I've been to several exhibitions at this gallery and find it could be in any major city along with…read moreother fine, fine art galleries. In a town like Charlottesville it behooves the owner to show both regional and national talent in order to elevate the discussion about what is art and what is new. Those are not necessarily the same things. The gallery is beautiful albeit small and commands incredible views of the surrounding area. I highly reccommend this galllery to the novice and the initated both.

From the owner: Founded in 1995 by an art history Ph.D., Les Yeux du Monde is an art gallery specializing in…read morecontemporary and modern art. They rotate exhibitions every few months and have a large inventory of art in all price ranges and styles by some of the most exciting regional, national and international artists working today. Hours are Thursday - Sunday 1 - 5 but appointments are highly recommended.

Amazing art shop! Definitely worth checking out. I couldn't leave Charlottesville without picking…read moreup some of Kim Myhre Clarke's weird and wonderful ceramic sculptures. Wow! Talk about something so strange that it elicits an emotional response. I absolutely love these little weird things. Amazing! Back to the shop itself - great location and very cool/eclectic vibes. It's worth the stop.

Oh How I LOVED this place!…read more A collective of artists in one location that gives everyone a face. Its a fantastic way to be seen, to have your product or vision shared with the community at large and maybe see a profit. While there I found several pieces of art I wanted, and a few I purchased due to being on a traveling budget. I got a lovely necklace and a piece of hanging art speaking of love. Visit and support this place and ALL places like this, they're so damned incredible.

Really appreciate the staff and artist who sustain and create this space. Saw their "Día de…read moreMuertos" exhibit where local artist created displays honoring loved ones they have lost. Very touching and creative.

Deserted when we stopped in on a spring weekend afternoon. Not a single studio open (except for one…read morehosting a class for kids), nor an artist in sight. The only artwork we were able to view was in the hallway and in the tiny gift shop. Very disappointing.

Like many others COVID19 destroyed my sense of adventure and desire to visit museums and gallery's…read more Not because I lost interest but because the pandemic forced most of us to create a new reality in our small bubble. Now that life is finally back-we can venture out and play. This gallery is warm, inviting, and full of electric energy. I visited this weekend and their two shows are: First Nation Australia Laura Josephine Snyder Second Street Gallery has introduced me to Australian art and culture, for which, I'm grateful. I'm looking forward to the next show! The museum is free and has great hours. Parking is blah, the options are free street parking (if you're lucky) garage or app. No worries though - may the parking gods be in your favor .

I love this gallery. Everyone is very friendly and sometimes it just takes 15 minutes to look at…read morewhat they have. Changes monthly. Lots of different exhibits, all very creative.

Was in Charlottesville for the day exploring and saw this great looking shop located right on the…read moredowntown pedestrian mall. Being an avid Blenko glass collector I was instantly drawn to what was in the windows and in the well lit well displayed store. But alas it was not meant to be, all the lights were on but no one was there and the door was securely locked. Also there were no hours posted anywhere. I then heard from one of the neighbors that the owner just opens the store at random times when he feels like it. If that's the case why such a prominent location and why have all the lights on? Also a OPEN or CLOSED sign would work wonders. 5 stars for a great collection of mid century modern design. 1 star for not bothering to communicate store hours or availability. Then again perhaps nothing is actually for sale.

Ha! Had the same exact experience of the prior entry. I have been by twice now to try to gain…read moreaccess to this store, and have encountered the exact same thing: lights on, no one home, no hours posted. No way to do business!

The Barn Swallow is a great place where you can find unique gifts for a friend or family member who…read morehas unique and impeccable taste (a baby boomer who owns a nice lodge in the mountains, or a horse ranch and a winery; a gen-xer who just wants to be appreciated; or a millennial who likes everything handcrafted by local artisans). I first bought some non-gmo honey. I asked how they determine if their honey is non-gmo, which is a trick question of course. The nice lady in the store said the bees can only travel within a 2 mile radius (they don't go that far or they die), then they go back to their base camp to make honey. Within that 2-4 miles, there should be no gmo plants (like gmo corn) they could come in contact with or else the honey wouldn't be non-gmo, of course. The pottery and artwork are something I would want to display in my own home. If sky is the limit, I would buy that $400 salad bowl carved from a tree stump. Also, I love those pots that look like it was inspired by Gustav Klimt, in my opinion. I also love the handcrafted jewelry. During my first visit, I thought I would be able to find their merchandise somewhere else or online, but I found myself coming back. It's a wonderful and creative shop/boutique. Almost like an art gallery, without being pretentious.

Amazing hand crafted pottery Beautiful Jewelery…read more And the best service ever Come enjoy and you will fall in love!!!

Katharine was such an awesome host!! She provided a lot of information about the animals on her…read morefarm. I loved all of it! Take the time to comb her 2 cows. Play with the baby goats as well as the full grown goats. Give her pigs a belly rub. Purchase her homemade products. Support VA made. Support local. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Great food and even better staff. Everyone who works here is super kind and welcoming, and they…read morereally make the whole restaurant feel fun and comfortable. You can tell they care about the customers and creating a good atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Charlottesville.

Interesting atmosphere, quite loud but that's to be expected Friday evening. Service was attentive…read moreand friendly. I love the chaos of the art-- to the right of me was this acrylic painting of a creepy teddy bear. I couldn't stop looking at it. Truly bizarre, I love that. The restaurant is dim and cozy and there's plenty to look at. The lamb in my meal was so juicy and flavorful, and the "kiss me through the foam" drink was a real treat. I love the watermelon mixed with the spice. Delicious. But my boyfriend's meal, the carne asada, was a bit bland, which was surprising because it cost a bit more than mine. The rice was very good, but the meat was a little plain we both thought. Nothing like the flavor explosion I got from the lamb. Besides that, an amazing Valentine's eve experience. Will be returning.

This is an excellent store to find your crafty products. I'm not a crafty or artistic person, so…read morethis store did not appeal to me, but I was with someone who is and they continue to return for more bags of this stuff. (I was actually trying to find an ABC location.) For an excellent and very descriptive review, please read the one posted by "Taylor R" on 2/4/2023. I hope the pictures I have posted will help explain the pricing and the hours they are open. This is a must visit for people who enjoy being crafty, scrappy, and artistic.

Scrappy is quickly becoming a total gem of a local spot all its own. The atmosphere of the expanded…read morespace is really lovely, and there's great value for parents looking to swap craft supply trips to Michael's/etc. Staff couldn't have been nicer, and a special call-out to the kind staffer running the fabric area. Great MLK Day time. We are grateful!

The staff is always welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. When I need jewelry I have and always…read morewill come to Andrew Minton Jewelers

We brought in a family heirloom ring that needed to be resized/reshaped for a wedding. They were…read moreupfront that because the platinum band was thin, they may not be able to resize it without compromising the structure, but that they would try. They worked quickly, were very communicative and were able to resize the ring and reshape the bent band. Highly recommend Andrew Minton for any jewelry repair.