Mountain Works Gallery

Mountain Works Gallery opened its doors for the first time on September 20, 2005 at 10 a.m. as the latest addition to the Lake Galleries. We are part of an on-going tradition of arts-incubation, community involvement, relationship-based business practices. When we opened, we showcased the work of thirteen local and regional artists.

In the following months, the Mountain Works family grew to more than fifty-five artists and crafts-people. We provided introductions to more visible galleries to many of our artists, including galleries in Seaside, Florida; Venice, Italy; and Asheville, North Carolina, as well as advice on portfolios, presentation, and promotion. We sponsored free concerts by local musicians and numerous other on-site events. We provided schools-outreach through the Grundy County School System, the Watkins College of Art & Design, the Cheekwood Museum, Fort Walton High School, and the Seaside Community School.

We focus on community not only in our outreach, but also in our approach to selling art. We consider the people and processes behind the work represented integral to the art itself. The artists frequently stop by the gallery for visits, and the Mountain Works family of artists is truly that - a family. Visitors are greeted like old friends and made to feel welcome and at home. The emphasis is on creating relationships with the art and its stories. We don't lke the idea of "buyer's remorse." We want our customers to only leave with work they truly love.

We are a subsidiary of Camp Mountain Lake, Inc., whose other subsidiaries include Mountain Lake Glassworks, Ed Russell Studios, and the Lake Galleries