Wonderful place to go see local cultural art. Has many different classes from woodworking to…read morestained Glass. Great photo and painting exhibits.

From the owner: Chestnut Creek School of the Arts offers classes, open studios, and events for all ages and skill…read morelevels in traditional music, heritage crafts, and contemporary arts. Come view artwork in the gallery and shop for items made by local artisans in the gift shop.

Super helpful staff that are very knowledgeable with great recommendations. I love the variety of…read moresupplies that they carry. I started shopping here when all the other art supply shops fell short and the art box had just what I needed

This is a great locally owned store for the artist to get supplies. From drawing materials to…read morepastels and paints, this store has a great selection and a helpful staff. They also have items for wrapping gifts and a fun selection of things for children definitely support this store and shop local!

Art On 1st is a very special art gallery, as you will see from my review. Last Friday was the…read moreOpening Night of their current exhibition "Love in Many Colors: An exhibition of art exploring the many different colors and types of love." I considered it very appropriate to visit it and write a review, today, Friday, on Valentine's Day. This Art Gallery and Studio is owned by and features the paintings of Annie Schultz and the photography of Rick Sheridan. Their Mission is to strive to support, established, emerging, and aspiring artists and photographers through exhibitions, classes, and occasional open Studio time. It is dedicated to showcasing diverse artworks from local emerging artists and fostering a creative community. Through a diversity of workshops, it is also committed to teach and assist new artist how to prepare their artwork for exhibition and sale. The gallery space is also available to rent for photo shoots, art lectures, and other related activities. Located in Downtown, Roanoke, in the heart of some of the best art galleries and restaurants in the area, on the corner of 1st Street SW and Kirt Avenue, it is the ideal location to experience the best of the best of what the City of Roanoke has to offer to its community and visitors as well. The building itself is Historic and very well renovated, maintaining its beautiful, original mosaic and hardwood floors. The corner entrance glass doors and two display windows are perfectly placed to allow the natural light in and to be able to observe all beautiful sunset as well. Besides the art gallery and studio, it also has a fully equipped modern darkroom, for young photographers to be able to learn, through workshops offered, how to take traditional film photography and how to develop and print their own photographs. As I entered through the gallery's front door, I was amazed to see a variety of art media in their current exhibition. There was oil paintings, stained glass hanging windows, sculptures, photography, jewelry, artisctic works in rare and exotic woods such as a beautiful carved wood set to play cards, among others. There was also a square table next to their computer full of brochures, business cards, and other very informative art and photography literature from around the area. Both the owners of this gallery were amazing individuals, very warm and welcoming with wonderful personality and a desire to enjoy their art and assist the newer artists by sharing all their knowledge, experience, and expertise. I highly recommend to all those reading my review and viewing my photographs that accompany it, to definitely give this gallery a visit. You will find some lovely artworks at very reasonable prices that will make beautiful gifts for yourselves, special friends, or loved ones. As you purchase these items, you will be supporting and encouraging young artists, and giving special meaning to their lives.

Great gallery space! Lots of emerging artists and affordable art pieces. Exhibitions and fun art…read moreclasses offered regularly. Could be great for an event or Girl's Day Out!

Art camp for summer campers is a great way to spend a week. Campers toured the Bedford Get Together…read moremural and learned from the artists who painted it. So many things to learn and do at the Bower Center for the Arts.

A very nice selection of posted art in an interesting facility. The artists working in their…read morestudios were a pleasure to chat with. We'll return with guests in a few weeks.

My wife and I went for date night on a Friday evening. The class was really fun, and we wound up…read morewith several nice items, which we'll be taking home after they're fired. Hannah, the owner and instructor, is a really remarkable young woman who built the school from scratch after graduating college. She has a has a real easy instruction style that just makes the whole evening a lot of fun. We highly recommend Common Clay Pottery for a fun evening or longer term classes (which we'll probably come back and attend).

Absolutely loved this experience! The owner was so kind and actually added an impromptu event for…read moreus because we wanted a spontaneous date night. She was super kind, fun, and experienced! Very encouraging. She even set the scene up cute with a little vase of roses in the center and gave us a double canvas so our paintings worked together as one. Definitely will be doing this again!

Angelia was great, she scheduled us last minute while on a weekend get away. We had the best…read moreexperience painting a difficult picture. She was funny yet provided great instructions while supporting us to be creative in our own way. I highly recommend, great atmosphere and obviously well experienced at teaching art to the most inexperienced individuals.

Great place for art. Never been disappointed…read more The handbuilding pottery class is my fave.

From the owner: Art Space, pottery studio, and event space. Classes,…read moreworkshops, and party space.