Loved this gallery. We were looking for original Chincoteague artwork to remember our trip to the…read moreIsland. We found exactly what we were looking for here. From pottery, to jewelry, to original plein air works of art, there's something for every budget and taste. We will definitely visit again.

Kevin McBrides gallery called The Osprey's Nest spans two store fronts on Chincoteague's Main…read moreStreet. Inside (and out) you 'll find piles and stacks and shelves of prints, T-shirts, mugs, posters and paintings of McBride's rather fanciful interpretations of the ubiquitous Chincoteague pony (now, registered as an official breed). Fanciful? Maybe a better word is inventive interpretations? Or maybe sentimental interpretations? Or dare I say, in my oath to be honest- amazingly poor, souless, anatomically incorrect, sad and just plain awful interpretations of these somewhat stunted animals. Every year, for decades, McBrides creates an original painting of these animals, prancing on the beach, or in the woods, or rounded up by the saltwater cowboys, whose renderings are equally awful. I don't really mind that McBride uses the same figure of cowboy or pony in various paintings, but attention to scale is lacking. The animals are stiff, with odd muscle structure, and even odder bone structure. Yet McBride, a master and taking an image and printing it on thousands of products, does show initiative in marketing. McBride has probably the best location and space for art on the island. It would be nasty to say, maybe he should get some art in there, but that would be nasty of me, right? At the very least, I wonder if McBride might consider taking some time off to REALLY study the animals and their environment, and maybe take some time to look at historical (and contemporary) paintings of horses or other animals, including people. McBride has the will to survive in this withering economic climate, but why not lose the shlock and really, really make some art?

I enjoyed my visit and purchased a beautiful glicee and cannot wait to hang it! I wanted to…read morepurchase an additional piece but it could not be found. It was a little unorganized when I was there but there are lots of beautiful pieces. I will be back next visit for sure!

Right as you land on Chincoteague coming off the new bridge is the beautiful art gallery, Clouds &…read moreFolly, operated by husband-and-wife team Randy and Nancy Payne. Both create all the art on display in this small and rustic gallery. Randy specializes in incredible oil paintings of local flavor: Tom's Cove in winter, the Roxy theater, hydrangea blooming in Spring, the abandoned gas station outside of town. His landscapes are breathtaking and pitch-perfect when it comes to the colors of the barrier islands and environs. His "portraits" of the town (buildings, no people) remind me of Edward Hopper, one of my favorite artists of all-time: they're evocative, melancholy, and absolutely captivating. The paintings are pricey -- smaller ones will run you around $300, a larger one can cost over $1,000. But they are an investment in which you'll get many returns (from the pleasure you'll get when you look at one hanging on your wall). Nancy's art is varied, smaller scale, vibrant, and whimsical. She creates chunky jewelry from glass, fabric, wood, gum wrappers, washers, and other interesting found objects. She paints abstract canvas placemats, floor coverings, and wall mirrors in bright, pastel shades. She weaves baskets from wood and old newspapers. She creates greeting cards by using oil paints on newspaper, which you can send to your loved ones in the brown paper bag envelopes she provides. Nancy's art runs from around $18 (for a placemat) to $85 (for a decorative piece incorporating wonderfully painted twigs), so one of her pieces makes a great, more affordable souvenir of your trip to Chincoteague. The Paynes are a wonderfully hospitable couple running a wonderfully stocked studio with an ever-changing inventory. We stop in every time we visit the island and are always enchanted.

Now in it's 3rd season, Horse With No Name, offers a collection of local artist's works curated by…read moreZebe (sp?) and her lovely dog. We enjoyed every minute in this lovely gallery - tucked away from Main Street a bit (Beach side.) The owner (Zebe??) mentioned that times are tough - and even though all of the gorgeous pieces are under $600 many dont have the money to spend on art these days. I pray she makes it - we love it here! The butterfly ornaments (and wall hangings), hand painted glasses (many with Grateful dead Themes) and other "objet d'art are so gorgeous. Truly one of a kind and unique gift ideas. If you visit Chinoteague in 2013 - make it a point to stop here!

Great little eclectic shop!! Local artisans..photos, paintings, wood carvings and more…read more Definitely stop in and check it out...

This is a great way to paint your own pottery. It was a comfortable place with a calm atmosphere…read more The lady who runs the place was the nicest woman you will ever meet. When we walked in, there was an entire wall of different clay statues. We were then told to pick out a statue that we liked The price was clearly printed on the piece in pencil so it could easily be painted over. It was very cheap. The price ranged from $4 to around $35 depending on the size. We were then given over 50 colors of paint to choose from. We were then given as much time as we needed to paint our piece. We then paid and left. We came back the next day to pick it up. We were given the option of having it shipped to our house if we were on vacation because we might of not been able to pick it up. The pottery turned out great and we were then on our way. I would highly recommend this to anyone who was to create a memorable piece of artwork from their vacation. The whole experience was calm, relaxing, cheap, and all-around perfect.

We're members of Post 364 in Woodbridge, VA and since it was 5 minute walk from hotel had to stop…read more Wonderful people and very inviting. Will stop there again next time in town!

I have been to many American Legion Posts, but not as great as post 159 in Chincoteague Virginia ,…read morethe veterans,auxiliary and employees and volunteers are the best. THANKS FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR YOU SERVICE. WE LOVE YA ALL Pat and Ruth

The Museum of Chincoteague Island is a nice stop for the history of the island area. They take…read moregreat pride in sharing what they are doing the the wild ponies. It's not very large and they have a few interactive displays, it is great for children because they will be able to get through the museum

Cute museum, but my kids weren't too interested (5 and 1). There were some hands on items that they…read moreliked for a minute or two lol. It definitely has a lot of information in it and it's connected to a gift shop.