“The best ever! I had a framing job done here & its the best ive ever seen. This place is must! The quality is unmatched!! Thanks SO much again. Cant wait to be back!!”
“Both cookbooks by Marcella are staples in my kitchen, and her shop is a go-to for all types of inspiring gifts. Her artistry is intentional and she offers a wide variety of ways to enjoy her illustrations. If you're in the DC area, sign up for a watercolor & cocktail workshop. It was one of the funnest experiences!”
“I definitely recommend. The whole shop is clean and everyone is amazing. I had a full day session with Dima for a portrait of my father who passed. Man it came out 10/10. Made me emotional. Beyond impressed. I will definitely be going back.”
“I am an artist with almost a decade of experience showing my work publicly in galleries and have participated in 20 group and solo exhibitions and have been impressed by Latela's team professionalism and high quality work. Between April 2022 and July 2022 Latela Curatorial hosted an exhibition of my work in the Silva Gallery and from art selection and curation to the art hanging, from the exhibition materials to the wonderful opening reception everything was professionally done, beautiful and successful. Marta, the owner, is a wealth of knowledge of the art scene so she also puts together great group shows annually and is a great connector of artists, curators, collectors and clients. I would strongly recommend Latela Curatorial to artists, collectors and real estate clients in the Washington, DC region and beyond!”
“As a frequent visitor, I just checked out the latest exhibits. It's pleasant to see whatever is currently shown, and almost always there's a beautiful (IMHO) and affordable work that someone else has snapped up. Grounds also are pretty.”
“This was my first experience with Artistic Custom Framing and I couldn’t be happier. Their team framed my work with speed and quality at a great price. I forgot to specify the orientation of two pieces and needed the hanging wire fixed at pickup, but they addressed it on the spot at no extra charge.”
10AM - 5PM
155 Gibbs St, Rockville
Art Galleries
“My wife and I really enjoyed working with Mary and her team at VisArts. We had looked at around eight different venues before coming to VisArts. The venue stood out to us due to the space and the flexibility they offered with doing an outdoor wedding versus an indoor one (we opted for an indoor one). The location was also great since we were right by the Cambria Hotel Rockville (a 5-minute walk) and the Rockville metro station, meaning our guests could take the train from the airport. These were all pluses when it came to accommodating our out-of-town guests.
The cost was a bit more expensive than what we were originally considering, and that feeling persisted as we opted for some add-on things like the use of the roof for our cocktail reception, some decor, and a Zoom livestream for our ceremony. In total, it was $6,200 for the room rental package (a Saturday during peak wedding season) and $1,800 for the add-ons. Something unexpectedly nice was that 20% of the cost of our venue package was classified as a donation to VisArts and thus was tax-deductible. We felt good about supporting a local non-profit organization through our wedding.
Mary and her team were incredibly communicative and clear discussing what was expected of both them and us throughout the booking process. Overally, we’d definitely recommend VisArts as a space for anyone considering looking for a venue.
Credit to our photographer SOBED Creative for use of these photos.”
“We had a great experience with them. Great customer service. The owner is really sweet and helpful. Very delicate with the paintings and diplomas that we had framed. Great quality!”
“Wonderful organization and the heart of Mclean. Great way to get introduced to new artist to start collecting. Also a great place to take our classes. Summer camps for children are over the top”
“Need the gift of a lifetime to celebrate
a one-of-a-kind company, colleague,
family member or friend?
Look no further than One of a Kind’s
stunningly creative and gloriously memorable
shadow boxes.
A life, a story, a history all encapsulated in
perfect miniatures whose size belies their
impact and whose memories are a gift in
themselves for posterity.
I know this firsthand.
Hope you soon will as well!
mb
North Carolina”
“I found this Art gallery Art Barn on the AARP App. AARP is not just for seniors. It's located in an affluent neighborhood of Kentlands. It is very quaint, and they provide classes and events for families and school-age kids but be prepared to pay a hefty fee for events of your choosing. For example, I wanted to sign up for the ceramics class and it's $176 for residents and $200 for non-residents, no judgment it's probably well worth it when you think of the supplies, etc., They're currently featuring new local artists and they are some talented artistsThe staff is friendly. Oh, be prepared to wear a mask when you attend their events because it's a very close quarter.Thanks, guys you were very welcoming and nice to me. I looking forward to being back on 2/26 to attend the reception to meet all the artists who are showcasing their artwork now.”
