Phoenix Gallery — Attraction in Lawrence

Uniquely Local

To start the first day of March and the continued birthday year long road trip, I drove to Lawrence, Kansas. This visit triggered a lot of memories and gave insight to the growth of the college town over the years. To my delight, Phoenix Gallery provided the visual stimulation I needed before working on my current manuscript. The store offers pieces by local artisans’ that is unique, fun and functional. The gallery setting offers the best display of all that it has to offer through the use of natural and regular lighting. I found another shop downstairs that displayed wall art with an artist at work on a portrait. Admiring the work of other talented people stimulated the need for me to move forward on my own work. The staff was very helpful especially Sue, who assisted in helping me find Paris themed items. Overall: Phoenix Gallery does not disappoint in your search for the exceptional.(There is a request not to take pictures inside the gallery. It's to respect the work of...

After watching a segment on The Effing Candle Co on the news, I reached out to the proprietor. I wanted to know if the candles were available in larryville. Lo and behold! They are!!!! AND they're at the Phoenix gallery! So I meet bff there and we walk around the upstairs which is full of incredibly beautiful artisan pieces. Handmade jewelry, wood items, pens, paintings, glassware, pottery, etc. Just one gorgeous item after another and they're reasonably priced! The effing candles 😂 are downstairs in the "underground Phoenix ". I found one I liked and bought it! There are other items down here just as unique as their upstairs counterparts. I love coming to this store as it has things not found anywhere else plus handmade! If you're looking for something special, there's a 100% chance you'll find it here. Very lucky larryville has...

I always spend over an hour browsing all of the art here. If you come during the day you might see some of the artists in the basement and they're almost always willing to chat with you as long as you're kind and respectful.

If you're looking for a thoughtful gift, look no further than this place. They have great candles, cards for any occasion, chocolates, jewelry, puzzles, ect. Even if you aren't going to buy anything, it's a really interesting place to...