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What We List on the Find a Free Little Art Gallery Website

We list primarily Free Little Art Galleries and outdoor micro galleries, organized by country, region and state/province. When we started, we set out to list FLAGs, and since then, there’s been a bit of a boom in outdoor micro galleries and also combinations – there are some FLAGs out there that are sometimes locked, and…

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Montana Free Little Art Galleries

Missoula, MT Find the Free Little Art Gallery Missoula at the intersection of Duncan Dr/Village Pl, Missoula, MT and online. Send art by mail to: 412 Village PL, Missoula, MT 59802. The host writes, “This is the first art gallery in Missoula! Powered by solar lights, so open 24 hours a day.” Townsend, MT Find…

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Puerto Rico Free Little Art Galleries

San Juan is home to Free Little Art Gallery Puerto Rico! The host writes, “We sometimes host small exhibitions that live in the gallery temporarily locked for a week. Other than that the gallery door is open to the public like all other FLAGs.” Enjoy this one in person and online. Find them on Instagram:…

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Summer Campers Make their own Micro Galleries!

In April-May 2024, the Angelica Kauffman Gallery, a micro gallery, collaborated with the Garrett Museum of Art for a truly fabulous show that included 14 micro galleries with solo shows by different artists, plus full size works on the walls and much more. Art teacher Janice Furtner saw the show and loved it so much,…

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FLAG Grand Opening in Oak Park, Illinois

Celebrate the arts with a the ribbon cutting for the Frick Little Art Gallery and Studio, Sunday, August 11th, 2024 from 12 noon – 4 pm. Half the building is curated exhibitions of miniature art. The other half has studios with an art supply “take1/leave1” The Frick Little Art Gallery and Studio is located at…

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How Much Does it Cost to Build a Free Little Art Gallery?

One of the questions I’ve been asked recently is, “how much does it cost to build a Free Little Art Gallery?” and also, “how long does it take?” The price ranges from free, if you build it yourself from scavenged materials, to around $300.00 to purchase a completed Little Free Library online. The lowest cost…

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North Dakota Free Little Art Galleries

Congrats to the hosts of the Little Art Gallery Fargo for having the first FLAG in their state! You can visit the Little Art Gallery Fargo at 429 16 Ave S, Fargo ND 58103. They accept art by mail, send to: Reba or Mila at 429 16 Ave S, Fargo ND 58103. They write: “This…

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South Africa Free Little Art Galleries

I-mini free art gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa Our first listing for South Africa! They have not one, but three FLAGs! There is one gallery at The Bellhouse Psychiatric Facility, one at Pappilon Recovery Center and one at Vega School Johannesburg. Find them online: https://www.instagram.com/i_mini_art and https://vanderwaltimari.wixsite.com/imari-s-mini-free-ar Find maps on their site to the locations.

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How to Start a Free Little Art Gallery!

I get emails from folks excited to start their own Free Little Art Gallery, or FLAG, but they’re not sure how? What are the steps in starting a FLAG? Do I have to get permission from anyone to put a Free Little Art Gallery in my yard? How to Start a Free Little Art Gallery…

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Indiana Free Little Art Galleries

Butler, IN The Art Depot can be found inside the Butler Public Library in Butler at 340 S. Broadway Street. Donated by Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett IN; designed and built by Patrick Hunter. Co-Managers: Sarah Dempsey and Angela Green. Any medium of art is acceptable, no larger than 6×8 for 2D. Art can be sent…

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Fiber and Craft Supply FLAGs

At first, I heard about just one of these, then two, then suddenly, there were so many, that we needed a whole category here on the blog, just for Free Little Art Galleries that specialize in fiber/fibre arts supplies, general craft supplies, or highly specific art/craft supplies, like the one that holds inks made from…

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Ontario Free Little Art Galleries

How many FLAGs are there in Ontario, Canada? At least seven, so far! Aurora, OntarioThis Little Free Art Gallery can be found at Aurora Town Park – 49 Wells Street, Aurora Ontario, Canada. And yes! They accept art by mail, send to: Nichole Campsall 229 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora ON, L4G 4C4 Find them online…

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Oregon Free Little Art Galleries

Eugene Eugene, OR is home to the Tiny Art Gallery, you can find it at 1495 Elkay Drive, Eugene, OR. But don’t go looking for it on Instagram, this FLAG is completely off-line! You can participate by mail! Send art here:Donohue PO Box 11802 Eugene, Or 97440 Portland, OR Free Little Art Gallery PDX is…

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How to Build a Free Little Art Gallery

Building Instructions for a FLAG Ready to build your own Free Little Art Gallery? You’ll probably want to use a tutorial for building an LFL, or Little Free Library, as there are more of those out there. I’m more of a step-by-step photo tutorial person than a video person, so here’s a terrific tutorial on…

