Paint & Party - Spring Robin Collage – Just Added
2025-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Our March class is full, so we’ve added a second date: April 2. This is a sweet Springtime Bird Collage that you’ll create on canvas using paint and torn up paper and magazine pages. This will be fun and easy! (Don’t worry, Samantha will take you through it one step at a time!) This is one you won’t want to miss. Come with your best pals! And don’t be afraid to come solo. You’ll make new friends! Bring a beverage and snack if you like. Gallery provides everything else — paints, brushes, canvases, aprons, and any other supplies. $35 per person. Non-refundable.

Artist Spotlight RL Thomas
2025-04-14 11:00 - 2025-06-14 17:00
The gallery is featuring acrylic artist RL Thomas and his collection, Moons & Dunes, from Monday, April 14 through Saturday, June 14. RL specializes in fine art that can “fit in your suitcase,” which makes him much loved by the many out-of-town visitors we have! After a career in advertising and design, RL began taking classes and painting full time. 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. He is especially known for his beach scenes with richly shadowed sand dunes, sea waters, and moon lit skies. Please come by to enjoy his work and see for yourself. Shown: Just Over the Dunes by RL Thomas (detail), acrylic, 11×14.

Boundaries Reception April 26
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
Boundaries is set to open at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC Saturday, April 26 and will run through Saturday, May 31. An opening reception is scheduled for April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend at no charge. A total of 34 pieces of art from artists in North and South Carolina were accepted by juror Lynn Golitz, an abstract artist from Morehead City, NC.
Participating artists were invited to explore the limits, edges, and intersections that define our lives. Where does one thing end and another begin? They examined both personal and physical boundaries, conceptual and societal boundaries.
Samantha Spalti, director for Sunset River Gallery, said,” We were looking for work that would inspire conversations on how boundaries are drawn or how they’re erased. It’s about offering a space for reflection and dialogue. I’m excited for gallery visitors to experience this show! Many of the artists (and the juror) will be at the opening reception. I hope people will engage them.”
Image: From the Boundaries show, “What Draws Us Near” by Sharon Hill

Coffee With the Authors - Bryan Hughes
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00
Bryan Michael Hughes is an author and lifelong vocalist. After having told stories for years on stage, he found fulfillment in recording written family anecdotes. This led to writing fiction in earnest in 2021. Since then, he has completed five novels, a short story collection inspired by his readers, a coffee table book, and now his debut children’s book – Chloe the Curious Conch Shell. Bryan’s writing offers delightfully complicated characters and fantastic settings. He highlights themes of self love, overcoming challenges, and positive mental health.
Inspired by Bryan’s mother-in-law, Andrea, the story for Chloe the Curious Conch Shell was initially a poem written after observing her at the beach. Andrea’s enthusiasm for shell hunting was contagious. Every single one–broken or not–was beautiful to her. Believing this was a story that needed to be shared, Bryan approached Samantha, who immediately agreed to illustrate the story. Join us to hear them talk about the book on Thursday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Coffee, tea, and breakfast treats will be served. This is a free event, but seating is limited. Contact the gallery to hold your spot. 910.575.5999.

Waterway Art Association Spring Show & Sale
2025-05-12 11:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00
Waterway Art Association is holding its 34th Annual Spring Exhibit and Sale at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC from Monday, May 12 – Saturday, May 17, 2025. Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday. The public is invited and there is no charge.
An awards reception will be held Monday evening, May 12 from 5-7 p.m. The show will also be open Thursday evening, May 15 from 5 – 7 p.m. during the gallery’s Jazz Night.
Proceeds from a raffle of original small art works, which is held during the show, go towards a Brunswick County High School student scholarship.
The Waterway art group is a nonprofit organization established in 1991. It serves artists residing in southern Brunswick County, NC and northeastern Horry County, SC. Additional information may be found at www.waterwayart.org.
Shown: First Place winner, 2024, The Lesson by Lori Wilson, watercolor, 30×20.

Paint & Party - Beach Chair
2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:30
This is one you won’t want to miss. Ginny will walk you through this charming acrylic of a beach chair at the water’s edge. Come with your best pals! Or don’t be afraid to come solo. You’ll make new friends! Bring a beverage and snack if you like. Gallery provides everything else — paints, brushes, canvases, aprons, and any other supplies. See you. then! $35 non-refundable.
Sign up here!

