The Emerson Art Gallery is a hidden jewel in Fountain Hills, located 16930 E. Palisades Blvd.

The owner is David Racich, with Michelle Beard as the art gallery director.

Emerson Art Gallery was created to help local artists display their work without paying high commission fees. They started in October 2013 and have evolved into a 2,500-square-foot gallery with over 30 local artists. They are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You may call for information at 480-296-0178.

The building has hallways, an atrium and rooms to fill with all types of exciting art works. Everything from sculptures, collages, oils, acrylics, watercolors and metal works. Its purpose is to rent offices, but with all the extra space, makes for perfect gallery. Plus the fact they are letting all local artists in Fountain Hills display and sell their pieces. So many are from the Fountain Hills Art League.

As one local artist, I just want to really thank them for the opportunity to hang my art work in the Emerson Art Gallery. They are much appreciated by all the artists.

Hopefully residents who do not see the little sign, allowed by the town on Palisades Blvd., will make an effort to visit the wonderful gallery.