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Gallery entryway featuring Betty Anglin Smith, Sterling Edwards, Bayou Gray, Milton Hebald
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New Artist Submission Opportunity Feb. 1 – 17, 2024

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC has a limited number of openings for professional 2D and 3D 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: is your work a cut above? How do you feel it would fit at Sunset River Gallery? Do you continue to grow as an artist?

What we offer you

We bring you 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, a monthly newsletter, digital advertising and print ads. Charity events, juried shows, book signings, a holiday art market, and six- to eight-week shows featuring our Sunset River artists bring thousands of visitors to the gallery.

How to respond

Email your information to us at info@sunsetrivergallery.com – with ARTIST SUBMISSION in the subject line. Please be sure to include your name (of course!), where you live, phone number, best email address to reach you, biography, awards list when applicable, and artist statement. Also include four to five good quality images with titles, media, dimensions, date completed, and retail prices. 3D artists, please include more than one angle of each item.

The gallery team will review every entry, and if we feel you are a good fit for the gallery, we will reach out with next steps. Please note, not every artist can be accepted. This is not a commentary on the work quality, but rather if the work complements our existing artists and clientele. Speaking frankly, we want to sell your art! And having the right fit of artists in the gallery helps make that happen.

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, Sunset River Gallery caters to area visitors and locals in search of gifts or fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by more than 100 North and South Carolina artists – and one of the largest collections of investment grade 20th Century art in the Carolinas – the gallery is well known for its range of top-quality paintings, pastels, watermedia, photography, hand-blown and fused glass, clay sculptures, pottery, turned and carved wood, one-of-kind furniture pieces, and bronze sculptures. In 2023, Sunset River Gallery, Inc. acquired premier auctioneer Cordier Auctions. A growing online presence and print advertising continues to expand the gallery’s marketing capabilities. The select group of artists we add during this time will both benefit from and contribute to our success.

Detail, artist Rachel Jones, selfie in the style of alice neel
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Gallery announces first show of 2024 – Selfie. Opening reception Saturday, Jan. 6

Selfie • Jan. 6 – Feb. 3, 2024 • Opening Reception Jan. 6, 2 – 4 p.m.

Susan Barnard, Silver Foxes, mixed media
Artist Susan Barnard, Silver Foxes

According to gallery director Samantha Spalti, Sunset River Gallery announces its first show of 2024, Selfie, a juried group show featuring a range of art works inspired by the concept of “selfie.” The opening reception is set for Saturday, Jan. 6 from 2 – 4 p.m. The show runs from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3.

Spalti said, “We thought it would be fun and interesting to explore the psychology of selfies, so we’ve invited regional artists to open up and show us their true selves – at a given moment.

“I think a selfie is ‘in the moment,’ a representation of where the artist is at that moment rather than a formal portrait. I’m finding that people are taking the idea of ‘selfie’ in different directions, and I love that!”

The show features 25+ works in a range of media including photography, mixed media, acrylic, and more. Spalti adds, “Some are straight forward, and others are more contemplative.

A mixed media piece by Susan Barnard began as a traditional selfie. The viewer can see that by the angle of the faces. Titled Silver Foxes, the original photo of the artist and her husband was taken in front of building graffiti in Michigan. Decoupage and silver ink complete the piece which is installed on wood.

Artist Judi Moore, Don’t Let Your Worries

Judi Moore’s acrylic painting is titled Don’t Let Your Worries. She says, “I heard the phrase ‘Don’t let your worries make a nest in your head’ years ago. It has been in the back of my mind ever since. Recently I’ve been painting many birds and nests. This Selfie painting idea occurred when the two ideas collided.”

The diverse nature of the work in the exhibit reflects the humor, talent, and conceptual excitement of the participating artists. The gallery invites the public to visit the during the Selfie show and enjoy the sheer creativity on display.

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, and Pat Puckett, 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.

Artist Donald Kratt, Dominant Eye

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 20th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found on the gallery website’s 20th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Ed Mell (1942), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angell Botello (1913-1986),  Vladimir Cora (1951), Hunt Slonam (1951), Ginny Crouch Stanford, two bronze sculptures by Milton Hebald (1930 – 2010) and a life-size bronze by Edward McCartan (1879-1947).

Photo IDs:

Featured art detail, Rachel Jones, selfie in the style of alice neel,

Artist Judi Moore, Don’t Let Your Worries, acrylic, 14×11 on canvas.

Artist Susan Barnard, Silver Foxes, mixed media, 11×11 on wood.

Artist Donald Kratt, Dominant Eye, photography, 20 x 17 silver gelatin print.