Jazz Night w/AfterHours Band
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a very special evening of fine tunes and good company in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery. We’re sad to say vocalist Bryan Hughes will be leaving the band to relocate back in Indiana. This will be his final gallery performance. We’re sad to see him go, but look forward to a fun night of song and celebration! Please plan to join us from 5 – 7 p.m. and let’s give Bryan a wonderfully heartfelt send-off! Mark your calendars and plan to stop by! Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone number is 910.575.5999. Updates on the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Reception for Gallery's Small Works show
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00
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. Shown: Lake Trees by Clay Johnson, 12×12.

Paint & Party - Mixed Media Turtle Hatchlings
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:00
This is a brand new design and it will be loads of fun – mixed media on canvas with paper hatchlings! Sam will take you through it step by step, All supplies included – all you need to bring is your own snack and beverage. So, turtle lovers, plan on joining us for a fun time. Come with your besties and make a party of it. Or come solo and make new friends. Let’s Paint & Party! $35 non-refundable
Sign up here!

Jazz Night w/AfterHours Band
2025-06-19 17:00 - 19:00
Jazz Night is back this month! So join us for an 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 musicians you know and love. The popular ensemble will bring their musical stylings to the gallery for two hours of standards and audience favorites. Jazz Night is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every other month. Mark your calendars and plan to stop by! Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone number is 910.575.5999. Updates on the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Create/Recreate - Pattern & Variation Workshop w/Kathleen Spicer
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00
Create/Recreate with Kathleen Spicer, a workshop on pattern and variation in art. June 21, 2025 11am – 1pm. Kathleen will guide students through making a four part pattern that will be repeated in 4 pieces. The aim is to learn how pattern and variation can be used in successful art. Students will supply their own paint and brushes, Kathleen will supply paper and tracing paper. The gallery will supply water, pencils, pencil sharpener, and paper towels.
Supply List: Brushes. Paint – Suggested colors (but students can use what they are comfortable with): White, Cad Red medium (or similar), Cad Yellow medium (or similar), Ultramarine or Cobalt Blue, Burnt Umber, Pthalo or Viridian Green, Alizarin Crimson or Magenta, Pthalo blue. $40 (non-refundable)
Sign up here!

Diane White - Spotlight Artist
2025-07-01 11:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00
South Carolina painter Diane White is being featured as the gallery’s Spotlight Artist from July 1 through September 1. Proficient at both landscapes and still life works, she considers herself a painter of contemporary realism. She says, “I paint exclusively in oil., savoring the rich buttery feel of the paint on my brush, the texture of the canvas, even the smell of the paint. I am drawn to the still life by the way the light falls on ordinary objets, illuminating them to draw the viewer into the painting. May of my still life pieces begin long before I set foot in my studio. Through years of combing antique shops and flea markets, I have collected many interesting pieces that find their way into my paintings.
Diane has recently been incorporating ordinary objects into her paintings such as take out containers and chopsticks, nautical items, and even toys. She has been juried into several national competitions with the Oil Painters of America, the Salon International, National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, and the AmericanWomen Artists National Competition.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a selection of her distinctive still life paintings and landscapes.

Paint & Party - Pop Art Popsicle - Cancelled
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30
We’re so excited for this one! We’ll be creating a stylized popsicle on a very cool skinny canvas! This will be so much fun and they’ll look great. Samantha will help you with colors and getting the effect you want. Be fearless and join us! The gallery supplies everything – canvases, paints, brushes, aprons. All you bring is your snack and a beverage if you want. Let’s take a bite out of this piece! $35 per person. Non-refundable.
Sign up here!

