were raku fired, waiting with the group for the pieces to finish was a fun and exciting time. I'd recommend this class to anyone interested in clay. Lorri and her husband, Adam Schultz, will be holding workshops at Holder Dane in March, with Adam's figurative clay workshop March 24-26 and Lorri's figurative paper clay workshop March 27-29. This is a rare opportunity that you won't want to miss!

From the owner: The Holder Dane Art Gallery & Studios is a fine art gallery located in the heart of Grapevine,…read moreTexas at the historic train depot. Featuring paintings, sculpture, pottery and jewelry by local, regional, and national artists ranging from contemporary photo realism to impressionist. Our teaching studio offers classes in pottery, sculpture, painting, photography and a variety of workshops. The gallery and studios are also available for private group events. Visit us and talk to an artist about all things art for all ages!

Place was old but well maintained, the Christmas decor was cute. Love the decor…read more Popcorn $3 which was way smaller than cinemark's... small soda $1 Since the theater is small, there's no bad seat really .. you could still see the performer from balcony.

Come back too think I like art deco things and that Palace Arts Center is no exception to that!…read more I have come to this beautiful Center, which's claims home to the Lancaster Theatre and the Palace Theatre for several events from seminars to concerts, to movies and plays. It used to even house the Grapevine Opry back in the day! It is a sight to behold especially at Christmas time when they decorate it for the holidays!