What a cool little joint! How cool is this place? My wife and I saw it on the way to get coffee and…read moredecided to stop in and boy were we surprised! Candles, jewelry, and some pretty spectacular art work. We ended up buying three pieces that I think will look fantastic in our home though we haven't figured out where to put them yet. All were very reasonably priced and ready to hang. The young lady manning the fort was very friendly, personable, and helpful. I love that she allowed us to touch the paintings! You don't get that courtesy at a lot of places. And free stickers! If you're in the Troutman area you should definitely stop by!

Beautiful! I love the art work and the homemade candles…read more Such a friendly family, I can wait until spring.

A lovely find in Downtown Mooresville. Extremely reasonable prices on some very beautiful work. I…read morebought two prints myself and they look wonderful in my study. My grandmother is a native of Mooresville and I wanted some historic prints for the sentimental "family history" side of myself; went in to browse and walked out with two prints! Enjoyed my visit!

If you want to find a special gift that captures the essence of life in North Carolina with a fun…read moreglimpse of the past as well Cotton Ketchie's Landmark Gallery is a perfect place to go. Cotton Ketchie is a gifted artist in both watercolors and photography most of which capture the magnificent beauty of North Carolina from old grist mills and farm scenes to wonderful drawings of Lake Norman. If you really want a unique gift, buy one of Cotton's growing collection of books both non-fiction about life growing up in Mooresville on a farm to his most recent novel. If Cotton is there, be sure to get him to autograph your purchases!

Stopped in recently looking for a new artisan made lamps for our home. We were greeted walking in…read moreand told to make ourselves at home. Friendly and kind staff that made my buying experience enjoyable. The gallery is loaded with all kinds of great local art and artisan wares. I was on a mission to acquire some new functional industrial utilitarian pieces and I found them here. Two beautiful lamps, each unique one of a kinds, both functional and quality fired pottery lamps at a great value and fair price. Walking through the gallery, its a large space and there is great art everywhere you look or turn. I found the first piece almost immediately but it took a good bit of perusing and searching to find the second. After my initial walk through I made a second pass and found the next acquisition. Another beautiful lamp, ceramic obvious artisan made and it fit my idea near perfect. After finding my second piece I headed to the register. The staff wrapped and packed both pieces while I checked out. It was a great treat stumbling across Piedmont Craftsman. Well worth a stop and visit, and your support. A lot of amazing art and artisan wares at a wide range of prices, to fit most budgets. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the great staff and selection of art. 01107

One of the best parts of traveling is finding/seeing local art. I was looking for a place exactly…read morelike this in Winston-Salem, and I was so glad that it actually existed! It's a wonderful artists' gallery/co-op, with hundreds of exhibiting members. From weavers to glassblowers, painters to potters, felters, quilters, and etchers, this place carries the work of artisans in the area, the state, and some from farther afield. The shop workers were friendly and knowledgeable. I bought two amazing stoneware pots and carried them on the plane back to NYC. Can't recommend this wonderful gallery highly enough.

Wooden Stone is one of my go to places when I want to buy something for my wife that I know she…read morewill like. There are plenty of jewelry and artsy/decorative items that fit her style and most are what I consider to be quite reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and they do a nice job tastefully wrapping any gifts. This is an extra good thing because I stink at wrapping so it's a bit of service I truly appreciate!

What a great gift shop! They have such beautiful handmade items, I couldn't get enough of it all!…read moreFrom perfume pens, to earrings, necklaces, custom chairs, pottery, and more. This is a great place to buy for someone who "has it all".

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.

From the owner: Turnip the Arts, a delightful gallery of handmade fine craft and art. Nestled between two great…read morerestaurants in the heart of Hickory, NC, you won't go hungry while out shopping. Turnip the Arts shows and sells handmade art work by artist from around the USA. You will find pottery, woodwork, glass work, jewelry, metal work, fiber art and a variety of soaps, lotions and candles. Turnip the Arts offers two series' of classes: Tastin' the Arts, classes in the culinary arts and, Makin' the Arts, classes in jewelry and other craft making. Come join us! For more information about the class schedules and how to sign up, like us on Facebook at Turnip the Arts to get notifications, or come by the gallery to give us your email address so we can send you updates and schedules.

This gallery is a true gem... they specialize in wonderful late 19th & early 20th century paintings…read moreand have extensive experience in both art collecting/consultation and one of the finest restoration artist on the eastern coast. Check out the website for examples of their artwork and use them to start or enhance your own collection.

From the owner: We offer the region's best in sales, restorations, and appraisals of 19th and 20th Century Fine…read moreArt. Also, restoration of gold-leaf frames. Open Wed. 11-5, and by chance or appointment.

Beginners and advanced students as well as returning artists can take class with Elie. Oil or…read moreacrylic painting as well as drawing classes are offered. I've been taking his classes for 6 years and continue to improve. The new location in Cornelius is just right!

Excellent Art Lessons! Great community of artists - great location!read more

This is a nice area for viewing whatever exhibit they have on display at the time. We visited…read morewhile they had art on loan being shown and it was well done. The rooms are well lit and large enough to see multiple pieces but small enough to avoid getting loud or echoing heavily. The staff was super friendly and it looks like they are frequently offering different types of exhibitions or experiences for the community to share in - for free.

From the owner: Waterworks strives to be a leader and innovator in the exhibition of art and in museum education…read more We are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) as a non-collecting art museum. This highly honored accreditation brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement. We are one of only 12 art museums currently accredited in North Carolina. We offer visitors a sculpture courtyard, sensory gardens, and three revolving exhibitions annually featuring some of the most creative and expressive artwork from regional and national emerging/established artists. Waterworks is handicapped accessible. We provide designated handicapped parking spaces, wide entrance doors and an elevator for access to the 2nd floor. Benches are provided throughout the galleries for those requiring the need to sit. Waterworks is a cultural asset and destination; a vibrant, collaborative space for lifelong learning, and an economic development engine for Salisbury-Rowan County. We are proud of our sixty-two year history and our ability to respond and adapt to the needs of the communities we serve. We look forward to your visit!

Cons: The staff was chilling with their reception and didn't…read moreappear to be able to bothered enough to get up from their desk EXCEPT to make sure we were not going to take photographs. Pros: The artwork appeared to be creative and aesthetically pleasing. (You wouldn't know because we obliged by not taking photos.)

This gallery is the place to go when you want to get and support local artists. They have…read morescilpture, jewelry, cards, photography, paintings, drawings, ceramics, wooden pieces, fiber arts, you name it. Prices are available from $ to $$$ parking on street but easy to get to. I love it! They always have new things coming in and great place to go for gift shopping too.

Great little shop in wonderful Davidson full of art for purchase from 10 different local artists…read more When I visited there were portraits, ornaments, maps, tshirts, sculptures and more. The shop is small, but the owner was so friendly and was working on a curated piece while I was there. Great shop to find a gift for visitors that are very personal to our area.