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Sunset River Gallery Jan 30, 2026Jan 30, 2026

Distinctive Aesthetics show to open at gallery Feb. 7; reception 2-4 p.m.

Top: Kathleen Spicer, Michelle McKnight Davis Bottom: Therese Bisceglia, Kathleen V Stuart

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC announces the opening of its first 2026 exhibition, Distinctive Aesthetics: Exploring Four Artistic Narratives, on Saturday, Feb. 7, with an opening reception from 2 – 4 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge. Distinctive Aesthetics features work by Kathleen Spicer, Kathleen V. Stuart, Therese Bisceglia, and Michelle McKDavis. These are four friends, four artists, and four wildly different approaches to their art – the common thread being that they each upend the concept of mixed media, using tools and materials to build layered pieces in a very unexpected fashion. The multi-layered approach of each take painting and sculpture beyond traditional boundaries. This Distinctive Aesthetics show, which runs through March 14 reflects the out-of-the-box thinking of all four.

According to Conway, SC artist Kathleen Spicer, who works with oil paint and cut wood, she is inspired by nature and the colors in her surroundings, “Many of my forms have botanical references. The shapes sing and dance and even the shadows are alive with energy.” Her pieces defy category as it meshes sculpture and painting into a new genus of free-formed relief painting.

Kathleen V. Stuart, who is a resident of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, works with fiber and encaustic (a hot wax medium). She says, “Fiber is very tactile. I try to create a natural world by molding and shaping fibers into frees, flowers, and rocks, encouraging the viewer to come closer and touch. Using encaustic wax applied to books brings a new sculptural dimension to my work that further invites touch.” Stuart is known for her large format wall pieces as well as freestanding fiber sculptures.

North Myrtle Beach, SC artist Therese Bisceglia paints in oil, often incorporating mixed media to her pieces. She explains, “My paintings shift between recognizable and abstract imagery, depending on what feels right in the moment. I treat my work like a scrapbook, adding bits of wood, paper, fabric, and found objects I’ve collected over the years. By sanding back through these layers, I reveal traces of what’s underneath.

Also living in Conway, SC, Michelle McKDavis paints in oil, adding embroidery for a result both figurative and abstractive. She states, “I create oil paintings that explore the layered intersections of identity, mythology, and history – often through the recurring presence of water. My compositions carry a sense of storytelling – explicit or suggested.” Her work allows past and present to coexist in fluid, shifting forms, creating visual spaces that reflect the complexity of personal transformation.

Samantha Spalti, gallery director for Sunset River Gallery, said, “As a fellow artist, I’m so excited to have this show as our opener for the new year. All four of these women push the envelope both creatively and practically. They take their chosen materials to new heights, all while keeping the work engaging and approachable. I hope everyone will come to see Distinctive Aesthetics for themselves. It’s going to be memorable.”

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Chantal Tomiello, Janet Sessoms, and Clay Johnson, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and six wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. The gallery also offers ongoing oil/acrylic and watercolor classes as well as workshops by regionally and nationally known instructors.

In 2022, Sunset River Gallery acquired Cordier Auctions, a premier auction house, which regularly holds estate and consignment auctions of fine and decorative art; coins, sterling, and fine jewelry; real estate; antiques, firearms and militaria, and more. Information about appraisal to auction can be obtained by emailing appraisal@sunsetrivergallery.com.

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: https://sunsetrivergallery.com . Regular gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Sunset River Gallery Dec 27, 2025Dec 27, 2025

Gallery sets 2026 calendar

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC has set its calendar for 2026. The eclectic, 10,000 square-foot art-lover’s haven plans to feature two exhibits showcasing artists represented by the gallery, one show featuring gallery instructors and students, a four-woman show, one solo show, and at least one local art league exhibition. In addition, there will be several eight-week Artist Spotlight displays throughout the year.

Clockwise from top left: Kathleen Spicer, Michelle McKDavis, Kathleen V Stuart, Therese Bisceglia.

