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Sunset River Gallery Dec 31, 2024Oct 20, 2025

New Art for Your Walls

The New Year promises to bring new art offerings in a range of style and media. Abby Warman and Ron Parent have new oil paintings on the way.We have recent figural pieces from Rachel Jones, figurative abstracts from Catherine Collopy O’Donnell, oils by Mary Welch Austin, acrylics by Roberta Rotunda, watercolors by William West, acrylics by Ginny Lassiter, and much more to come. Watch our Facebook and Instagram pages for daily updates on recent arrivals and other news.

Image shown: Looking South by Debanjana Bhattacharjee, oil, 10×30 (detail)

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.

The gallery’s carefully curated selection of investment-grade 20^th century fine art is one of the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found in the gallery website’s 20^th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angel Botello (1913-1986), Vladimir Cora (1951), Fritz Scholder (1937-2005), Ginny Crouch Stanford (1950), and two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010).

In 2023, 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 .

Sunset River Gallery Dec 31, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Exhibits & More in 2025

Sunset River Gallery has a full calendar of very special art shows already and we will be adding information as we finalize details. Please add the dates to your own calendar! Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: sunsetrivergallery.com . Email info@sunsetrivergallery.com .

Mood Indigo

Feb. 1 – March 8, 2025

Reception Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m.

This show of Sunset River Gallery artists explores the evocative power of indigo in its many forms – color, mood and metaphor.

Artist Spotlight

Debanjana Bhattacharjee

Feb. 1 – March 29, 2025

Born in Mumbai, India, Debanjana moved in Myrtle Beach in 2015. In 2020 she was the curator for the Postcard Art Exhibit and has earned numerous awards and honors including 2024 Artfields, 2023 Piccolo Spoleto, and third place in the 2022 Seacoast Artist Guild Fall Show.

Fired: Artistry in Clay

March 15 – April 19, 2025

Reception March 15, 2 -4 p.m.

Fired is a show and sale of all things ceramic. Clay is a material of infinite possibilities. This juried show explores what North and South Carolina artists are doing with it. Functional and non-functional pieces of art are represented, featuring traditional to contemporary techniques. Note: NC & SC clay artists interested in applying will find information on the CaFÉ website.

Artist Spotlight

RL Thomas

April 14 – June 14, 2025

R.L. worked in advertising as an illustrator and designer for many years. He founded his own ad agency in the 80s and finally began painting full-time after retirement. At the age of 69, he went back to graduate school at Radford University, studying watercolor under renowned artist Z.L. Feng. The eternal art student, R.L. has become collected and respected throughout the country.

Boundaries

April 26 – May 31, 2025

Reception April 26, 2-4 p.m.

This juried show of North and South Carolina artists explores the physical, emotional and conceptual limed that shape our lives. The work delves into themes of both connection and division, offering a poignant commentary on how we seek to both belong and stand apart. Note: NC & SC artists interested in applying will find information on the CaFÉ website.

Waterway Art Association

Spring Show

May 12 – 17, 2025

Reception May 16, 5 – 7 p.m.

This is always a popular event, featuring works in oil, pastel, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, photography, and more – all by some of the most talented artists in the area. An especially exciting part of the Annual Spring Show & Sale is the Art Raffle where guests can purchase tickets to win original pieces donated especially for the Art Raffle.

Small Works

June 7 – July 19, 2025

Reception June 7, 5 – 7 p.m.

This invitational show of Sunset River Gallery artists features only small paintings and leads into the gallery’s Summer Art Market on July 18 & 19.

Works by Chantal Tomiello

Aug. 23 – Sept. 27, 2025

Reception Aug. 23, 5 – 7 p.m.

Chantal is a French-Canadian born artist who currently resides in Raleigh. Even as a young child, she always had a talent for drawing. Although her path did not lead her to be a full-time artist, she has always yearned to paint. Over the years, while living her traditional life, she has carved out time to paint…first with watercolors, then in oils and now acrylics.

Waterway Art Assoc. & Wildlife Artists of the Carolinas Joint Show

Oct. 6 – 11

Details to come.

Note: Scheduled events are subject to change.

About Sunset River Gallery

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: https://sunsetrivergallery.com .

Sunset River Gallery Dec 12, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Call for Artists 2025

Sunset River Gallery Open Submissions Prospectus 2025

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 concentrating on 3D, but are open to exceptional 2D artist submissions. 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?