Summer Art Market
2025-07-18 11:00 - 2025-07-20 17:00
This year’s Summer Art Market will be a three-day event! So mark your calendar for July 18, 19, and 20! 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 coming by to see what’s new in pottery, paintings, photography, turned wood, glass, fiber art, artisan-crafted jewelry, decor items, handmade furniture and more. New for 2025 will be craft activities on Saturday, July 19 (dot painting coasters and rock painting, $5 each) for both adults and children.This year will be even more fun!
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), Ardie Praetorius (pottery-wheel), Gail Black (oil painting), Donna Mertz (weaving), Brian Evans (pottery-wheel), Becky Steele (acrylic painting), Betsy Parker (pottery-hand building), and Simone Esquibel (mosaic).
This is a free event. Plenty of refreshments and treats will be served. Please note, however, in the craft activities area there is a $5 charge per person per individual craft.
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

Unstick Your Brain w/Samantha Spalti
2025-07-26 11:00 - 15:00
Unstick Your Brain Workshop with Samantha Spalti. Saturday July 26th 11 – 3, a workshop for non-artists and artists
A workshop to help loosen you up. There are no wrong moves and nothing to get right – this workshop is about letting creativity and ideas flow. This is for people who want to get started painting, but don’t know where to start or for artists who find themselves stuck in a creative rut.
I’ll guide you through exercises aimed at loosening your hand, helping your brain fill perception gaps, make connections, and create new ideas. Some of the exercises will help with hand-eye-brain coordination, help you see familiar things with new eyes, and help with memory and visual thinking skills.
This is not a workshop where you leave with finished work. It is one where you will leave with ideas to pursue.
All materials will be provided. $45 non-refundable.
Sign up here!

Rachel Sunnell show, The Story Tellers
2025-08-02 11:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00
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. An opening 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’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.

Reception-Rachel Sunnell Solo Show
2025-08-02 17:00 - 19:00
We can’t wait for Rachel Sunnell’s solo show – The Story Tellers! Her opening reception is Saturday, August 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. and the show runs through Saturday, August 30, so mark your calendar! You won’t want to miss it! 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.
The Saturday evening reception is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. We hope to see you then!
Shown: The Square Dance by Rachel Sunnell, acrylic, 16×16

Two-Day Workshop - Wildly Colorful Funky Art w/Becky Steele
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00
Wildly Colorful Funky Art Workshop w/ Becky Steele. Two-day class on consecutive Saturdays, August 9 & 16, 11am – 3pm,”Creativity is intelligence having fun” ~ Albert Einstein. Experimental painting is the theme of this workshop! We’ll begin with exercises that help you tap into your “inside voices” (you know, those voices inside your head) and use them to bring forward your curiosity and your own personal organic expression.
The first layer of your painting will be the words and phrases that tell your story.
Next, we’ll introduce colors to express the emotions and feelings around and over the words. Shapes and spaces introduced in your third layer will bring focus to your painting, expanding on and highlighting the colors and opening space for new ideas. Marks will then be added in your fourth layer to enhance and support the shapes/spaces. Now your canvas is ready to begin your painting!
This class is for all artists and non-artists and is a lot of fun. I’ll be using acrylics but will encourage students to use their preferred paint mediums and bring multiple types of markers, pencils, etc.
I’ll use multiple games/exercises to bring out the fun and help your imagination begin to flow. These exercises are also designed to help take away the “fear of creating”. I use them to open the workshop and throughout, when I want to take artists to the next level. The underlying theme for this workshop will be to help artists find and identify their own brand – their own organic style. $75 non-refundable.
Materials List:
• One Large Canvas – Any size 12” x 14” or larger.
• Multi-Media Art Journal at least 8” x 10” or larger, OR 6 sheets of 8.5” x 11” or larger, mixed media paper
• Paints – I will be using acrylic paints. Bring a selection of your favorite colors, including white and black. You can use oils or watercolors but they are not as conducive to creating the quick layers we will be building.
• Assortment of brushes – make sure you have a few large brushes
• Pens, Pencils, Markers, Crayons, Charcoal, Pastels, etc – Please bring an assortment of these in multiple colors and sizes, plus black. They should be a mix of water soluble and non-soluble. I use Pebeo 4 Artist Markers but any non-soluble marker will work. I like Stabilo pencils in red, blue and black as they are water soluble. I love the Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pens in white, gold and silver.
• Any other favorite marking tools you like to use. I’ll also bring an assortment of implements and tools you can use.
• Palette knife. Okay to bring a few sizes.
• Artist’s tape
Gallery will supply: water containers, spray bottle, scissors
Sign up here!

