Unique one of a kind artwork; beautiful and affordable. wide selection of paintings, pottery, and…read morestyles. We recently moved to Durham and frequently visit the studio and find new art to brighten up our home. My favorite piece is by Shirley, a large sunflower. Her newer 3D art is on my wishlist.

Whenever we are in town for VIR, a stop at this gallery is mandatory. Unlike many others, this…read moregallery reps a wide array of media and artists. Here, one can find charming hand-painted, up-cycled wooden vessels; well-wrought laser-cut metal wall-sculptures that convey dimensionality even though they are just 2-D (still want that 1964 Mustang that looks like it is going to drive off of the wall); and skillfully painted oils and water colors. The common denominators are two: All of the work is local and the owner, Shirley, personally selects the artists. Shirley is a former art teacher and an artist in her own right. Indeed, some of her work hangs in the gallery. Shirley drips with southern charm and hospitality as she cheerfully discusses a piece or artist. No hushed tones or pretentiousness here. Although the gallery's posted hours are limited, Shirley welcomes guests by appointment. All you have to do is ring her up.

Would you believe that the Danville museum of history doesn't have a single exhibit on the Old 97?…read moreThere's not even a single picture of the train in the whole of the place. I went to the Danville Mall, and there's an exhibit of the Old 97 right outside the food court. Look, I get that there's more to this town than a dumb train wreck, but there's murals of the event on walls all over the city and to not have just one exhibit or plaque dedicated to it seems like an egregious oversight for a history museum.

My wife and I visited Danville during the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Sutherlin Mansion…read moreas the Last Capitol of the Confederacy. When President Davis and the Confederate cabinet withdrew from Richmond in April 1865, Danville was chosen as a temporary venue to host Confederate officials. No matter how some folks would prefer to marginalize Danville's historical relevancy to the Confederacy, there will always be that nexus and distinction. Attending the 150th commemoration events at the Sutherlin Mansion was a blast! Bertram Hays Davis made a brief speech and quite eloquently represented his illustrious ancestor, President Jefferson Davis. The picturesque mansion is beautifully maintained, and the staff display a consciousness for the significance of this historic landmark. As with most small town museums, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History operates on a shoe string budget. What they are able to accomplish, given their seemingly meager resources, is outstanding. Combining art and history is not an easy undertaking, but the Danville Museum does a fine job tackling that difficult task. Maintaining multiple rotating art galleries, in a small Southern town, is a laudable accomplishment. If I could offer one small shred of advice, it would be for those operating the museum to lower the volume on the discordant voices urging the museum to run away from its past. Rather, always honor and embrace Danville's role in Southern history.

The City of Roanoke is rich in the Arts. Today I decided to go visit this very unique Art Gallery…read morein that it's a Coop Gallery. The members get to exhibit their artwork there, and when it's sold, get to keep higher percentage of the sale than if they sold it through a regular Gallery. If you're an Art buyer or collector, you also win because you don't have to deal with a middleman and so the prices of the artworks are more reasonable. This Gallery is located on Campbell Ave, in front of the Center in the Square, in one of the most desired storefront areas in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. It has a reasonable size long space where different Art medium are exhibited such as paintings, photographs, sculptures, and some creative mediums, just to name a few. I had an opportunity to meet with some of the artists who are members and have their work exhibited there and they were so friendly and welcoming, talking to me about the Gallery and answering all my questions. I love art. Took several electives in Art History while in College. My most prestigious painting that I have ever had was an oil painting by Mary K. Trotter, an American artist who studied in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before moving to Paris. I bought it at an Art Gallery in Beacon Hill, Boston, and even had to put it in lay away to be able to afford it. This Gallery is the perfect place for those who love art to purchase their first artwork to exhibit in the living room of their home, or maybe even to begin their own Art collection. If you're an artist, either full time, or part-time, you can consider joining this Coop Gallery and selling some of your art. Whatever you do, I would highly recommend that you visit this Gallery and view the wonderful artworks exhibited there.

Absolutely love this gallery. Such a variety of art and artists. must go and visit !!read more

The Little Gallery is located in the corner of Market St and Kirk Ave, in the heart of Downtown…read moreRoanoke. It is a fine arts gallery and boutique that always is on the lookout for the finest quality and selection of original paintings, sculptures, art glass, jewelry, and specialty gifts by local and regional artists. Since I moved to Roanoke, I have always been very impressed by the quality of works they carry. The gallery has two large well lit display windows up front and is located in a prime location downtown. People going to or coming from restaurants in the area or other places like the Mill Mountain Theatre oftentimes pass by it on the way to their destination and are amazed by the artworks they see in the windows, just like I am. When I went to visit the gallery this Wednesday afternoon, a very friendly and knowledgeable lady greeted and welcomed me and explained to me the story of how they were able to get this key location to move their gallery to. I told her how important art has always been in my life and in the lives of many in our community. This is an ideal place for local and regional artists to introduce their artwork. They can do so by making an appointment to introduce themselves to the Art Gallery Manager and showing their portfolio and some of their artworks. It is also a wonderful place for members of our community and visitors passing y to acquire beautiful artworks to decorate their homes or to expand their art collection. I remember the joy it gave me when, while living in Boston, I visited an Art Gallery and acquired my most valuable painting by the American Artist who also lived in Paris, Mary K. Trotter. I highly recommend this Gallery to all living in or visiting Roanoke. Stop by and view the artwork they have at the moment. Enjoy doing so and who knows, you might find that special piece of art that you can take home with you and that will bring you joy throughout the years as well as all those who visit and admire it.

