“There are a lot of cute shops in Lincoln Square, but this one is my faaaaavorite. It’s a little further south on Lincoln (near the Davis). I love all the local art.”
“This shop is the coolest! They sell items all from local vendors. Jewelery, tons of great art, clothing, soaps, plants. Great spot to just wander and see cool stuff. The staff is always great, too.”
“Loved learning the culture in depth. Amazing exhibits and diversity. The pin collection they have is definitely an incredible collection!
Visit if you love the leather community!”
“If you have a painting that needs any restoration, take it immediately to Tremain Art. Steve Citron is a master at restoring a painting to its original grandeur. I had an original portrait painting of my grandfather from 1942. During its transport to my home, a sharp object ripped the canvas. After giving it to Steve for repair, you cannot tell where the tear was originally located. It looks pristine after Steve also cleaned the years of accumulated dust and grime from the canvas.”
“Did an online auction with Ian. He was very responsive & patient with me. Especially since this was the first auction I did with him. I'm very happy as a bidder. It was also pretty cool to see an old MJ bball card go for 25k on the webcast!”
“Amazing service, speed & selection! Cheryl is FANTASTIC. I know and trust this place so I drove 200 miles there and back to frame a cherished vintage Ravinia poster. Thank you!”
“My second home. Great classes, events and community options. There are a lot of different type of classes and workshops. You can even attend free events. Try out yoga, knitting or the drum circle.”
“Robert repaired our old stain glass window and our old stained glass curved lamp shade. He worked very closely with us to find the best possible replacement glass pieces. Both pieces came out super and they are proudly displayed in our home. We highly recommend Harmony Art Glass, you will not be disappointed.”
“This is a really vibey art gallery, store, and community space. People who live on the Blue Line can and should come to their shows. Seeing the results of local artists' practice is ? Obviously, you can buy your favorites.
The wares in the store are really good gifts to yourself or to anyone who has an artistic soul. Last time I was there, there were eye-catching denim jackets with painted backs and dresses in really interesting prints. People should just hang out there.”
“I needed to pick up a framed poster for my client and they went above and beyond to wrap it, provide hooks and screws, and help me get it to my car. Everyone was friendly and professional. Plus, they have a cute parrot!”
“If you want to learn more about printmaking, start here. If you want to begin collecting art, and you'd like to start with an affordable option, start here! The owner and director, Deborah, is an artistic force of nature. An aesthetic whirlwind. And pay special attention to their holiday sale. This is a fantastic place to get a special kind of present!”
“EXTREMELY talented group of artists. Have had 2 private commissions with Mr. Christensen and he went above and beyond. He listened to the smallest of details and absolutely knocked each item out of the park. To say I'm thrilled does not do justice to just how great these pieces are. High quality, fairly priced, and coming from a great group of people. Would absolutely recommend Gallery Five. Thanks again!”
“We had an incredible experience at this fun little shop for my sister’s bachelorette party. The private class for our group of 12 was lovely- easy to follow instructions but with rooms for our own individuality.
Our instructor was friendly and encouraging our creativity.
We all ended up with little masterpieces perfect for display. I felt like a little kid back in 3rd grade art class and right at home.
Highly recommend.”
“Beautiful store with so many talented artists on display. Guaranteed to have something you will like. If you are in the area, i would highly recommend you stop by and check it out.”
“Great collection of art work. They also host showings and it's awesome to meet the artists and learn more about their works.Even has a used record store in the back area!”
“This lovely little gallery is full of always-changing exhibits by local artists. When a new exhibit is added, the artist does a talk to a small audience with the opportunity to ask questions of the artists directly. Perspective is a great addition to the local community.”
“I had this shop reframe a piece of artwork and the project had some complexities. They did an excellent job. They were very good to work with finished the job within their stated timeframe. As a 38 year NorthShore resident, I highly recommend this shop for framing.”
“I highly recommend Frame Factory. Recently had Allah’s 99 attributes framed they did an amazing job for a reasonable price. Also, they provide excellent customer service!”
“Wide selection of jewelry and home gifts but very pricey. Be prepared to spend when you shop here! Staff is very friendly and knowledgable about all the designers/sellers.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
984 E Willow Rd, Northbrook
Art Galleries
“To me Art Post is really a special place. Over the past 2 years since I purchased my current home Chris and Michael have provided me with excellent advice, service and a wonderful selection of beautiful art for my home. I would really suggest anyone looking to add beauty to their home or office at least stop by Art Post (or visit their website) because what they offer is a wonderful alternative to the outrageous prices and narrow vision of many of the other Chicago area art galleries. They are not at all pushy and genuinely want you to love what you purchase. Every room in my home feels bright and cheerful and makes me smile, largely because of what I've taken home from Art Post in the past two years.”
“Surprised to read negative reviews. This place is great! I have loads of plants from there (and other stores bc I have LOADS of plants in my house). None have ever been sick or infested. The store is adorable. They are far and above the most helpful staff. They will even repot a plant that isn’t even from their store (small fee) and offer advice. I brought in a sad peperomia which is now thriving thanks to Cultivate staff. They have a great selection of plants and pots. I like keeping mine in the containers, so I don’t mind no holes (and saucers take up space when your windows are already crowded). They’ll even drill a hole if you want it (small fee). It’s a business in Evanston- I think the prices are fair. If you want cheap plants and no service, try a HD.PS- they also have local artisan jewelry and a nice rewards program. I drive 35 mins to go specifically to this store.”
“My husband and I greatly enjoy Cynthia’s highly developed artistic eye as she curates who and what she shows at Vivid Gallery. That expertise makes it very hard to resist adding to our own art collection fromthe new, emerging artists she shows, as well as the established yet still frontier pushing artists she exhibits. Vivid Gallery is simply a jewel in the North Shore. Thank you Cynthia!”