August Jazz Night
2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:00

Chantal Tomiello show - Dreaming in Color
2025-08-23 11:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00
The gallery will feature Raleigh, NC artist Chantal Tomiello’s newest works in a one-woman show titled The Shape of Light: Dreaming in Color from Saturday August 23 through Saturday, Sept. 23. According to the artist, “This 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. 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.”
Dreaming in Color includes two nine-foot landscapes as well as a number of vibrant abstracted florals, which collectors are sure to cherish. The artist will be at the opening reception on Saturday, August 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and talk with her about the art pieces. There is no charge for the reception and reservations are not needed. Regular gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shown by artist Chantal Tomiello: The Muse Delights, (detail) acrylic, 30 x 40.

Chantal Tomiello Reception - Dreaming in Color
2025-08-23 17:00 - 19:00
We’re excited to have Chantal Tomiello back with more of her stunning work, including two nine-foot acrylic paintings. This latest series, The Shape of Light: Dreaming in Color, is made up primarily of landscapes that feature her distinctive trees, water, and luminous skies. She says, “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—in the way light changes, or how a line leans just enough to make you pause. These paintings are a space where tension and serenity meet.” The show runs from Saturday, August 23 through Saturday Sept. 27. An opening reception is slated for the 23rd. from 5-7 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. There is no charge and reservations are not required. Please join us!

Acrylic Painting w/ Rachel Sunnell
2025-09-08 - 2025-10-20
Techniques & Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting
This painting class is open to acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels. I will be sharing my expertise in acrylics, as well as layout techniques, composition, value, and color theory. Students will have the opportunity to work with photo references and are encouraged to explore their own artistic expression. The curriculum will start with a review of the fundamentals, including creating essential tools such as a color wheel and value scale. We will also delve into composition through thumbnail sketches and study color harmony. Engaging classroom critiques will be a regular part of the learning process. Overall, this class aims to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for painters looking to enhance their skills and develop their personal style.
$175 (two six-week sessions: Monday Mornings 10:00-12:30 or Monday Afternoons 1:30-4:30) Non-refundable.
Click here to sign up!
Materials List
Online Art Companies
• Dick Blick
• Jerry’s Artarama
• Cheap Joe’s
Note: Amazon is typically more expenses than an online company.
Acrylic Paint Brand Name Options
• Golden, Windsor Newton, Matisse, Lucas, Nova, etc.
• Hobby Lobby Masters Touch Thick Body does not have primary cyan blue, ultramarine or dioxazine
purple. You may purchase Liquitex’s Basics in these colors. I recommend upgrading your Titanium
White to Golden heavy body.
Basic Paint Colors
• Titanium White
• Primary Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Lemon Yellow or Cadmium Yellow light
• Primary Cyan Blue
• Ultramarine Blue
• Magenta
• Cadmium Red or Alizarin Crimson
• Burnt Sienna
• Dioxazine Purple or similar
• Orange
• Sap Green
Note: Typical paint sets do not include many of these colors.
Brushes
• My favorite brushes from Dick Blick – Utrecht Manglon Synthetic 239-F Mixed Synthetic: #4,10,14, 18 Flats and Filberts 239-Fil #12, #4
• Or ¼”, ½”, ¾” Flats synthetic made for oil/acrylic medium to medium firm
Other Materials
• 9×12” Acrylic Paper, Canvas Paper or Canson Cold Press Watercolor Pad 140lb (Do not purchase
Multimedia Paper.)
• ½” artist Tape or Painters tape
• Masonite Board: large enough for the 9×12 paper
• Masterson Sta-wet Super Pro Palette – purchase at Dick Blick’s.
• Canvases, Canvas boards as needed
• Water container ie: large plastic yogurt container
• Rag
• Cheap ruler
• Charcoal pencil white and black
• Small sketch book or pad or you can use your watercolor paper.
Photo References
• Photocopies of painting references or photos on your iPad. Phone photos are too small.

