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February 2024 by Martina Kuhnert
Welcoming staff and beautiful art. Thank you for a lovely experience.
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February 2024 by Diana Donnelly
This is a lovely gallery, flooded with natural light and featuring a wide variety of exquisite works. The owner couldn't have been more gracious with her time and knowledge, and we thoroughly enjoyed her added insights into the artists, their creative processes, etc. We especially love the many beautiful paintings of Krista Townsend! Highly recommend a stop here.
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November 2023 by Su C
The pieces in this gallery were beautiful and artists we know and have followed for many years...but the 3 women who worked there,hovered so badly..we couldn't even look,in peace,at the works!! As an artist,I enjoy seeing others work...but don't enjoy someone telling me what media the artist used,if i did not ask and watching me constantly...Each time ,we've been to this gallery,this has happened.Also,labels were incorrectly spelled,a painting had fallen off it hanger,and was laying sideways on display rack.Was not a pleasant experience!
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June 2023 by Colin D.
Nice little art studio in Sperryville with a mix of furniture, paintings, photos, ceramics and things. A bit pricey, but that's to be expected. Varying caliber of art, but that's also maybe to be expected and somewhat in the eye of the beholder.We spent two-day getaway in Sperryville, which we normally visit with the kids, as a couple and thus we got a chance to visit some of the art galleries that we normally don't even really try to visit with kids. This one is where we wound up actually buying something. The space is small, but interesting with a variety of different art ranging from carved gourds, to ceramics, to photos, to furniture, to paintings.When it comes to paintings, Haley Fine Art, which is closer to downtown actually did a better overall job, but we wound up falling in love with a photo/painting of a crow staring into an old SLR on a pile of books. It just had a ton of character, was edgy enough to be interesting, but plain enough to be able to go with almost anything else.For better or for worse, some of the art here just didn't inspire. We came in part because we love birds and woodpeckers and there were some ceramics with woodpeckers on them that looked interesting online, but they weren't as impressive in person. They didn't quite match the real woodpeckers either in a photo-realistic or abstract way. It's possible some art just isn't for us, but it's also possible that some art just isn't that great.Still there was clearly enough that we wound up finding and liking some things.
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April 2022 by Joan Wiberg
Beautifully arranged shop with a wide range of top notch artists! Enjoy a moment of peace in this light filled gallery.
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February 2022 by Flame Bilyue
Beautiful & Bright!The women we spoke with were professional and friendly. The art is excellent!
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April 2021 by Brittany P.
Beautiful collection and very attentive staff. The woman who helped us, I think the owner, was very knowledgeable and shared the history of the pieces. We were particularly impressed by the photography. There were some beautiful prints of birds and flowers.
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February 2021 by Sarah B.
The gallery is so beautiful and the pieces are as well. The owner very helpful and can answer any question. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
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February 2021 by Eric T.
Fantastic place with the best ownership. Great stop for incredible art. Location is perfect.
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February 2021 by Rachel R.
My husband and I stopped by this perfect little gem to browse the collection. We were greeted by Jackie who was so kind and helpful. There was hand sanitizer, rubber gloves, and alcohol wipes available upon entering. She even had them in these cute little bags right at the front. We loved talking with Jackie and hearing about her many accomplishments and her dedication to her art. She had some of the most beautiful paintings and ceramics that I have seen in quite some time. We were wowed by her photographs and purchased two of our favorites from her work. She even spent time listening to our life story and other musings so we felt right at home. We will definitely be back to visit this gallery and shop.
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November 2020 by Scarlett Pons
What a Gem! This is a beautiful gallery filled with quality fine art from paintings to ceramic and woodwork. Wonderful place to stop on your way to and from Fredericksburg to the Shenandoah. Truly inspirational!
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September 2020 by Vicki White
A truly amazing experience! A visit to the Cottage Curator is a must see for anyone interested in fine art and crafts. The gallery offers an eclectic and well curated mix of photography, painting, mixed media, sculptures, fine art crafts, and more. During our visit Jackie provided us with fascinating information about the local, regional, and national artists represented in the gallery. I will definitely be back!
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September 2020 by Chris White (Chris White)
I purchased a painting by Kathy Chumley online thru Cottage Curator and I am very happy with the painting and the entire experience! Kathy and Jackie were extremely professional and helpful to me. I received my painting within 2 days and it was shipped to me safe. I plan on more purchases in the future from Kathy Chumley and the Cottage Curator.
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December 2019 by Cherry C.
If you, like me, are disappointed to find that The Shops in the old red schoolhouse in Sperryville have closed, you may wonder into the Cottage Curator, a cute little cottage separate from the main building. You will not find the typical folksy art that appears throughout the Blue Ridge area. The Cottage Curator is a beautiful gallery of works by professional, high caliber artists and crafters, one or two of whom have exhibited in the Smithsonian. Expect to be dazzled. Exquisite works in wood, glass, metals, and stone are among the items on display and for sale, at appropriate prices for what really are priceless pieces. Worth driving from the Capital region if you are looking for something special and truly out of the ordinary.
