ArtiSun Gallery & Marketplace

Best spot to shop for wine in Hot Springs. They also have gourmet coffees, fresh smoothies, baked goods and ice cream. The rest of the space features regionally-​local handmade items and artisan products for sale. Jewelery, soap, whatnot. It’s a good spot you will find yourself visiting more than once.

I had such a positive experience here. The owners were patient & accommodating with some disability requests I had. Additionally the espresso & smoothies were fresh & delicious. They support the military which I appreciate & commend. This is a great business & I wish them the best of future success.

A VERY local vibe with multiple artist stalls, coffee bar, and smoothie counter. The items were creative and well made and the staff friendly. During the summer it is an oasis from the heat and humidity with a few tables in the back and center of the store. Wifi was present but spotty each time we went which was a bit frustrating. Overall, a great stop if you’re passing through Hot Springs or staying for a few days in this beautiful part of the country.

I think this one of the best places in town. I could’ve loaded up on wall plaques, car magnets, incense and such, but I was on a motorcycle, so I tried not to tempt myself.
We were staying upstairs at the Iron Horse Inn, so I pleasantly surprised when someone mentioned that this is the place to find the best selection in town for wine. After searching several other places, I can attest that this is the place the find wine. The other places carried brands like Barefoot and Rex something, this place had the middle of the road wines that I like. Not too cheap, but not too overly expensive either. I settled on a Chardoray to take with me to the Hot Springs Spa, I think it was around $ 17.
There’s a Unilocal check-​in offer. If you spend $ 10 there, you get a free iced coffee. I’m not a coffee fan, so I wasn’t upset when the clerk said that she didn’t know anything about the offer and that I would have to keep my receipt and come back when the owner was there. She probably knew that I, like most people was staying around a few days, so it wouldn’t be a big deal to come back. So the next morning it worked out perfect, I met the owner and enjoyed my free iced coffee at the bar. I mentioned that I’m not a coffee fan, but Gowever she put in coffee was perfect. The ice cubes were even made of coffee. I dint know if that’s a common thing for iced coffee, this was the first one that I’ve ever had. I can honestly that I can now see myself drinking the stuff iced from now on but I have a slight inclination that nothing will ever compare to this first one.

Great place from local artists. Over the years have purchased so many well priced items for myself and gifts. Always a special treat.
Recently added more vendors and more items. Nice
Great place to grab an ice cream, coffee or hot chocolate. Wine too!

Didn’t actually go to the store but my wife picked me up a small cup of Coconut ice cream. The verdict: some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had… ever. No joke. Another great flavor I hear is the Salted Caramel.
Apparently the ice cream they get is only made in small quantities at a time so sometimes they’ll be out of ice cream. Make sure you stop in to get some.

This is such a cute place in Hot Springs, NC. It is a large gallery with lots of different art, handmade and homemade items like lotions, oils, candles, etc. They also have a café that sells food, drinks and the BEST ice cream I’ve ever had. Ultimate ice cream from Asheville supplies them weekly with fresh, all natural ingredient ice cream. I had the salted caramel, madagascar vanilla and strawberry on a freshly homemade waffle cone. AMAZING. I have bookmarked Ultimate ice cream and will make it a priority to get some when I’m in Asheville. The staff was lovely and even allowed us to start a tab since their minimum for a credit card is $ 10. We left and came back later to get more food and pay the tab. Very nice place.

ArtiSun Gallery is a great little place for checking out some of the local artists and grabbing a quick snack, espresso, ice cream or breakfast.
Although most of the art showcased here was not to my personal taste, I can definitely appreciate the craftsmanship that went into their creation. Paintings, lamps, photography, metalwork and stonework were all on display and would surely make excellent gifts.
They also have a good selection of wines from around the area. I stopped here for breakfast one morning and was more than satisfied with the bagel and coffee.
The young lady behind the counter was exceptionally friendly and was able to answer all of our questions.

On a hot day of cruising through the back country of Tenn. and NC. My friends and I decided to stop in a small town called Hot Springs (NC). When we first got here we decided to split up and start exploring the area. My friend (Nasser) and I decided to dip inside the Artisun Gallery to escape the sun and check out some of the local talent. When we walked inside we were greeted cheerfully by the owner (Sunny Riggs) as well as the aroma of coffee, since the gallery doubles as a coffee house as well as a marketplace. While we were admiring some of the art work, we actually started to conversate with the owner and asked her questions about her business, the town, and even a little about the history of the area.
Sunny Riggs even offered both us free drinks on the house, which I took advantage of and ordered an Ice Coffee Chai. Now I’m not a big fan of Star bucks or coffee houses, but this place was amazing. The Ice Coffee Chai tasted better than anything I’ve ever had at in my life… and that’s not an understatement. The Chai was well balanced and not overpowering, and definitely quenched my thirst, I’m willing to add this place to my growing list of pit stops when I’m in the area and you should too!!!
(Co Authored with Nasser Mostafazadeh)
(Authored with Jamar Sullivan)

This is a wonderful local gallery in a delightful small town. You can get a good cup of coffee and baked goods, chocolate or even a bottle of wine. But, the real pleasure for my wife and I was perusing all the various booths from local artists and craftspeople. We are big fans of Hot Springs and often visit the local Iron Horse Café for a great burger and some interesting beers. (There is a new tavern across the street «Spring Creek Tavern» that we will try next. Regardless, the gallery is a cool local place worth visiting. You get a local quirky place to enjoy and the staff is absolutely wonderful and very friendly. They can tell you about the local artists they support and can give you recommendations on other local places. Stop in. Support a fun local business that supports the local community.

I love the gallery! Great atmosphere, AWESOME chai, adorable store, great staff!

I love, love, love this place!!! It has all sorts of art from local and regional artist who make jewelry, pottery, etc. The staff is very friendly. Excellent place to visit.