Really, I love Five Main. I love walking in and hearing the door creak. I love being surrounded by…read morevisual symphony of art. It isn't just ordinary paint on canvas and stock photography, this place has painted seashells, handmade jewelry...it's something you absolutely must see. Normally, I don't get all gushy over an art store, because they don't strike a chord with me, but this place really did. The proprietress, Ellen, is really sweet and takes the time to find a piece of art that fits you and your budget. There are some fantastic seascapes, pictures of lighthouses and some stellar photography here. You need to check it out. Call the gallery though, because there are not specifically posted hours.

Fantastic art work that is somewhat nautical centric. Owner/artist is pleasant and thoughtful. A…read moreWickford must for tourists and locals alike.

"Pretty little legs, I want to draw them Like a Degas…read moreballerina Pure white skin, like porcelain She's a work of art and I should know I'm an art lover" (The Kinks) We were taking a leisurely stroll along Thames Street when we saw a nice gray and blue art gallery with big signs that read "Retirement Sale". Well, that was all we needed to head inside. The store is gorgeous with framed canvases, unframed canvases, and hundreds of frames everywhere. The store has a huge inventory, but it was super-neatly organized and felt uncluttered. We saw art styles of every description - landscapes, seascapes, abstracts, realistic and stylized human and animal portraits, a very deep variety of colors, artistic approaches and sizes. We had recently remodeled a bathroom and wanted a piece of artwork to hang there. We both agreed on a 12"x16" oil painting of a gray seascape with a lighthouse, beach/ocean scenery, moored boats and a full moon. The color themes perfectly complemented our wall color, and what's even better is that we could choose whatever frame we wanted. We went with a grayish/white distressed frame that reminded us of driftwood. Man -- it was perfect. The store will be closing soon because the owner is retiring, so there are some very sweet sales going on right now. For the oil painting and frame, we paid $84.53 and had the pleasure of working with Gallery manager Lisa Amado to transact the purchase. She packaged everything up so carefully and gave us such detailed hanging instructions, you'd have thought we just bought the Lost Ark of the Covenant!

Nice gallery with a lot of art that seemed duplicated in some sort of way and was available in…read moredifferent sizes and very affordable. It's a 1 story gallery and easy to walk through and navigate. They offer shipping for pieces which is cool. We came from out of town so this service would have been ideal especially if we wanted large items that would not fit into our bags. They also allow you to pick a frame for your art for the price you see on the piece (the frame is included with the price.) They had a sign that they are closing and the art was marked down.

The problem that I have had in the past is time and if I have free time, which is rarely, what I…read morereally love to do is to visit fine art galleries. In the past I needed to travel to New York City in order to experience the depth of fine art that I was driven to seek out. As a painter and gallery owner myself I would spend whatever time was necessary to travel to be able to see really extraordinary art galleries and as I have said they are generally located in New York City, but that has changed. A friend of mine recommended an art gallery in East Greenwich RI. I was certainly skeptical but nevertheless I took the time to go to East Greenwich from Cape Cod and I've got to tell you that it is an understatement to say it was worth it. The breadth and quality of the art that I viewed at New England Contemporary Fine Art is the absolute best that I have seen this side of New York City! If you have a chance or an opportunity to visit East Greenwich RI I cannot even begin to tell you how much you will enjoy this gallery! I met the gallery owner, i think her name was Laura, and she couldn't have been more welcoming and informative. I so enjoyed visiting this gallery and was so happy to find this quality of fine art so much closer to home than New York City that I wanted to share it with all of you. Honestly, if you're looking for an extraordinary fine art gallery this is the one to visit. I wound up purchasing two small paintings and I just love them!!

This is a great gallery, which features CONTEMPORARY ART!! Yayy!! Not one single friggin' sailboat…read moreor sunset to be seen. I have to compliment the people who curate/run the gallery for their bold approach to art in an area that is so damn conservative in approach. They got some balls, fer sure. This is better than most of what you'll find in Providence, and would fit in well in any hip, urban art area. The fact that it's in a beach community dominated by tourist schlock is amazing. And I didn't find the prices high at all - some of the work would easily be triple the price in Boston or NYC, so show some love to this place and the talented roster they've assembled. I am definitely a fan!