“I'd like to add another well-deserved five star review for International Art Gallery and Custom Framing. I recently brought in my own frame (purchased used and with another print already inside) and a print that I wished to have installed and custom matted for that frame, and we received excellent attention and advice on the best way to make the print fit and how best to accommodate it with a new mat. The proportions of the new print and the old frame were close but not a perfect match and so I knew some compromises would be required, and the owner (I think it was - I'm sorry we didn't get your name!) walked us through the various possibilities, pros and cons of what I wished to do.The end result is perfect, the compromises so minimal that I don't even remember what they were, and he even made some cosmetic touch ups to the used frame which had a scuff here and there. Our living room now looks that much better with our print framed and looking great, and we'll certainly be back as we continue slowly outfitting our house with artwork. I can highly recommend you visit International Art Gallery and Custom Framing and have them handle any framing work!”
“Artists Circle is my go to picture hanger for my office. Quick, professional, and highly skilled are all ways I would describe their work. Very reasonably priced as well.”
“We came here for my wife's birthday to buy her a full yukata. We had been there 4 years prior purchasing some small earthwares that were gorgeous. Everything inside was so beautiful and you can tell the craftsman and store owner took pride in their art. She was also amazing with my wife helping her pick out the perfect yukata showcasing the perfect customer service you see in Japan. We HIGHLY recommend Tokiya Japan and are loyal customers.”
“We only spent time inside the mansion for a wedding. Overall, not our style and it is very compartmentalized and separated (as old houses go). But cute place for weddings !”
“They fixed a shade for me. Everything was quick and painless. Even if you don’t need repairs or work with stained glass yourself I would check them out. It’s beautiful inside.”
“I had a great experience here. I brought in a project involving framing and matting several photos together. I received excellent advice on spacing, color, and frames, which was a huge help. I also needed a fairly quick turnaround as it was a gift, and they were able to accommodate me with having it ready on my timeline (less than two weeks). It is a beautiful project and will be treasured for years to come. I would definitely come back here!”
“This is such a cool space hiding under Dupont Circle! Came here for the Common Ground / Common Future exhibit where a bunch of local photographers had works on display. I look forward to seeing more shows here! Worth it just to drop in a see the street art around the perimeter.”
“Judith Heartsong has in record time transformed this building into an amazing collective of highly skilled artists and makers. Fabulous energy and wonderful diversity of crafts fill this space. The exhibitions thus far have been top notch! You have to see and experience to fully understand. Congratulations to Artists & Makers Studios!!”
“Called for help and the person that answered was very kind and understanding even though it’s obvious I am new to this process. I would love to do business here”
“Attended a celebration for this artist's book compiled as a series of zines. Gallery lovely with wide open space to view art by Sam Gilliam and other notables on their walls.”
“I love toolbox Pilates!!! I’ve taken 4 beginner reformer classes now and it’s so much fun and a good challenge. I wish the instructors were doing to exercises along side you, but they’re very good at cueing. The space is just absolutely gorgeous. Love it!!”
“My favorite shop on Antiques Row. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, Shara does it all and does it beautifully. I have several of her paintings already and plan to buy more. A must stop shop if you are looking for a unique gift”
“Ginger was so wonderful when I was in a time crunch to get a collage of photos put together for my boss to give as a gift. She not only did it in a quick amount of time, but she provided a lot of guidance for how to tell a story through the arrangement of photos. Now he has a beautiful frame! Thank you so much!”
“We held my daughter's 7th birthday party at Artfolio and they did a wonderful job. Everything was set up and ready for us upon our arrival, including a happy birthday banner. The instructor, Judy, was fantastic and clearly had a lot of experience working with children. Dina was a wonderful support and ensured all the kids had what they needed as they painted. Thank you so much for such a wonderful birthday party experience.”
“I love this place. The theater is gorgeous and I'm my opinion it doesn't have bad seats even at the very top. Parking garage is free and there's a covered walkway to the theater entrance. I've gone to see a ballet performance and a tango with live music. It's truly incredible and very affordable. I highly recommend.”