Great local gallery with excellent art, excellent atmosphere and great owners, Dianne Nelson and…read moreJeannie Denholm. Once a month--usually Tuesday night--there's the Pen on Fire Speaker Series, too, with authors. Love this place. Feels like New York in Newport Beach.

Not only does SCAPE offer an alternative to the typical "beach" art usually found in seaside resort…read moretowns, but the owners, Jeannie and Diane, are excellent art advisors, with a passion for educating as well as showcasing contemporary art.

I had a great experience at Scene Gallery. Robert was so helpful in choosing the right frame for a…read morevery special original photography piece of mine. Fully trusted him in the process and it came out beautifully. He was also very kind and patient with my situation- I was out of the country then unexpectedly moved right after dropping my artwork off... they kept my art safe for me for almost a year until I could come back and get it. I felt so bad and appreciated this so much! Always support small businesses. They treat you much better than giant corporate ones as well! They really take their time and make sure you are happy. Thanks guys!

THE ART Very beautiful paintings at Scene gallery in Corona…read moreDel Mar. Incredible selection of pieces that captivate and draw you in. A well curated gallery for purchase by the most demanding buyers. Lots of pieces by local artists, yet the work looks like it belongs in a meseum. THE BUSINESS The pricing is very reasonable for the quality and appeal. The Staff (especially Robert) is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Small little gallery tucked behind Rose Bakery... a hidden gem! THE EXPERIENCE We bought a painting here for Mother's Day, they gave us 5 star service throughout the entire buying process, educating us about the artist and the painting. They wrapped up the painting very professionally and held it for us to pick up on Mother's Day as a surprise. They even offered to store it for a few weeks while our family moves. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SCENE GALLERY!

My hubs and I visited the Sherman Gardens during the first week of March. It was our first time…read morethere even though I grew up in SoCal and fly back every year to visit my parents. Wish I had visited earlier because it is truly a gem of a garden! Due to construction, we were only able to visit about half of the garden. That was a bummer, but what was available for viewing was gorgeous. From the cactus and succulent garden to the tropical banana trees to the seasonal flower beds and shade garden, it was all really beautiful. Also, there was an ikebana show and demo happening that day for free as part of our admission fee. It was a really cool show, the demos were super interesting, and my hubs won one of the pretty arrangements they raffled off! Such a great way to spend a morning.

Participated in their Yappy Hour event this past Friday. Lovely crowd and vibes. Half of the…read morelibrary is under construction for their new project, so we didn't have full access to everything but we still enjoyed the live music and company. We brought our little pug as well. He had a fun time barking at all of the other four legged friends while exploring the grounds. They also had water bowls around the gardens as well as free treats for the furbabies. Lots of shade after 5pm! Overall fun experience. The tickets for Yappy Hour are a bit pricey considering how little of the gardens we got to see because of the construction. Still a fun experience seeing our little pug socialize with other dogs. Our tickets each came with a free drink voucher. They had a good selection of beers and wines. We'll definitely come back for the next Yappy Hour!

Balboa Island is inside of a time machine - dialed back into the 70's. It's peaceful and friendly…read morethere, just a short jump from Newport Beach. The Hues Skelley Art Gallery is located right in the center of that tiny town, and has many artists paintings for sale; they are breathtakingly beautiful. If you own a home anywhere in California, this is a must see sort of place because you need to purchase an artpiece - or two! I took a couple of art oil painting classes from Ms Deb Hues herself; it was a week long each time and I can say that I'm painting in thicker, juicier strokes using my brushes in a more efficient manner. Deb Hues does landscapes and beach scapes, and she has a beautiful and distinctive flair to her paintings. Lisa Skelley is a pastel artist, and she creates the most beautiful ocean scenes with dramatic crashing of the waves on the seashore. If you are lucky enough to be in Balboa Island, it's a must see kind of place! So please get in there to browse the paintings. You will see Hues and Skelley paintings, but also I saw Terry Miura's paintings, Ryan Jensens and Mark Fehlman, to name a few. These art pieces will rock your visual senses and they will beautify the world around you - and make your home a more beautiful place to be. Hues & Skelley Art Gallery is in their 26th year in business, so they're doing something really important for this world we live in. Thank you.

This art gallery is a gem on Balboa Island - the most beautiful plein air art I've ever come…read moreacross. it's a must see if you visit the area.

I had to prepare a relatives home for sale which meant selling everything inside before it could be…read morepainted and get new carpet. It would have been a massive job for me to try and sell everything on my own, not to mention it would have taken months, so I interviewed a few estate sale firms. As soon as I met Catherine, I knew my search was over. I knew she and her staff were the ones for me. They handled everything from start to finish and even did an inventory of everything for me which was really helpful. That alone would have been a burden for me to do. The sale was super organized and because we had some antiques and vintage stuff, there were people lined up outside waiting to be first in. The bulk of our stuff sold the first day but the sale went for a total of 3 days and what little was left, we donated. As soon as you meet Catherine you will instantly know she is the one you want helping you.