The year’s first show is Distinctive Aesthetics: Exploring Four Artistic Narratives, which features the work of Kathleen V. Stuart, Kathleen Spicer, Michelle McKDavis, and Therese Bisceglia. Four friends, four artists, four wildly different approaches to their art, the common thread being that they each upend the concept of mixed media by using tools and materials to build layered pieces in a very unexpected fashion. The creative results reflect the out-of-the-box thinking of all four. Stuart works primarily with mixed media fabric. Bisceglia utilizes layered mixed media with encaustic. McKDavis works with oil on canvas, often adding embroidery. And Spicer creates work using cut out wood with layered oil paint. The show runs from Saturday, Feb. 7 through Saturday, March 14.

An invitational group 2D and 3D show, titled Quotables will feature text-inclusive art pieces. It opens Saturday, April 11 and runs through Saturday, May 16. Additional shows include the Waterway Art Association Spring Show (April 20 – 25); Small Works, from June 6 through July 19, an annual exhibit of pieces smaller than 12” x 16”; a Student/Instructor Show, from Saturday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Sept. 5; and Wild Places, a one-woman show featuring work by oil painter Gail Black, which is scheduled from Saturday, Sept. 19 through Saturday Oct. 24.

Artist Spotlights for 2026 begin with Roseann Bellinger’s acrylic landscapes from Feb. 9 through April 11. Subsequent featured artists will be Ginny Lassiter, April 20 through June 20; Yuriy Petrov, June 29 through Aug. 29; and Clay Johnson, Sept. 7 through Nov. 21.

The gallery features two popular art markets every year. The 2026 Summer Art Market, which features three days of on-site pottery and painting demonstrations, will run from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19. The Holiday Art Market, set for Nov. 13 -19, includes on-site artists, handmade ornaments, and seasonal arts in addition to a wide range of fine art and crafts by the gallery’s 125+ North and South Carolina artists.

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Sunset River Gallery Oct 29, 2025

Gallery holds 11th annual Holiday Art Market Nov 14 – 16

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC is set to hold its 11^th annual Holiday Art Market from Friday, Nov. 14– Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each of the three days.

Over 30 popular artists are being featured to include Holiday pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, home decor items, photography, turned wood, handmade furniture and more. An eight-foot Christmas tree will be filled with artisan-made ornaments, so customers can choose their favorites directly from the tree. There will also be free gift certificate drawings, holiday treats, refreshments, and hot mulled cider.

Featured artists over the weekend, many of whom will be on hand for the event, include: Betsy Parker (pottery), Donna Michaux (pottery), Bob Moffett (turned wood), Gary Baird (wildlife photography), Ardie Praetorius (pottery), Louise Gerber (pottery), Kathy Turnauer (fused glass), Betty Barger (fiber art), Joyce Fiedler (sea glass), Tonda Jeffcoat (pottery), Bob Monthie (wood trays), Cynthia Porter (ornaments), Diane White (oil), Beryl Kirkpatrick (alcohol inks), Jewel Simmons (jewelry), Wes Wagner (wood furniture), Kathie Wolk (pottery), Barbara Bryant (fiber art), Brenda Riggins (ornaments and paintings), Nancy Guiry (assorted), Claudia Dowd (pottery), Dirtworks Pottery, Blackmon Pottery, Skrap Monkey (jewelry), Wes Wagner (wood furniture), Lucky Dog (jewelry), and Featherwood (jewelry), Jen McRae (jewelry), Tina Lepsig (felted wool), Allison Fanelli (paintings), Susan Barnard (paintings), Mona Bendin (hand-sewn pillows and table toppers), Tracy Young (pottery), Deborah Cowan (pottery), Linda Karaskevicus (paintings), Roseann Bellinger (paintings) Diane Crutchfield (basketry), Ellen “Dean” Nelson, (fused glass), and Geoffrey Lloyd (pottery).

