The Art Spirit Gallery — Attraction in Coeur d'Alene

The owner was so wonderful. Very inviting we went camping and didn't look rich. But he took the most time talking to my boyfriend and I. He talked about the various artists and showed us the pieces in the basement and art education about a friend of his who has done the most art in the northwest. So much passion from this gentleman. We spent a great 1 hour talking on 4th of July so there were a lot of people he didn't have too. I asked how he made the walls look like there are no holes in the walls from having so many over 13 years. He said * If you are looking at the holes the artists must not be so good* the artists he has displayed are of renowned skill level. No crappy artists. All visually titilating. This is a must have art gallery different from all the other snotty pretentious places I...

I’m a student who is attempting to do an assignment concerning art and currently parked outside of the gallery during its supposed hours. The door is locked and not a soul inside or taking phone calls. If your reported hours are correct than you’re closed when you say you are open. I drove into town to do an assignment and one of the only local galleries where I can do my work is closed when it is suppose to be open. See my dilemma. Please be respectful of...

When I arrived No One Greeted me, I was actually in the mood to buy 2 of Mel McCuddins work. It wasn’t til I came back the 2nd time (1hr later) that I was greeted, because you saw I came back, that you thought I could be serious. There are so many galleries in the area, I would suggest you treat everyone like a potential customer. Just FYI , I ended up spending $8k at other galleries that day and $11k the...