The Art Scene

The art scene has blossomed with the recent wave of trendy galleries in Parkville. One large cooperative gallery, owned and operated Hikers paintingby over 50 participating artists, evolved from the community fine arts club. Now, regional artists display works featuring watercolor, oil, acrylic, and pastel paintings, photography, stained glass, jewelry, pen and ink, woodworking and sculpture. A gallery you won't want to miss specializes in contemporary local art for style and home décor. A unique selection of Tasteful and Spiritedgutsy knobs, cast iron pulls, handcrafted china lights, China Shard Jewelry, art furniture, candles, edgy shapes and bursts of color from 60 inspired artists offer an exciting browsing or buying experience. The more traditional shopper will marvel at the extensive offering of fine arts and crafts of 90 national artists at yet another gallery. Collectors will find Jelly Fish Sculptures by Rick Satava, Stained Glass KalidascopeBill Campbell pottery, James Knowak blown glass, Charles Lotten blown glass plates and vases, and Moorcroft Pottery made by hand in England. Whether you're looking for a one of a kind work of art, commissioning an art piece or an inexpensive memento of a great time in Parkville… you can have it all!