I love walking up the steps to the Artisans Guild Gallery. It is in the old Pleasant Street neighborhood two blocks from Main Street. The houses are quite old but in good repair. Most of them have lovely large front porches.
The Artisans Guild porch is especially inviting. There is a large swing to your left, and small table and chairs to your right. The porch continues around the right side of the house where an old wooden easel stands as a symbol of the treasures inside. The front door is festooned with garland during holidays and has an old brass knob to turn.
Once inside, the magic begins! Color, design, patterns, surround you in this dignified, timeless space. Beautiful wood floors creak slightly, reminding me of old family homes I have adored through the years.
The gallery is masterfully curated by a team of two. The art, whether whimsical, traditional, or modern, weaves through the spaces, fitting into the old house making it cozy and inviting for you to stay as long as you like. You will find something you must have or must give to a friend or loved one.
Visit the Artisans Guild seven days a week, from 11AM-6PM at 224 NW 2nd Avenue in Gainesville, FL.
Country painters love a fine gallery……
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