Grand Hand Gallery

Owner: Ann Ruhr Pifer

The Grand Hand Gallery was opened in August, 2004 by owner Ann Ruhr Pifer as the Twin Cities only gallery of fine American craft. The gallery carries the work of artists and craftspeople from across the country, with a particular emphasis on those from the Upper Midwest. Pifer opened the gallery on the basis of her love for high quality fine craft. The artwork featured in the gallery reflects Ann’s particular affinity for work that conveys a strong sense of authenticity – that shows “the hand of the artist” at work; the processes used to create each piece; and frequently the influence of the particular time or place in which the artist was working. The Grand Hand is located at the East end of St. Paul’s historic Grand Avenue, just one half mile from the heart of downtown St. Paul. Grand Avenue is home to an eclectic assortment of retail stores, restaurants and specialty shops, and is surrounded by the Crocus Hill, Summit Hill and Ramsey Hill neighborhoods of grand turn-of-the-century Victorian homes. (For more information on St Paul or to plan your next visit the St Paul Official Convention & Visitors Authority. The gallery represents artists in a wide variety of media, including clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber and jewelry. Approximately eight times per year, the gallery highlights the work of one or two artists in a special exhibition. All of the work in these shows is for sale in the gallery. Although we do not currently sell over the internet, we welcome inquiries regarding the work of the gallery artists, and can send photos and prices via e-mail upon request, and we ship items anywhere in the continental U.S.