True to the name of the store, unique pottery lines the walls and a back room has lotion candles…read more The building itself has classic country lines and a genuine tin ceiling. Browsing here is a one of a kind experience.

I totally love this place!! I've visited every year for probably the last 5+ years. It's a fun…read moreand unique shop with changing display of arts, crafts, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, to whimsical pieces etc ... all from local artists. Prices vary from very affordable to what you might expect to pay for a true art piece. It's so worth the visit if you're in the area, you won't regret it!

A real gift of local artists from the area in downtown Hickory. Handmade fine crafts and art. I…read moreloved the assortment of hand made wood, metal and pottery that filled the store. It was almost like going in a museum of local art. I had a chance to spend some time talking to the owner while there and it was inspired by her late sister who was a gifted artist. She had one piece of art left from her sister on display in the store. The owner is a former occupational therapist who decided to commit to pursuing a dream that will include art lessons and the art of cooking later this year. Less than a year old, this is a gem of a local owned business you must stop in and see if in town.

David Futrell is a photographer and framer. He has done all our framing work for a long time…read more We've even purchased some of his photographs. Very nice.

You will never meet a nicer, more welcoming guy than Charlie Frye. If you are visiting, stop by his…read morestudio and enjoy the art from locals. Charlie is very well known and liked here. As you look around town, you will see a lot of his art, namely murals. If you are a collector, Charlie has amazing work for sale.

Convenient location just off of Hwy. 321. Smaller size mall with several dealer booths. Good…read moreselection of antiques, glassware and pottery. Vintage vinyl too! Vinyl dealer keeps their inventory fresh. Downstairs there a large room filled with mainly furniture. Staff at checkout are both pleasant and helpful. I recommend this mall to anyone who enjoys antiquing.

The staff are very friendly and helpful. A lovely place to browse tons of authentic collectibles,…read moreantiques and furniture. Clean and booths are very well organized.

Beautiful gallery and garden space in a truly scenic location. Bill and Gamble are very welcoming…read moreand have decades of experience creating sculptures/custom installations. It's amazing to see the space they work in and the variety of specialized equipment it takes. This is a sweet spot to visit, across from Linville Winery, and the gallery has work from many different WNC artists.

Love shopping at The Graceful Geese Mercantile. It is a one stop shop for all of your gift giving…read moreneeds. I have bought several baby gifts here- check out the soft hand knit blankets made by one of the owners. With everything being one of a kind items, it is nice to know that you are giving/getting something no one else has. The staff is extremely polite and helpful with any questions and willing to contact vendors for special requests. I check out this store several times a month to look at all the new items. Prices are unbeatable for the quality that you receive.

Beautiful new merchandise since the last time I was in there. Many new artists. Some of it is very…read moreexpensive, but there is heart and soul that goes in to many of these creations. Fantastic to just walk around.

The Hickory Museum of Art is located at the SALT complex which was once a high school gymnasium…read more Both admission and parking are free and if the lot in front is full there is a huge lot in the back. Hickory Museum of Art just celebrated its 80th Anniversary. The museum is on three levels and they have curvy staircases; regular staircases and an elevator. I used each during my visit as the curvy stairs made me dizzy so I opted for the elevator to the 3rd floor and found the regular stairs. Besides in the big open spaces there is also art to be found in the nooks and crannies of the art portion of the building. There are also hands on areas for children. I really enjoyed the In Memoriam exhibit of Joe LaFone. I do not believe I had seen his work before but I loved the vibrant colors of the work as well as the textures. It grabbed my attention and made me smile. I believe there are permanent and changing exhibits so that means a return trip to see the new artwork and discover another artist new to me.

I'm surprised that I'm getting the FTR on this wonderful museum. While it's not MOMA or the Getty,…read moreit's a great museum in a small town that is an exurb of Charlotte. Five stars because it's in a category all by itself. Y'all need to make the trip up here! The Hickory Museum of Art has a long-term exhibition of Southern contemporary folk art, showcasing the work of self-taught artists from around the region. North Carolina's second oldest museum, Hickory Museum of Art was established in 1944 when visionary founding Director, Paul Whitener, declared, "I am going to make Hickory, North Carolina an art center." Hickory Museum of Art first earned national accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 1991. The museum is free to enter though they of course accept donations. When I visited, only the first and third floors were accessible as the second floor is currently having a changeover of exhibitions. You can easily tour the entire place in an hour. Today, the museum's permanent collection includes approximately 1,500 art objects, ranging from Hudson River School paintings, American art pottery, Glass Art, High-Speed Photography, and the work of regional artists. The third floor of "folk art" was interesting and enjoyable though not the type of art that I usually look for. On the first floor, more landscapes and portraits and a few pieces of contemporary art. Definitely more my speed. The museum has free parking and if you've come this far, check out the Ivey Arboretum two blocks away which features 50 different species of trees and plantings plus a few pieces of public sculpture, https://www.yelp.com/biz/ivey-arboretum-at-sally-fox-park-hickory?hrid=7Ncg9GcUykd7nIRM-MopeA. The museum shares the space with the Catawba Science Center. [Review 15882 overall - 3098 in North Carolina - 1386 of 2021.]