This gallery is the exact representation of the catagory. Cream of the crop comes to mind. Great…read moreflow within the space, only a few artists displayed at a time...with several of their works well positioned and perfectly lit. The quiet reverence for 'true art' is overwhelming as the gallery manager stands quietly 'at your service' but not 'in your face'. The experience of slowly walking through this true gallery is so refreshing and a great place to find your center and open your eyes.

From the owner: Fine Art, paintings, sculpture, photography, internationally knownread more

What an amazing place! A totally immersive art experience, you are surrounded by fantastical and…read morewhimsical creatures at every turn! I went to Egypt, the Circus, a creepy and very spooky Haunted walk! What an awesome 33,000 sq ft of fun and surprises that defy description, definitely check this place out!

Left of Center Art Space is a vibrant co-op gallery and working studio that opened its doors in the…read moreold Woolworth Building in downtown Roanoke in October 2019. They are a collective of artists sharing studio, exhibition and teaching space. Along with their artwork, they also feature guest artists throughout the year. The gallery showcases a variety of artistic forms, including painting, pottery, oil pastel, jewelry, sculpture, and weaving. With a focus on diverse creativity, the space also hosts guest artists who contribute to Roanoke's growing art scene. Visitors to Left of Center Art Space can not only observe the artwork in exhibition there, but can also observe the artists in action and interact with them by asking them questions and experience the artistic process firsthand. They also can engage directly with the creative process by participating in art lessons, paint nights, and art receptions. These activities provide a fun, interactive experience for people of all ages and skill levels. Additionally, the gallery offers custom picture framing services, perfect for preserving personal artworks or showcasing your favorite pieces. When I visited the Art Space all the artists there were very welcoming and hospitable, providing me with much information about the place. It was clear that they loved creating their art and also enjoyed sharing the process, as well as the art itself, with visitors and art enthusiasts who visited the place. I walked around observing the artworks being exhibited and the tags with information about the art and sale price. It was a great opportunity to purchase a reasonably priced artwork to decorate a special space in your house, while also supporting and encouraging the local growing art talent. I would definitely encourage all those reading my review to take the time to visit this Art Space and take advantage of all its has to offer. Mingle with the artists here and watch their artistic creative process firsthand, ask questions, and grow with the experience, for art is the food of our souls and enriches our lives.

Bluefield's most precious gem! Full of well made eccentric art with plenty of interactive…read moreexperiences for all ages. The people that run this are the kindest you will ever meet.

A Very eclectic museum called the Thin Dime Museum or The Ramsey school has been started in an old…read moreschool in Bluefield, WV. Fortunately I called ahead to set up a tour (205-5404754) because they are only open Saturday 11-4. What a gem in local history and artists. They had just opened a section on "Wheels" by George T Anderson, Jr on the history of wheels brought to life with hand carved and handmade examples throughout time. There was a native American section with more arrowheads than I have ever seen collected. A 2 seater outhouse and an African-American musician section. Loads of local history and so many other sections to see. We were there almost 2 hours and you could easily spend more time if you wanted. If you are looking for a unique experience this is the place to go!

We have family here in town and our first stop on Mercer St. is always the Dream Bean Coffee House!…read more Such an eccentric and creative vibe and the service is always top notch! This go round we are trying the seasonal Maple Cinnamon Latte and the White Chocolate Raspberry Latte. Both are a 10/10!!

The hot raspberry green tea was delicious. I also enjoyed a super fresh blueberry scone with icing…read moreand fresh blueberries on top. The atmosphere inside is incredible. I can't wait to return.

Lots of different art work and styles. A collective…read more Bought a couple of miniature prints by Ron Campbell which I adore. I don't know how often they swap out their artists and work, so I don't know if it gets overlooked because it always the same. I liked it though. I'll check it out again when I'm in the area next time.

Michelle was a wonderful tour guide. She answered all of our questions and tailored the tour to be…read moremore engaging (and less gory!) for our young children. Definitely worth a visit.

The aesthetics of the surrounding area are magic. The history is dark. The tour itself is…read moreintriguing. Notably, you might think that an underground mine would be open all year, but apparently there are still enough safety concerns that it is closed for a large part of fall and winter. This led me to check it out in a hurry before my opportunity disappeared for the year. After waiting in a museum outside the mine itself, a tour guide escorts you in for a tour on foot (they apparently tried and failed to do golf carts instead, and useless display screens from this experiment are still standing). This is a small section of mine that apparently was used specifically for display purposes for quite a while. The style of mining here was known to be both sociopathically cruel but also a major part of this country's internal development and its projection of power during war when coal was still king. In addition to these stories, there are also a number of fossils and other interesting sights. It is a small section of mine, and a tour with relatively few questions ran about 45 minutes. There's more to learn about the area and about coal than you could get in that time, but I certainly got enough detail in my tour to be worth the trip.