Most shops are open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday with extended hours during festivals and special events. Call for exact times. Nestled among the antique shops are art galleries, hobby shops and restaurants. Also offered are seasonal boat rides, a boardwalk for viewing the river, and an interactive fountain and a winter season ice skating rink on the new Falls River Square to round out your experience.

Almond Tea Gallery
Studios of Jack Richard

We are one of the areas oldest (40+ years) and the large (14,000 SF+) galleries. Over 200 original paintings are available. Perfect for your corporate collection, home, or office. The gallery features a variety of artists and styles. Located by the Fountain at the River Front Centre Mall, 2 blocks North of the Sheraton Suites Hotel.

• Realistic
• Abstract
• Imaginary
• Scenic
• Figure
• Still-Life
• Oils
• Water Colors
• Acrylics
• Pastels

In the past 45 years, the Studios of Jack Richard has cleaned and restored over 700 works of art. Our clients include galleries, architects, picture framers, museums, decorators, designers churches, restaurants, banks, universities, historical societies, collectors, international picture dealers internal revenue, insurance companies and individuals. Please contact us for further information on these services.

The gallery offers one of the areas largest selection of custom picture framing services available.

The gallery offers art classes for the beginner through the advanced student every Tuesday, both during the day and in the evening. Please call for more information.

Get immortalized with your own portrait! Personal, Executive, Family, Professional, Memorial and Historic portraits are available. Commissioned portraits from Jack Richards include Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Bush, Nancy Lopez, and Dina Shore. Jack's "Abigail Adams" historic portrait was recently installed in the First Ladies Library and Museum.

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

Come Browse - Shop - Visit us on the Riverfront Centre Mall at Falls River Square. The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center provides visitors and residents of northeast Ohio a comfortable meeting place for admiring, purchasing and creating fine art. Our volunteers are happy to assist you.

The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's gallery shows exceptional work from local and national artists throughout the year. Receptions are open to the public. Come celebrate with us and meet the artists while enjoying fabulous art. A schedule of exhibitions and receptions is available.

The CVAC gift shop offers a variety of small art, pottery, jewelry and handmade cards by local artists - all reasonably priced.

The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is a nonprofit, visual arts education and artist resource organization. The center provides a full schedule of programs and events throughout the year. Adults can get in touch with their creative side by taking a diverse group of classes offered morning, afternoon and evening. Children and youth classes are offered after school and on Saturdays.

Visit our website at ~ http://www.cvartcenter.org

Falls Music Academy

Opening on July 25, 2005, Falls Music Academy is located next to the former Falls Music Center, at the corner of Portage Trail and Second Street. We offer lessons on all stringed instruments, from beginner to advanced. Also, we offer lessons for beginners on drums and keyboards. Our teachers have many years of experience teaching all styles of music. Whether hobbyist, developing musician or a future professional, we have something to offer you. We will provide you the knowledge and direction to help you improve your skill and reach all of your goals on your instrument. We have hands-on experience playing around the Akron area, both our own original written and composed material. We will show you how it’s done!

Derek Roland:
Guitar/Bass Instructor
*Teaching all styles.

G.T. Bland:
Electric & Accoustic Guitar, Banjo (5-string, Tenor, Plectrum), Electric, Bass, Mandolin,
Dulcimer, Harmonica.
Instruction/Performance

The Navel Academy

Riverfront Art and Massage

Welcome to Riverfront Art and Massage, where we offer affordable but professional massage services. We believe that all of our services will meet the needs of anyone who is stressed, tired or in need of a touch up in their hectic lives. You can replenish your spirit with a relaxation, Reiki or Raindrop Therapy Massage, and that is a few of what we offer.

We also have a wonderful boutique with a unique blend of high quality products which we offer handmade fashionable jewelry, local photography, a complete line of skin and body care products and Young Living oils. In addition we offer a full service Tea Bar for you to enjoy and choose from our wide variety of exquisite fine teas, healthy snacks and so much more.

We invite you to enjoy a peaceful day at Riverfront Art and Massage. Our staff has been trained to pamper and nurture you. You will receive a free consultation for every visit and for the Moms and Dads out there, Riverfront Art and Massage also provides a kid friendly area for children to play, while you can unwind and enjoy your massage. Call and inquire about our current classes and seminars.

Other Area Art Boutiques

Full Moon Yoga Studios

2125 Front Street

Noble Images

120 Portage Trail

(330)922-5906

Toll Free-1-866-864-1904

http://www.nobleimages.us/

Riverfront Ballroom and Latin Dance Center

137 Portage Trail

(330)922-3234