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The Glassworks features two of the finest Glass-Art galleries anywhere. Not only is there an extensive selection of collectable works by national and international artists, but also a rotating exhibition representing over 40 local, regional, national and international artists. In addition, Glassworks features three art-glass studios, producing some of the finest art-glass anywhere. For information on hours and tours, visit the Glassworks web site.
From glass and ceramics to woodcrafts, steel and paintings, you will find it all here. Over 400 artists are represented. There are 4 exhibition galleries in the Museum, with many of the displayed works for sale. Free admission.
Yes, Joe Ley sells antiques, but a better description is Architectural Salvage. And boy does he have that. Even if you are not in the market for anything, it is simply a fun place to visit.
This monthly event is growing in size and becoming a regular event for visitors and locals alike. The trolleys run frequently from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM on the last Friday of the month. Hop on or off anywhere along the route. The ride is free. Visit Historic Frankfort Ave, Mellwood Ave, and Story Ave, stroll through Louisville's most eclectic shopping district, and dine in any one of a number of great restaurants (see our dining guide). For more information and a map, check out the Fat Friday web site.
An eclectic mix of antiques from the turn of the 19th century to works of art by contemporary artists, with prices ranging from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. The Gallery is an interesting place to visit, nose around the furniture, clothing, jewelry, pottery and art and enjoy a visit with the owner. There is bound to be something you didn't know you needed.
A unique shop of vintage clothing, retro T-Shirts, Retrotiques and other cool stuff from the 50's, 60's and 70's.
The Glassworks features two of the finest Glass-Art galleries anywhere. Not only is there an extensive selection of collectable works by national and international artists, but also a rotating exhibition representing over 40 local, regional, national and international artists. In addition, Glassworks features three art-glass studios, producing some of the finest art-glass anywhere. For information on hours and tours, visit the Glassworks web site.
From glass and ceramics to woodcrafts, steel and paintings, you will find it all here. Over 400 artists are represented. There are 4 exhibition galleries in the Museum, with many of the displayed works for sale. Free admission.
Just as the name says - Architectural Salvage - and tons of it. Another fun place to visit.
The Louisville Store is a collection of merchandise and original products that reflect the institutions and icons of America's 16th largest city. The Louisville store was initially opened as a web site. However, the popularity of the site soon led to a temporary location on Fourth Street and finally to a permanent in the new Fourth Street Live.
Mellwood
Arts & Entertainment Center
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Antique Market If you like the concept of an antique mall, but the crowding and clutter of the booths are bothersome, this is your place. The Antique Market has over 50 quality merchants in a large, climate-controlled showroom that is well lit and visually comfortable. Easy to find with ample parking.
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Antique Market Best to check their web site or call before going to their shop.
Louisville
Antique Mall The Louisville Antique Mall houses over 300 dealers in an 1889 cotton mill. While you are there, don't miss the Cafe'. Hours are 10-6 Monday thru Saturday and 12-6 on Sundays.
People from all over the U.S. and other countries come to the factory to buy seconds and bargains in the salesroom and tour the pottery. The factory tour is at 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For comfort reasons the factory tour is canceled in the summer if the temperature reaches above 85 degrees. The tour hours are subject to change. Please call to verify.
Louisville
Stoneware Louisville Stoneware, previously Louisville Pottery, one of our country's oldest and most revered stoneware manufacturing firms, tracing its history to the early 1800s. Each of the beautiful and unique products is hand made and hand painted. If you would like a look at the history of this company, visit their historic timeline. Hours:
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Just
minutes from downtown Louisville is a unique complex of over 165 artist
studios, shops and restaurants known as the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment
Center. Here you will have the opportunity to watch artists in their studios,
dine in on-site restaurants and browse in a variety of one-of-a-kind shops.
Even if purchasing art is not high on your list, this is a fascinating
place to visit. 