This is a fairly large gallery located on the courthouse square in Spencer IN, a few doors from…read moreJit's Thai Bistro. There is original art, prints, in many different themes and artforms. There are sculptures, large and small paintings and photographs, and multi-media forms. Much of the art comes from local and regional artists, and is of high quality. We were also amused. by some of the great tongue-in-cheek art there. There's something probably or anyone, art lover or someone looking for gifts. Some fine and fun sculptures got our attention. One of several shops on the square worth adventuring.

I love Bloomington Fine Art Supply-- large selection of quality art supplies, and the staff is so…read morefriendly! They're always willing to help me find what I need. Whether you're a professional artist, or someone dabbling, odds are you'll find exactly what you need. The classes and monthly art club are worth checking out too!

This sculpture trail was a delightful find in the middle of some of the most beautiful countryside…read moreof Indiana. This is a family owned park where artists work to build sculptures of anything that their imagination can create, all out of metal. The shop where they do their work is on the grounds, and visitors can walk the trails and witness the work being done live. The landscape would be great to hike in by itself, but the art and imagination on display adds an element of wonder and fun to see what is around the next corner. And let's face it, sculpting art out of metal is awesome!!

This place is definitely worth the drive. Kick on your navigation app and head out! It is…read moreabsolutely beautiful, and the placement of the various sculptures keeps you on your toes. There is decent gravel parking, and also a little donation box to drop a few bucks to show them you appreciate what they are doing. It's free, so why not say thank you with funding? There is a lot of abstract art, and it's all beautiful. If you do a full walk through, you will surely find pieces that speak to you. I don't know what it's called, but there is one that is either really called Sun Goddess, or I just call it that. It's beautiful, and has been there on both of my visits, which were about 10 years apart. The sculptures are generally metal, with some being metal and stone, and some worked into trees or other bits of nature. Some have clearly repurposed old pieces of metal, which is nice to see. It does seem to have had a few pieces move or change over a long period of time, which could be for any number of reasons. I think it's the sort of place that would offer you something different if you visited during different seasons. It's worth the trip!

A little slow and quite pricey but very friendly and accommodating. They do much better than…read moreordinary work.

The absolute BEST! I've taken so many things here and it's always excellent service. Great…read moreselection of frames, matting, and the employees are very knowledgeable without being pushy. The framed artwork for sale is beautifully done, too. For reference, I've paid between $45 for matting in a frame I already owned, and $100-$350 for complete framing depending on the size & quality of wood the frame. I always choose the conservation glass, which is their mid-level choice and a good deal. It's been hard to find a good frame shop in other cities, but not with this place in Bloomington. Highly recommended!

Packed to the gills with books! Isn't that what you want from a bookstore, though? Fallen Leaf…read moreBooks is wall-to-wall reading materials of all types: children's books, Western paperbacks, cookbooks, fiction, non-fiction, magazines, all of the things. This is the place where you'll find some used treasures, but also new books and and some rare and collectible books. Whenever I visit a new bookstore, I gravitate to the children's section. This bookstore has lots of children's books, from picture books to graphic novels. I saw some ancient Nancy Drew novels, with original covers. I'm not a Nancy Drew head, but I can appreciate a vintage mystery collection when I see one. One of the best things about Fallen Leaf Books is that they leave (leaf?) you the eff alone. I don't remember if anyone greeted me or talked to me, and frankly, I don't care. All I need in a bookstore is books and cozy nooks and quietude, and that's what you'll find here.

Unique bookstore in Nashville! The space is a little small but there is so much packed into here…read moreand the sections are neatly organized. They have an assortment of new and used books which were fun to peruse.

This is one of the better County Museums I have visited in Central Indiana. They seem to have…read moreregular/dependable hours which is always a plus for visitors. There is a someone to greet you at the entrance who lets you know about the layout of the museum (records are on the second floor, gift shop across the hall.) Inside the main gallery of the museum, there seems to be rows of free standing cases filled with items on the shelves. Along the walls of the gallery are larger displays and some individual pieces like antique pianos or a replica of Spring Mill (from the state park). Of course, Bedford has a basketball tradition, so they feature letter jackets and memorabilia from the schools over the years and even a special Damon Bailey tribute, the best player to come out of the county who went on to national notoriety with his ball playing before leg injuries (from running so much) slowed his career. The county has also produced three astronauts including the famous Gus Grissom. There is a section of the museum devoted to those individuals. Admission was free and parking is easy along the courthouse property to the south. Review #2010

This is a very nice and interesting county museum. I'm originally from Bedford and have gone to…read morethe county museum there off and on for all of my life. (Disclaimer: my grandmother worked at the old museum and my mother volunteers at the new location). That said, give yourself a treat and take a tour of this fine museum. It's well designed, has many items of interest on display, is well lighted, uncrowded, and is just plain fun. Among my favorite items are the amazing chains made from a single chunk of the local limestone. The workmanship and skill involved is amazing. I could go on about the old clothing, maps, photos and numerous artifacts but you should go for a visit. That's a better way.

Nice historical society with some solid exhibits. They do a nice job of portraying the history of…read morethe county and have some interesting exhibits that rotate. One thing I was disappointed in was a lack of Hoagy Carmichael representation, since their archive has a bunch of items in relation to him, including pieces of clothing. The only mention of Hoagy I found on exhibit was part of a little exhibit on famous musicians from the county. Hoagy was further down on the list and you had to listen to a bunch of other snippets before you could get to him. I expected him to be more prominent in this location. I really liked that they had reasonably priced gift shop and a really nice selection of used books/DVDs/sheet music, etc. While the exhibit wasn't doing much in the way of Hoagy, I picked up some really nice used items in relation to him.

This local-focused, self-sustaining non-profit is a great find! The Center offers a museum,…read moreresearch library, and gift store. There are many special event throughout the year and the exhibits refresh often. The building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and the volunteers who work there are amazing. The grounds are beautiful. Museum Admission: $2 adults, $1 children, under 5 Free (most special events are free) Parking: street or one of the parking garages located 3 blocks away Food: none Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard

The Grunwald Gallery doesn't have any permanent collection - it provides a showcase for BFA, MFA,…read moreand sometimes visiting faculty or guest artists to display their thesis works or recent work. There are several exhibitions during the year, some of which overlap. The emphasis is on contemporary art and also design, with metal-work, ceramics, photography, and videography pieces in addition to painting and sculpture. I am not sure which show the two-star reviewer attended but the range of work on display varies greatly between shows and even within a single show. I actually rate the Grunwald between 3 stars and 5 stars. You can sometimes get a preview by checking the Grunwald's FB page and/or their website. Here is a link to my DropBox files of BFA and MFA paintings shown at the Grunwald between 2014 and 2019: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i9f5typbulx97d8/AADYU01pYVaQClykDrKT3rAba?dl=0

I was quite unimpressed with Grunwald Gallery of Art (located on 2nd floor of Fine Arts Building…read moreimmediately north of Showalter Fountain). Boring. Unimaginative. Spent 15 minutes and left. Yuk.