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New at the Gallery

With 100+ fine regional artists represented at Sunset River Gallery, there’s always something new here. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen a wide range of new work. This includes paintings by Wilmington, NC artist Janet Sessoms, known for her lush oil paintings depicting the Cape Fear area. NC artist Joy Parks Coats recently brought us one of her acrylics, inspired by her travel to the Caribbean Sea. Oil painter Connie Winters is also influenced by her travels and has several pieces in the gallery. Mary E. Smith works in oil and recently brought us a number of beach-themed miniatures. There are also new works by wildlife photographer Gary Baird, acrylic artist Rachel Sunnell, and acrylic/watercolor artist Vicki Neilon.

New holiday-themed pieces include pottery by Kelly Long, shell trees by Deb Richards, fiber art by Betty Barger, and gift card holders by Peggy Bowers.

Coming soon are more acrylics by Becky Steele and Ginny Lassiter.

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (Hwy 179) in Calabash, NC. Reach us by phone at 910.575.5999.

Shown: Detail, Magical Moment, oil by Janet Sessoms, 34″x44″.

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Holiday Selfie Station at the Gallery

First of all, thank you to the many gallery visitors who have already added their Holiday spirit to our Christmas and Holiday events – including our first ever Holiday Selfie Station!

Have you been by the gallery yet and taken a selfie at our entry display!? Samantha painted a stone fireplace on the wall and we’ve added all sorts of “props!” Stockings, Santa hats, elf hats and more. We hope you’ll come by, snap your own pic (or ask us to do it for you) and post it with hashtag #sunsetrivergalleryselfie, tag us at @sunsetrivergallery and email us a copy! On Friday afternoon, December 15, we’ll be notifying one of our selfie snappers that he or she is the lucky winner of a $50 gift certificate! It could be you! So don’t lose any more time. Come on by and smile pretty!

Sunset River Gallery • Calabash, NC 28467 • 910.575.5999

 

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Holiday Art Market set for Nov. 10 -12

Handmade dolls by Laura Johansen

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC is set to hold its annual Holiday Art Market from Friday, Nov. 10– Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 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), Kathy Turnauer (fused glass), Donna Michaux (pottery), Tonda Jeffcoat, (pottery)Bob Moffett (turned wood), Gary Baird (wildlife photography), Conway Glass (handblown glass), Ardie Praetorius (pottery), Louise Gerber (pottery), Sherry Banner (jewelry), Vicki Neilon (watercolor and acrylics), Bob Monthie (wood trays), Brian Evans (pottery), Scott Summerfield (handblown glass), Pat White (assorted), Roseann Bellinger (mini paintings), Sharon Dodge (pottery and ornaments), Jewel Simmons (jewelry), Wes Wagner (wood furniture), Kathie Wolk (pottery), Barbara Bryant (fiber art), Kelly Long (ornaments), Brenda Riggins (ornaments and paintings), Blu-Sail Studio (pottery), Laura Johansen (handmade dolls) , Desiree Horton (pottery), Claudia Dowd (pottery), Dirtworks Pottery, McNeill Pottery, Ray Pottery, Woody Hughes (pottery), Janette Franich (jewelry), Skrap Monkey (jewelry), G2 Silver (jewelry), Lucky Dog (jewelry), Featherwood (jewelry), and Maureen Dumas Mallam (accessories).

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, Sunset River Gallery caters to area visitors and locals in search of gifts or fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by more than 100 North and South Carolina artists – and one of the largest collections of investment grade 20thCentury art in the Carolinas – the gallery is well known for its wide range of paintings, pastels, watermedia, photography, hand-blown and fused glass, pottery, turned and carved wood, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, bronze sculptures, unique home décor items and artisan jewelry.

Sunset River Gallery

10283 Beach Drive SW

Calabash, NC 28467

910.575.5999

info@sunsetrivergallery.com

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(intro image: raku trees by Betsy Parker)

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Art For Maui show – 100% sales to nonprofit

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC will host Art For Maui, a two-week fundraiser to benefit residents of Maui who are suffering losses from the devastating fires early in August. Art For Maui opens Monday, Sept. 4 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 16. Many local North and South Carolina artists have donated original artwork for the event. According to gallery director Samantha Spalti, 100% of sales from the show will go to Hawai’I Community Foundation’s Maui Strong initiative.

At press time, more than 45 donated pieces included oil paintings, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, cards, and fiber art. Several local authors have also donated books for the event.

So far, participating artists include Linda Thomas, RL Thomas, Linda Myers, Teri M. Brown, Nancy McClure, Wil Goff, Cynthia Blake, Lorraine Selway, Gary Baird, Freeman Beard, Mona Bendin, Kristen Rahn, Samantha Spalti, Linda Young, Holly Clark-Dull, Elena Wright, Featherwood Earrings, Barbara Bryant, Roseann Bellinger, Karen Casciani, Barbara McCumber, Vicki Neilon, Rachel Sunnell, and Barbara Karkut.

