We have 6 of Lauri's works that we collected on summer vacations. It's been too many years since…read moreour last visit to Rockport. A visit to the Kaihlanen Gallery is one of the reasons that we want/need to go back!! If you're in the area going to the gallery is a MUST!!!

The gallery is a must see. We 17 of his pieces on display here in our shop in Florida. Must stop in…read moreRockport. Best artist on the East Coat.

One of the finest, made our visit to Rockport such a special time. Beautiful paintings by a…read morewonderful artist. Thank you Dan!

I went here with a friend because she knows the owner. He was very amicable and also explained that…read morethey do have a B and B but they don't do the breakfasts any more since Covid. He said it hasn't hurt his business (I'm sure it hasn't). The paintings in the store are very interesting and our friends who live in Sweden bought one of the paintings to ship over there (I can only imagine how much that costs!). I love meeting the owners of these stores that have been in business for a very long time. There's always a piece of history you can learn from them!

I live in Dallas, TX, but have been going to Marblehead, MA since 1978 to visit very close…read morerelatives. Arnould Gallery is always a must when I visit. We have purchased various pieces from the gallery for our contemporary home in Dallas, and our lake house west of Dallas. Even when I am not in the market for art, it is always a pleasure to walk through without any pressure.

Beautiful location - great art - wonderful people. Perfect way to spend an afternoon…read more UPDATED - I've now been to two of the North Shore Arts Association summer Auctions, and each time have walked away with paintings that I love. First off - If you've never been to an auction - they're awesome! The first time I went, was actually my first auction ever. And as a result, I was a little over-zealous and bought 2 of the first 6 paintings that came up. Luckily they were smaller, and very reasonably priced (I purchased one for $150 and the other for $250, both framed), so I didn't do too much damage, but I sat on my paddle for the rest of the day. This past summer, my wife and I were married, and as a wedding present to ourselves, we were looking for something a little bigger with some personal meaning. After some intense bidding, we ended up purchasing a large Nathalie Nordstrand watercolor of Pebble Beach - a place where we've spent a number of summer days. It is now hanging in our living room, and is a great reminder of our summers in Gloucester as well as the auction action at NSAA. If you are at all interested in the idea of owning original New England artwork, the summer auction at NSAA is a great and very exciting way to do it. Not to mention that the entry fee also includes an open wine bar and generous appetizers - it's really enough of a reason in itself to take a drive up the cost and spend the day in a beautiful location.

Driving to NSAA is a treat in itself. The view of Gloucester harbor from the parking lot of the…read moreassociation is breathtaking. This is an organization that displays the work of its membership in a gallery with rotating exhibits. There are two levels - so a surprisingly large collection of work can be displayed at once. Most of the work is representational oil painting of landscapes, still lifes, and a few portraits - although there are a few watercolors, charcoals and abstract pieces on display at the moment. The staff of the association are friendly and helpful. Insider tip: ask to have a ballot so you can vote on your favorite piece of work. It's a very democratic and yelp-like way of recognizing an artist! There is some world-class artwork on display and admission is free. Well worth a trip! They're open May through October, seven days a week. This would be a great excursion for a weekend date: combination art association, fried seafood on the water, and the proverbial long walk on the beach ;)

They are phenomenal. They have a huge selection of custom frames that are so beautiful and…read moreKatherine is always so easy to work with. I'm a photographer who's is just starting to exhibit in galleries and art associations and I had a framing emergency this week. Katherine saved the day in about 15 minutes. Huge shoutout to her! I wouldn't go anywhere else!

A very pleasant, thoughtful professionalism comes through when dealing with the owners of the…read moregallery, George and Katherine. They are extremely knowledgeable and clear about the framing process and how best to show off your piece. This is not like dropping off your art at Michael's, to be delivered into the hands of a clueless 20 year-old who will have nothing to do with the framing once they ship it off. Mingo has exceeded my expectations on the pieces my husband and I have brought in, and done it at a fair price. Their creativity and skill made even a simple poster I've had since college look like it should be hanging in a much nicer house. : ) As mentioned, their gallery shows are top-notch and openings are always warm and fun. Great little spot for art in Beverly.

This is a great little spot in Newburyport to come and check out the art that local artists…read moreproduce. My wife's uncle was doing a showing, so we went up to help support them and set up a few items. They do all kinds of educational outreach and classes for the surrounding area, if you live near there go check them out someday.

The Newburyport Art Association is always on my list of stops when I visit Newburyport. The gallery…read morefeatures many local artists and you can always find an affordable piece. I have several different pieces that I've collected over the years. It's nice to support local artists. The staff is always very nice, friendly and helpful. It's clear that they have a love and appreciation of art and the artist. They create a warm and welcoming venue.

Embarrassed to say, as a life-long North Shore native, I had never set foot in Local Colors until…read morethis past summer (2019)! Don't miss out on the fabulous collections of artist works here. It's never too late! Love the place and the people who work in the store! I WANT TO BUY EVERYTHING, but I can't. Perusing is nice, but having that special something catch your eye for yourself or for a gift is worth the wait if you do have to save. There's plenty to catch your eye that fits any size wallet! Go check them out - you won't be disappointed.

NOTHING MADE IN CHINA, NOTHING MADE IN CHINA, NOTHING MADE IN CHINA! Local artists strut their…read morestuff and showcase wonderful and unique gifts, reasonably priced. Did I say NOTHING MADE IN CHINA? US made by US artists! Breathtaking paintings, furniture pieces, kniknacs. It is a wonderful little find by the ocean, wearable art and warm local feeling!

After checking out the awesome murals in Salem, I searched for other places we could view outdoor…read moreart, and Beyond Walls in Lynn popped up! We drove over on a Saturday afternoon and easily found parking on Mount Vernon Street. The Beyond Walls website has an interactive map which we tried to follow, but it was a bit difficult, so we ended up just walking around the downtown area. We saw some really beautiful murals, and it got us out to a part of the state that I probably wouldn't have gone to otherwise. The streets weren't always the cleanest, but it was definitely worth the trek - I'd just recommend wearing close-toes shoes. After seeing a good number of murals, we hopped back in the car and parked nearer to the waterfront to walk along Nahant Beach. All in all, a really nice weekend afternoon outing in the time of COVID!