From food truck festivals to community parties on the Square, every inch of historic Downtown Huntsville seems to vibrate with a new excitement.
That excitement has trickled down to the charming Five Points area, where a new art collective called The ARTery had their grand opening last month with over 100 attendees.
Interesting in Five Points
ARTery owners Christy and Bryan Williams head up the business themselves, where local artists can rent booths to display and sell their artwork.
Everything from clothes, to jewelry, to photography is sold by artists out of their storefront, and it’s quickly becoming one of the most interesting shops in Five Points.
It was a passion for the local art of Huntsville that led Bryan Williams, himself a photographer, to open The ARTery in Five Points.
“A lot of artists here in Huntsville work 40 hours a week and then do amazing art on the weekend and evenings.” said Brian.
“We wanted to provide them a space where they could work on and sell their art“.
At The ARTery the defining point is how much the owners care about the artists selling in their shop.
It is obvious in the way Bryan’s eyes light up when he’s talking about the art and the different people who sell through them.
The ARTery will host classes offered by some of the artists in their shop starting soon.
For more information about the ARTery, visit them online or on Facebook.
Explore Five Points
After browsing the ARTery, check out a few of the other businesses in Five Points:
Eat/Drink
Thai Garden – Authentic and delicious Asian food, set in a beautifully decorated restaurant.
Address: 800 Wellman Avenue
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Old Towne Coffee Shoppe
Variety of coffee-based drinks, including espresso. Also offers smoothies, tea, and Italian Cream Soda.
Address: 511 Pratt Avenue
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Emma’s Tea Room
A unique eating experience that serves fresh salads, sandwiches, and soups. Open for lunch and Afternoon Tea.
Address: 401 Pratt Avenue
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Salons/Health and Wellness
Yoga Center of Huntsville
Offers more than five different types of yoga, as well as Pilates and pre-natal yoga.
Address: 500 East Pratt Ave.
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Tallulah’s Salon and Spa
Full service salon that offers hair and skin care, as well as spa body services.
Address: 603 Ward Avenue
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Shops
Mary’s Antiques, Gifts, and Beads
A one-of-a-kind store that has a treasure trove atmosphere and sells everything from beads to antique paintings.
Address: Pratt Avenue, down the road from Old Towne Coffee Shoppe
Zero Gravity
One psychedelic headshop that carries tobacco, jewelry, clothes, novelty gifts and action figures.
Address: 403 Pratt Avenue
Goin’ to the Dogs Pet Supply and Dog Wash
A specialty pet supply store that offers healthy food in addition to pet gear and toys. This store also has a self-washing room for bathing large and small dogs.
Address: 814 Wellman Avenue
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