Extraordinary art and textiles/jewelry! The LOCAL artists are wonderfully talented and creative!…read more The prices are within my budget, too! The lamps I've only seen in Alexandria, so seeing them in downtown Roanoke is such a pleasure! Owners have such panache and are so genuinely happy to see us! A must to enrich the beauty of your dwelling or your business! Do go!

This place is awesome! I can't believe I haven't been in there before. My daughter and I have been…read moreon the hunt for an Art-o-Mat vending machine and we found out this shop has one. Only problem was that it was literally 5 minutes before they closed. The woman working there (not the owner) was SUPER friendly and welcomed us even though we definitely kept her late. We bought two items from the Art-O-Mat and the employee urged us to look around before we left, again SO nice considering it was now past closing. The shop has something for everyone from local pottery to hand carved wood and other really gorgeous textiles. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Focusing on whimsical, colorful, nature inspired art, Owl and Rabbit Gallery is an enchanting…read moredreamworld that is a true immersive experience to the customer. Featuring local and global artists, each piece is hand selected by the owner to bring joy and whimsy to the customer.

A charming gallery, with an interesting variety of work from talented local artists. I went in to…read morecheck it out, and left with a painting and a friend. The artist and proprietor, Nancy Cox, is a talented artist who uses a wide spectrum of media, and is also a delight to chat with. I recommend stopping in!

From the owner: We have a wide array of local artists showing their creations. Artists who work in oil, watercolor…read moreand acrylic. We have wood crafters and fused glass artists. We provide custom framing services at reasonable prices.

"The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection." Michelangelo…read more I've always appreciated art and the importance that it plays in people's lives. The Sidewalk Art Show takes place annually on the streets surrounding the Taubman Museum of Art in the heart of downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It is hosted by the Taubman museum itself, whose mission is to bring people and art together for discovery, learning, and enjoyment. The Sidewalk Art Show is one of Virginia's most oldest and anticipated outdoor art shows. It is held annually usually on a Saturday and Sunday around the end of the month of May. This year 2025 was the 67th year it takes place. It was held on Saturday and Sunday, May 31st and June 1st from 10am - 5pm. The exhibition from mostly regional artists included original paintings, prints, jewelry, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, fine art photographs, fine crafts, and sculpture. It is always free and open to the public, and a premier destination for art aficionados and ideal for fine art shopping. Over a period of two days it is estimated that the show will have 10,000 attendees. It is also an annual fundraiser to help raise funds for the Taubman Museum of Art programing to the community. The Roanoke Sidewalk Art Show also offers a variety of awards to participating artists, including cash prizes and merit awards, to recognize the best artwork. The show also features awards specifically recognizing the achievements of artists in particular media and through memorial awards. The most coveted award being The Best in Show Award with a cash prize of $1,200 plus the use of the image for the following year. After some years now of living in Roanoke, Virginia and being fascinated by driving by the art show, and seeing all the white tents lined up along Salem Ave, and crowds of people walking by, enthusiastically viewing and enjoying, and some evening purchasing some of their most valued, precious artworks from the show, I finally decided to schedule some time out of my busy schedule to attend the show and experience for myself one of the Star City's most prestigious and beloved yearly events. Being my first time attending this event, I would describe it in one sentence as: The experience of a lifetime! I invite the readers of this review to view my photographs and video clip from the event and see for yourselves first-hand what's it all about. Oftentimes when we visit art galleries or museums we get to see beautiful original artworks by famous and up-and-coming artists, but rarely do we get to meet the artists themselves and interact with them, asking them questions about their early beginnings, their creative process, the figment of their imagination. Here I was able to do so and discover very interesting personalities behind the artworks themselves. And I was fascinated with what I found. Very loving individuals who bring out their souls through the expression in their artworks. Creativity gives all a meaning in life. And for many artists the process of creativity is the process of living, of discovering themselves and the best that they can create and thus be. I highly recommend all those reading this review to attend one of the future Sidewalk Art Shows in Roanoke, Virginia, and to visit the Taubman Museum of Art while you're here. I can assure you you'll have the experience of a lifetime.

This art gallery is truly a hidden gem right in the heart of downtown. I've walked passed the front…read moredoor over two dozen times and didn't look twice, which I'm now kicking myself over. It's all thanks to Rod O. for his stellar review that I made my way to Adam Cave Fine Art and I can assure you I will return. The gallery itself is in an old building directly on Hargett Street (next door to Landmark Tavern). Walk up the old, creaky, wooden steps to a beautiful, open room with hardwood floors, bright natural lighting and paintings hung all around. The gallery consists of three separate rooms and has rotating exhibits every 1.5 months or so. The current exhibit, David Dunlop, is an incredible treat to view with beautiful nature and city scenes painted on aluminum with oils (exhibit on display until April 19th!) Although there were only a handful of people upon our visit, Adam Cave, the owner, was greeting everyone and interacting with them on a personal level. There was also complimentary cheese and wine being offered which was a very classy touch on a Sunday afternoon. I checked the website to see if there was a calendar of events so you'd know when they'd be offering these type of perks in the future, but didn't see any information. I did sign up for the e-mail per Adam's request, so hopefully I'll be updated on future events and exhibits through that. Adam Cave Fine Art Gallery is definitely a must visit during First Friday, and will now certainly be on my list (and it's so convenient to anyone already downtown!) I highly recommend giving the gallery a try, I guarantee anyone that appreciates art will appreciate the gallery and you can't help but feel you've stepped back in time as you walk up the flight of steps into a world of beauty in a beautifully restored building.

From the owner: Adam Cave Fine Art is a Raleigh, NC art gallery offering paintings, prints, and sculpture by over…read more25 regional and nationally known artists.