We went here on a whim last night thanks to my moms friend who had mentioned it. What a great…read morelittle space. I had been here years before when some friends had showings here, but now its a bright, clean, professional studio! A great crowd, with an awesome DJ spinning old skool hip hop. Who doesnt love a little OPP while checkin' out some dope art!? The front is like a little gift shop, with books, t-shirts, wallets, etc. Being that it was the opening for this show, there was wine and ice cold PBRs ready for our consumption. I love me some art, dont get me wrong, but daaaaaamn, this stuff was pricey. We are Narragansett people, not NYC. Just sayin'. Over all, I was pumped to see so many young people out and about and being part of something that other people worked really hard for. Its nice to see that there's a solid art community down here that doesnt consist of just pictures of lighthouses (no offense to you lighthouse photogs!).

great works. a wide variety of styles and mediums. has been an excellent part of the community for…read moreyears.

From the owner: Hera is a proactive community of artists who are passionate about bringing fine art to South…read moreCounty, Rhode Island and the larger community. Hera Gallery promotes a professional artistic presence for emerging and established artists who are dedicated to their creative practice. In addition to a full schedule of exhibitions, Hera strives to engage the public through programming such as lectures, talks, film and video screenings, performance and spoken word. Established in 1974, Hera Gallery is a non-profit artist-run arts organization that has continued to stimulate discussion and challenge perceptions for over 40 years.

Fantastic art, and the owners are brilliant. The variety of art was wonderful, especially the…read morephotorealistic paintings of ocean waves!

Local art displayed and local guy who was friendly and helpful about the neighborhood and…read morerestaurant recommendations. Stop in and support - we did!

This place is walking distance from me and it took me years to go here. A variety of crafts for…read moresale and a nice little shop. Wasn't really looking fir anything in particular, but was one of those things where I had to finally stop in. One of those places where you're almost afraid to take a step and knock something over, but still a great place.

I'm taking my grand children and daughter for the second time for a Class. They loved it.read more

I usually read reviews before I go places but this time I didn't. I did however read the reviews…read moreafter I left the location, and everything that was said was spot on. I assumed what could possibly go wrong with a gallery or anything art related? Art is beauty, positive....all good things :). The gallery was clean and bright. Great location right off the main road. The pieces displayed were beautiful. Prices were on the high side, so not affordable for the everyday person. The service on the other hand was a bit questionable. When we walked in, not sure if we were greeted but we were asked if we needed/or looking for something and then the entrance/exit we came from was closed almost immediately by the gallery person. We were also told that we can't take pictures and not in the nicest manner. There was a sign on the wall toward the bottom that no pictures were allowed. Then we were followed a little randomly and awkwardly. The whole experience was weird because of the individual working there. I give it 2 stars because I love art and the art was beautiful and the place was clean.

The Quick: I would not recommend this shop. There are so many local art shops in town that inspire…read moreand spark joy, unfortunately this is not one of them. The location is fantastic, which clearly dictates the curator's cruel attitude, knowing there will always be a revolving door of tourists. The Details: While I could go on and on about the horrific customer experience I had, I'd prefer to add a different anectdote. The shop carries one of my favorite RI artists and charges substantially more for his work than any other store in RI. Worth noting, the artist does not see this profit, and he sells his work personally elsewhere in town.

On a whim, I submitted some of my artwork to a Call for Entry, and a piece I hadn't printed before…read moregot accepted. My usual vendor was not able to fulfill the order the way I wanted, and it took them about a week to let me know they couldn't do my bespoke request due to tooling limitations. I found Blazing Editions and they were able to sort out the print on the compressed timeline. We have had multiple phone calls to sort out details, and the personal attention is great. Hannah C. especially has been a joy to work with.

We've got Blazing Edition metals on our studio wall and show every client that walks through our…read moredoors. The quality is unbeatable. It's a huge bonus to be able to drive to their actual facility and talk to real people that are making the product. I even got a tour of the place which was educational and interesting. They put a little extra care into their work than a big box lab and it shows. If you're looking for the best metals you can buy, these are your guys.

Best gift shopping in Jamestown. Beautiful artwork for sale. Looks like the do some custom framing…read morealso. Friendly owner!

We are so happy that we happened upon this gift shop! We found so many treasures: butterfly wings…read morefor our daughter, a Beavertail painting, pottery, jewelry, and even a thank you card for our hosts. The frame selection was gorgeous-made me wish we had a Fuller Gallery back home! We were able to meet the owner and she couldn't have been more accommodating. Highly recommend this gift store!