Spalti said, “We invite our community to step up and help the people of Maui. This is a desperate situation, and we are happy to be part of the solution. The outpouring of offers and interest in Art For Maui have been heart-warming for all of us here at the gallery.”

Shown: detail, Island After Rain, acrylic by Ruth Cox

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, Pat Puckett, and Angie Sinclair, 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 20th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found on Artsy and the gallery website’s 20th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Ed Mell (1942), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angell Botello (1913-1986), Emile Gruppe (1896-1998), Rolph Scarlett (1889 – 1984), Vladimir Cora (1951), Hunt Slonam (1951), Ginny Crouch Stanford, a bronze sculpture by Glenna GoodAcre (1939 – 2020), two bronzes by Millton Hebald (1930 – 2010) and a life-size bronze by Edward McCartan (1879-1947).

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Frank Campion show opens Sept. 15

Acclaimed NC artist Frank Campion to be featured at Sunset River Gallery; opening reception September 15

Opening Friday, Sept. 15 and running through Saturday, Oct. 21 is Frank Campion – Dichotomies. When gallery director Samantha Spalti saw Frank Campion’s work for the first time, her reaction was nothing less than visceral. “It was that powerful,” she says. “In front of me was this stunning abstract painting that had so much movement, such emotion that it took my breath away.”

NC Artist Frank Campion

The show includes works on both canvas and paper.  About this show, the artist says, “The dictionary defines ‘dichotomy’ as ‘a division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups – a dichotomy between thought and action.’ It occurs to me that we tend to be naturally judgmental, making the world a binary proposition: good/bad, yes/no, on/off, right/wrong, hot/cold, rough/smooth, etc. So, this new work is about dichotomies.

One dichotomy involves the collision between the rational and the random. The rational is the simple geometric, intentional composition. The random is the occurrence of accidental painterly incidents. The other dichotomy has to do with the meeting of dominant colors that exist independently, but live adjacent to each other. This creates an emotional atmosphere or mood. as the work progresses.

Campion, who works out of his studio near Winston-Salem, was featured in Liza Roberts’ 2022 book The Art of the State, celebrating artists who are contributing to the North Carolina’s growing reputation in visual arts. He says, “As abstract as it may initially appear, my work is essentially derived from the tradition of landscape painting. the issues of space and atmosphere seem always to be with me as are the more formal issues about what constitutes an authentic painting – proportion, form, color, composition, and surface.”

After earning his bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Harvard, Campion taught design and drawing before showing his work in group shows at the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Danforth Museum, and the Boston Museum of Fine Art, which has one of his pieces in its permanent collection. He also enjoyed a number of critically successful solo shows during that time. A 30-year career in advertising brought him to North Carolina. When the time came to retire, he was ready to pick up where he left off.

Campion says, “In the fall of 2014, I saw the Matisse cut-outs exhibit at MoMA in NYC. I rediscovered a passion for color. This led me into the graph paper maquette/collages and got me thinking about color and larger scale.”

He built his own dream studio off the back of the house and that is where he is today. Frank Campion calls himself a “re-emerging artist.”

The opening reception is set for Friday, Sept. 15 from 5 – 7 p.m. This is an ideal opportunity for artists, students, and collectors to meet and speak with a forceful voice in North Carolina arts.

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, Pat Puckett, and Angie Sinclair, 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 20th century fine art is the largest in the Carolinas. Current inventory can be found on Artsy and the gallery website’s 20th Century Artists section. It includes works by Wolf Kahn (1927-2020), Ed Mell (1942), Raimonds Staprans (1926), Angell Botello (1913-1986), Emile Gruppe (1896-1998), Rolph Scarlett (1889 – 1984), Vladimir Cora (1951), Hunt Slonam (1951), Ginny Crouch Stanford, a bronze sculpture by Glenna GoodAcre (1939 – 2020), two bronzes by Millton Hebald (1930 – 2010) and a life-size bronze by Edward McCartan (1879-1947).

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Call For Artists

This is a heads-up to North and South Carolina artists. We have two fun (and insightful) shows coming up. Selfie (Jan 6 – Feb. 3, 2024) is a juried 2D art exhibition that explores the psychology of selfies. We are seeking a range of first person photos, paintings, drawings, and mixed media. Entry deadline for Selfie is Dec. 24.

