5.25.22 We stop in here often. When my daughters were young…read morethe owners gave my daughters tons of post cards. They thought that was really cool. (They still give free post cards) I love looking at the beautiful art work René and her daughter paint. It would look lovely in a beach house. There are other artists work on display as well.

I love this gallery. I visit every time I come to the island. One day I hope to own an original by…read moreRachel. She is simply amazing. Several other artist on display too. They all beautiful pieces and have their own unique style.

I have purchased art from Ray on more than one occasion. I love his work! Ray has always been there…read moreand helped me with framing and photographs as well. One time Ray made a special home delivery to my house. Thanks Ray for your magnificent art. It is truly something I treasure.

The Heard Gallery is a Must see!!! Great Artist and full service "Customer Service" that is missing…read morethese days in a lot of Industries. You can order on Line, Have a special painting done for you and your family. Ray can do any special request you desire. Framing of your own art is also an option. Don't miss this Gallery if you are near Galveston, TX.

In my opinion, this is Galveston's best art gallery. I personally love the curated rotating…read moreexhibitions from local artists and organizations so you're able to have a more tailored and focused appreciation of the art displayed. I frequently bring guests to this gallery first during monthly Art Walks, and the selection of art never disappoints. Everybody who works here is friendly and makes you feel welcome.

I'm a local so I've been to the arts center several times...today, I wanted to go specifically for…read morethe "cat parfait" exhibit...bunch of art literally about cats! The butthole of cats...art? I dunno, but it's on exhibit. I'm a cat lady (have 2 cats) so I had to show my face for sure. I liked it...had it not been free...I'd probably had skipped it. (skateboard art upstairs. FYI) Support art July 7, 2019

Stopped into Proletariat in Galveston during a family day at Dickens on the Strand, and it ended up…read morebeing a great spot to take a break from the festival. The place had a lively, cozy vibe that fit the day perfectly. I ordered a unique craft beer from Charleston, SC, which was such a cool find on tap in Galveston. My family tried the boozy hot chocolate, wine, and a couple of drinks from their solid coffee selection. The staff was friendly and kept things moving smoothly even with the festival crowd. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5--is the limited snack options. It would've been nice to pair the drinks with a few more bites, especially during such a busy event. Overall, though, Proletariat is definitely worth a stop if you're exploring the Strand. Great drinks, great vibe, and a perfect little retreat during Dickens on the Strand.

September 4, 2025 my photo is their Yelp cover; woohoo!…read more Love this place. Relaxed vibe Thanks Yelp and/or the Proletariat for using my selfie

The next time you are in Galveston and visiting The Strand, you owe it to yourself to wander a few…read moreblocks south to Post Office St. and visit many of the art galleries and boutiques that are scattered throughout the area. Vacation on Canvas is one of my favorite art galleries on Galveston Island. The art in this gallery are mostly original pieces by Robert A. Peterson. There are some smaller prints available but most pieces are original. There are various types of paintings. Many are of the various water birds you find around Galveston including pelicans, blue heron, spoonbills, gulls etc. There are also various paintings of ships, fish, and other sea life. There are also a plethora of sunsets. There is a wide array of originals that can be purchased for a few hundred dollars. Smaller prints are less. Bottom Line: If you enjoy art, you owe it to yourself to stop in here.

This is IMO the best gallery on the island. I can gaze at his masterpieces for hours. I ended up…read morewith a few. Lol. He is truly a very talented guy and I'm not an art guy. If you are looking for something excellent you need to take time and see it for yourself.

While in Galveston I visited several galleries and this was by far my favorite. It's small but they…read morehad some really unique and beautiful pieces. The gallery host (owner?) was super friendly and nice to talk to. Make sure to stop here when in the arts district in downtown Galveston!

Love this Gallery. Great Art from different Artist so unique and beautiful from each other. Karla…read morethe owner is very friendly and helpful and knows the story about the artist. From all the gallery around she is by far my favorite. Highly recommended to stop by.

Hit this place up for art walk and it has a lot of collections of different artists and a wide…read morevariety of things so depending on what you like you can probably find it here even my three-year-old found something that he loved and they were these little jars made of characters.

This Gallery has some diverse pieces. I prefer not to buy prints or Gicle'e and this gallery has…read moresome very cool originals. I have purchased several painting here and have been thrilled with the experience. I visit the gallery every two weeks or so because I enjoy so many pieces. This is not a huge gallery but they represent many artists local to the area and you can find some unusual and a very interesting one-of-a-kind works. I Purchased this painting as a gift and was given a 40% discount by the artist. One of my top pick on the island for art. Pro tip: the price you see on the painting is not necessary the price you can pay, you don't get it if you don't ask :-)