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. This year’s concentration is 3D artists, but we are open to exceptional and unique 2D artist submissions.

● 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.

● 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 last 14 months, please do not reapply.

● We are open to both wholesale and consignment arrangements for the right artists.

● Some things we would be interested in seeing submitted:

○ Jewelry

○ Pottery: both functional and decorative

○ Glass: fused, stained, or blown

○ 3D fiber art

○ Fine basketry

○ Woodworking

○ Furniture

○ Sculpture

○ And more

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

○ Write “Artist Submissions 2025” 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), awards list when applicable, and artist statement in first person (100 word max) (click here for sample statement).

○ Work must be current and you must be actively creating art.

○ Pics of 4-5 pieces total (if 3D, please include more than one angle of each item), with titles, dimensions, date completed, and price.

● 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 compliments our existing artists and what we feel we can sell.

● Timeframe for submission process:

○ February 1 – 15, 2025 – 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.

○ February 17 – 28, 2025 – 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.

Sunset River Gallery Dec 1, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Happy Holidays from Sunset River Gallery

To you – the art lovers who value creativity and expression – we wish a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We hope to see you this last month of 2024. Our artists have gone above and beyond to bring you the best in art and fine crafts. Our staff are ready to help you find the perfect gift. And our eight-foot tree has been replenished with handmade ornaments. So come in soon to stroll through the 10,000 square foot space of eclectic art, handcrafted furniture and decor items, artisan made jewelry, art glass, turned wood, photography, fiber art, and more.

See you soon!

Sunset River Gallery Oct 23, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Gallery to hold 10th annual Holiday Art Market Nov. 8 – 10

Kathy Turnauer’s fused glass winter scene.

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC is set to hold its tenth annual Holiday Art Market from Friday, Nov. 8– Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each of the three days.

Over 25 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), Diane Flanegan (stained glass), Donna Michaux (pottery), Bob Moffett (turned wood), Gary Baird (wildlife photography), Donna Mertz (fiber art), Ardie Praetorius (pottery), Louise Gerber (pottery), Kathy Turnauer (fused glass), Betty Barger (fiber art), Joyce Fiedler (sea glass), Vicki Neilon (watercolor and acrylics), Tonda Jeffcoat (pottery), Bob Monthie (wood trays), Scott Summerfield (handblown glass), Cynthia Porter (pottery), Diane White (oil), Beryl Kirkpatrick (alcohol inks), Linda Young (assorted), 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).

New this year on Friday and Saturday during the Holiday Art Market will be a Cordier Auction Consignment event hosted by the gallery’s sister company Cordier Auctions. Cordier is looking for fine jewelry and watches, fine art by known artists, high end glass, sterling, gold (coins and jewelry, and other valuables. Specialists from Cordier Auctions including Cordier president Erika Kelly, will be on hand during the Holiday Art Market to view prospective auction items. This portion of the event is by appointment only. So, call the gallery in advance at 910.575.5999 or send an email to appraisal@sunsetrivergallery.com.

About Sunset River Gallery

gallery’s carefully curated selection of investment-grade 20^th century fine art is one of the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found in the gallery website’s 20^th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angel Botello (1913-1986), Vladimir Cora (1951), Fritz Scholder (1937-2005), Ginny Crouch Stanford (1950), and two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010).

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: https://sunsetrivergallery.com

Sunset River Gallery Oct 13, 2024Oct 20, 2025

N.C. Strong benefit show at gallery; reception Oct. 26

Donated by Tonda Jeffcoat, vintage carved wood-fired vessel by Jeffcoat Pottery.

Sunset River Gallery has announced a special two-week exhibition and sale to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Titled N.C. Strong, the show runs from Monday, Oct. 14 through Saturday, Oct. 26, with a closing reception on the final day from 2 – 5 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday -Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Works by 40+ gallery artists will be featured in a range of media, which includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, glass, tile fiber art, pottery, wood, and more.

Five of the artworks will be part of a special raffle including an oil painting by Janet Sessoms, oil painting by Sandy Nelson, acrylic painting by Roberta Rotunda, pottery by Lantern Hill, and acrylic by Chantal Tomiello. Raffle ticket prices are $5 for one ticket, $25 for six tickets, and $40 for ten tickets. The winning tickets will be drawn at the reception on the 26^th. Winners need not be present.

