Shop for Art or Make Your Own

Shop for art handmade right here in Southeast Ohio in the Historic Square Arts District. Feeling creative? Many of the shops and galleries offer private lessons or workshops.

Get there!

The Historic Square Arts District is a quick left off of Rt. 33 in Nelsonville. From the North, take a left off of Rt. 33 at the Rocky Outdoor Gear Store. From the South, take a right at the same spot.

Arts District Shops & Galleries:

Fair FurnitureShop for used and new furniture, art, jewelry and much more at Fair Outlet and Artistic's Boutique in Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District. In addition to great bargain furniture you'll find one of a kind artwork, antiques and much more.
Location: 65 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville
Phone: (740) 753-3324 FullBrooks CaféFullBrooks Cafe offers fair trade organic coffee, specialty espresso drinks, a light lunch and breakfast menu, and delicious desserts.
Location: 6 Public Square, Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-3391 Gallery 1879: Stuart's Opera HouseView unique artwork by local and regional artists in Stuart's Opera House's Gallery 1879. Artwork changes monthly and Gallery 1879 hosts art openings on Final Fridays.
Location: Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-1924 Hocking College Student GalleryThe Hocking College Student Art Gallery is a unique, cooperative gallery that is exclusively student-run. All of the fine artwork displayed in the gallery is created by up-and-coming student artists.
Location: 73 West Columbus St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-3137 Majestic GalleriesMajestic Galleries, located at 20 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio is a contemporary white wall gallery. The gallery is cooperatively run and owned by regional artists with an interest in experimental and challenging contemporary art.
Location: 20 Public Square, Nelsonville
Nelsonville Pottery & GiftsWe feature the artwork of over 64 local artists, a pottery studio on site, and a retail ceramic supply shop. Visitors can purchase locally-made jewelry, stained glass, bath and body products, pottery, wall art and more.
Location: 44 West Washington St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-1285 Nelsonville Quilt CompanyDon't miss Southeastern Ohio's premiere quilt shop carrying over 2,000 bolts of fabric. Classes and personal instruction are offered on a regular basis with longarm services available. Walk-ins welcome.
Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-3343 Outback Gallery and GiftsOutback Galleries offers amazing art from the Southeast Ohio Region and from around the world. Our art features a travel, destination, or nature theme.
Location: 30 Public Square, Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-4445 Paper CirclePaper Circle is dedicated to the celebration, preservation and advancement of paper and book arts. The 2,400 square foot gallery hosts a variety of programs, workshops and activities and also hosts six gallery shows annually.
Location: 35 West Columbus St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-3374 Quattro ArtLocal artists Zelma Coleman, Simona Azicovici, and Jim Shirey display their unique artwork at Quattro Art. Enjoy Coleman's original jewelry designs, Aizicovici's pressed flower art, and Shirey's one-of-a-kind photographs. All artwork is for sale.
Location: 21 W. Columbus St/basement, Nelsonville
Rhapsody Music & DiningCreative cuisine by award-winning chefs gives a fresh flavor to old favorites on the re-vamped menu. A full bar, an extensive wine selection and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings complete the Rhapsody experience.
Location: 18 Public Square, Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-5740 Rocky Outdoor GearHeadquartered in Nelsonville, Ohio, ROCKY® Outdoor Gear is a world leader in rugged outdoor and occupational footwear.
Location: 45 Canal St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-3130 Spinning Turtle Yarn & GiftsThe only specialty yarn shop in Southeast Ohio, Spinning Turtle Yarns & Gifts is in the heart of Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District at the back of Starbrick Clay. Don't miss this hidden treasure!
Location: 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-3885 Starbrick Gallery CooperativeArt enthusiasts will find functional and art pottery, decorative sculpture, beautiful wood boxes, original oil paintings and prints, fine art jewelry and more at our Fine Art Ceramic Gallery.
Location: 21 West Columbus St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-1011 Stuart's Opera HouseFrom 1879 to 1924, Stuart's Opera House was home to touring vaudeville, melodrama and ministrel shows, and the entertainment hot spot for Nelsonville and its surrounding coal mining communities. Today the theater has been completely restored and brings in talented national acts all year round.
Location: 46 Public Square, Nelsonville
Phone: 740-753-1924 Studio 4 Art GalleryStudio 4 Art Gallery is dedicated to promote original fine art and crafts of excellent artists. For over four years Studio 4 Art Gallery has hosted selected artists and craftspeople from all over the United States.
Location: 3 W. Columbus St., Nelsonville
Phone: 740-541-2504