There simply is not a better place in the LaCrosse area for art shows, art work, concerts,…read moreworkshops, etc. This place truly is a community partner supporting the arts. A must stop-in!!!

From the owner: Visual Arts: 3 galleries featuring regional artists; new exhibitions approximately every 6 weeks…read more Performing Arts: Concerts and theater performances throughout the year. Film: International film screenings monthly, Sept-May. Education: Art, music, and theater classes.

Incomparable little art boutique featuring a select few local artists in different media. The…read morepersonable owner is a singularly effective promoter of her town and well worth spending a few extra moments for conversation. Every now and then the Purple Turtle Artisan Collective takes its proverbial show on the road for a pop-up store incarnation which is how I first encountered it, and her. So, how I first encountered them, the store and Amanda Scholz, the owner. I'm not sure if I'm clarifying, so I'll move on. If you're within an hour or two drive, or if you have the time to take a little diversion between the Twin Cities and Milwaukee, very well worth your time. However you won't be able to get the unique Sarasvati water color on canvas because I picked up the last one.

So glad I found this great local artist shop. The owner was so helpful in telling me about how to…read moreuse the snippets of yarn. Very inspiring. Lots of pottery, fiber art, jewelry, just about everything.

Main Street rural America; the window displays and flag on the street proclaiming "ART" caught my…read moreeye. When I travel, I tire of the same old Made in China souvenirs, and keep a watchful eye open for locally made handicrafts and art - be that food, jewelry, paintings, you name it. So I pulled over and wandered into Viva Gallery Artists Cooperative and could not have been happier. The art on display here is a true reflection of place; gorgeous paintings of the countryside, people and animals; unique jewelry, beautiful mirrors handcrafted out of wood from local trees,scarves, and stunning photographs of the Amish countryside and farms are just a few of the items on display. They do a great job as well of having items on all ends of the price spectrum, including a great collection of greeting cards with the same art that is represented in larger scale. I love that they are a Co-Op as well! Stop in to browse the art, choose a memento to take home, and leave your money behind to support the artists and this quaint little town.

Cute shop with handmade jewelry, stoneware etc. I found a beautiful necklace I couldn't resist…read more This gallery connects to a craft mall of sorts which is an interesting and fun place to walk around and explore.

Great service and exceptional work. The amount we paid for a custom frame job was less than was…read morequoted to us by a big box chain with a 50% off coupon!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Picture Frames…read more- Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants - Picture Framing - Interior Designers & Decorators - Picture Frame Repair & Restoration - Home Improvements - Home Repair & Maintenance

A grand place to visit! In two days, I made a trip to the Forevertron and Jurustic Park. What a…read moreweekend! Jurustic Park is just north of Marshfield, even though it's actually in Marathon County. The collection is located on private property so if you visit, be respectful of the neighborhood and observe the hours. You won't believe you're on the right road because there are no signs, except a small one that makes sure you follow the correct fork in the road. All of a sudden, there you are! Jurustic Park is a collection of artwork by Clyde Wynia, a retired lawyer who took up welding to create his art. His wife, Nancy, is also an artisan, working with semi-precious stones and glass. The two have combined talent to build some unique artwork. Photos don't do those creations justice, you have to visit to see it. Clyde's medium of choice is metal, mostly ferrous under ferrous oxide (rust) but there is also iron and a variety of other metals. He claims these aren't dinosaurs, but creatures that lived in the marsh but are frozen in position by rust. A few move, one monster is named Art, which is short for Articulated and. . . Beware the Jabberwock! You enter the park, greeted by an ashtray held by an appropriate figure as a reminder of what smoking will ultimately do for you. Check out the snakes and cats, then walk under the giant spider. Some of the sculptures move if gently prodded, but don't push too hard. They fight back. Enjoy the wit and whimsy, and if you can, meet Clyde (he's obvious) and enjoy his running commentary of your tour. It's well worth the side trip from Marshfield.

Whodathunkit? A must see destination if you are visiting central Wisconsin. Really neat park of…read moreart displaying the artist's eye for repurposing everyday found objects into characteristic sculpture. Good location, mostly outdoors so go on a pleasant weather day if you can. Entertaining for young and old. You can take home a sculpture if you please as many are for sale.

We're lucky to have the Heyde and the shows that it brings. The staff are super friendly too.read more

From the owner: A dynamic and historic community arts center on the east hill overlooking the beautiful Chippewa…read moreRiver and the City of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Wonderful selection of art by Chippewa Falls artists in various mediums, including paintings,…read morepottery, glass, jewelry, and more. Somehow I managed to control myself and not buy all of the pieces I had my eye on. Will plan a return trip for sure.

Great place to find unique gifts and meet one of the artists. Large variety of art work from 13…read moredifferent artists. Friendly service and helpful advice. A variety of classes are offered on an ongoing basis. Great place to get a gift certificate for those who are difficult to buy for. A pleasant surprise in a smaller city.

Beautiful jewelry that you can't find anywhere else in the area - rings, earrings, necklaces, with…read moreany colored gem you can think of. Ring prices range from $20-$100 - we bought three. You get a story for each ring too! Gorgeous quality

Discovered this store on a girls' weekend in LaCrosse. Now my sister and I make a regular yearly…read moretrip to LaCrosse from the Twin Cities just to shop this store. They have a WONDERFUL collection of amber rings, pins, necklaces, and earings--cherry amber,butter amber, green amber and regular amber . Besides the regular gems, such as lapis, garnet, amethyst, and pearls, they have gems I don't see other places. I've purchased wonderful lavender jade, polished raw ruby, black sapphire, moonstone, gaspite, The prices are super reasonable. I LOVE this store!

This is one of my favorite museums in the state, I love the art here so much. The museum is right…read moreon the river, has a nice coffee bar with light fare inside, cool gift shop, and lots of exhibits. It will take you about an hour to check everything out, maybe a bit more if you do the scavenger hunt, which I did alongside my kiddo. The interactive exhibits were great as well, and they do a great job of teaching you about environmental issues plaguing our water systems and use art to do it in a way that conveys a great message. Highly recommended to pop in when you are nearby!

On a recent trip to the area, my friend and I decided to check out this museum. Located on a…read morepeaceful stretch of the Mississippi, there's a beautiful promenade area along the river that would be perfect for relaxing if you find yourself with time to spare. We arrived about an hour before closing and despite having to visit at a fast clip, I'm so glad we added this to our agenda. Most of the rooms contain visiting exhibits, and my favorites this time included the up-cycled plastic art and the large canvas from the 19th century depicting whaling that is visiting. If you're in Winona, this museum is a must-add to your places to visit list!