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With such a beautiful landscape, it's fitting that there are so many incredibly talented artists who call Lake Tahoe home. The art of capturing and replicating the beauty of this incredible area is a skill that you'll find represented in local art galleries. If you appreciate the finer side of life through art, there are a number of quality art galleries that showcase the allure that is Lake Tahoe. Continue reading to learn about some of Lake Tahoe's favorite art galleries and why they deserve to be on your hit list.
Photo: Some of the many sites of Tahoe shared at Riverside Art Studios.
Riverside Art Studio
Truckee
Riverside Art Studio is an impressive coming together of artists to create a cooperative that allowed them to have greater outreach in sharing their talents. The space is owned by five artists who each have their own expertise. They also feature gifts of more than two dozen artists who live in the Truckee-Tahoe area. From handcrafted ceramics to jewelry, leatherwork and metal work, the gallery is a way to dive into the incredible diversity that lives within the heart and soul of the artists who call this special place home.
Carmel Gallery
Truckee
With the reputation throughout the basin as two of the best photographers for capturing the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada, Elizabeth and Olof Carmel bring their talents to you in their 2,600-square-foot gallery. Bringing to life the stunning sites throughout the Sierras, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, their photography is artwork that is found in many Tahoe homes. You can also appreciate the talents of Elizabeth's photography in her incredible coffee table book, The Changing Range of Light, Portraits of the High Sierra, providing that perfect addition to any home that appreciates the beauty of the Lake Tahoe. Beyond engaging photos, the gallery also provides framing services as well as access to impressive sculptures, woodwork, glasswork, jewelry and furnishings.
Art Truckee
Truckee
A gallery that brings together both the love of local artists and good wine, Art Truckee is a place of appreciation for artistic photography, fine art and glassblowing. The studio features the impressive eye of Erskine Photography and Glasforms Glassblowing as well as presents the Arts Obsessions collection. The gallery also provides entertainment by offering live music on a weekly basis in addition to other community-positive get-togethers like their Art and Soul event.
Talbot Fine Art Gallery
Incline Village
Chris Talbot's eye for photographic art is one of brilliance. In fact, his ability to create a Tahoe image that is meant to be treasured is so popular that he is one of the most frequent artists represented in businesses throughout the basin. His signature gallery is a beautiful collection of his photos that give opportunity to see a side of Tahoe that is unique to Chris's lens. The gallery also offers a chance to see the artistry that Chris creates with real estate, architecture, resort, golf and food photography as well as weddings and his world travels. Stepping beyond being just a gallery, Chris also offers impressive training through his custom photography tours, in which he takes participants to his favorite places for the most scenic shots while offering vital technical and practical knowledge for the budding photographer.
Photographic genius Chris Talbot creates masterpieces that can be appreciated at the Talbot Fine Art Gallery. Photo courtesy of Talbot Fine Art Gallery
James Harold Galleries
Tahoe City
Nearing four decades of art appreciation, James Harold Galleries is a longstanding favorite for finding magnificent art pieces. Connecting buyers with a wide spectrum of artists, James Harold Galleries offers incredible wall murals, portraits, sketches, oil paintings, charcoal drawings as well as other artistic mediums. In the summer months, James Harold Galleries hosts live art exhibitions and gallery showings where you can meet and speak with the artist in person.
The Eadington Gallery
Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe
With its two locations, The Eadington Gallery offers a simple way to access the superb talents of Michael Eadington. Known for his large format expertise, Michael presents a view that truly brings to life the beauty of the area. With the unique delivery of printing his photography on metal, the photos are even more striking for the beholder. To make his art even more special, Michael was born and raised in the Sierra, giving him a keen eye for the special sparkle that Tahoe offers and delivering it in a photographic gem.
Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery
Kings Beach
Owned by photography power-duo Sky and Leah Emerson, Lake Tahoe Photo Gallery is certain to leave you spellbound. The artistic eyes of both Sky and Leah give birth to some of the best photographic art that showcases Lake Tahoe. They present their masterpieces on metal, canvas and paper, giving choice to the presentation. A special aspect to this gallery is that Sky and Leah love to work with clients to create a custom piece that is special to you alone. They also can deliver it in an astounding, wall-filling, 9-foot panorama if your heart so desires.
Keoki Flagg showing off one of his latest masterpieces. Photo courtesy of Gallery Keoki
Gallery Keoki
Olympic Valley
Situated in the heart of the Village at Palisades Tahoe, Gallery Keoki is a place of celebration for awe-inspiring photography. Created by longtime local, award-winning and internationally celebrated photographer, Keoki Flagg, Gallery Keoki features impressive artistic photography of the mountain landscapes that frame Lake Tahoe as well as photos from Keoki's world travels. Bringing the viewer into the scenario pictured, Keoki's eye for photography is known for creating a special allure that creates a mesmerizing affect.
Emanate Gallery
South Lake Tahoe
A place dedicated to creativity and design through inspiration, Emanate is the home of fine art in many forms. Offering paintings, sculpture, etchings and portraiture in mosaic glass, Emanate provides a unique connection to the diversity of Lake Tahoe art. The visitor will also find a collection of fine art photography, acrylic lakes, woodcraft, ceramics and jewelry, making Emanate Gallery is true treasure trove of creativity. Emanate takes things one step further, though, by also providing impeccable custom framing for that favorite art piece. They also have events, meet-the-artist exhibits and other fun, special promotions that make any evening that much more enjoyable.
Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery
South Lake Tahoe
Located in Heavenly Village, Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery is one of the favorite places in South Lake Tahoe for enjoying fine art. With a space that is filled with collections of renowned artists from around the world, the art gallery is known for both local magnificence as well as those that are globally known. Offering art by Dr Suess, Michelangelo, Michael Parks, Disney's Steve Barton as well as limitless connection to oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, glass and metal art, limited-edition prints and bronze sculptures, it's safe to say that finding that one-and-only art piece that is meant for you alone is as simple as stepping through the doors at Marcus Ashley. They also offer custom framing, private home shows and shipping anywhere.
Melhop Gallery º7077
Zephyr Cove
A brick and mortar gallery that offers the occasional virtual exhibition, this woman-owned business has the mission of being a prominent place of support for practicing artists who are creating art with ethical and conceptual substance. The space represents 12 local, national and international artists that cover a multitude of varying mediums, but all with the commonality of exhibiting new perspectives and thoughtful work ethics. The gallery also offers curated themed group exhibitions that brings the artist to the people.
An event like Art and Soul at Art Truckee offers opportunities to rub elbows with the artists themselves. Photo courtesy of Art Truckee
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About the Author Shanie Matthews
A longtime Lake Tahoe local, Shanie is a freelance writer, Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher and positivity warrior. A true lover of the the gorgeous Tahoe region, she connects with the serenity of the mountains via skiing, biking and backpacking. She also believes in the gift of yoga and its way of allowing one to become his or her true best self, a passion she shares with the world with her online yoga studio.
