Cookies and Canvas
Located in the heart of Old Bisbee, Belleza Fine Art Gallery is celebrated as one of Arizona’s most welcoming and prestigious art destinations. For over 25 years, the gallery has built a reputation for its “open-hearted” philosophy, famously greeting every visitor with a warm smile and their signature 15-year tradition: fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
As of January 2026, Belleza Gallery is entering a new chapter following a significant “passing of the torch” in late 2025. Founder Lou Anne Sterbick-Nelson, a former attorney who became a self-taught artist after moving to Bisbee in 1998, retired from ownership in December 2025 to move out of state.
Ownership has transitioned to Clement Scott, a fellow artist and longtime friend of Nelson whose work has been represented by the gallery for years.
Despite the change in ownership, the gallery maintains the traditions that made it a local institution. Belleza Gallery represents approximately 17 to 20 regional and international artists. Featured works include paintings by Gretchen Baer, Angela Manning, and Lance Von Prum.
A Good Cause
Belleza Gallery operates under a nonprofit organization helping homeless women in substance-abuse treatment programs.
Essential Logistics:
- Location: 27 Main Street, Old Bisbee. It is located right next to Bisbee Soap & Sundry.
- Operating Hours: Generally open Daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Price Point: This is a premier fine art gallery. While there are affordable prints and smaller items, most original works are investment pieces.
- Consultation: If you are a serious collector, the gallery offers art consulting and trial periods to ensure a piece fits perfectly in your home.
- Shipping: They have extensive experience in crating and shipping large or delicate works worldwide.
- Event Hosting: The space is frequently used for artist receptions and community gatherings, especially during the monthly “After 5” art walks.
- Website: Belleza Gallery
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