HORRIBLE! I hired Catherine for her 30 year +…read moreexperience of liquidating high end estates. I was hoping to sell several large items in the five figure range as well as many collectible pieces of Herend, Lladro, Royal Copenhagen and Waterford. The two day set up was a disaster. Their pricing methodology was a joke. I was hands on and kept a list of my items with the pricing. I was told this was a waste of time. Later, I found out why. All my collectibles were sold at garage sale prices. Also, items in my home not marked for sale were sold for peanuts without asking. I was ordered out of my home one hour prior to the sale start time on Day #1. They needed this time to "embellish" my sale without my knowledge. These items included fur coats on a rack, many purses of all sizes, scarves , "Chanel" sunglasses and professional jewelry cases. At the end of day #1 of the sale I arrived home with my house left unlocked and no staff present. My living room had been turned into a retail shop. The second day of the sale I arrived to my home earlier to be screamed at by the manager as their items from my living room were being packed up. No customers present. At my insistence I was handed a poor list of my items sold. I could only take a photo copy of it. I was then paid my 60%. Catherine made herself unavailable for the entire four day fiasco. Her "manager" was the most abusive, ruthless and uncaring human being I have ever dealt with. Please stay away at all cost! Beware!!!

I absolutely loved the creators of the gallery. I was sad to find out that they would have to move,…read morebut at that time I was able to purchase a lovely illustration from a Fancy Nancy book series. I ADORE it once Chemers is settled in their new location, I'll be there.

Friendly, non-invasive treatment from staff. Great gift shop for close friends. Reasonable prices.read more

Wow -Timree has a new studio/gallery. The space is amazing, inviting but it's Timree and her…read moreamazing energy and talent that make it great. I took the first of a new type of class and way of painting. The studio lighting was low with candles on the stations next to our easels. The class was a contemporary painting that included new to me techniques and was inspired with a guided meditation. First we traced "Sacred Geometry" or a flower of life on the blank canvas for healing and transformation. Then a base color for grounding and next a guided meditation (my mom came through) then we to painted blind folded. It was a great experience. Timree is a genius and intentional without being stuffy or strict. I'm a long term paint club member it's great value and this class was priceless for me.

ALEXIS is a great teacher and loves sharing her art. Bring a group of friends.read more

Came in to check things out and it was really crowded!!…read more They have plenty of games and lots of games that dispense tickets to redeem prizes. The prices of the credit vary on amount and it can get quite expensive, the prizes are not worth the credit we spend but that isn't the point of the prizes. Also you get a reusable card which I think if you come often to make sure to bring it and just refill the amount to waive the new card activation fee. We didn't get to stay long to play the games we wanted since it was crowded and the game we wanted was pretty popular. Would like to try again next time and will bring our card for a refill!

Arcade with a view of Newport Harbor? Yes please…read more This is a great little family owned and operated arcade in the Balboa Fun Zone. Pro tip: If you need more than one card (so each kid can have their own), you can select the number of cards you need, and then the total amount with bonus credits, and it will automatically split the total credits among each card. This lets you maximize your bonus credits. Nice!

I had no idea this place existed until an Eventbrite ad caught my eye. Shiri Phillips was doing a…read moresolo show of here artwork. If you didn't know her work, it's the most fun, colorful and happy art at the intersection of Impressionism, portals and optical illusion, where you squint your eyes and each segment of color is like a pixel in a tapestry of interwoven color and texture. The vibe was amazing ing and I just had to go see this art and support this artist. I arrived and found an entire treasure trove of fascinating art by dozens of artists. Each style is unique and well worth coming by. Imagine walking through a museum of the most amazing only talented artists and all the art is for sale. I bought two pieces. One of Shiri's of course. The art is reasonably priced and there are many different sizes. I highly recommend Artspace Warehouse for some of the best talent in the L.A. art world. The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful and full of knowledge about each and every artist, the types of art and our chats were so chill- no pretentious vibes here. Just joy. This was really a thrill to see locals, families choosing art for their homes, and people like me who came a bit of a distance to share the art experience here. I highly recommend Artsoace warehouse.

One of my favorite art galleries! The space is huge; there's so much art and such a variety of it;…read moreeverything from abstract to cartoons. I love all things pink and heart shaped, so I really enjoyed some of the art more than others. Also, just a side note, I'm not into art like that, but I enjoy seeing all the different pieces. I find it very interesting that you can tell what art belongs to a certain artist, even if the pieces are in separate rooms. The staff was great and let you enjoy the art at your leisure.