Art Galleries & Artists

Nevada City is an art town, home to many talented and creative artists. You'll find local and regional art in Nevada City's downtown galleries. Plus, restaurants, coffee houses and downtown shops often feature rotating exhibits.

Community art shows are featured year around in Nevada City and Grass Valley: Check our calendar of events for dates and locations.

In mid-October each year, the county's leading artists open their studios and invite you to the Western Nevada County Open Studios Art Tour & Sale. More than 80 artists and 50 locations are featured in the two-weekend event

In Nevada City, stop by the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 132 Main Street for a guide to local museums and galleries.

For a complete Arts Events Calendar go to: NevadaCountyArts.org

 

Chamber Members

Nevada City...

Broad Street Bistro & Gallery
426 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA  95959
Phone: (530) 265-4204
Fax: (530) 432-3056
E-mail: tvojtech@yahoo.com
Hours: 7am-6pm Sun-Thurs/7am-9pm Fri & Sat

Coffee shop and art gallery with an outdoor patio. Also serve beer and wine.

Darbeads Glass/Art Boutique
317 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA  95959
Phone: (773) 220-2800
Website: www.darbeads.com
E-mail: darbeads@yahoo.com
Hours: Tues-Sun 11-6; Closed Monday

Darbeads is a glass bead boutique specializing in original handmade glass beads, pendants, jewelry and blown glass. We are a full service glass shop offering classes and unique solutions for your gift giving needs.

Nevada City Picture Framing
571 Searls Avenue, Suite B
Nevada City, CA  95959
Phone: (530) 478-1990
Fax: (530) 478-1994
Website: www.nevadacitypictureframing.com
E-mail: nevadacityframing@sbcglobal.net
Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm

Custom picture framing and art gallery located in the 7 Hills Business District. Take Gold Flat Road Exit off Hwy 20/49.

Spirithouse Import Gallery
320 Broad Streeet
Nevada City, CA  95959
Phone: (530) 265-0114
E-mail: spirithouseimports@hotmail.com

Art and crafts from Southeast Asia

Tanglewood Forest Gallery
313 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA  95959
Phone: (530) 478-1223
Website: www.tanglewoodforest.com
E-mail: tanglewoodforest@att.net
Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm

A fantasy gallery featuring the work of local doll artist, Marci Wolfe. A fairy wonderland full of imaginative treasures in a magical forest setting. A destination spot for visitors to Nevada City.

The Magic Carpet
408 Broad Street
Nevada City, CA  95959
Phone: (530) 265-9229
Fax: (530) 478-9417
Website: www.themagiccarpet.biz
E-mail: info@themagiccarpet.biz
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun 1-5:30

Since 1980, The Magic Carpet has taken great pleasure in providing the community with a unique collection of hand-knotted rugs, new and antique Indian and Tibetan statuary, Indian embroideries, jewelry, and other ethnic artifacts from around the world. The Magic Carpet has also been committed to providing all professional services for hand made rug: washing, restoration, padding, trading, appraising, home consulting, home trials, and educational lectures.

Grass Valley...

Neighborhood Center of the Arts
200 Litton Drive, Suite 212
Grass Valley, CA  95945
Phone: (530) 272-7287
Fax: (530) 272-7688
Website: www.neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com
E-mail: ncadirector@nccn.net
Hours: 10am-4pm M-F or by Appt.

Non-profit center for artists with developmental disabilities.

The Center for the Arts
314 W. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA  95945
Phone: (530) 274-8384
Fax: (530) 272-7084
Website: www.thecenterforthearts.org
E-mail: info@thecenterforthearts.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Community arts center providing venue for performing visual and literary arts.