This is a wonderful little art gallery on Newbury Street which is starting to take the lead in…read moreBoston's underdeveloped public art scene. I've never purposely gone in with the intention of seeing the particular artist's work, but I've always been impressed and delighted by what I've seen. Currently there are two Boston artists showing here, one of whom uses solar panels on the backs of his sculptures to produce a false sense of movement. The gallery seems to show new, interesting work, which both challenges current artistic boundaries and continues to be beautiful and enjoyable to look at. And in the end, that's what always gets me.

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We had a wonderful First Friday evening in the SoWa district and I wish that we had more time as…read morestores & studios wrapped up fairly early in my opinion. It was so nice to spend time in our son's friends studio and see how the artist created his works, displayed them and greeted all of the visitors. Each studio was unique and impressive. This visit was 10/3, but I am eager to return again in the early spring to explore further. I will say, while most artists and shop people were friendly, a few were a bit standoffish. Maybe it is exhausting hosting so many people who are flowing through all day & evening. I loved the whole concept !

I came here for an evening and was blown away by the amount of raw talent in our city. I checked…read moreout 2 full floors but was unable to see everything because there were so many studios to see. This is a really special piece of Boston, and it almost feels magical to witness so many creative minds in the same building. It's worth your time to check it out. Apparently they also have a parking lot filled with food trucks so it's a perfect date, romantic or with friends.

Beautiful gallery. Had a lovely time with the staff, they are very welcoming & knowledgeable…read more Amazing collection of art- Picasso and Dali originals + really great contemporary art too. - Sophie M

Wonderful small gallery with amazing original art from many of the masters. The staff was terrific…read moreat describing the pieces. All in all a very enjoyable experience. There is no charge for entering the gallery.

This charming gallery in Boston showcases exceptional art that truly enriches the city. The…read morecuration by Ally is consistently excellent, making her a standout figure in the local art community.

I stumbled upon Sloane Merrill one spring evening taking a walk up Charles Street. On a normal…read moreday, this is a lovely spot for some window shopping, but that evening their window had a beautiful, dark piece of urban impressionism from Daniele Cestari and I could see through the window some amazing samples of the same style from Gregory Prestegord's show "Safe Haven." This gallery has a bright, cheerful, simple space of white washed brick. It has just the right feeling for a gallery: low-key and welcoming but not particularly corporate or fancy. And they have excellent taste in art! Of what I've seen over a few visits (and on their website) they tend towards art with good contemporary style that isn't over the top "modern." It's a wonderful blend of realist and contemporary impressionist. There are some galleries that you go to just for amusement sake, to see what "creative" new materials are considered artistic these days. There are some galleries you go to for the browsing, just to add some color to your day walking around. This gallery is, for me, aspirational. It has exactly the sort of work I'd like to collect some day, and that I'd be happy to devote some precious wall space to!

The Picture Store is an Incredible Family Run frame shop that actually cares about their customers…read more Ive seen many frame stores come and go and turn into over-priced bland useless places... The Picture Store has stood the test of time and gets it Right, every time. As a Teacher, and Artist who sells a lot of prints and paintings, i always recommend The Picture Store to everyone interested in frames. They make the process go smoothly, offer great advice and do Incredible Work :) Keep it up :) !!! - dino

I brought three artworks in to be fixed. It took more than four weeks and it cost almost $300…read more One of the artworks had the wire on the back incorrectly installed and after five days of hanging on the wall, the frame fell down and was irreparably damaged. I sent an email to The Picture Store with images of what had happened and asked for a refund for the one artwork that was done incorrectly. I left a message a week later and now, after almost two weeks, I still have not heard back. Go someplace where the customers are treated respectfully after the work is finished.

Instant Connections | Polaroid themed exhibition Panopticon…read moreGallery 03/31/11 - 05/02/11 Panopticon Gallery is now showing a Polaroid themed group exhibition, Instant Connections, co-curated by advertising Creative Director, Independent Curator, and former Executive Director of the Photographic Resource Center Jim Fitts. The exhibition will run from March 31 - May 2, 2011 with an opening reception on Thursday, March 31st from 5:30-7:30pm Instant Connections brings together some of the most noted photographers who have made enormous contributions to the world of photography through their use of Polaroid film coupled with some up-and-coming emerging artists. They include: Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, Vik Muniz, William Wegman, David Levinthal, James Casebere, John O'Reilly, Stephen Sheffield,Olivia Parker, Marie Cosindas, Ellen Carey, Arno Rafael Minkkinen, John Reuter, Bill Burke, Tom Baril, Len Gittleman, Anna Tomczak, Elsa Dorfman, Amanda Means, Rick Ashley, Mimi Youn, Nicholas Winter, Sue-Yee Leung, John Keough, Robert Siegelman, Mark Younkle, Samuel Quinn, and a few surprises!