Spotlight Artists - Becky Steele & Simone Esquibel
2025-09-15 11:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00
Local artists Becky Steele and Simone Esquibel have come together in a collaborative project blending their respective loves of acrylic painting and mosaic art. These are presented as pairs of artwork. The process begins with Becky’s abstract painting which Simone then translates into a mosaic interpretation of the original, creating her mosaic on top of a giclee print. We can’t wait to see the finished pieces. This special Spotlight display will run from Sept. 15 – Nov. 15.

Stacked Mosaic Abstract Workshop w/ Simone Esquibel and Becky Steele
2025-09-20 - 2025-10-11
Stacked Mosaic Abstract Workshop w/ Simone Esquibel and Becky Steele. This workshop is a non-traditional take on mosaic art blending the worlds of acrylic painting and mosaic art that stacks mosaic glass over an acrylic painting of your own design.
This is a 4 week class on consecutive Saturdays. Sept 20th, 27th, Oct 4th, & 11th, 1:00 – 4:00 each day.
$200 plus $50 materials fee, non-refundable
Sign up here!

Wild About Art Reception
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00
The Wildlife Artists of the Carolinas and the Waterway Art Association are joining together to share an exhilarating show, Wild About Art. This theme invites artists to draw inspiration from the natural world, capturing the vibrant colors, dynamic forms, and intricate patterns found in wildlife and landscapes. The show opens at Sunset River Gallery on Friday, Oct. 6 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 11. A reception is set for Friday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no charge and no reservations are necessary.

Jazz Night
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00
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 Night is held from 5 – 7 p.m. on the third Thursday every other month (unless announced otherwise). Mark your calendars and plan to stop by! There’s no charge for the music and refreshments. We ask only that you bring some cash to tip the band! Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC 179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone number is 910.575.5999. Look for updates on the gallery’s Facebook page.

Unstick Your Brain Part 2 - So You Want to be a Painter
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00
Saturday October 18, 11am – 3pm, with a break (bring snacks).

Instructor Samantha Spalti. This is a one day (4-hour) workshop about using the elements and principles of art and basic color theory to create art. This is an exploratory workshop; we will be painting studies and will not be leaving with finished work. (Not necessary to have attended Part One!)$45, non-refundable

Materials. Paper, water, cups, and paper towels will be supplied. Bring your own paints and brushes, whatever medium you are most comfortable with, but make sure you have some variation of a red, yellow, and blue, a white and an ochre. If you have a warm and cool red, yellow, and blue, even better. This is are colors I have used:

titanium white
lemon yellow hue
cad yellow hue
yellow ochre
cad orange hue
pyrrole crimson
quinacridone magenta
cad red deep hue
phthalo blue
french ultramarine

Samantha Spalti Reception - Kinetic Ambit
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00
Kinetic Ambit opens Oct. 25 and runs through Dec. 6. We hope you’ll join us at the opening reception on Saturday, October 25 from 2 – 4 p.m. to meet artist (and gallery director) Samantha Spalti. 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. We hope you’ll mark your calendar for this insightful exhibition and reception. Light hors d’oeuvres, sweets, and other refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend at no charge. Reservations are not needed.

Santa Portrait Workshop w/ Brenda Riggins
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00
This watercolor class is an introduction into fun and expressive portraits using bold colors, strong values and searching for your own creative voice. This is a great beginning into learning about the structure of a face and shaping it toward your own unique style. I hope this class gives you something useful and inspiring to take with you and maybe begin your own journey into the world of watercolor portraits with more confidence. With the Holiday season approaching, what better portrait to have fun with than Old Santa? Please join me for this season’s magic of capturing your own Santa portrait. $55 non-refundable.
Bring snacks or lunch. For materials list and to sign up, click here.

Holiday Hearts & Arts Fundraiser
2025-11-10 11:00 - 2025-11-22 17:00
In conjunction with our Holiday Art Market (Nov. 14-16), we’re holding a fundraiser for our local BSRI (Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc). This is a wonderful group that feeds our local seniors and connects them with much needed services. Some of our favorite – and most popular – artists have donated work that will be showcased at the front of the gallery. All are for sale at very affordable prices. And 100% of sales and proceeds from this event go directly to BSRI. That’s right, we don’t take a penny. So please come out to help us help someone in need. The event runs from Nov. 10 through Nov. 22. More details will be posted on our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you here! Wait till you see what’s being donated!
