Christopher Hill bills itself as an "urban gallery in the Napa Valley" tho St. Helena isn't that…read moreurban. It gives off an urban, sophisticated air in the rural Napa Valley. The traffic&parking in St. Helena can be as problematic as San Francisco, so the comparison kind of fits. When it comes to Christopher Hill, I keep confusing them with the Christopher Queen Galleries in Duncans Mills on the Russian River. The Christopher Hill Gallery, unlike Christopher Queen, is centered on contemporary art. It's up a steep flight of stairs, but the journey is worth it. The gallery owners are friendly&knowledgeable. They have an amazing roster of artists in their collection/exhibitions- https://www.chgalleries.com/artists They have also been doing exhibitions to benefit wildfire victims, using art as a form of healing. It's an oasis of modern art off St. Helena's Main Street.

Amazing artwork. I wish I could afford it. Nice presentation. Beautiful location in downtown saint…read moreHelena.

Caldwell Snyder is all about location, location, location. It's a bright, open, airy space- San…read moreFrancisco sophistication without having to go all the way to San Francisco. (However, they do have a Sutter Street location in SF) It's a pricey spot, so don't expect to find something for friends or family. The current exhibition is small, mostly abstract. The most striking piece is directly beneath the skylights- wooden totem sculptures by the Roscubas brothers (Vicente&Fernando) of Bilbao, Spain that look like an optical illusion of sorts. From the street, it looks like a projection, a hologram. It's amazing to walk among their totemic pieces. In the back, a couple was getting a personal art consultation with a curator who resembles Taylor Swift. The curator at the front desk/table was so engrossed with work on her desktop she didn't bother to say hi. She did, however, become personable&talk about the pieces. Be careful among the pieces, especially when you walk among the Roscubas Brothers' wooden totems, they're delicate. Taylor Swift- "Delicate"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCXGJQYZ9JA

Caldwell Snyder Gallery specializes in Contemporary American and European paintings, drawings,…read moresculpture and limited-edition prints including post-war and emerging artists. The gallery is known for introducing European and Latin American artists who are well known in their home countries but rarely shown in the U.S. The Gallery is located in the midst of beautiful downtown St. Helena in the historic Star Building. It is a large, open and airy gallery full of rotating art exhibits. Artist Matt Rogers was on exhibition when I visited the gallery. He has lived in California his whole life and that is reflected in his art. I love his landscapes - a colorful fantastical confection of cotton candy trees! His art represents the California dream of sunsets and palm trees but also incorporates our reality of earthquakes, fire and mudslides. He captures the reality of California - beach culture rubs shoulders with counter-culture; beauty versus darkness. The Gallery was hosting an after-party for the Napa Valley Film Fest screening of "Woman in Gold" It was an excellent party with sparkling wine, cocktails and continuous food offerings. One side note - as is so common in Napa Valley, there were no vegan options available. However, when I mentioned my vegan diet to the server, he mentioned it to the caterer who whipped up a delicious batch of mushroom bites. They were not only excellent but I was very happy and encouraged that the Chef was open to making something for me on the fly! Whether you are in the market for unique, under appreciated art or just love to browse, it is worth a visit!

There are choices when it comes to arts in Napa Valley. This one is somewhat unique. Simon Bull…read moreobviously stands out in the crowd, the world famous artist at his best. Nice set up, absolutely beautiful colors and a wide variety of subjects. Simon's stile is very unique and easily identifiable. He makes the best out of what acrylic paints can do. Some pieces are simply paint pours, some are brushes, but all are very bright, very positive and just bring up smiles. Prices are from $7000 to $40000, they will work with you within a reasonable range, staff is experienced and knowledgeable. Even if the price point is out of your range, stepp in and enjoy, his artwork is really like no other.

High end art gallery. As in, $14k plus art works. Most in the $45k range. Beautiful artwork and…read morevery polite and considerate staff even after telling them their artwork was out of my price range. They very politely showed me around the gallery and different works and how the different light affects it. Would definitely recommend if you can afford their art, or not, the works are stunningly beautiful.

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Really great place, used them five times in two years. Great customer service, they are as…read moreknowledgeable as they are reasonable. Amongst other things I needed a battery replacement for a Omega MoonSwatch watch, they had in stock, did on the spot and for a very "non-St Helena" price :)

This Art Gallery is not welcoming to families. My family & I stopped in gallery Thursday July 2,…read more2015 in the afternoon. The gentlemen in the gallery, owner sales person , never got out of his chair to greet us, (2) women, (4) children Why, perhaps we were of a different color than him? When a gay couple walked in , he got right up to greet them. The owner of what ever he was suppose to be , I was showing my grandchildren this gallery. My grandson reached out to point to a statue the man looked at my grandson said don't touch, .The man, never addressed us, adults, just persistent following my grandson, I was very concerned about this man and his behavior towards my grandson, " this man continued to follow my grandson saying "what don't you understand? As my grandson walked towards me", I told the family lets go we are not welcome here !at that time, we walked out of his store/ gallery. He is a very rude, person, how would he know we didn't have a million dollars to spend. Don't take your family inside his gallery. please shop some where else, Perhaps he only caters to Caucasian people. He never addressed me, just following my grandson who iis 7 years old. Apparently he doesn't want children, young adults, 17,16'13' 7 in his gallery. He should post this signage in Front of his gallery. White rich people only NO CHILDREN ALLOWED Dennis Rae fine art, gallery. I certainly hope , he closes his gallery. He is very offensive. Am I upset of course, my children didn't need to be treated like that, they were well behaved. Walking & looking at the art work.

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I really wanted to like Nimbus Arts because it seems like such a wonderful concept. As a nonprofit…read morededicated to the arts, offering summer camps for kids and providing opportunities to showcase creativity, it has so much potential to be a positive part of the community. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. While the programs themselves seemed promising, the interactions we had left us feeling uncomfortable. Something about the overall atmosphere and the way some of the people there interacted with us just didn't feel welcoming. More importantly, my children also said they felt uncomfortable, and as a parent, that's something I have to take seriously. Every family's experience may be different, and I'm glad organizations like this exist to support the arts. However, for us, the environment simply wasn't the right fit. I genuinely hope Nimbus Arts continues to grow and reflects on ways to create a warmer, more inclusive, and more comfortable experience for every family who walks through its doors.

What a wonderful little find! I always drove past this place wondering what it was and to my…read moredelightful surprise, found out I could take pottery classes there! It's open studio style but they have mentors there who guide you on how to start from scratch. What a therapeutic way to pass 3 hours for only $45. You must check this place out!

Had 4pm tasting in Members Lounge but didn't arrive until 5pm due to horrific traffic jam. Staff…read morecouldn't have been more accommodating and although they close at 5:30pm, hosted us until 6pm with their delicious wines and complimentary popcorn. Perfect end to a frustrating late arrival!

We had a fantastic experience at Hall Winery! The wines were excellent, the property is beautiful,…read moreand the entire visit was memorable. A special thank you to Nashelli, who was incredible host. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely taken care of throughout our tasting. Her hospitality made the experience even more enjoyable and she is the reason we decided to become members. We can't wait to come back!