I went to their "multi-sensory experience" Rock N roll Friday because they stated "you're invited…read moreto take in this extraordinary collection while reveling in the soundtrack of the psychedelic generation." And guess what that consisted of?: Someone's Spotify barely audible in the background. Completely misleading. Not sure what the point of the show was : there was no overarching show description anywhere , mostly B side prints and a few prints that weren't abstract at all thrown in.

Starting in July the Bedford Gallery will go to a "Pay What You Can" community model. I also…read morerecently attended one of their outdoor art walks which was well worth it for only $5. They have them on the third Saturday of each month.

The best kept secret in Concord! I had the privilege of visiting this gem for an art project. I was…read morewarmly welcomed by the owner, Fro, and her student. You will find an array of paintings, photographs, mixed-media, watercolors, and more. Local artists are featured in a rotating gallery every month, or every other month. There is art in every section of the cottage, including the bathroom. I am inspired to show some of my work, as encouraged by Fro. If you are looking for texture and movement, you will not be disappointed. There is ample parking and plenty of natural light.

This little gem of an art studio is tucked away right outside of downtown Concord. Great classes…read moreand art work at this cozy cottage. Amazing garden in the back. The owner is absolutely so sweet. She will make you feel right at home.

Excellent artwork of all kinds! Great resource for paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry and…read morefunctional pieces. The staff is friendly and helpful, with a real commitment to the Walnut Creek community. In addition to buying artwork, there is a rental program! Now I can keep the art in my home fresh and fun! Shows continue to change every 4-6 weeks so I'm always delighted by new discoveries. Highly recommend this gallery for all your decorating & inspirational needs.

From the owner: For more than 70 years, Valley Art Gallery has offered the best in orginal, affordable fine art and…read morecrafts by Bay Area artists. Ceramics, sculpture and jewelry are well represented in the gallery collections of one-of-a-kind handmade items crafted by local artists. Our unique sliding panels enable us to show over 300 works of art in all media - oil, watercolor, pastel, monotypes - representing a variety of styles from abstract to figurative, landscape, floral, still life and more. Valley Art Gallery is the only art gallery in the East Bay that offers the option of renting before buying. Our "No Regrets" Rental Program is an easy and inexpensive way to experience a wide variety of original artwork in your home or office before making a purchase decision.

Nice local art gallery in a quaint town. Nicely priced art from local artists…read more I visited here during a reception

There is difference between art gallery and arts and crafts shows for me. You can see wonderful…read morecreative work at both. What is the difference, you might ask. I love wandering into art galleries where the work is well lighted and well displayed. This gallery certainly fulfilled that difference. There was a nice diversity of work, it was well displayed and the people working here were charming. Although I like to look, I seldom want to buy anything. I was really temped by two pieces in this gallery. A pretty watercolor and a wonderful piece of potter for an Ikebana arrangement really appealed to me. They were really not too expensive for one of a kind pieces of art. Common sense prevailed, I have no room for anything new, and I left. I do have about 5 weeks before they put of the next show in case I change my mind. The other difference, at art or craft show you can talk to the artist. I like to support artist so I go to both galleries and shows and every now and then I see something I just have to bring home.

A Tom Matousek Gallery just opened in Lafayette o(n 11/23/12). With an emphasis on the…read morecontemporary, A Tom Matousek Gallery features upscale, unique, fine art across a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, photography, even poetry, music and, soon to come, sculpture. The current show is featuring works by Tom Matousek (artbytom.jalbum.net)--his impressionistic face paintings have been seen at Cypress Restaurant (http://cypresswc.com) in Walnut Creek recently, Matthew Carden (http://matthewcarden.com), Susan Jenkins (http://susanjenkinsart.com) and the literary works of Jeff Reed. The show runs through December 31st and is opening on Black Friday, just in time for holiday shopping. You will see works by some of the best local artists. This quaint gallery is small, but the art will blow you away. A Tom Matousek Gallery is located at 3581 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Unit C in Lafayette, CA in the Clock Tower Building-just down the alley past Patxi's and around the corner from Venture (awesome men's clothing store: venturemensgoods.com).

I want to get the word out that Abstraction Fine Art and Gift Gallery offers exquisite ceramics. My…read morevase is stunning. It arrived within a couple days of ordering, and was packaged supremely well. I have yet to purchase one of the beautiful paintings on the site, but it's on my list. Awesome customer service!

From the owner: Abstraction Fine Art and Gift Gallery specialized in original abstract paintings and fine ceramics…read moreby talented living artists. Online, or by appointment at our Danville location. Call for appointment to see original art in person.

At the gallery we immediately zeroed in on this painting's energy in black and white with gold on…read morecanvas--an abstract landscape, if you will. Now it draws the eye on a matte white wall in our living room. We feel lucky to have purchased it and have been thinking about its message and what emotions are being conveyed.

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We had several custom-framed mirrors made here, and they all turned out beautifully. The quality…read moreand craftsmanship were excellent, and we couldn't be happier with the finished pieces. Highly recommend!

Excellent advise, quality work, and nice people. Not cheap, but worth it. I don't believe anyone…read morewould be disappointed in their work.

A very interesting sculpture, reminds me of something out of a movie!!…read more Located in Downtown Walnut Creek, driving or walking, you will definitely notice this piece of art. It's right in front of Mechanics Bank on Main Street, and kids, for some reason, are drawn to it. It's definitely something different!!!

[Listening to: Where's Your Head At by Basement Jaxx or Where Is My Mind by the Pixies]…read more It's wild but this sizable public art piece continues to stir up quite a response from WC residents even 12 years after the initial install by Seyed Alavi. I'm personally fond of it because it's so noticeable & quirky! It's one thing if this was a simple sculpture but turning it into a fountain really elevated the idea of a "polished dome"!

This place is great and has some really cool stuff! I got a signed basketball for my husband for…read morehis birthday. He mentioned that it was really cool and I went back and got it for him. The staff helped me purchase it for him as a surprise.

You name it they have it. From turn of the Century items to current sports art's and Entertainment…read more It's also the only place to buy Colin Morris pencil work Thanks for your outstanding service