We are also seeking submissions to Girl Power! (Feb. 10 – Mar. 6, 2024), a juried 2D and 3D show that explores the multifaceted dimensions of what it means to identify as a woman today. Open to all genders. Entry deadline for Girl Power! is Jan. 31, 2024. Details – including application information – are posted below. We can’t wait to hear from you! Details and application links for both are posted below.

Details for Selfie
Jan. 6 – Feb. 3, 2024
First-person photos offer a genuine portrayal of an event, capturing the photographer’s unique perspective and the true essence of the experience. Works for this show should take the idea of the Selfie as the starting point and see where their creativity takes them.

Application Requirements
This is a 2D exhibition and is not limited to photography. Painting and mixed media are welcome. All works must be original, executed in the last three years, and never shown at Sunset River Gallery. Works must be framed or gallery wrapped canvas. Works must be wired, no sawtooth hangers.

If more than one piece is entered, each piece will be judged individually. There isn’t a guarantee that all pieces entered will be accepted. All art must be hand delivered. Shipped pieces will not be accepted for this show.

Notifications of acceptance will be sent by Jan 1st, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
This show is open to all artists age 18 and over in South and North Carolina, but all art must be hand delivered. Shipped pieces will not be accepted for this show. Click here for Selfie application.

Girl Power
Feb.10 – March 16, 2024

As artists, you have the freedom to interpret “Girl Power’ in your own unique way, exploring the multifaceted dimensions of what it means to identify as a woman in today’s world. We encourage you to reflect on the power, resilience, and complexities that encompass femininity and embrace the spirit of empowerment.

Artworks can encompass various mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital arts (if video, must supply own display), mixed media, and installations. 2D work must be gallery wrapped or framed and wired, no saw tooth hangers. Size is not to exceed 48″ in any direction. 3D work may not exceed 36” in any direction and must stand free.

Please submit a brief artist statement explaining how your work relates to the theme.

Exhibition takes place February 10 to March 16, 2024, with the opening reception February 10th, 5pm – 7pm.

All work must be hand delivered.

Notifications of acceptance will be sent by January 13, 2024.

Application Requirements
Please submit up to three images. Each image will be judged individually. Also include a brief artist statement explaining how your work relates to the theme.

Eligibility Criteria
Open to all NC and SC artists of all genders and backgrounds.

Click here for Girl Power application.

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Gallery to host Golitz show of acrylics and pottery; reception July 14

Acausal Coincidences, works by potter Mark Golitz and abstract acrylic painter Lynn Golitz, is the featured show at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC from July 10 – August 19. A reception to meet the artists is scheduled for Friday, July 14 from 5 – 7 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge.

Husband and wife, Lynn and Mark Golitz share a studio in Morehead City, NC, but work in two separate genres.

Lynn is a self-taught abstract artist who is a continual student of compositional theory, art history, color, and design. She says, “In passages that merge and flow like action in language, my brushwork conveys my sense of seeing concepts in abstracted form. Always aware of the ‘if you see everything, you see nothing’ conceptual approach, I use my canvas to present social conscripts meant to inspire as well as invite thought and conversation.”

Mark describes himself as a functional and contemporary pottery maker. The colors and designs of his work translate from a lifetime of outdoor experiences including a career as a forester and a love of inshore and deep-water fishing. A longtime potter and instructor, he says, “Exploring new forms, colors and firing techniques keep the creativity flowing. In addition to functional designs, I enjoy creating decorative saggar and raku fired vases that infuse the color and luster of interference mica.”

Work by both artists have appeared in Our State, the North Carolina-based publication that celebrates the history, art, and people of the state.

About Sunset River Gallery

Located in coastal Brunswick County, 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 work by over 100 fine North and South Carolina artists, the gallery is well known in the area for its collection of oil paintings, watermedia, pastels, photography, hand-blown glass, fused glass, pottery, and clay sculptures, turned and carved wood, unique home décor items and artisan jewelry.

A selection of 20th century art features investment-grade fine and modern art, primarily impressionist and abstract. Artists represented include Wolf Kahn, Emile Gruppè, Angel Botello, Raimonds Staprans, Ed Mell, Vladimir Cora, Moses Soyer, Raphael Soyer, Tadashi Asoma, Hunt Slonem, Ida Kohlmeyer, Rolph Scarlett, Jean Xceron, folk artist Mose Tolliver, and sculptors Glenna Goodacre, Milton Hebald, and Edward Francis McCartan.

There are two onsite kilns and five wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. Art classes and workshops are currently being offered on a limited basis. Current class listings and workshops are on the gallery website, with frequent updates on the gallery Facebook page.

The gallery address is: 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467.  Hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 910.575.5999 or visit the website at sunsetrivergallery.com. Daily updates are available on the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

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