This is a lovely locally owned and operated artistic shop for more than 20 years that's home to…read morevery unique art pieces from 50+ local artists. It's jammed packed with jewelry, pottery, wood sculptures, whimsical driftwood, stained glass, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, prints, posters and they also do picture framing. The owner is very friendly and is eager to answer questions, providing details into any and all pieces that are on display and there's a lot in here. There's a plethora of artwork everywhere you look. I wish I had more space for some of the great stuff I've found here. It's a real gem of a place to find one of kind gifts for that special someone including yourself :-) Bottom line: It's an art gallery and gift shop in a lovely space! Recommended https://www.facebook.com/theprosperouspelican/ Hours: Mon11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tue11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thu11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The cutest and coolest shop! Such a nicely curated collection of jewelry and art. Great options of…read morebeachy and southern themed art. So happy I stopped in! Great shopping experience and excellent customer service.

We stopped on our trip to Orange Beach. We didn't want the…read moresouvenir island, souvenir city, discount souvenir items that ship from China. We wanted local made items to bring back as gifts and momenots of our trip. This place is beautiful. We were taken with the metal art, paintings, glass work, and so much more. This place is a gem and worth stopping by. Support local artist and bring home a one of a kind souvenir. You know, the kind you can't wait to show off.

Visited here while on a girl's weeklong vacation with my friends. I purchased some beautiful…read morehandmade glass hearts for each of my daughters to bring home to them. They loved them and they hang in their windows as light catchers. I also purchased a jewelry coaster with a sea turtle on it for myself. This is a lovely shop with many beautiful pieces. Had I had the room traveling home I would have gone home with something bigger!

Totally awesome! Four galleries in one beautiful historic building: 1) main gallery (theme/artist…read moreprompt changes every six weeks, as are 2 &3. Judged, too. 2) The Vault showing a selected featured artist's works 3) The Award Alcove featuring one of the winners from the previous show in the main vault and 4) The Cinco Banderes (Five Flags) Permanent Collection, which adds two pieces annually. Free, too! It's about art here, not commerce.

Went by the Artel Gallery this evening and had a blast! We met up with a group in 'MeetUps', in…read morewhich we tried to connect with friends with commonalities. The Artel Gallery was so much fun and even provided live music for a few hours. The place was a bit small, but it offered quality art form local artists which was a major plus. The only reason the place didn't get 5 stars was because the representatives from the AG were sitting down, texting the entire time. I would have loved to write a 5 star review about this spot from our visit last night, but I was never greeted by any employees/representatives/staff... I know I'll definitely be back and would love to change my review to 5 stars, just simply asking to be greeted.

I stop in each time I go to Foley. They have a good varirty of quality art in all price ranges.read more

Trim a tree this year is amazing. 8000 square feet of local art and crafts at Tanger Outlet Mall on…read moreHwy 59, suite 410 on South side. Open 10 everyday til Dec 23.

Great class options for adults as well as kids of (almost) all ages! Conveniently located, large…read morespace, great teachers, and fun people! I'm taking my first pottery class here and looking fwd to every Saturday afternoon!

My family signed up for a private lesson in ceramics. Emily was our instructor and she was perfect…read more She is a natural born teacher who has found her niche at First City. Her patience and encouragement were boundless.

Love the local artists and this quaint little gallery. Such beautiful art and always a helpful…read morevolunteer artist there to help with questions and pricing.

I previously posted a review about this wonderful gallery but this one is all about hands on art…read moreinstruction. During an open house last year at this lovely art gallery I saw a small notice on the wall next to a gorgeous painting of birds of paradise that simply said "take art lessons with this artist". I have never picked up an artist brush and haven't attempted sketching or drawing since my grammar school art classes so while I was intrigued I wasn't sure that this was necessarily a good idea however like too many times in my life I thought to myself, "why not" LOL So I made the inquiry and made a New Year resolution that I was gonna try my hand at painting in acrylics. The artist who gives lessons here l, in both acrylics and pastels is Tommy Vogel. He is originally from Illinois but, like many of us, chose this wonderful little slice of paradise here on the Gulf Coast for retirement. He got his first set of pastels when he was 12 years old and he still has them. Tommy has devoted his life to art since 2004 and he volunteers at the local Gulf Shores and Orange Beach art centers doing pretty much whatever needs to be done. It's here at the Gulf Coast Art Alliance in Gulf Shores where he also gives art lessons. He is a self taught artist that does some really stunning paintings on both pastels and acrylics of everything from tropical to still life. My experience has been a truly eye opening one because I had no idea that I could paint but apparently I can :-) Tommy isn't Bob Ross but he has a wonderfully calming and patient demanor that would make Me. Ross proud and unlike this TV episodes, where a sweeping piece of art is cranked out very quickly, we have taken all the time needed to understand the process and truly enjoy the whole experience. Everything is provided in the lessons so you just have to show up, dig in, learn and enjoy. Big thanks to Tommy Vogel for putting me on a whole new path of exploration and introducing me to the joy of painting!! Bottom line: Tommy has said that his first love is teaching adults and students the true joy of creating a beautiful piece of art, and it shows. https://m.facebook.com/tom.vogel.737?lst=100036794088819%3A100006777367943%3A1615567008

Surprised to be the first person to review Let's Go Paint Pottery!…read more They've been opened for about 6 months and I must say I'm shocked at how many visitors that had while we were there on Sunday. It wasn't to capacity, but there were 5 groups of guests working on projects and a birthday party in a designated group room. Jerry, is extremely kind and patient. He is knowledgeable about the craft and is wiling to help in any way. The price is more than fair for an evening of positive entertainment and camaraderie. There is an $8 sitting fee. This sitting fee includes access to all materials available for the craft and the fire of your project in the kiln. The cost of the the item you select as your project is the only other cost to consider. That price is reflected next to the item for transparency. In the end, you will pay $8/person and the cost of the ceramic piece. I painted a $25 ceramic chicken, so my total was $33. The length of time you spend at Let's Go Paint Pottery varies depending on your level of skill, the size of your project, or simply the time alloted to enjoy your company. A super relaxing way to enjoy time with people you love or even get to know people on a first date. 01-19-2025

What a special little shop. There's so much to choose from, and a wonderful way to unplug. The…read moreowners are jewels. Can't wait to pick something else to paint

3/27/2025: Cute displays of old time businesses in Pensacola (or everyday America years ago). This…read morewas part of the ticket we purchased at the museum of history. They only have a few displays, but it was worth the time. Took us about 20 minutes to view.

I went here for an introduction session of the past mayor, Ashton Hayward and current UWF…read morepresident, Martha D. Saunders. I absolutely love the set up of this museum! It's a reconstructed 1890s era streetscape. On exhibit are historic shops featuring toys, hardware, music, households, and leather goods. An interesting collection of horse drawn buggies and an antique local trolley car are also part of this nostalgic recreation of yesteryear. The University of West Florida Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Laboratory is located inside the Museum of Commerce. Prices are $12 for adults, $11 for AAA, Military, and 65+, and UWF alumni, kids 3-14 are $7 and under 3 are free. Hours of operation are 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. If you are interested in taking a deeper dive into the historic side of Pcola, make sure you drop by. A very nostalgic feeling for sure.