What a great find! I want to keep this a hidden gem but I can't. It's too good!…read more Check out their concerts and summer series! The staff is helpful and attentive. I was even provided with a full list of events and a couple of extras so I can stay connected. The best thing about this gallery is that it's also a design store in a way. Come in and feel inspired ! Please check them out if you're in the area !

LaFontsee Galleries is a place you shouldn't miss. Everything they do, they excel at. They…read morerepresent some of the best artists in the Grand Rapids area and beyond. I love supporting them. They started out as a "hole-in-the-wall" frame shop over on Grand Avenue. Then they moved to their two-story space over on Monroe Avenue a few blocks north of the old Grand Rapids Press. Now they have two sites. I love that they have continued to grow. Their success is well deserved. They support artists in a big way. They help you with your presentation, ie., framing, installation, giclee printing, etc., and they have the perfect gallery space to showcase great work. Their quality of work is always top notch. When you leave your work in their hands, you know it will be handled with great care and an immense attention to detail. I've never felt fully confident with picking out frames on my own for my work, but the staff at LaFontsee Galleries has never let me down. Our combined work is still on my walls from over the years all the way to the 1990s when I moved to Grand Rapids and they opened their first frame shop. This summer, I needed to have several canvases stretched on bars for my ArtPrize entry. Linda LaFontsee and her staff performed an excellent job and helped to make my artwork a success. If I were you, I wouldn't go anywhere else in West Michigan for preparing my work for a gallery show. LaFontsee cares and it shows.

If I could give more than five stars, I would! The team at Mercury Head Gallery does incredible…read morework. They are knowledgeable, fast, patient, and genuinely care about helping you find the perfect framing solution. What I appreciate most is that they're artists themselves, so they understand how important it is to present artwork in a way that enhances and protects it. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship are second to none. If you have any framing needs in the Grand Rapids area, do yourself a favor Mercury Head Gallery is simply the best. Highly recommend!

I recently bought a painting done by a dear friend and needed to get it framed. I looked into a few…read moreonline options, but decided that I wanted to stop in to Mercury Head Gallery. I'm so glad I did, because Jeri was incredible! She greeted us right when we came in and was SO helpful. She showed us lots of great options for frames and gave us tips on viewing them with the painting. It was also great that we stopped in because Jeri showed us that the painting (which is on a wood board) is a bit crooked and would need to be trimmed down to even it out so it could be framed. I'm so glad I didn't just get something online because it definitely wouldn't have worked. Once we chose a frame, Jeri got me a quote and let me know it would be done in about two to three weeks, and we can pay when we pick it up. It definitely isn't cheap, but I think it's well worth it to take care of my original art that I will cherish forever! They also provide printing services, photo capturing, art reproduction, photo printing, and photo restoration.

This place is awesome. Fred Bivins owns this facility, he is an incredible craftsman and…read morewoodworker, one of the few Renaissance men left in this world. Fred hosts a gallery once a year with a handful of local talented artists that is open to public with great art for sale. If you can afford one of Fred's quality crafted bowls I would encourage the purchase, they are really cool.

From the owner: Wood turned items including bowls, bottle stoppers, and a variety of other wood items. Plus,…read moreletterpress-printed note cards.

Incredibly kind and attentive staff. Pleasant shopping experience of getting to peruse both hand…read moremade and vintage items, so fun! They have a great selection, I had a hard time leaving!

I've been coming to Gallery 154 for a couple of decades now and I always love it. So many unique…read moretreasures to be found here. Walking around and looking at the walls, shelves, and ceiling is such an adventure. The ornament selection at the holidays is unmatched by any other retailer and the quality of them is exquisite. I think they're celebrating their 33rd year here - let's give them another 33 years, Yelpers!

Love to come here for different drinks (matcha, mocha, miel, or just a hot cocoa) and work a bit in…read morea chill place with cool art. The proprietors are very sweet and willing to adjust your drink to your preference. They also offer different milk types (big fan) and a small discount if you bring your own drink container!