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California Free Little Art Galleries

Alameda, CA Coming soon! Find the Free Little Art Gallery Alameda near Santa Clara and Lafayette. On Instagram they’re https://www.instagram.com/freelittleartgalleryalameda Arcata, CA Arcata Little Free Gallery is on 4th St. between E and D. Send art by mail to:Arcata FLAG 452A 4th st Arcata CA 95521. Find them on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/arcatalittlefreegallery Altadena, CA Oak View…

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Washington Free Little Art Galleries

Find the Seattle FLAGs at the end of this post. Bainbridge Island, WA Little Free Art Gallery BI is on Sunrise Drive, South of Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island.https://www.instagram.com/littlefreeartgallerybi Bellingham, WA Little Free Gallery Bellingham is near the corner of West St. & Eldridge Ave. and is hosted by Katrina Lyon. https://www.instagram.com/littlefreegallery_bellingham Benton City,…

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Texas Free Little Art Galleries

FLAGS in Houston, TX Houston is home to multiple FLAGs. Let’s start with Free Little Art Gallery HTX. It’s located n Woodhead Street between Haddon and Vermont in Montrose.https://www.instagram.com/flag_htx Also in Houston is the Braeswood Free Little Art Gallery. Located on the 5400 block of Valkeith Drive.https://www.instagram.com/braeswood_freelittleartgallery and https://www.pattydorseyart.com/braeswood-free-little-art-gallery She writes on her site, “In…

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South Carolina Free Little Art Galleries

Free Little Art Gallery-Goose Creek, Goose Creek, South Carolina The Free Little Art Gallery-Goose Creek, SC is located on the corner of Stratford Drive and Knottingham Drive. Goose Creek, SC. 29445. The host notes, “All ages, skill levels and art styles welcome, we love all art!” Send art by mail to: Jennifer Garland 401 W…

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Maryland Free Little Art Galleries

Annapolis, MD Find the Annapolis Free Little Art Gallery at 801 Chase Street, North Entrance of Maryland Hall. https://www.instagram.com/annapolisfreelittleartgallery Greenbelt, MD Gallery Nineteen is Greenbelt, Maryland’s FLAG. https://www.instagram.com/flagallerynineteen Columbia, MDFree Little Art Gallery Columbia https://www.instagram.com/flag_columbia_md Frederick, MD Find the St. Fiacre’s Free Little Art Gallery inside the old clock (!) at 150 W All Saints…

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Florida Free Little Art Galleries

Homosassa, FL Mini Art Gallery is at 10400 West Yulee Drive Homosassa, Florida 34448. That’s also where you can send art by mail, attn Shayne Parry. The host writes, “We love all types of art! Art must be no larger than 3×5 unless otherwise requested prior to showing and please put your name and your…

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Vermont Free Little Art Galleries

Free Little Art Gallery Essex Junction The Free Little Art Gallery Essex Junction is on Oneida Ave in Essex. They accept art by mail, DM them for the address. Host Sarah Jerger writes that she started the gallery after being inspired by Stacy Milrany of Seatle, as so many of us were! Sarah writes, “I…

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Massachusetts Free Little Art Galleries

Free Little Art Gallery on Potter in Concord, MAFind this FLAG on Potter Street, in Concord MA, near the corner with Fairhaven Road and search for them on Instagram with #freelittleartgalleryPotterStreet The host writes, “We accept art supplies and artworks of any kind that will fit in the space!” Little Free Art Gallery West Concord,…

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British Columbia Free Little Art Galleries

Free Little Art Gallery Langley Find the Free Little Art Gallery Langley at 20399 Douglas Crescent (Timms Community Centre), Langley, BC and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/freelittleartgallerylangley This one is for youth only! Free Little Art Gallery of New Westminster 815 Edinburgh Street, New Westminster (British Columbia, Canada) Maximum dimensions for art for this FLAG are 10″…

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Quebec, Canada Free Little Art Galleries

In Hudson, in Quebec, you’ll find the Petite Galerie d’art Gratitute On Cameron, between Ridge and Lakeview. This gallery has some innovations – a lock box for overflow art, if the gallery is too full and she’s building a second Free Little Art Gallery that will be “installed at a height of 3 feet from…

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Washington, D.C. Free Little Art Galleries

The District is home to three Free Little Art Galleries to date! You can visit the Capital Hill FLAG, Free Little Art Gallery D.C. on E. Capital Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets. https://www.instagram.com/free_little_art_gallery_dc In the Petworth Neighborhood, 4400 Illinois Ave N.W., find the Free Little Art Gallery Petworth D.C. https://www.instagram.com/freelittleartgallerypetworthdc The Petworth D.C. flag…

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