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
Six Thursdays from Sept 5 - Oct 10, 10:00-12:30 $150 | non-refundable Please bring your own inspiration photo and supplies. The course will begin with examination of reference photos and things to be aware of in your photos. We will learn how to see the important areas of your photo to help develop a likeness. … Continue reading Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins – Fall 2024
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. Gallery director Samantha Spalti said, “Chantal knows … Continue reading Exhibition – Chantal Tomiello: The Shape of Light
New works by Raleigh, NC artist Chantal Tomiello will be featured at the gallery in a one-woman show titled The Shape of Light. The show includes 19 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 … Continue reading Opening Reception – Chantal Tomiello: The Shape of Light
Paint & Party is a fun time where you can uncork your creativity and your favorite beverage in a friendly atmosphere with no pressure to stay inside the lines. No experience necessary! For this unique Paint & Party class, Samantha will take you through creating a stylized mermaid on paper and then pasting it on … Continue reading Paint & Party – Mermaid Collage
Denny Hamann is set to speak at the gallery's Coffee With the Authors series on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. - 12 noon. Denny says, "Southern towns are brimming with stories and storytellers. The sleepy little textile mill town in central North Carolina, where I grew up, is no exception. I began writing short … Continue reading Coffee With the Authors – Denny Hamann
North Carolina artist Mary Welch Austin is being featured at Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC as the Spotlight Artist from Sept. 16 through Nov. 2. She has a keen appreciation for the magic of light and texture and the compositional dance of positive and negative spaces in nature. Her acrylic and oil paintings are … Continue reading Mary Welch Austin named Spotlight Artist Sept. 16 – Nov. 2
Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! Ginny will take you through this fun Dune Fence design. Bring your best pals, or come on your own and make new friends! BYO snacks & beverage. Gallery provides everything else: paint, brushes, … Continue reading Paint & Party – Dune Fence
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
Please note: this is a. new date for this event! It was originally scheduled for Sept. 18. We have just two open spots, so call today if you're interested! Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! Ginny will take you through … Continue reading Paint & Party – Dune Fence (New Date)