Howard Finster Vision House Museum — Attraction in Georgia

The Howard Finster Vision House is a treat indeed! I “accidentally” discovered it during a Finster Fest a couple years ago- as it exists today officially outside the gates of Paradise Gardens- on the corner of Greeson and Knox.

The Vision House Museum is operated by Art aficionado, and a super-cool chap, David Leonardis. A longtime Finster collector who has existed in the Finster orbit since the 90’s -and who knew Finster personally.

The museum is a rich salon-style exhibit of Howard Finster and family Art and memorabilia.

For me, it’s an essential part of the Paradise Garden experience. When I watch old videos online with Finster working on or speaking with folks about his art, it’s in a place like the Vision House Museum. You feel like you’re in those same rooms...

Apparently, it’s the first house Finster owned on the block. Finster mentions details of the house in the “Stranger From Another World” book—including the crawlspace he dug out for extra workspace, with some early artwork “numbering” that Finster maintained to fulfill his commitment to make “sacred Art”.

It is a beautiful remnant of the world that Howard Finster inhabited.

It’s the real deal! David Leonardis is a cool guy and can tell you a lot about his old friend Howard Finster. ...

The Howard Finster Vision House museum on the grounds of the original Howard Finster property overlooking the Paradise Garden houses the most impressive single collection of Howard Finster’s art I have seen in over 30 years of keeping up with the Finster phenomenon. Along with other artists’ Finster related pieces the house, which was once occupied by Howard, is being retrofitted to have an Air B’nB type residence which should be ready by the end of this year. The Vision House should definitely be included in any plans by serious Finster aficionados planning to visit Paradise Garden. Chicago art Dealer David Leonardis Is the proprietor and has a wealth of information and first hand stories about Howard himself. The Howard Finster Vision House museum is open by appointment only. Contact David Leonardis through the HowardFinster.com website to set up a tour.

Review by ~Robin Merritt, ArtFRONT presentations....

My trip to the vision house was truly inspiring. Art in Galleries and museums offers one kind of truth. But art in its own home is truly sacred. What a treat to be in the company of so much of Howard Finster’s work. I highly regimens the trip. Plus David offered me a special deal on a small print that I purchased. He said we offered compensation. To those who Schlep all the way out here. Plus I visited the Paradise Garden next door which is totally amazing and completed the experience. Thank you David. Thank you Tommy for letting me in. Thank you me Finster for...