Works by professional wood turner Bob Moffet will be featured at Sunset River Gallery from June 15 - July 15. On display will be a range of items including lidded boxes, platters, bowls, and larger art pieces. Bob is a past president of the Piedmont Woodturners Association and treasurer of the Chapel Hill Woodturners. His … Continue reading Spotlight Artist: Bob Moffett June 15 – July 15
For this Paint & Party class, Ginny will be helping you create two separate 8x10-inch paintings that work together as a diptych (Look closely, you can hang them in reverse order if you choose). This will be lots of fun and, never fear, Ginny will walk you through it and help you bring out your … Continue reading Paint & Party – Beach Diptych
Join us for another evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery. AfterHours is a local band of seasoned jazz musicians. The popular ensemble brings their musical stylings to the gallery for two hours of jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. Jazz … Continue reading Third Thursday Jazz
Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! Samantha will take you through this brand new Beach Hat design. Bring your best pals, or come on your own and make new friends! BYO snacks & beverage. Gallery provides everything else: paint, … Continue reading Paint & Party – Beach Hat
Abstract Workshop Instructor Ginny Lassiter Saturday, July 13, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Ginny to explore this low-stress approach to painting abstracts. She will share insights into the elements of abstract, composition, color, and contrast. Working with a limited palette to create a cohesive design, you will have an opportunity to work on … Continue reading Abstract Workshop w/Ginny Lassiter
Oil painter Rich Flanegan is the Spotlight Artist at the gallery from July 15 - Sept. 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, … Continue reading Spotlight Rich Flanegan
Back by popular demand is our sailboat collage, but this time it's a Sunset Sail. You'll create your own on a 20 x 16 canvas using acrylic paint and tissue paper for the sail. We'll have plenty of tissue paper here, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.This will be a lot … Continue reading Paint & Party – Sunset Sail Collage
Join us for another evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery. AfterHours is a local band of seasoned jazz musicians. The popular ensemble brings their musical stylings to the gallery for two hours of jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. Jazz … Continue reading Third Thursday Jazz
Mark your calendars for our first ever Summer Art Market, Saturday, July 20 - Sunday, July 21! Our Holiday Art Market in November has become so popular and so many of you have asked about a Summer Market, we've decided this is the year! Our two-day event will feature 15+ of your favorite artists, free … Continue reading Summer Art Market
Raleigh, NC-based artist Eric McRay's much awaited collage show, which is titled Southern Comfort, opens Friday, July 26, 2024 with a public reception from 5 - 7 p.m. The show runs through August 31. Please join us to meet Eric and hear his firsthand inspirations for this insightful exhibition of original collages. According to the … Continue reading Southern Comfort: Exhibition of Collages by Eric McRay
Raleigh, NC-based artist Eric McRay's much awaited collage show, which is titled Southern Comfort, opens Friday, July 26, 2024 with a public reception from 5 - 7 p.m. Please join us to meet Eric and hear his firsthand inspirations for this insightful exhibition of original collages. According to the artist he uses collage to expose … Continue reading Southern Comfort w/Artist Eric McRay Reception
Popular instructor Cristiana Rioli will be holding a two-day workshop where participants will learn how to texturize their work. You'll learn how to add interest to your paintings with plaster and marble dust, among other things. Everything is supplied, but if you have preferred tools, feel free to bring them. This will be about technique, … Continue reading Texture Workshop w/Cristiana Rioli