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Images shown: Clay Santas by Betsy Parker, Fused glass Christmas trees by Ellen “Dean” Nelson

Sunset River Gallery Oct 1, 2025Jan 14, 2026

Gallery Open Artist Submissions Feb. 1 – 15, 2026

Sunset River Gallery Open Submissions Prospectus 2026

Feb 1 – 15, 2026

Hand-crafted table by Red Oak Wood Shop.

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC has a limited number of openings for professional caliber artists who reside or have a studio in North or South Carolina. We are looking for the best of the best – accomplished artists with passion, talent, and a body of work to present. From our perspective, your work should both stand out and work well with other pieces in the gallery. Ask yourself: does your art distinguish itself? How do you feel it would fit at Sunset River Gallery? Do you continue to grow as an artist? Can you meet the requirements of an artist in our gallery?

We are a 10,000 square foot gallery with a 20+ year stellar reputation. Our clients are mainly regional but come from all around the country and Europe. Since opening in 2002, we have become a repeat destination for art lovers up and down the east coast. Gallery director Samantha Spalti and our staff nurture relationships with our collectors as well as our artists. We market heavily throughout the year with public relations, social media, a monthly newsletter, digital advertising and print and video ads. Charity events, juried shows, both a summer and holiday art market, and six- to eight-week shows featuring our Sunset River artists bring thousands of visitors to the gallery.

What we are looking for:

We have a limited number of openings and are looking for just the right people to join the gallery. We are looking for art we do not already have. We pride ourselves on having great art at every price point. Will your art add something special to our gallery?
We are accepting submissions of all types of art, 2D and 3D.
Is your art a cut above? We represent some of the best artists in our area and our customers know to expect the best when they visit.
You must be a NC or SC artist, actively creating art.
We ask our artists to be involved in the gallery events as well. We don’t expect you to come to every reception or event, but we do ask that we see you more than when you come to bring us new work. In addition, we ask that you share gallery posts to your social media.
You must be in a position to replenish your art as needed. This is dictated by customer demand, but at the very least work needs to be swapped out every 4 – 6 months.
Do you think you would be a good fit for the gallery? Not all art fits in every gallery, please feel free to visit SRG and determine for yourself if your work would be a good fit before you submit.
We are looking for a variety of price points, but all work must be professional in caliber.
If you’ve applied to be in the gallery in the past, you are welcome to submit again, we just ask that you submit current work. We are open to both wholesale and consignment arrangements for the right artists.

To submit: email info@sunsetrivergallery.com with the following information:

Write”Artist Submissions 2026″ in the subject line
Please put all info in the body of your email. Do not put your submission in a separate document that is attached to your email.
If more than one email is necessary, make sure to let us know how many emails are being sent.
Name, where you live, phone number, best email to reach you, biography in third person (300 word max) (click here for sample bio), and artist statement in first person (100 word max).
Work must be current and you must be actively creating art.
Pics of 3 – 4 pieces total (if 3D, please include more than one angle of each item), with titles, dimensions, date completed, and price. If your email gives you the option to size the files, medium or large is best. These are the pics that determine the interview! Make sure they’re good quality photos.
The pieces you are submitting need to be available for you to bring in, should you be asked for an interview.

What happens after you submit:

Every submission will be acknowledged. Not every artist will be invited to complete the next steps.
The gallery team will review every entry, if they feel you are a good fit for the gallery, they will reach out with next steps.
Not all artists will be accepted. This is not a commentary on the quality of your work, but rather whether the work complements our existing artists and what we feel we can sell.

Timeframe for submission process:

February 1 – 15, 2026 – Open Submissions, we will be looking at every artist who submits and will acknowledge each submission. If a week has gone by and you haven’t received an acknowledgement, feel free to email the gallery.
Beginning February 16, 2026 – Interviews with artists – not every artist will be asked to interview and not all who interview will be asked to join the gallery. The interview is simply an opportunity to see you and your work in person in an effort to determine your fit within our gallery. If you are not asked for an interview appointment, we aren’t pursuing having your art in the gallery at this time.
If you are asked to come in for an interview, please bring the work you submitted.

