Quotables. April 11 -May 16 – Sunset River Gallery

You Raise Me Up, acrylic by Susan Barnard — You Raise Me Up by Susan Barnard, acrylic 24×24

Gallery presents text-forward art show April 11- May 16; reception April 11

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC will present a show featuring text-forward works from Saturday, April 11 through Saturday, May 16. Gallery director Samantha Spalti said, “All pieces in this show are text-based. Every artist has incorporated some kind of text into their artwork. It might be poetry, phrases, quotes, political text, a personal message, or something else. We think you’ll be surprised at the scope of the work.” There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge.

The show includes both wall art and 3D pieces from over 25 gallery artists including Vicki Neilon, Kathleen Spicer, Allison Fanelli, Roseann Bellinger, Susan Barnard, Kari Feuer, Rachel Jones, Diane White, Samantha Spalti, Debanjana Bhattacharjee, Roberta Rotunda, Judi Moore, Joy Parks Coats, Janet Boschker, Tracy Young, Ellen “Dean” Nelson, Carol Stabile, Jamie Futera, Mary Welch Austin, Simone Esquibel, Barbara Karkut, Michael Cahill, Marybeth Bradbury, Becky Steels, Rachel Sunnell, Chantal Tomiello, and Therese Bisceglia.

Artists have attributed inspiration for the works to personal events and beliefs, song lyrics and meanings, and strong political opinions. Samantha Spalti has used Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic poem/anthem “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” as her main visual. Also using song lyrics is Rachel Sunnell’s acrylic titled “Let It Be.” Michael Cahill chose a personal family memory for his mixed media piece. Allison Finelli’s acrylic painting of a wall plastered with the text “Pray for Peace” speaks to a national hope.

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. at which many of the artists are expected. The public is invited and there is no charge.

About Sunset River Gallery

Let It Be, acrylic by Rachell Sunnell, 20x20 — Let It Be, acrylic by Rachell Sunnell, 20×20

Located in coastal Brunswick County, NC, Sunset River Gallery caters to both area visitors and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring works by over 100 fine regional artists including Chantal Tomiello, Janet Sessoms, and Clay Johnson, among others, the gallery is well known in the area for its selection of oil paintings; watermedia; pastels; photography; hand-blown, stained, and fused glass; pottery and clay sculpture; turned and carved wood; unique home décor items; and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and six wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. The gallery also offers ongoing oil/acrylic and watercolor classes as well as workshops by regionally and nationally known instructors.

In 2022, Sunset River Gallery acquired Cordier Auctions, a premier auction house, which regularly holds estate and consignment auctions of fine and decorative art; coins, sterling, and fine jewelry; real estate; antiques, firearms and militaria, and more. Information about appraisal to auction can be obtained by emailing appraisal@sunsetrivergallery.com.

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: https://sunsetrivergallery.com . Regular gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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