Like art? Looking for some unique Christmas presents from local shops? Then I suggest you venture out this Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 5-9pm for the 2013 Huntsville Gallery Tour. 

Guide to 2013 Huntsville Gallery Tour

The 2013 Huntsville Gallery Tour seems like an impossible challenge: visit 9 art galleries in four hours. Frankly I think it should be extended to Huntsville Gallery Week, but nobody asked me….

Anyhoo. How do you take in all this art in such a short time? By having a plan in advance. Before setting out, decide which galleries you want to visit and in what order. The gallery map to the right should help you plan your route.

2013 Huntsville Gallery Tour Participants

But how to choose your stops? We chatted with the 2013 participating galleries to help you understand them and better navigate the 2013 Huntsville Gallery Tour.

Harrison Brothers Hardware (New!)

Address: 124 Southside Square Huntsville 35801 | Map
Find them online: Website | Facebook | Read about past events

Gallery Tour Extra: See work by featured artist, Eddie Powell and meet the Rocket City Glass girls, whose work will also be featured.

Who they are: An engaging collection of original artwork and fine crafts from local, regional and nationally recognized artists and artisans found in a historic turn-of-the century hardware store in downtown Huntsville

What sets them apart: An expanded selection of painting, pottery, hand blown glass, turned wood and forged metal—along with traditional favorites such as children’s toys and kitchen tools.

Why you should come back: The unique shopping experience in downtown Huntsville steps away from restaurants, museums and entertainment venues.

Artistic Images

Address: 900 Bob Wallace Ave. Suite 110 Huntsville 35801 in the Central Park Village Shopping Center (Note: new location)
Find them online: Website | Facebook

Gallery Tour Extra: Meet Memphis artist Jane Keltner and see a new exhibit of her work

Who they are: A collection of regional and American artists with works in 2 & 3 dimensional form

What sets them apart: Diverse selection of art

Why you should come back: Ever changing collection of art

Huntsville Art League

Address: 2211 Seminole Dr. Studio 103 and 202 Huntsville, AL 35805 (at Lowe Mill)
Find them online: Website | Facebook

Gallery Tour Extra: A Holiday Marketplace in Studio 103

Who they are: A cooperative of area artists & art lovers

What sets them apart: Not only exhibit work by local artists but they also teach classes

Why you should come back: Discover new local artists and hone your own artistic talent

Little Green Store

Address: 820 Monte Sano Blvd. Huntsville, AL 35801
Find them online: Website | Facebook

Gallery Tour Extra: A  brand new collection showing by Sara Beth Fair and catering by The Chef Next Door

Who they are: A gallery representing hundreds of artists, primarily local and regional artists, with unique items at every price range.

What sets them apart: Large range of art styles, mediums & prices

Why you should come back: You’ll always find new artists and unique items you haven’t seen before.

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment & Flying Monkey

Address: 2211 Seminole Dr. Huntsville, AL 35805 (Flying Monkey is on the 2nd floor of Lowe Mill)
Find them online: Website | Facebook | Read about past events

Who they are: A historic textile mill housing over 100 working artists, small businesses, restaurants, and live performance venues.

What sets them apart: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the Southeast’s largest center for the arts.

Why you should come back: You won’t have enough time during the Gallery Tour to really explore Lowe Mill and the Flying Monkey. I recommend coming back another day when you really have time to take it in.

Art & Soul

Address: 5732 U.S. 431 S. Brownsboro, AL 35741
Find them online: Website | Facebook

Gallery Tour Extra: A wine tasting from 5-7pm.

Who they are: A warm, inviting gallery featuring local art in all mediums, at a wide range of prices.

What sets them apart: They’re a consignment art gallery as well as the home for other businesses such as a consignment furniture and home accessories business, and more.

Why you should come back: Their art and craft classes and custom art work.

Rivenbark & Roper

Address: 900 Bob Wallace Avenue, Suites 111-112 Huntsville, AL 35801

Find them online: Website | Facebook

Who they are: An upscale antique shop

What sets them apart:  The largest collection of silver hollowware in north Alabama

Why you should come back: Personal attention provided to our customers

map: http://www.huntsvillegalleries.org/GalleryTour/SM-PrintMAP.pdf

Huntsville Museum of Art

Note: Admission is $5 from 5-9pm (which is 1/2 off regular admission)

Address: 300 Church St. South Huntsville, AL 35801
Find them online: Website | Facebook | Read about past events

Gallery Tour Extra: Half-priced admission from 5-9pm along with serving hors d’oeuvres. We will hold a drawing for free memberships: family and individual. Also, the first two people to purchase memberships will receive Skating in the Park passes.

Who they are: Nationally-accredited Museum in downtown Huntsville with 13 galleries housing a variety of exhibitions

What sets them apart: The exhibits. Right now see Donato Giancola: From Middle Earth to Outer Space and Beyond featuring work by Donato Giancola, widely considered the most popular and successful sci-fi/fantasy illustrator working today. Read about the exhibit here.

Why you should come back: To see more. Their current exhibitions include one by guest curator Gloria Vanderbilt titled Adrián Viletta: Romantic Portraitist.

Event Information: 2013 Huntsville Gallery Tour

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2013
Time: 5-9pm
Location: Galleries throughout Huntsville.
Cost: FREE! (except Huntsville Museum of Art which has $5 admission)
Huntsville Gallery Tour website