Positives: –Lots of local artists, most of whom have other jobs –Prices are very affordable Good browsing but not a lot of stuff really stuck out as in «Wow. That’s really creative.»
Dawn T.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Carmel, IN
I really enjoy the CCA Art Gallery. I am always able to find good quality affordable art. I think that is the thing that I enjoy the most. The gallery has all price ranges. I love art, but so often when I visit galleries I feel like I may as well be in a museum, because there is no way I can afford anything. While there are pricier items at CCA, it is easy to find an affordable gift or something for you own home to enjoy and to support local artists.
Betsy A.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Indianapolis, IN
On my visit, CCA had some awesome turned wood pieces and hand-thrown vases with built-in flower frogs — to use for Ikebana, ideally — that I really enjoyed. We saw some paintings we liked also, including a few that had a primitive flavor to them, but mostly, we eyeballed the turned wood. The staff member working at the gallery explained to us that the inventory of art rotates about every two months and that artists take turns running the shop. I think this is a great concept — one I wish I could make work for my own field… still thinking on that one a bit. Overall, I found the prices very reasonable as well. I’m no expert, but for the items I would consider buying, I did not experience the same sort of sticker shock I often do at many juried art shows.
Jennifer L.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 San Antonio, TX
The CCA Gallery calls itself Indiana’s only co-cop gallery, with 30 resident artists who share the display space. While some of these artists are ameateurs, most of them have a really great sense of style. My favorites include Todd Phillips, whose acrylic on glass creations give them an infused, ethereal quality; Beth Forst, whose paintings of natural landscapes conjure a worthy nod to Monet; and Susan Downs, whose interpretations of roosters and other saucy birds evoke more attitude than any I’ve seen.