This is their original location on Frog Hollow…read more ++. Ambiance is an interestingly laid out art gallery with a small event space with an iconic view of Middlebury Falls. +++. Well curated mixed media pieces: paintings, potteries, tiny to big sculptures that appeal to traditional as well as fun eclectic collectors. +. Prices are high, reflect quality object of desire. ++. Service is pleasant. =. Parking is street but tight on Mill St.

If you're a Middlebury College student or a resident of Middlebury town looking for a quick escape,…read moreyou might find yourself here. This place is a free art gallery at the end of Merchant's Row that's open to the public. Here, you can walk in and look around at all the art pieces. I reckon that the gallery doubles as a marketplace for art buyers, as there are price stickers attached to all the pieces. The art here is also quite expensive! (I suppose most fine art is. Makes sense.) There's something soothing about walking around the gallery. Perhaps it's just the small town atmosphere that fills the town. Edgewater is just so easily accessible if you ever find yourself wandering around in "downtown" Middlebury. It serves its purpose well as an art gallery, no complaints. (Though, I recall seeing plastic vegetables mounted on a wooden board being sold for several hundred dollars. Everybody's a critic, including me.) This place serves as a great way for local Vermont artists to get their name and work out there. I hope that when I come back, I'll see some new pieces-- otherwise, these artists likely aren't selling their work!

This is their newer 2nd location that took over a ski / gear shop a few years ago in the Battell…read moreBlock. ++. Ambiance is spacious, gracious but an understated art gallery with a tasteful home goods store on their lower level. +++. Well curated paintings, photos and small sculptures that appeal to city folks as well as locals. Their eclectic home goods are similar to what you find at ABC carpets. +. Prices are high, reflect quality artists and collector range. ++. Service is pleasant and informative. +. Parking is street and free.

From the owner: Edgewater Gallery, located in the heart of Middlebury, contributes to the local culture with…read morevibrant exhibitions from emerging and established artists from Vermont and beyond. We are pleased to share the work of our artists with the local community, as well as national and international collectors. In the downstairs gallery space at Edgewater Gallery on the Green you will find a bright and cheerful lifestyle boutique: Edgewater at Home - featuring new and long-represented functional artists, and beautiful collections of vintage furniture. Visit Edgewater at Home to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones... or you! Every week we add to our collection of glass, linens, pottery, textiles, lighting, and vintage furniture, so check in often.

Excellent artwork from local artists - vibrant colors…read more As I was staring at a few pieces that kind of look familiar...I was informed they were Woody Jackson - his claim to fame was designed the Ben and Jerry's cartons. Neat! I bought some cards with his artwork. I also loved the steel sculptures by Jean Pierre Schoss, especially the tiny ones. Cute! I read online they are made from recycled steel oil tanks.

gorgeous gallery in the heart of woodstock! i truly loved sabra field, and anne cady's artwork…read more(two local favorites), and come the day i decide to purchase some art, i will think of this place and these truly talented folks! fyi: http://www.woodstockfolkart.com/cady.html http://www.woodstockfolkart.com/field.html

We went here on a First Friday Art Walk. The studio is wide open with a good amount of room to…read moreview the pieces. We met some of the artists and had a great time hearing about their inspiration. I hope to get to go again soon.

Very cute shop with lots of great local finds. Perfect for gifts or that extra special something…read morefor your home or office.

From the owner: Local Art, handmade gifts, home decor, and an awesome selection of locally made jewelry. Come see…read moreour carefully curated selection of Vermont made gifts.

Nice and mellow staff…read more What a wonderful place for so many styles of Adirondack art. I'm smitten over the winter scenes! What a beautiful paradise it is put to so many mediums. I also adore the potter pieces!!! Great gifts for my students!!

Really lovely gallery with a great selection of pieces, mostly paintings, from many local artists…read more Located right in the village of Lake Placid, so very convenient to take a little walk through as you're sampling the wares of other local shops. The price ranges vary widely across the pieces and I would estimate that most of the pieces run in the a few hundred to a few thousand dollar range - outside of our current budget unfortunately, but reasonable and expected given that they're original fine art pieces. If you are settled in a home and in a position to invest in a piece, this would be a great place to look for one - lovely variety, with many of the pieces obviously inspired from the surrounding natural beauty. My favorite pieces in the gallery were some lovely sculptures of otters hunting for trout - someday! As it is, I was able to purchase some lovely handmade copper earrings, which I'm very happy with. Would recommend a visit, whether to purchase a piece or just browse!

A lovely shop. This was my first time visiting and I was really happy with everything they had to…read moreoffer. First off, the man behind the counter was so kind and helpful. True Vermonter. And the variety of art and interesting things was really impressive. I was torn with which artist print I wanted to purchase but eventually made my choice. I will absolutely return to this store next time I am in the area. Give it a visit, you won't regret it.

The Artisan's Gallery Had the perfect birthday present!…read moreAnother added advantage I could walk there from my home and because it's been snowing all day I was very happy for the convenience. Plus happy to shop local ....YES!!!

Visiting from NJ and it was closed - I called and the owner apologized and told me he was traveling…read moreon business. The next day, he called me back to let me know that someone was going to open the store and gave me the hours! Such amazing responsiveness and hospitality. The mead is a must try and the cat was very charming.

If you're ever in or around Middlebury, don't miss the opportunity stop in to Golden Rule. It's…read moreeasy to miss as it's in what looks like a residential house. However there is parking on premises in the back. The owner Alex is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and is happy to share his knowledge of this wonderful fermented beverage and the process of making it. Most importantly the mead itself is wonderful and drinking here really feels like a one of kind experience. Alex is great company and his passion for creating delicious mead pours through in each representation the drink itself. His recipes are unique, delicious, and full of surprises. I came with a small group most of whom had never had mead before and were skeptical but by the end of the tasting Alex had made mead fans out of all of them. Definitely a special place, don't miss the chance to go if you're in the area.

Front Four Gallery…read more Front Four Gallery is not another ski town gallery. It is one of the best contemporary galleries in the Northeast, full stop. The work here is thoughtful, confident, and diverse, featuring Vermont artists and voices well beyond the region. The mix includes striking mixed-media pieces alongside more traditional forms, all curated with a clear point of view. Nothing feels filler or tourist-oriented. Every piece feels intentional. Jack was a genuine pleasure to meet. He is knowledgeable, generous with his time, and deeply invested in both the artists and the conversations around their work. That care shows in the space itself. The gallery has a strong presence and an inviting energy that encourages you to slow down and really engage. If you care about contemporary art and find yourself in Stowe, this gallery is a must-visit. It easily stands alongside top galleries in much larger cities, and we will absolutely be returning.

Jack made the whole experience of bringing home a piece from our beautiful vacation in Vermont such…read morea great experience! From browsing the beautiful gallery to having our piece framed and shipped for us - every step of the way was easy even during the extremely busy fall leaves time!