As if this store isn't cool enough- housing all kinds of goodies, some of which I haven't laid eyes…read moreon since my childhood- Susan, the owner is the most awesome human. She went ABOVE & BEYOND to accommodate a special desire my sister & I had. And all out of the goodness of her heart. Tremendous shopping experience and even better human experience :-D Thank you Susan

Wow! I am so smitten with Lakewood Art Studios! How did I, lover of all things handmade, not know…read morethis was here?! I was taking a yoga class at nearby Puma Yoga when I randomly noticed Lakewood Art Studios and decided to wander in. What a pleasant, pleasant surprise. Lakewood Art Studios is an artist collective, education and event space in Lakewood. I'm spitballing from memory, but they feature maybe 30+ local artists. Think the most unique pieces of jewelry, art, greeting cards, ceramics and other odds and ends thoughtfully curated in a gallery. You constantly have things to explore and no two things are the same. For me, buying handmade local artisan goods is my weak spot. Seriously, take all my money now. They also offer a variety of classes ranging from photography to portrait drawing and a comic book club, all held in the small classrooms in the back of the shop. This is a pretty special place. I was in a bit of a rush when I visited, but I am already planning to go back out to Lakewood to specially spend more time in Lakewood Art Studios appreciating all the one-of-a-kind pieces. I'll come here to discover new artists for my collection or buy stunning, original gifts for friends!

This place is a hidden gem in CLE right off W25th st. They have great things to buy for classes to…read moretake or you can just come in to check out the really cool chicken Morty. Mike the owner of 25 years has kept this place going and does a wonderful job with teaching people to make one-of-a-kind glass projects. You can make anything from a wine Tumblr to a vase to paper weights or even a small light cover. There is paid and street parking outside. This is a great place for friends date night or if you just feel like being a little artsy farts. It was $125 per person for 2 glass pieces. If you pay in cash they give a discount. Tip not included.

This was a stop on our food tour, wasn't really a foodie place, but it was very interesting, and…read morethis was a hands-on experience for those who participated, we watched, and while we were watching a rooster ran across the room, and we all had a great time. So I'm standing there and this nice guy named Mike started talking to me. His hair was messy. His clothes is messy, but he was the nicest guy you could talk to. Explained a bunch of things to me that I didn't know about glassmaking we spoke for a while then I realize somebody told me he was the owner. This is definitely a spot worth taking. and as far as tour prices to take part and making a glass item was extremely reasonable.

What a gem! I don't…read morerecall shopping here before. I was greeted by a super kind lady who asked if I had been there before. I said no and she invited me to follow her for a quick tour. They have a lot of local artist pieces and recycled items. Their card section is a treat and full of satirical messaging. Some cards are for adult eyes only. There are so many cool gifts ideas and something for everyone. I purchased a cool mug and a silly card. If I'm in the area, I'll be back for sure!

I wish I had taken pictures. I was too busy enjoying my conversation with Koula to be concerned…read morewith reviews. Later in the game, I will say it was an amazing experience! This shop is an A+++ experience and joy! Thank you!!!

My BF alerted me to this place after we ate at Miega. It's on the second floor of the plaza and…read moretucked out of the way. It's a free art gallery with an eclectic collection of local artists' work. Everyone was really chill and the place had a very relaxing vibe. The lighting was a little too low and it was overall kind of dingy. Upon a closer look, it was dusty and the sparse furniture pieces were slightly sticky from residue or something. I can see this being a nice place to hang out with friends at a later setting since they host live music sometimes.

The best service I've ever received. Top notch company and the greatest technician in this field…read more Can't be beat.

I won 2 tickets from Yelp to come to a dance show here on 9 December 2018. The show that I attended…read morewas titled INTERPLAY: An Evening of Ekphrastic Dance. This was not a Yelp event but a SPACES event. I attended on a Friday night with my friend and former roommate. SPACES is a venue located west of downtown Cleveland where works of art are displayed just as you would find in an art gallery but they also have events throughout the year. The show I attended was very different for me and my first time experiencing this type of art form. Some people may find interpretive dance strange but if you come with an open mind then you will enjoy it or at least leave experiencing something different. I will rate my experience 4.5/5. I misread the program pamphlet but I later found out that 2 different artists were performing at the same time so attendees could select who they wanted to watch. I didn't know this at first so I did miss one performance (by an artist named Robert) which is fine. The performances were actually repeated for people who showed up later to the evening (there was a 2 hour window to walk around and watch the performances). It is hard to explain this show but you can take a look at my posted videos for further details. My favourite piece was the woman who performed a movement dance detailing her feelings with the local media. She had newspapers lined up on the floor and at one point started laughing and crying to express her feelings. Many of the other dancers like her had amazing balance, core strength, and flexibility. They were all very talented in their own unique way. Here is the official dance show description - "Six local choreographers converge to create movement poetry in a vivid portrayal of modern art. View original works from diverse perspectives and watch art literally come to life." I recommend visiting SPACES on a weeknight or weekend. It is a fun environment and encourages you to open up your artistic side if you aren't normally inclined to do so. I will definitely have to come back here to explore more of the featured art on the walls. Their gallery hours during exhibitions are Tuesdays - Sundays from 12:00noon - 5:00pm, Thursdays until 8pm, and closed on Mondays. https://www.spacesgallery.org/ *** - This is my 159th Yelp review overall (updated reviews not included in this number). - I have written 113 Yelp reviews in 2018. - I'm now aiming for 200 total reviews before 2018 ends (just 41 reviews left to meet my goal....haha).

