5.25.22 We stop in here often. When my daughters were young…read morethe owners gave my daughters tons of post cards. They thought that was really cool. (They still give free post cards) I love looking at the beautiful art work René and her daughter paint. It would look lovely in a beach house. There are other artists work on display as well.

Gulf Coast subjects executed in vibrant pastels best describes the focus of this long established…read moreGalveston gallery. Family owned and operated,mother and daughter churn out masterpieces and dad takes care of daily details like,Selling it! A pleasure to look,learn and buy affordable pieces. Go!

I've purchased several pieces of art from Heard Gallery over the years. I was in town visiting…read moreGalveston and wanted to purchase another piece. A kind art store owner help me get in contact with Ray, as he doesn't have place at moment. I was able purchase the piece, I had seen online, in person. I paid online and he met me where I was shopping downtown to deliver. He is very kind, friendly and went out of his way to meet me, in which I am thankful so I'd have my piece to take back home. He does beautiful artwork!

I have purchased art from Ray on more than one occasion. I love his work! Ray has always been there…read moreand helped me with framing and photographs as well. One time Ray made a special home delivery to my house. Thanks Ray for your magnificent art. It is truly something I treasure.

Art museum on the Strand in Galveston? Yes and it did not…read moredisappoint. No charge to enter and friendly service as you come out of the blazing hot sun into a very chill 73 degree museum. Heaven. The art itself rotates with different modern artists and it was fun to walk the 2 small exhibit floors for a few moments . Worth a visit!

In my opinion, this is Galveston's best art gallery. I personally love the curated rotating…read moreexhibitions from local artists and organizations so you're able to have a more tailored and focused appreciation of the art displayed. I frequently bring guests to this gallery first during monthly Art Walks, and the selection of art never disappoints. Everybody who works here is friendly and makes you feel welcome.

Stopped into Proletariat in Galveston during a family day at Dickens on the Strand, and it ended up…read morebeing a great spot to take a break from the festival. The place had a lively, cozy vibe that fit the day perfectly. I ordered a unique craft beer from Charleston, SC, which was such a cool find on tap in Galveston. My family tried the boozy hot chocolate, wine, and a couple of drinks from their solid coffee selection. The staff was friendly and kept things moving smoothly even with the festival crowd. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5--is the limited snack options. It would've been nice to pair the drinks with a few more bites, especially during such a busy event. Overall, though, Proletariat is definitely worth a stop if you're exploring the Strand. Great drinks, great vibe, and a perfect little retreat during Dickens on the Strand.

September 4, 2025 my photo is their Yelp cover; woohoo!…read more Love this place. Relaxed vibe Thanks Yelp and/or the Proletariat for using my selfie

The next time you are in Galveston and visiting The Strand, you owe it to yourself to wander a few…read moreblocks south to Post Office St. and visit many of the art galleries and boutiques that are scattered throughout the area. Vacation on Canvas is one of my favorite art galleries on Galveston Island. The art in this gallery are mostly original pieces by Robert A. Peterson. There are some smaller prints available but most pieces are original. There are various types of paintings. Many are of the various water birds you find around Galveston including pelicans, blue heron, spoonbills, gulls etc. There are also various paintings of ships, fish, and other sea life. There are also a plethora of sunsets. There is a wide array of originals that can be purchased for a few hundred dollars. Smaller prints are less. Bottom Line: If you enjoy art, you owe it to yourself to stop in here.

This is IMO the best gallery on the island. I can gaze at his masterpieces for hours. I ended up…read morewith a few. Lol. He is truly a very talented guy and I'm not an art guy. If you are looking for something excellent you need to take time and see it for yourself.

While in Galveston I visited several galleries and this was by far my favorite. It's small but they…read morehad some really unique and beautiful pieces. The gallery host (owner?) was super friendly and nice to talk to. Make sure to stop here when in the arts district in downtown Galveston!

Love this Gallery. Great Art from different Artist so unique and beautiful from each other. Karla…read morethe owner is very friendly and helpful and knows the story about the artist. From all the gallery around she is by far my favorite. Highly recommended to stop by.

Hit this place up for art walk and it has a lot of collections of different artists and a wide…read morevariety of things so depending on what you like you can probably find it here even my three-year-old found something that he loved and they were these little jars made of characters.

This Gallery has some diverse pieces. I prefer not to buy prints or Gicle'e and this gallery has…read moresome very cool originals. I have purchased several painting here and have been thrilled with the experience. I visit the gallery every two weeks or so because I enjoy so many pieces. This is not a huge gallery but they represent many artists local to the area and you can find some unusual and a very interesting one-of-a-kind works. I Purchased this painting as a gift and was given a 40% discount by the artist. One of my top pick on the island for art. Pro tip: the price you see on the painting is not necessary the price you can pay, you don't get it if you don't ask :-)

They helped me frame a small precious piece from my mother's dress for a keepsake. So simple and…read morebeautiful. They were conscientious about cost, quality and aesthetic. I will be bringing them another piece to frame soon. Thank you for a beautiful job!

This business is in serious need of new management. I took in a very sentimental and valuable, to…read moreme, piece of original artwork, in the original frame, just to be reframed. I made it clear how valuable this item was to me. The frame was still in very good/excellent condition. I took them everything they needed. I just wanted them to put it all together and seal the back professionally, adding the proper hanger on back for me. Easy right? Especially for a business that claims to be a "fine art and custom framing" shop/gallery. They were more expensive than other places I had checked but I always try to give small local businesses my money instead of taking it off the island. Well in this case it was a mistake. A big one. I had to bug them to death to get it done. They kept saying we're so busy, sorry check back. Finally they called and said it was done. When I went to pick it up they immediately started apologizing, saying this had never happened in all their years of doing business. Lucky me right? Well they went on to tell me that they had accidentally used my frame for someone else's work. So they had just framed mine in a "hobby lobby" looking frame and expected me to be happy and grateful. Well sorry but not sorry. I told them this was unacceptable that i had made it very clear to them how special my piece was and I was shocked that they had done this. I told them surely they knew who they had my given frame to so couldn't they call them and get it back. Well they said they had already tried that and the person had already drilled my frame to the wall! First of all I think this is a lie because it was a skinny, antique frame that wouldn't have held up to that abuse. But I decided to accept what had been done because at this point I sensed it was a lost cause. I did insist they frame my picture in a frame that looked exactly, as much as possible, like the one I had originally brought in. This they agreed to and had it ready for me one week later. They didn't offer me any kind of refund whatsoever. Granted I didn't ask. But really, at this point should I have had too? A reputable business would have insisted in doing so, since the mistake was entirely 100% theirs. They did do a good job and that's the reason I gave them two stars. But it makes me sad and angry at having been treated this way. Before this I had enjoyed shopping there because they carry some antique items and original art that I was planning to one day invest in. Well they have completely lost my business and trust. There's too many nice places on the island that have most of what they have so I'll be taking my money there. As for custom framing, I will sadly be going off the island from now on.

If you're looking for museum-quality prints of a favorite painting or photo, this is the place! The…read moreowners and staff will scan your piece, do color corrections, and get your approval before proceeding. They are highly skilled and knowledgeable but also super friendly and nice. The Studio Experience is also a gallery with an eclectic offering of pieces, from Egyptian pieces on papyrus to anime-style art and vintage album covers. With the adjacent Milk Bar that serves the best ice cream and pastries, it's a great place to find a gift or spend a quiet hour. Look for the cow sculptures! (The building once housed a dairy.)