Commerce Gallery — Attraction in Lockhart

The wife and I were on a road trip recently. We drove from Bangor, ME to San Diego, CA. By far our favorite town to happen upon was Lockhart. The BBQ was the best we’ve had, Texans clearly have a superior grasp of meat. After our feast, we took a stroll on Lockhart’s historic town square, and randomly walked into Commerce Gallery. Not only did we see some world-class artwork, we were treated like old friends by the staff. They were knowledgeable but not at all pretentious. So many times we’ve strolled into galleries and have been greeted (if at all) by a nose in the air, or a smug sense of self-importance. That was not the case here. They clearly love the artists they represent, and they want EVERYONE to take part in the love of Art, for Art’s sake. Our kind of people. Caroline was especially helpful, we were both impressed all...

Commerce Gallery is one of my favorite galleries in Texas! It’s a beautiful space in a picturesque town and the featured artists are some of favorites from the Austin, TX area. I’ve also enjoyed being exposed to the artists they’ve brought in from other areas. The owners really have a knack for selecting art and curating exquisite shows.

Additionally, I love their involvement in the community - they’ve offered wonderful artist talks and sponsored public school field trips, along with donations of...

Love visiting Commerce Gallery any time I’m spending time in Lockhart and surrounding area. The space is amazing and located right in the heart of downtown, and the art is always incredible and fun. They do a great job of changing the exhibits to keep things exciting. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable about the pieces and the artists, but never pushy. I love how they include the local community by hosting monthly events. Thanks for providing such a lovely place to visit and find...