Phoenix Gallery

WOW! What a neat shop. There is a little of (almost) everything in this downtown store. It is definitely an artists mecca. The Phoenix Gallery offers unique offerings and interesting little oddities for everyone. They have everything from chip & dip bowls to earrings. This store has been around for awhile. I remember shopping at their former location when I first moved to Lawrence in 1991. I was just as mesmerized then as I am now. This store is so big, it is actually two levels. On this visit, I was so overwhelmed that I only visited the first level. I did not dare go upstairs because I knew there would be so many more temptations for me. There is everything from crafted rare wood bowls to dichroic glass. Everything is displayed very neatly and in an eye catching way. The proprietors have done a great job at showcasing the artists they support. The staff was very nice and helpful. They were patient while I asked my usual 1,000 questions and asked to see everything they had in the locked cases. lol. They were extremely kind. There is parking in front of the store, if you are lucky enough to get a space. That is the only downside to shopping downtown and that is finding a parking space. There is a new mobile app system the city is using for parking and it is convenient once you figure it out.Prices are very reasonable for these artistic pieces. I was surprised considering this store is in a high rent building and these pieces are handcrafted.If you want something out of the ordinary and one-of-a-kind... I highly recommend the Phoenix Gallery. It's like a real live Etsy store but better!

Now THIS is my kind of shop! Filled with local and national art, there is a wide range of items perfect for you or that special gift.I wandered in one night as a beautiful ceramic bowl in the window beckoned to me. I purchased it and now want to go back and get the matching coasters as it looks so beautiful in my home. I also like that you get a small card that tells you about the artist, where he/she is located and what kind of work they specialize in.They have a wide range of products; ceramics, jewelry, candles, paintings and fabric. And at a wide variety of price points you are sure to find something you like. And on my recent visit, they opened a more casual shop down the basement that has more hand made goods but at lower price points. They have some felted bags down there that really caught eye, but also candles, stationary and other items.The staff here is also terrific! I was out for dinner when I spied the bowl I bought. I didn't want to carry it around with me all night so they were great on holding it for me to pick up the next day. And when I showed up, the bowl was already to go and the woman even remembered me from the night before.So if you're in the market for a one of a kind item, check out Phoenix Gallery! Great selection at reasonable prices!

A really beautiful and well cared for store. You can tell the thought that goes into setting up the displays, mostly of pottery, blown glass and wood work. Its great to see the local artists pictures and bios next to their collection--gives a sense of community. I have a weakness for glasswork, ever since discovering the awe of Chiluly, and watching his team in action. Its an amazing craft. The Phoenix has a large collection of blown glass in an array of shapes--everything from the practical like vases, coasters to the artistic. And is such colors and sizes!There is also some really great hand made jewelry, again from simple to the artistic. The other great thing about the Phoenix is the art is actually affordable, so it makes a great unique gift to give, or something to add to your home.

Phoenix Gallery is one of those comfort stores that you can always go to to find that awesome last-minute gift for that hard-to-shop-for person. They consistently carry a wide selection of great, appreciable art at affordable prices. Ceramics and wood pieces seem to be their mainstays, although their jewelry wall is my go-to place for earrings every Christmas. They do a great job of rotating their inventory through, so the slow-to-sells are soon gone, while the staple artists are consistently represented. Excellent customer service, they're often willing to order in a specific piece if they no longer have it in stock, and always provide more information about the artist who created the piece when you purchase something. Excellent gift-wrapping as well has saved my butt more than a few times. The interior is just what a gallery should be, full, but with everything well displayed and easily seen. Attractive wooden shelving makes the pieces the focus.Full-disclosure, I proposed to my wife here. After approaching the staff and sharing my intent with them, they went out of their way to keep our special moment special, even providing planning assistance and helpful suggestions. They were more than accomodating, and have always proven to be so on repeat visits before and after my marriage. A Lawrence tradition and store I hope to never see disappear.

The Phoenix Gallery is a Mass Street mainstay -- it's been at one location or another along the street for almost two decades. The eclectic feel of its cooperative beginnings still resonates among the many different artists' works displayed in the gallery. For fans of local artists, it's a wonderful place to see vastly different styles and works in one place.Pottery is plentiful at Phoenix Gallery. So is jewelry. Also represented are glass, metal, wood and textiles. Of course the gallery has a website now, but browsing 3-dimensional art in one dimension isn't much fun. Besides, you can't stop in at other stores or grab some dinner at Free State if you're online, and Mass Street is definitely supposed to be a multi-sensory experience.

I have the pleasure of knowing many people who can boast money as being no object in their lives. What the heck do you buy a person like that when their birthday or Christmas rolls around? Well, if you're me (and you're not, but it's cool), you head to Phoenix Gallery in downtown Lawrence to satisfy your gift-giving needs.Phoenix Gallery always has an amazing selection of one of kind objects made by local artists. Also, I sorta want everything there that I see! You can get everything from jewelry to pottery, clocks made out of old car hubcaps and intricately carved wooden boxes. There are some nice mainstays that happen to be there each time I go in, but there is also a nice selection of things I haven't seen before. I'm also able to find nice gifts for people on my meager budget, which is really nice.I was horrified recently when I walked by Phoenix Gallery and saw an empty store! I was extremely relieved to see that it had only moved locations. Buyers, take note! Don't assume it is out of business like so many other local businesses recently! Give Phoenix Gallery a try next time you're looking for a nice gift for someone special.

I really love this place. I have gone here several times now for gifts. Lately I've been giving local gifts - I know the person I am giving to likely won't have the item, and for my friends who do not live in Kansas, I feel like it makes it more interesting since it has a connection to me geographically.Anyways, on to my review! Besides, gifts it's really hard not to want to buy up everything here. All kinds of handmade goodies, and something for everyone, both item-wise and price-wise. I feel like the jewelry is decently unique, and the pottery is beautiful and functional. A few handmade soaps and textiles, and glass and wood items, too. Look in the back for the sale items! Just going in this store and looking around makes me happy and inspired.

I went there today and it's a lovely store, filled with ceramic & wood pieces and various other nice items.

A cute shop that you should stop into! Whether you are into arts and crafts or not, this store is super authentic and unique because of its showing and selling of local art. The store had a range of items: from candles to paintings to clocks to cards to jewelry. I really enjoyed the lower level because it catered more toward the younger generation as well as having a very small gallery showing of a local artist. Definitely worth stopping by! I would find a lot of gifts in this store.

I have been shopping at the Phoenix for many years - the new location is gorgeous. In my opinion the staff has gotten better every year, as if that were possible. It's been a real treat to look forward to doing my Christmas shopping at the Phoenix. They always have art, gifts or jewelry that is unique and special. Obviously someone is putting a lot of thought into what they carry and who they represent. The Phoenix is a Lawrence landmark and has a cherished place in the hearts of many.Keep burning bright Phoenix!! We love you!