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 … Continue reading Chantal Tomiello Reception – Dreaming in Color
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 … Continue reading Acrylic Painting w/ Rachel Sunnell
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 … Continue reading Wild About Art Reception
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 Jazz Night
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 … Continue reading Unstick Your Brain Part 2 – So You Want to be a Painter
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 … Continue reading Samantha Spalti Reception – Kinetic Ambit
Yes, we're open! Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. And we have lots of gift ideas for you plus plenty of refreshments and free gift certificate drawings on both days. Choose from handmade ornaments, oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, photography, stained glass, fused glass, hand-blown glass, decor items, fiber … Continue reading Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Choose from three five-week hand-building or wheel sessions for experienced potters. Session 1 begins Friday, Jan. 16 and runs through Feb. 13. Morning classes on the wheel are from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Afternoon hand-building classes are from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. $185 each plus cost of clay. Class fee non-refundable. You supply your … Continue reading Jamie Futera Pottery Classes
Distinctive Aesthetics: Exploring Four Artistic Narratives. Four friends. Four artists. Four wildly different approaches to their art – the common thread being that they each upend the concept of mixed media, using tools and materials to build layered pieces in a very unexpected fashion. The creative results reflect the out-of-the-box thinking of all four. Participating … Continue reading Distinctive Aesthetics Show
This will be the first of what will hopefully be a monthly workshop/conclave (LOL). Sam is more facilitator than instructor as she guides you to trusting your intuition to develop your art practice. It'll be a new experience every time. What you work on depends on what you need. And if you don't know what … Continue reading Studio Time w/Sam
Don't miss our special Artist Spotlight display featuring SC artist Roseann Bellinger from Feb. 9 - April 11. Roseann works primarily in acrylic but you'll find her painting in oil as well. Roseann's coastal marshscapes and still life compositions depict a vivid path of light and vibrant abstracts. Citing influences that include Asher Brown Durand, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Roseann Bellinger
We're excited to host a gallery talk by Therese Bisceglia, Kathleen V Stuart, Michelle McKnight Davis, and Kathleen Spicer. The four artists are being featured in the gallery’s current show, Distinctive Aesthetics: Exploring Four Artistic Narratives. These are four good friends with four wildly different approaches to their art – the common thread being that … Continue reading Artist Talk – Distinctive Aesthetics