What a lovely art gallery! I have been to two exhibits here that a friend participated in…read more Everything is excellently curated. The space is absolutely beautiful. I encourage everyone to visit and see some beautiful, local art.

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New England has a lot of talented artists, and the features at 13Forest Gallery are the most…read moreinteresting I have stumbled upon. Every piece, whether a painting, print, sculpture or other medium has an edge. You'll see a painting that's characteristically beautiful, but there is something that makes it unique. I have a handful of pieces in mind that I want to snag for myself, but I also want to share this place's existence. They have solo shows in their gallery section and do group shows as well ---- keep an eye of for open receptions. Good art isn't cheap, so don't expect to find flea market/amazon prices here. The prints (I like) start at $150. The paintings (I like) start at $1000. I met the owner Marc and he was really helpful. This gallery has been around around for 13(+) years and is an absolute must-visit. If you don't live in the Arlington area, there are restaurants and a theater nearby, so make a day out of it. Overall - this gallery is a gem.

Wonderful little slice of artistic heaven in a stark gallery-less region. Other than college…read moregallery's there are so few galleries left. I had a great conversation with the owner about the local artists represented here. They've curated a great collection. Worth the stop. I'll be back to purchase a few pieces with my husband. The current show, " continuum" is a delight.

Right now, you can go to the Arts & Crafts Society to get your fix of handmade woodwork, pottery,…read morescarves, shirts, table runners, bottle stoppers, purses, jewelry boxes, vases, decorative plates, spoon rests, earrings, necklaces, watercolor paintings, and... I think that's about it. This month, the members have exhibited their wares - and everything's available for a very fair price. Perfect for getting that little "New England gift" for a family member. The staff is really friendly and talkative, asking lots of questions and giving you advice on how to make your own homemade things. Also, classes are available in everything from jewelry making to ceramics (hand building AND wheel throwing!), woodworking to knitting. Very nice, and perfect for those with too much energy.

From the owner: The LexArt is a non-profit regional education center dedicated to the preservation and promotion of…read moreexcellence in both the traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. LexArt supports and inspires artists and craftsperson by providing classes and workshops for our members and for the general public in all mediums by well-known, professional instructors for adults, and teens at all levels of skill at reasonable prices. We have four fully equipped studios: Ceramics, Metalworking, Weaving & Fiber Arts, and Woodworkers. We also have areas in Painting, Photography, Need Arts, Decorative Arts, and Polymer Clay & Beading. Each month, LexArt host free exhibitions and sales of quality fine art and fine crafts created by our members and local Artists .

I wanted to take a moment to thank Julie for our beautiful custom picture frames. My husband and I…read morecame into the shop unsure of what to expect, as we had never had artwork custom framed before, but we needed help framing pieces we brought back from Italy with unique dimensions. Julie offered thoughtful, professional recommendations on frame styles that would best complement our artwork, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Not to mention, she is incredibly sweet and delightful to work with. I would highly recommend this local business to anyone in need of custom framing!

We were recently given a 3 by 4 foot silk rug that was so beautiful we decided it should be…read moreartwork. The team at Great Road Gallery spent more than an hour with us going over options and the end result is gorgeous!

100% AMAZED Broke a very close to the heart of my wife's…read morefamily sculpture about 30 pieces was in HOT HOT WATER anyways researched and found the Giust Gallery super friendly and very communicable so friendly now here is the crux of this review the piece came back and was 100% back to normal not chip or crack seam crease anywhere to be found GORGEOUSLY RESTORED cant say enough as my wife was so happy and thats a feat in itself! HIGHLY RECOMMEND GREAT SERVICE GREAT WORK!!

From the owner: The Caproni Collection (formerly the Giust Gallery) produces and sells plaster reproductions of…read morefamous sculptures. Every piece is made in house and by hand. They can be finished in a variety of patinas. We currently offer about 700 pieces in a wide range of sizes that span from ancient art to art of the early 20th century, and are constantly adding to our collection. We also offer sculpture restoration. We have cared for some of the most priceless works of art and restoration projects. Our staff of craftsmen and artisans can bring your old or damaged sculpture back to life, and make it into a true work of art once again.

My daughter was asking for a simple silver ring after her friend showed up with a snake ring at…read moreschool. She was looking at some rings online but I was unsure about the quality and I always prefer to support local business. First we stopped by a different store in the center and they did not have any good quality rings so we kept going down mass Avenue towards the Heights until we got to the Artful Heart. I remembered from buying a sun hat at their old location that they had a good selection of jewelry. The location is about the same size as the old location. Maybe a tiny bit smaller. I would not necessarily call it a gallery, although they do have some pieces of art. It specializes in costume jewelry and small gifts. Lots of the jewelry is not quite my style, but my daughter was able to find a simple silver heart knot ring for about $25. While we were in the store, the person behind the desk was very friendly and sweet. One of my favorite songs came on the radio and it turns out it is one of her favorite as well and she has seen them live. Bottom line is that I would recommend the Artful Heart Gallery as a good local shop for purchasing gifts for people who like jewelry (including yourself!).

The Artful Heart is the successor to whatever gift shop previously occupied this space. I've been…read morepeering in the window at the "opening soon" sign for several weeks and finally as I wandered by today with another in tow, they were open! According to the owner, they've been open for more more or less 3 days. Both she and the other two ladies running the shop (one was her daughter?) were extremely pleasant and helpful, and invited us to their "grand opening" cocktail party on Friday. I don't know if I'll go, but if you read this in time and want to check them out... I am sure you are invited too. The goods are a mixture of OOAK art, art prints, unique 'gifty' things, scarves, pottery, and lots of jewellery. The concept behind the store seems to be a mixture of showcasing local artists and selling regular but unique goods. It's a little Etsy-ish, although I don't think you'll find anything as outrageous or weird here as you would on Etsy. I did not look at or enquire about the prices of the art, but everything else seemed to be roughly in the $20-$100 price range depending on the item... for instance, I bought a necklace that cost about $60, but a similar but less elaborate version of the necklace (pendant only) was somewhere around $20. The store reminds me a little bit of Firefly Moon, but with a better location and a slightly better selection (not to condemn FM in any way- they are a lovely store as well). My first impression is that I like them and I hope they flourish in Arlington Center.