Featured image: L-R, Oil painter Debanjana Bhattacharjee, Turned wood by Bob Moffett, Geoffrey Lloyd & his pottery.

Sunset River Gallery Sep 25, 2025Oct 20, 2025

Gallery to feature Samantha Spalti’s Kinetic Ambit Revisited show

Samantha Spalti’s Kinetic 3, 36″x36″ from her Kinetic Ambit Revisited show.

Sunset River Gallery is set to feature Samantha Spalit’s solo show Kinetic Ambit Revisited, which opens Oct. 25 and runs through Dec. 6. The public is invited to meet the artist (and gallery director) at the opening reception on Saturday, October 25 from 2 – 4 p.m. This show, which is a revisited version of the exhibit that she first shared at Leland Cultural Center last year, is an exploration. Samantha has created a universe of orbs in undefined spaces, which she explains are her search to find her place in the world. A pair of self-portraits reflect where she is in the process. Within the show there is a definite shift of color and mood in the explorative orbs and horizons.

Asked about her inspiration, the artist says, “When I found out my eccentricities were actually autism, it spawned an ongoing series of paintings that has become Kinetic Ambit. The collection began with a self-portrait and grew to include the explorative orbs and horizons. I’m still learning things about myself.”

Kinetic Ambit features over 20 paintings, many of which Spalti has painted on upcycled canvases. “I object to how disposable society has become and upcycling – whether we’re talking about fashion, household products, or art – has become key in my life.”

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Clay Johnson, Marcus McClanahan, Janet Sessoms, and Richard Staat, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and six wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. The gallery also offers ongoing oil, acrylic and watercolor classes as well as workshops by regionally and nationally known instructors.

Sunset River Gallery Aug 29, 2025Oct 20, 2025

Let’s Put on a Show!

Open Proposal for Sunset River Gallery 2026

Next year we are looking to switch things up a bit! We have openings for two shows – one in early Spring and one in late Fall – and we are asking for artists (or informal groups of artists) to submit their ideas for a show. This would be open for solo shows or group shows (not formal groups like WAA or ALL, but rather artist friends who paint together or do pottery together or even just know each other and have an idea for a show).

These shows are to be held in our gallery and would include a reception. There is no charge for the show or reception, but we do ask that participating artists provide food for the reception. The available show dates are Feb 7 – March 14 and Sept 19 – Oct 24.

It is not necessary to be a current member of the gallery, and this is not an invitation to be in the gallery beyond this show
This is open to 2D and 3D work and they can be combined in the same show
It is not necessary to have all work completed with the submission, but we must see examples of each artist’s work with the submission, and we need a thorough explanation of your theme
You are not expected or asked to volunteer, but we do ask that you attend the reception
All artists must be active artists currently living in either NC or SC
All works need to be available for sale. If your proposal is selected, a contract will be signed and the gallery gets a percentage of the sales
This is not open to professional or formal artist’s groups, just individuals or informal groups of artists (ie, a group of artists who paint plein air together)
Please consider and understand the gallery’s mission (feel free to Google “What is Sunset River Gallery’s mission”) and audience – the work needs to be of a professional caliber and acceptable for the general public
Be concise and clear in your submission
Be professional and open to feedback
Keep the written part of your submission to no more than a single page. Please make your submission the body of the email with any pictures sent as attachments, rather than using Word or Power Point, etc

To submit, we need the following:

Email your submission to: info@sunsetrivergallery.com with “Open Proposal 2026” as the subject. We will acknowledge all submissions. If you don’t get an acknowledgement after a week, email or call the gallery to make sure we have received it
Please make your first paragraph an outline/summary of the concept and list all the artist(s) involved. Consider this the hook, how you grab our attention
The remainder of the submission should include:
- Exhibition Title and Statement – this is just a sentence or two, something we could use in advertising
- A detailed explanation of your concept/theme
- Artist statements for all participating artists
- Number of works to be included in the show. This can be an estimate, but it will help us determine where in the gallery to hold the show
- If there are special requirements for display, please let us know in your proposal
- If you have a preferred date, let us know, but it isn’t mandatory that you decide yet

Submissions are open now until December 6, 2025. Decisions will be made by the end of 2025. All entries will receive notification of the status of their submission.