Fully 100% of sales and monetary donations will go to CERF+, a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief. The 501 (c)(3) group is connecting with local partners on the ground to learn more about the needs of local artists and offer resources to those who were affected by the storms.

Said Samantha Spalti, gallery director, “We feel a special kinship to the artists and people of North Carolina’s mountain communities and wanted to help as soon as we heard about the horrific flooding and damage. It’s heart-breaking. I’m happy to say that many of our fine artists stepped up and donated some equally fine work. And I know we can count on our local beach community to support the effort. We hope to see many of you throughout the show and at the reception. And don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets!”

An event page with updates and photographs may be found on the gallery’s Facebook page.

About Sunset River Gallery

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: https://sunsetrivergallery.com .

Header images: Left:Trust the dream, acrylic by Chantal Tomiello; right: Shining Through, oil by Janet Sessoms.

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Sunset River Gallery Sep 10, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Mary Welch Austin Spotlight Artist Sept. 16 – Nov. 2

Mary Welch Austin named Spotlight Artist at Sunset River Gallery Sept. 16 – Nov. 2

Glow II by Mary Welch Austin, oil, 9×12 (detail)

Mary Welch Austin has been named Spotlight Artist at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC from Sept. 16 through Nov. 2. Austin is known for her keen sense of harmony and balance in her landscapes and seascapes. Working primarily in oil, she suggests the magic of light and texture along with the compositional dance of positive and negative spaces in nature.

Austin’s award-winning paintings showcase the variety of coastal and inland scenes characteristic of the Carolina low country region. Private collectors and designers are discovering the majesty of Austin’s land and waterscapes; her large works take centerstage in homes throughout the region.

The artist is originally from High Point, NC and attended Salem College, the University of Georgia and earned a BFA degree in Art from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After a career as a fabric designer developing significant skills in color, composition and perspective, she now enjoys focusing exclusively on her painting.

Gallery director Samantha Spalti said, “Mary’s work is outstanding. From her vision to her brushstrokes to her treatment of light . . . she’s the sort of artist who artists love.”

Featured painting: Into the Light, oil by Mary Welch Austin, 24×48.

About Sunset River Gallery

The gallery’s carefully curated selection of investment-grade 20^th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found in the gallery website’s 20^th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angel Botello (1913-1986), Vladimir Cora (1951), Fritz Scholder (1937 – 2005), Ginny Crouch Stanford (1950), and two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010).

Sunset River Gallery Aug 22, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Gallery features Chantal Tomiello: The Shape of Light

Chantal Tomiello works to be featured at Sunset River Gallery Sept. 7 – Oct. 26; opening reception 5 – 7 p.m.

The Promise by Chantal Tomiello, acrylic 24″x24″

New works by Raleigh, NC artist Chantal Tomiello will be featured at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC in a one-woman show titled The Shape of Light. The exhibit includes 20 of her original acrylic pieces showcasing her popular abstracted landscapes, female figures, and several ballet motif paintings. The show runs from Friday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 12. An opening reception to meet and speak with the artist is set for Friday evening from 5 – 7 p.m.

The French-Canadian born Tomiello says, “Deconstruction of a realistic subject into abstraction is something that inspires me. I want to break down what I see into simple shapes in order to reveal that one thing which brings wonder and excitement to my subject. I currently work with a limited palette of acrylics on multiple paintings at one time. This allows time and distance to find the magic, to play freely between canvases without being too focused on any one result. It’s also been interesting to me how line can impact a painting. It invokes a feeling of ‘unfinished’ and ‘raw,’ thus allowing the viewer to be a part of the painting’s history.”

Gallery director Samantha Spalti adds, “Chantal knows just what to keep and what can fall away from her subjects, leaving the viewer to experience something that is both familiar and brand new. Her work is contemporary but feels equally at home in a traditional setting. It’s ideal for the eclectic homes and workspaces we find in coastal Carolina.”

About Sunset River Gallery

The gallery’s carefully curated selection of investment-grade 20^th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found in the gallery website’s 20^th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angel Botello (1913-1986), Vladimir Cora (1951), Ginny Crouch Stanford (1950), and two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010).

