Benjamin Walls Gallery
Benjamin Walls Gallery
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Experience the signature gallery of internationally recognized artist Benjamin Walls. • Five-time Smithsonian exhibitor • Collectors include Grammy award winners, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood producers, and politicians alike • A results-oriented environmentalist and community advocate, Benjamin has helped raise over $750,000 for charity since 2010. Allow one of our friendly art consultants to share Benjamin's work with you! Also offering boutique luxury trips-- destinations include East Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, with other destinations coming soon. These are NOT photo trips, but luxury trips that focus on a premier experience of the destination.
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Laurel C
Saratoga Springs, NY412 contributions
Oct 2020
This photographer is able to capture images beyond belief. Do stop by the gallery to see! My husband is an amateur photographer and he said he had never seen anything like it. Walls uses film, not digital, to get really large, mind blowing photos.
Written November 6, 2020
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CelesteJohnson
Johnson City, TN99 contributions
Apr 2019
Benjamin Walls is a very talented photographer and has worked with National Geographic and other prestigious organizations. His studio is full of his magnificent photographs from around the world, mainly Africa and of African wildlife. A must-see talent.
Written August 16, 2019
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weddingwife
Bristol, TN45 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
My husband and I visited the Benjamin Walls Gallery and were impressed by the talent on the walls. The gallery offers landscapes, photographs of animals, and abstract photography. The abstract photographs of trees were my favorites. The photograph of the lighthouse is so detailed, you will swear there is an actual working light in the photograph.
The gallery offers many sizes for each photograph and will custom frame them for you. Unfortunately, no prices are listed. If you have to ask...
However, it is worth seeing because of the beauty captured in each photograph.
The gallery offers many sizes for each photograph and will custom frame them for you. Unfortunately, no prices are listed. If you have to ask...
However, it is worth seeing because of the beauty captured in each photograph.
Written March 13, 2018
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MidlanticBoomerGuy
Mechanicsburg, PA200 contributions
Apr 2022
We went at 12:15 on 4/13/22 when the Gallery was advertised as being open. The sign on the door said, "closed for private appointment, open soon." Since I had researched and planned our trip to Bristol with other events and reasonably tight time windows. we couldn't wait around indefinitely in absence of a specific time of reopening. Frankly, it felt insulting. Why couldn't the appointment have been before 11 or in the evening? Why couldn't a definite reopening time been offered? I admit that my intention was primarily to look that day and not purchase, but we have on prior occasions made impulse purchases of art in 4-figure range,
Before you go out of your way to see this gallery, you better call ahead to confirm that they are in fact intending to be open to the public. What is posted on their website apparently does not matter.
Before you go out of your way to see this gallery, you better call ahead to confirm that they are in fact intending to be open to the public. What is posted on their website apparently does not matter.
Written April 15, 2022
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Randall W
Bristol263 contributions
Jun 2019
What a gift to share in this community. Ben is an amazing photographer who leaves everyone wondering how he managed to capture the photos in his gallery!
Written November 1, 2019
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Birgit G
Jonesborough, TN28 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The first time I visited this world class gallery in 2016, I was blown away by the works of art displayed as well as the friendliness of both Benjamin Walls as well as his very knowledgeable staff. I have visited the gallery many times since as the exhibits are always changing. There is no gallery anywhere near which showcases such amazing photography of exotic animals, unique landscapes, imaginative abstract images and delightful scenery. Much of Benjamin's work is captured in far away lands that many folks never have an opportunity to visit. A visit to his gallery will make you feel as if you have been instantly teleported to Africa, Cuba, the Smokey Mountains, Australia or a host of other destinations. Walls gallery is a great place to spend as little or as much time as you like immersed in spectacular artistry. If you are anywhere near Bristol, VA, put the gallery on your must-do list. You'll be glad you did!
Written April 6, 2018
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William B
Sarasota, FL457 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
I was overly impresses @ what I seen. This place looks exactly as it was advertised just 2 look at the photos this place looks so well put together the pictures R out of this world especially the ones that were taken in Africa. This guy has a special touch 4 photography with different animals such as elephants, giraffes and tigers, I was really surprised that he was a Bristol native and the tour guide was really good @ what she did so I would recommend this place 2 anyone and there is no charge or admission,
Written September 4, 2017
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dconco
Franklin, VA13 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Benjamin Walls is an excellent photographer. His photographs lead you to get lost in the setting. He shows off nature in all its beauty and wildlife in its majesty. It is conveniently located downtown. The staff and Ben are very welcoming.
I live in Bristol and visit several times a year and always try to be there for his unveiling of his new work.
I live in Bristol and visit several times a year and always try to be there for his unveiling of his new work.
Written April 28, 2017
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shock2017
Abingdon, Virginia1 contribution
Dec 2016 • Couples
Well worth a trip. Beautiful spot. I am now unable to carry, per my spouse, any form of payment after my last two visits (purchases).
Written January 29, 2017
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sherwood2017
Knoxville, TN3 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum was my first introduction to Benjamin Walls and it was incredible. Upon visiting the gallery in Bristol I gained more of an appreciation of all that he is capable of with photography. I have never seen anything like it. A delightful time at the opening of two new pieces last Saturday. Everyone was welcoming and truly glad we were there. Definitely a place to visit if you are anywhere close to the area. Thank you!
Written January 24, 2017
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