Came here right after arriving in Grand Rapids looking for good coffee and this place went above…read moreand beyond. Fantastic coffee, excellent service, and fun ambiance. I wish I lived closer so I could have more time to try more menu items. Hopefully I can come back soon!

We came to Brush Studio for a friend's birthday and we had like 14 of us and were able to make a…read morerevelation in advance and pay individually which was super convenient! The instructor was super sweet and made it really easy to follow. Your station was completely set up for you, with the paint and everything, so you didn't have to go and pot your own, but if you wanted extra or other colors, they had them available for us to use! It was so fascinating to see how everyone's painting came out so differently with the same instructions! It's definitely a fun place, even if I'm not one to keep the painting afterwards. Definitely worth a fun date night or girls night out!

Paint your cares away! They provide everything you need to be your own Rembrandt. Canvas, brushes,…read morepaints, easels, smocks, they got it all. And if a cocktail or two steadies your hand or juices your mojo, they offer that too! Caring staff stand on a little stage up front with a microphone and cue you as you go. It's like a Peloton class for painters--only better because you can get booze! Perfect for groups, events, bachelorette parties, team building, and more. Go make something of yourself! :-)

I've been a member and patron of the Grand Rapids Art Museum for over 6 years now. It's one of my…read morefavorite places to go relax, put down my phone, and be immersed in something else. I've loved the range of collections that the GRAM has worked to showcase. Some of my favorite exhibits have included the Jim Henson and Lee Alexander McQueen collections. The permanent gallery is also something that I find myself coming back to. The museum also keeps things fresh with different events and workshops. I've been lucky to attend several panels and discussions which have all been excellent. You can find hands on makers classes, guest lecturers, movie nights, and even musical acts. I've always loved art museums and am grateful for such a prominent museum in the middle of downtown. I would highly recommend coming here. I actually got engaged here!

We popped in on a wintery weekend morning. It was by chance that we found ourselves here. Their…read morecurrent exhibit of Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous was fascinating. It was a walk through time of the friendship and collaboration between the late British designer Lee Alexander McQueen and French photographer Ann Ray. We spent time on each design displayed. So much detail and expression. We ended our exploration of the exhibit by watching the film by Ann Ray. It was a powerful chronical of Lee Alexander McQueen's life in design. We went up and spent time in the permanent collection as well. It was interesting to see the different pieces and displays. One of my favorites was a skyscraper book case. Just a beautiful piece of furniture! This is a worthy stop.

Two of the friendliest people in Grand Rapids!! Josie and Ted have always made me feel appreciated…read moreand respected as an artist. Walk in and you'll be met with smiles immediately. They are down to earth people that love art. I have recommended Cocoon to my artist friends and now they are in Cocoon and selling art. ***** (always 5 stars!)​

decided to check out Cocoon Art Space for my first time on First Fridays and it was fun!…read more there were a lot of cute and cool things made from local artists. the space didn't feel too crowded and was spacious enough to walk around and look at everything from the art exhibit to the unique little knick knacks. the store is located on the corner with no designated parking lot but street parking wasn't too bad for a friday evening. i would definitely would come back to check out more things for a cute and unique gift and to support local artists!

Ritual Gallery is a small, but extremely personable art gallery in east Grand Rapids…read moreJeff is a super cool owner and has a lot of his artwork hanging throughout the venue. There was a body painting event and dj spinning records here the week of its grand opening. Usually a chill spot, Jeff usually has a couch out in the center room however on this night the floor was cleared for fist pumping and body painting. There is a small patio outback for smoke and drink and there was enough of a Variety of things to do on the calendar to keep you coming back. For cool, chill artsy experiences with a new feel in east grizzle, check this place out. This place gets 5/5 because: 1: home town feel, cool owner, lotsa events. 2: body painting is cool. 3: owner is super open to art and artistic expression, if you chat him up he will probably let you present. 4: walkable from many bars on the east side of gr. Good spot. 5: bathroom hidden behind a book shelf a plus.