Riverside Artists Gallery

This co-​op gallery has a nice variety of artists and mediums, including fabric, wood and ornamental iron. Yet, like with most co-​ops (and from what I was told) the variety usually changes monthly here, which I guess is sometimes bittersweet. I wouldn’t consider myself an art critic but the majority of art found here would either be considered crafts and wall or «sofa art.» Not a lot of modern, contemporary or global influences. There was some nice ornamental pottery pieces displayed by the front door (sorry, forgot to note the artist) but mostly utilitarian-​mugs, vases, bowls.
Met and talked with a Virginia Killian, a founding member and instructor. She showed us around and talked a little about her own history while showing some of her displayed pieces. She explained there wasn’t many more galleries in the area, which was disappointing-​mostly antique shops.
They do have a medium-​sized studio in the back which we were allowed to explore. Here is where they teach everything from basic drawing, to stained glass to oil painting. Check their site for prices and schedules.
Art is relative. Everyone’s style is different and it never hurts to explore such a gallery for you never know what you’re going to find. If I return to Marietta I’ll pop back in to see what’s on display.