We came here for a temporary exhibit of the Southern Pastel Society. It appeared that the OCAF may…read morehave at least 2 buildings in this campus, but we only visited the exhibit hall. It appears to be a former school auditorium. There is plenty of parking, but it was hard to see initially. We entered via 3rd Street and drove by a baseball field. The OCAF is on a rise about 5 - 8 feet above the level of the road, so you can't really see its closest parking lot until you walk or drive up. I moved the car closer after I realized there was a parking lot up there. You enter past the office and along a hallway of displays of pottery / art for sale. There is also a table with historical objects from the building's school history. The exhibit space was at the end of the hall in the former auditorium. It was laid out as you might expect, with works displayed around the perimeter walls and on some freestanding wall segments in the center of the space. This exhibit was nice, but as I said it was temporary. I assume they rotate other exhibits through the space. This was within a 15-minute drive of Athens, so if you are in that area it is easy to check this place out. We drove out from Atlanta and stopped a a few places on the route, but if you drove straight through it would probably take at least 90 minutes to get here. Depending on what they have on display this is worth a stop.

I give this four stars as there is so much variety within its walls. If the first option doesn't…read moreplease, turn a corner and find another option. It's full of choices, so find yours.

I was visiting the area and stumbled upon this amazing studio that had just the thing I needed in…read moresome greeting cards, and a few gifts for people while I was home. The leather bound journal gifts are really amazing and quality/custom pieces. I work in the world of entertainment and I see gifts and swag goodies all the time and I'm always looking for unique gifts to give special friends or family, and thank you gifts for my own brand to customers and clients. The artist Hannah also does custom pieces as well so if you're moving into a new home, setting up a new office, or whatever, I saw some great things there. Highly recommended and the artwork is awesome. PS - the holiday ornaments are a must-have.

Very disappointed in service! Left a work to be framed…read more Estimate received after I left it was much higher than other locations and higher than discussed, so I returned to pick up the artwork without framing. When I returned they had difficulty locating it and finally found it stacked under other framed works, and smeared. Paper originally covering it for protection was missing. Won't return here.

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Pretty things. Local art. Great gifts. Cute clothes. Art supplies and books too! Gardening…read moregifts too.

Cozy shop specializing in wood- and gas-fired pottery by potter John Bradford and other local…read moreartists. John brings an earthy, moody style to everyday, functional, beautiful pieces. John has sold his work in some of New Mexico's finest galleries, but this shop is his home--and it shows. It has a warm vibe and beautiful work is matched by sweet sales folks, including John's wife, Dana. Pieces make for great, unique gifts and Bradford Pottery will pack them securely and ship them across the country. We bought friends of ours a wine pitcher and handmade cups for their wedding and they absolutely loved it! Truly a one-of-a-kind place!

At the beginning of the day, I was not even sure that we'd visit here. However, their website noted…read morethat you had to make an advanced reservation to be admitted (per my understanding), so I dutifully made a reservation for 2. As it happened, we were able to make it here around 2:15 p.m. or so on a Saturday. We had visited once before over a decade previously, so I had no real recollection of it. The museum is located within a mile of the loop highway around Athens. We arrived and parked in the covered deck. To access the museum, you then walk down away from where you entered. I found the front desk and offered to show the young woman staffing it our tickets. She said that she did not have a way to actually scan those, so we were waived in... I liked a wall-exhibit as you enter: large letters spelling 'WELCOME' but formed from several types of mounted security cameras (none or some of which may be active...). You ascend a long stairway. to your left is some temporary exhibits. These were more of the 'modern art' variety. A series of rooms about Hiroshima and another room with sensory nausea-inducing video. In the opposite direction are the more static galleries. These are laid out roughly in accordance with art styles or time periods. There is a room devoted to colonial / antebellum Georgia, one devoted to Impressionism, one to 1930's Depression-era works, etc. I enjoyed these more than I did the modern wing. We finihsed up and headed out within an hour. The exhibit is free. Unless there is some travelling exhibit that is of particular interest, I don't think I'll likely be back within another decade, though.

You may head to Athens because of UGA sports. (Go Dawgs!) Perhaps you have kids attending the…read moreuniversity. Possibly you take the drive to eat at chef Hugh Atcheson's acclaimed "Five & Ten" restaurant. But are you familiar with the Georgia Museum of Art? Reason in itself to visit Athens. With a diversity of exhibits in galleries filling the second floor, you're bound to view something -- perhaps many things -- that stops you in your tracks. Representation by the de Koonings, Renoir, Cassatt, Okeefe and other acclaimed artists, you will also be turned on to talent you likely haven't heard of. I was captivated by the photography of Jim Fiscus as well as the gallery featuring work of black artists. Regarding logistics: the museum is open every day except Monday. Check their website for hours. Parking is free, as is the museum. But if you can, consider putting a few dollars in the kitty to help defray expenses.

We were in Athens for a brief stay. I brought my grad school diploma for framing and planned to…read morehave it shipped back to SC upon completion. Upon arrival, Bruce was a huge help. He showed me some additional options and then offered to have my diploma finished on the same day! The finished product is beautiful and very professionally done! Thank you!

From the owner: Custom framing, Art and digital photo services - including giclee printing, canvas gallery wraps…read moreand photo restoration.