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Howard Finster Vision House Museum

177 Greeson St, Summerville, GA 30747, USA

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Place Types Museum
Address 177 Greeson St, Summerville, GA 30747, USA
Coordinate 34.5123449,-85.3176
Website http://www.howardfinster.com/
Rating 4.7
Compound Code GM6J+WX Summerville, Georgia, U

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Brian Treadwell (09/14/2020)

The Howard Finster Vision House is a treat indeed! I “accidentally” discovered it during a Finster Fest a couple years ago- as it exists today officially outside the gates of Paradise Gardens- on the corner of Greeson and Knox.nnThe Vision House Museum is operated by Art aficionado, and a super-cool chap, David Leonardis. A longtime Finster collector who has existed in the Finster orbit since the 90’s -and who knew Finster personally.nnThe museum is a rich salon-style exhibit of Howard Finster and family Art and memorabilia.nnFor me, it’s an essential part of the Paradise Garden experience. When I watch old videos online with Finster working on or speaking with folks about his art, it’s in a place like the Vision House Museum. You feel like you’re in those same rooms...nnApparently, it’s the first house Finster owned on the block. Finster mentions details of the house in the “Stranger From Another World” book—including the crawlspace he dug out for extra workspace, with some early artwork “numbering” that Finster maintained to fulfill his commitment to make “sacred Art”.nnIt is a beautiful remnant of the world that Howard Finster inhabited.nnIt’s the real deal! David Leonardis is a cool guy and can tell you a lot about his old friend Howard Finster. Check it out!

Monica Rudolph (09/10/2020)

What a wonderful family outing to experience Howard Finster art. It was an impressive collection. David Leonardis, owner of the vision museum, takes great pride in the museum. He has rich, deep knowledge of Howard Finster and his art. His stories were very interesting. Even our 17 year old enjoyed it! Truly a gem!

Ken Saunders (09/20/2020)

If you happen to be in the neighborhood or if you are perhaps touring the alternative museums and art spaces of the deep South a stop to Summerville to visit the Howard Finster Vision House is a must. David is an enthusiastic, devoted and knowledgeable curator/director who will gladly spend an afternoon sharing that knowledge with you. There is a ton to see and there are incredible objects for sale. Supporting the Vision House and David Leonardis is a real pleasure.

Madaline Olson (09/15/2020)

Such a great place to come and stay for a while. Seeing some of the actual pieces from Howard Finster and to hear the stories from David are unforgettable. There is so much history here and the other pieces of artwork that is available is amazing. Very friendly atmosphere and a great place to stop when in Summerville. You can see the swing Howard used to swing in too! Great place to visit. I do every time I am in town. Thank you for keeping the history alive!