I attended the event "Interplay" that was recently at SPACES. This was a very interesting event…read more Personally I have no real understanding of modern art or interpretive dance so this was very eye-opening for me. All of the dancers are clearly extremely talented. Some of dancers core strength was amazing. My personal favorite dancer was Robert. His performance was simply beautiful. The facility itself was actually a very great space and it's in a great location in Hingetown which I enjoyed. It's very versatile space and I can see them being able to do plenty of things here. Overall it was a great experience.

The best framer in the business. They are the easiest to work with, great product knowledge, and…read moremost of all they are local and support local artists. Can't say enough about the job they do.

Maybe Cleveland's Theatre district needs a new name! Obviously there are the performing arts at…read morePlayhouse Square, but as of late I've noticed more visual art popping up around. There is of course this gallery, but there is also the Galleries at CSU at the other end of the next block. Anyways.... This was a cool spot. I first wandered in as I was taking a walk around downtown. I didn't realize the place was between shows and not really open. I wandered in the first set of doors and yanked at the second only to realize I would have to be buzzed in. A lady quickly noticed me. At this point I had gotten a better look inside and saw it didn't look quite ready for visitors; I was expecting her to turn me away. But she was very nice, let me in, gave me some flyers on upcoming events and invited me to walk around and even go downstairs to where a second gallery was being set up. She kept saying she was sure I would like it better if I came back for their opening reception night, but I actually liked it at this visit. There were some things you couldn't get a good look at because they weren't set up yet, but it was cool to see the place in a state of transition. Not often does the average person get to see a gallery with paintings on the floor, some wrapped up still, others leaned upon others. Such a presentation could be a whole contemporary art exhibit of its own...but I digress. I did return after the opening night and was even more impressed. My only negative comment would be the lighting. I think it was just too full force and not really needed to the extent it was used. However I liked all the art - there's even some in the workers' offices on the first floor. All of it is for sale - $750.00 to $10,000.00. Free admission. This is more than just a gallery. They service paintings in what looks to be a sizeable backroom. You can come here for restoration or framing needs.

WOW What a find. All custom jewelry very unique pieces. You can also watch an artisan make her…read morejewelry. Just amazing the talent that is out there.

The W Gallery is a high-end art gallery/jewelry store located inside the 5th Street Arcades. They…read moresell handmade jewelry, ceramics, glass, and photography inside their small but well-curated space. The artisans they carry range from true locals to bi-coastal designers, nestled behind cases in their well-lit store. I recently purchased a pair of Cleveland Street Glass earrings that have become a fast favorite. Cleveland Street Glass creates jewelry from auto glass swept right off the streets from car break-ins. Each piece is completely unique, showing off the natural breaks and aqua hues of the shattered glass. It sounds crazy, but they are brilliant. They are up-cycled and super unique. Yes, the prices inside The W are pricey. Keep in mind, this is a high-end jewelry store. They carry all types of jewelry ranging from silver, bronze, gold, gemstones, wood, glass, diamond, etc. The gals who helped my Mom and I were really personable, and it was so cool to actually meet the designer of my earrings (she just happened to be in the store!). Overall, The W Gallery is a beautiful spot for complete one-of-a-kind jewelry! An addicting spot if you love local artisans.

Paul was gracious enough to let me crash a private party to check out the art…read more I had just driven several hours and gotten out of my car when the gallery struck my fancy. A small variety of art (photo, painting, sculpture, mixed media) but very well organized in the relatively small space. Paul is one of thr artists, and some photography seemed very Cleveland-centric and VERY reasonably priced.

After a nice dinner at South Side, my friends and I decided to walk around Tremont and ended up…read morestopping at Paul's gallery. What a magnificent artist! Lots of great photography, some of it's bright, some of it's moody, a lot of it is local fixtures. Great work Paul!