Retired attorney Otis Lee is the author of three books, the latest being "I Was Born in the Forest," which encapsulates the freedom struggle of Africans brought to the Americas in slave ships from Congo, Angola, and other parts of Central Africa. Many defied the odds by escaping and establishing Afrocentric communities in the mountains … Continue reading Coffee With the Authors – Otis L. Lee, Jr.
Join us for an evening of Holiday revelry and live jazz by AfterHours band in the artistic atmosphere you can only experience here at Sunset River Gallery. AfterHours is a local band of seasoned musicians you may have seen performing here in Brunswick County. The popular ensemble will bring their musical stylings to the gallery … Continue reading Third Thursday Jazz & Holiday Party
Six Thursdays from Jan 9- Feb 13, 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. We … Continue reading Watercolor Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins
Drawing Towards Insight is ideal for any level abstract painter. Acrylic and mixed media instructor Marybeth Bradbury will guide us through creating shapes that have meaning and making marks that communicate your message. We'll be creating our own abstracted or conceptual portraits. We'll study how to actually use the techniques we learn and how to … Continue reading Abstract Mark Making Workshop w/Marybeth Bradbury
For this much awaited show, artists are exploring the evocative power of indigo in its many forms - color, mood, and metaphor. Whether through dreamlike blues, quiet solitude of evening shadows, or rich textures of indigo dye, works in this insightful show capture moods that range from serene to mysterious. Mood Indigo is a thread … Continue reading Mood Indigo Exhibition
Our Jan. 25 workshop is full, so we've added another class. Drawing Towards Insight is ideal for any level abstract painter. Acrylic and mixed media instructor Marybeth Bradbury will guide us through creating shapes that have meaning and making marks that communicate your message. We'll be creating our own abstracted or conceptual portraits. We'll study … Continue reading Abstract Mark Making Workshop w/Marybeth Bradbury — new class
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it." – Yogi Berra Plan to join us February 15, when Gary and Sue Baird regale us with tales of their 13,075 mile road trip this past summer. Gary is a nature photographer, so he planned the trip to go through 17 national parks in the … Continue reading Gary Baird – When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It
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 … Continue reading Boundaries Reception April 26
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 … Continue reading Jazz Night w/AfterHours Band
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 … Continue reading Jazz Night w/AfterHours Band
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 … Continue reading Paint & Party – Pop Art Popsicle – Cancelled
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, … Continue reading Unstick Your Brain w/Samantha Spalti