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW in Calabash, NC. We are one-eighth mile north of the NC-SC state line. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Email: info@sunsetrivergallery.com . Website: sunsetrivergallery.com .

Sunset River Gallery Aug 11, 2025Oct 20, 2025

Gallery to feature Chantal Tomiello in one-woman show

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC will feature works by Raleigh, NC artist Chantal Tomiello in a one-woman exhibition titled The Shape of Light: Dreaming in Color from Saturday, August 23 through Saturday, Sept. 27. The show includes 25+ abstracted landscapes and vibrant floral still life paintings. Two nine-foot-long landscapes are among the offerings. An opening reception will be held Friday evening on August 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. The public is invited. There is no charge and no reservations are needed.

When asked about the show, the French-Canadian born artist replied, “When I paint, I want to feel a little off-balance. Not in a chaotic way, but in a way that keeps me awake—curious, responsive, not entirely in control. I’m chasing that edge where things aren’t fully resolved. And I want you to feel that, too, when you’re looking. That slight shift, like something’s stirring just beneath the surface.

“Deconstruction of a realistic subject into abstraction is something that inspires me. This Dreaming in Color series is made up mostly of landscapes—trees, water, luminous skies. I’m drawn to those elements because they hold so much stillness and movement at once. I’m not trying to capture a specific place. It’s more about what it feels like to really be in a moment. Present. Aware. Quiet. I think there’s magic in that kind of presence.”

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Debanjana Bhattacharjee, Clay Johnson, Janet Sessoms, and Richard Staat, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and six wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. The gallery also offers ongoing oil/acrylic and watercolor classes as well as workshops by nationally known instructors.

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: sunsetrivergallery.com . Regular gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily updates and event information are posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Sunset River Gallery Jul 23, 2025Oct 20, 2025

Gallery to feature Sunnell’s ‘The Story Tellers’ August 2 – 30

Artist Rachel Sunnell, Sunday Stroll acrylic 12×12

Sunset River Gallery is set to feature Rachel Sunnell’s one-woman show titled The Story Tellers from Saturday, August 2 through Saturday, August 30. A public reception will be held Saturday, August 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. There is no charge and reservations are not required. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

According to the artist, The Story Tellers invites viewers to explore the relationships between perspective and subject matter. The show consists of 25+ works in acrylic featuring scenes from coastal locales.

Rachel says, “Through my paintings, I aim to evoke memories, feelings, and imaginative thoughts. For instance, the depiction of cotton fields might remind you of a cherished memory with your grandmother receiving a bale of cotton as a wedding gift, or it may transport you back to carefree childhood days. The interactions between creatures, such as ibises and egrets, can also spark curiosity about the social norms within their world. Each viewer brings their own narrative.”

Rachel’s love of art, and nature led her to painting and to landscape architecture. Her design background can often be seen in her work through distant views, layering and sense of color. As an acrylic painter, Rachel uses loose brush strokes and color that evoke the idea of subjective realism.

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Betty Anglin Smith, Marcus McClanahan, Janet Sessoms, and Richard Staat, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

Shown above: Artist Rachel Sunnell, Gossip Girls, acrylic, 24×48.

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Sunset River Gallery Jun 27, 2025Oct 20, 2025

3-Day Summer Art Market July 18 – 20

Betsy Parker (seated, right) will demo hand-building at the Summer Art Market.

