Southern Art & Makers Collective — Attraction in Montgomery

Fun and quirky store of local arts and crafts, along busy Madison Ave commuter road, so parking on street requires care during rush hour. The paintings on the walls are by local primitives, with bright colors and two dimensions. There are examples of costume jewelry and pottery, likewise in the folk art genre. (This ain't SCAD or RISD). The treasure I found is a children's book written, drawn and produced by Tom Spencer, "Riley, Ace of Spies" with delightful illustrations by the author. In the best tradition, the text is as amusing on an adult level as...

So many beautiful pieces of art, gifts and even workshops to learn new skills. I love this place. Heather, the owner, is welcoming and fun! There is always something new when I visit. Even when I don't find something I NEED to buy I leave feeling refreshed and inspired. It is definitely worth a stop if you're looking for something to do for a bit, or want to find a handmade local gift for someone you love, or if you really just need to see a...

Great place selling art, accessories and other items made by local artists. The owner is a beautiful soul who really cares about her craft, both as a proprietor and as one of the artists. I truly enjoyed my time in the store and wish them all success. Only reason for less than 5 stars is the lack of representation of the demographic of Montgomery. In a city that's majority African-American, I would live to see more...