Sunset River Gallery Jul 16, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Gallery to feature Eric McRay collages July 26-Aug 31

Gallery to feature Eric McRay collages July 26 – August 31

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC will feature a collection of collages by artist Eric McRay in a show titled Southern Comfort: Collages by Eric McRay from July 26 through August 3. An opening reception will be held Friday, July 26 from 5 – 7 p.m. He will present a gallery talk beginning at 5:45 p.m. There is no charge and reservations are not required.

The Raleigh, NC based artist, who was born and raised in Washington DC, uses collage to explore visual storytelling while addressing the human figure as an entity of change in theatrical narratives. These chronicles are inspired by African American, Biblical, and art history, as well as pop culture, but at the core are McRay’s familial relationships. This continuum searches for personal and universal experiences.

McRay received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Maryland Institute, College of Art, where he earned a four-year scholarship for his artistic talent. He moved in North Carolina and has been exhibiting since 1987. His artistic career has been featured on television and radio programs and in numerous newspapers, magazines and online media outlets. The Raleigh News & Observer named him on of the “Artists to Watch” and he has been listed numerous times among “Best Local Artists.”

McRay says, “Collage, one of the major innovations of modern art, is an artist inserting pieces of the real world into a constructed one.”

He injects impromptu invention in the construction of his collages, which include such materials as reproductions of his previous works, painted papers, photographic snippets, scraps of fabrics, watermedia, acrylic paints and more. The different materials of everyday existence are edited, sliced, and reassembled into new images on paper, board, or canvas.

About Sunset River Gallery

The gallery’s carefully curated selection of investment-grade 20^th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found in the gallery website’s 20^th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angell Botello (1913-1986), Vladimir Cora (1951), Ginny Crouch Stanford (1950), and two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010).

image: Detail, Sunset, collage by Eric McRay

Sunset River Gallery Jul 11, 2024Oct 20, 2025

Rich Flanegan named Spotlight Artist July 15 – August 15

Oil painter Rich Flanegan is the Spotlight Artist at Sunset River Gallery from July 15 – August 15. Best known for his detailed beachscapes and coastal oil paintings, Rich says, “I try to capture the mood of the scene and moment in time that made an impression on me. Somethings it’s the force of the surge, the cloud formation, the wind, the light playing on the water or the sand. I focus on the light on and shadow, the color and values, and the small details of the scene that impressed me.”

Rich has painted all his life and earned his bachelor’s degree in art. He has earned many awards including the 2017, 2019, and 2023 Lee Barrett People’s Choice and First Place awards (2019 and 2020) at the Arts Council of Moore County Fine Arts Festival. Rich and his wife, stained glass artist Diane Flanegan, live in Moore County, NC. Years ago, they lived at the Jersey Shore when they owned an art gallery and provided art services to the Cape May community.

Header image: detail of Beach In Winter by Rich Flanegan, oil, 30×40.

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 Debanjana Bhattacharjee, 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.

The gallery’s carefully curated selection of investment-grade 20^th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found in the gallery website’s 20^th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angell Botello (1913-1986), Vladimir Cora (1951), Ginny Crouch Stanford (1950), and two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010).

Upcoming Events

Abstract Workshop

Instructor Ginny Lassiter

Saturday, July 13

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

$95 (Sorry, Full)

Third Thursday Jazz

Thursday, July 18

5 – 7 p.m.

Summer Art Market

A new summer version of the popular Holiday Art Market. Artists on site, live demos, refreshments, gift certificate drawings

July 20 & 21

11 a.m.- 5 p.m

Opening Reception

Southern Comfort: Collages by Eric McRay

Friday, July 26

5 – 7 p.m.

Southern Comfort: Collages by Eric McRay

Friday, July 26 – Saturday, August 31

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (regular hours)

Texture Workshop

Instructor Cristiana Rioli

Saturday, Aug. 3 – Sunday, Aug. 4

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

$125 plus $10 materials fee

Coffee With the Authors

Henry Hack (“The Pipes Are Calling”)

Thursday, Aug. 8

11 a.m. – 12 noon

Third Thursday Jazz

Thursday, Aug. 15

5 – 7 p.m.

Opening Reception

The Shape of Light: Works by Chantal Tomiello

Friday, Sept. 6

5 – 7 p.m.

Coffee With the Authors

Denny Hamann (“Cottonville Road 2”)

Thursday, Sept. 12

11 a.m. – 12 noon

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