One of the consistently best photography galleries in Boston, in my opinion. Part of the…read moreBuckminster, I've seen countless shows there over the years with some of the best avante-garde photography. David Levinthal, Henry Horenstein, etc.

One of the best art galleries in the USA. Highly recommend! Excellent staff to help with satisfying…read moreyour interests in collecting art that is exceptional.

This gallery shows a combination of paintings by living and deceased artists, as well as a few…read moresculptures and antiques. The style is definitely traditional overall, with a combination of Impressionist, Academic, and Boston School artists represented, to name a few genres. The gallery itself is in an old townhouse that is furnished to look like a home. Don't think they're closed -- you have to be buzzed in to enter. And yes, that's because the work is just THAT valuable. I've said this in other reviews, but I prefer going to galleries over museums when I want to see traditional artwork. The admission is free, and if you ask the staff politely you can probably learn about how the artist painted the work, etc. There are always free flyers you can bring home for your art notebook, too.

During a recent weekend trip to Boston, I reserved an entire day for the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)…read moreand it was the best decision I could have made. If I lived in Boston, I would become a member so that I could visit at will, even if only for few hours at a time. I am particularly interested in the impressionists, and John Singer Sargent, so I kept mostly to the 2nd floor. The museum is well organized, and there are staff floating around to answer any questions (one staffer even offered some tips to reduce the glare when taking a photo of a certain painting). I had checked out of my hotel so I had baggage with me (don't we all)...MFA has a convenient bag check. I also purchased a sizeable book from the bookshop and the staff put it in a box for me to keep it from being damaged during travel. I saw one temporary exhibit that was a nicely curated mix of multimedia art, and I also enjoyed seeing some of the rooms presented in a gallery style so that I could truly appreciate modern display methods. Six hours here went by in a flash, and I will definitely be back to see more of the MFA's vast collection. p.s. The equestrian sport of polo came from Persia?? Loved this fact! I also really enjoyed the time put into the object labels and the stories they told. "The most outrageous series of ferocious daubs that any slanderer of Venice could possibly imagine," a quote from a critic describing Renoir's Grand Canal, Venice, made me snort laugh out loud!

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts features an impressive selection of art from around the world and…read moreacross different periods. We explored the Egyptian, Greek, European, Flemish and Dutch, Asian, Impressionist, and a small Jewish section. The exhibits are wonderful, and the museum is too large to explore in a single day. The gift shop has a nice selection of books, cards, and other typical museum knickknacks. Their Impressionist-themed puzzles were especially interesting. This is a progressive museum that strongly supports respective causes. If that bothers you, you may not enjoy your visit.

Stumbled across this lovely art and meeting space when I went to pay for parking at the Atlantic…read moreWharf Garage (the payment kiosk is located right outside the elevator in The Gallery). The Gallery at Atlantic Wharf features an array of art from local artists and is programmed by the Four Point Arts Community. 300 By Design, the latest exhibit at The Gallery at Atlantic Wharf explores movement, abstraction, and design. This collection of artwork is from five artists who live and work in the Artist Building and will be on display through October 5, 2024. There's an open meeting/working space just around the corner, which features a vast amount of comfortable seating and tables. The space was wonderful, calm, and clean. There are also public restrooms that were open during particular hours and a water bottle refill station back in the gallery area. This space was a great gem of a find in the downtown Boston area.

My wife and I bought a stunning painting by Sherrie Wolf through Arden Gallery. Their level of…read moreservice and how they work with an artist and buyer is truly exceptional. You can tell they have a passion for what they do. I'd highly recommend them!

From the owner: Arden Gallery Ltd. exhibits contemporary works of art by mid-career, investment-quality artists who…read moreshow internationally. The gallery is proud to represent an eclectic mix of styles, media, and subject matter. We display present a wide range of techniques and genres: abstract, still life, figurative, landscape, surrealism. We strive to present high quality works that captivate viewers, inspiring them to build collections that are distinctly their own.