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC is set to hold its second annual Summer Art Market on July 18, 19, and 20. You are invited to mark your calendars for this exciting art event in coastal Carolina. Shop locally for art and unique gifts. There will be artist demonstrations, free gift certificate drawings, lots of refreshments and treats, and more. Plan on stopping by to see what’s new in pottery, paintings, photography, turned wood, glass, fiber art, artisan-crafted jewelry, decor items, handmade furniture and more.

Samantha Spalti, gallery director for Sunset River, said, “The atmosphere in this gallery is one of a kind, and the Summer Art Market is a great example of that. Visitors will choose from an extraordinary range of art – fine art for the most discerning collectors, hand-crafted décor pieces you’ve never seen before, artisan-crafted jewelry of all kinds, both functional and art pottery, and a fun collection of art you can pack in your suitcase if you’re here on vacation.”

Gallery artists have been working for months to bring all-new pieces for the Art Market. Several artists will be on hand to show and answer questions about their work, including Bob Moffett (turned wood), Donna Michaux (pottery), Jewel Simmons (jewelry), Jen McRae (jewelry), and Teri Herl (pottery). Art demonstrations include Tonda Jeffcoat (pottery -wheel), Rachel Sunnell (acrylic painting) Gail Black (oil painting), Donna Mertz (weaving), Brian Evans (pottery-wheel), Becky Steele (acrylic painting), Betsy Parker (pottery-hand building), and Simone Esquibel (mosaic).

New for 2025 will be craft activities on Saturday, July 19 (dot painting coasters rock painting, and more) for both adults and children.

Refreshments and treats will be served all day. When you need a break from shopping have a seat in the gallery’s Third Space Café section with any number of complimentary refreshments that will be offered. This is a free event. Please note, however, in the craft activities area there is a $5 charge per person per individual craft.

Art Demo Schedule (Subject to change):

Friday:

12 p.m. Donna Mertz – Weaving

2 p.m. Rachel Sunnell – Acrylic Painting

Saturday:

11 a.m. Betsy Parker -Hand-building Pottery

11:30 a.m. Brian Evans – Pottery Wheel

1 p.m. Becky Steele – Acrylic Painting

1 p.m. Simone Esquibel – Mosaics

Sunday:

12 p.m. Tonda Jeffcoat – Pottery Wheel

1 p.m. Gail Black – Oil Painting

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Clay Johnson, Marcus McClanahan, Janet Sessoms, and Richard Staat, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

Morning at the Beach, Debanjana Bhattacharjee, detail

Sunset River Gallery May 27, 2025Oct 20, 2025

Small Works show set for June 6 – July 20

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC is set to hold its Small Works show with an opening reception on Friday, June 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend at no charge. Small Works, which features 2D and 3D pieces runs through July 20 (leading into the gallery’s annual Summer Art Market July 18 – 20).

Gallery director Samantha Spalti said, “We tasked gallery artists with creating small art, nothing larger than 12” by 16.” The goal is to offer fine art that visitors to the area can take home with them easily and locals may find the perfect piece for that special little corner in the house.”

The show includes a wide range of genre from oil paintings, watercolors, and photography to pottery and mosaics. Twenty-six artists will be participating, including Kari Feuer, Allison Fanelli, Roseann Bellinger, Kathleen Spicer, Susan Barnard, Ginny Lassiter, Ortrud Tyler, Janet Boschker, Ron Parent, Diane White, Debanjana Bhattacharjee, Janet Sessoms, Beryl Kirkpatrick, Vicki Neilon, Clay Johnson, Abby Warman, Simone Esquibel, Cathy Collopy O’Donnell, Sandy Nelson, Brenda Riggins, Linda Hester, Rachel Jones, Gail Black, Louis Alliota, and Sue Nern.

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Betty Anglin Smith, Marcus McClanahan, Janet Sessoms, and Richard Staat, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and five wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. The gallery also offers ongoing oil/acrylic and watercolor classes as well as workshops by nationally known instructors.

Featured image shown above: Detail, Morning at the Beach by Debanjana Bhattacharjee, oil 10×10

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