What’s your favorite gallery?
Where do you go to find handmade crafts? Is it local or do you go out of your way to get to your favorite gallery?
My favorite gallery is, of course, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Store, but my second favorite gallery is Red Raven gallery in Lancaster. I was drawn to it initially because it was showing some work of Guild members I know. I’ve since gone back several times just to check on the new exhibits.
Share your favorites below and why. Please include links whenever possible and the city. I’m gonna assume they’re all from Pennsylvania unless you say otherwise.
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This Little Gallery in Jenkintown, PA. http://www.thislittlegallery.com/. This gallery is always stocked with great finds! I always find something, either for myself or a gift for someone else.
Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs http://www.villageartisansgallery.com is a work of art filled with works of art. PJ Heyman, who’s a juried member of the PGC herself, has a gift for selecting, displaying, and promoting an amazing variety of fine craft and art. The wide range of styles, prices, and media make this my go-to for every gift-buying occasion. I love the place!
I have to agree that for fine art I definitely favor Red Raven. Not only do they have Guild artists but also the Echo Valley group who I admire. If you want to see some new work that’s the place too! As a matter of fact, in May they will feature an excellent local artist that has never exhibited locally before. Mike Shaw has been a renowned artist up on Cape Cod for years and his work is amazing ! He will be teamed up with Ann DeLaurentis and so its guaranteed to be a great show.
Thanks Lisa, Paula and Elizabeth. Great tips!!
I also like Red Raven, but I think that Progressive Galleries Lancaster location is wonderful. They have a variety of fine art and fine craft (the majority are paintings and sculpture though), mostly by Central PA artists, and I think that their community participation is wonderful. It’s great space on the 300 block of North Queen Street.
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