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Gallery holds 11th annual Holiday Art Market Nov 14 – 16

Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC is set to hold its 11th annual Holiday Art Market from Friday, Nov. 14– Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each of the three days.

Over 30 popular artists are being featured to include Holiday pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, home decor items, photography, turned wood, handmade furniture and more. An eight-foot Christmas tree will be filled with artisan-made ornaments, so customers can choose their favorites directly from the tree. There will also be free gift certificate drawings, holiday treats, refreshments, and hot mulled cider.

Featured artists over the weekend, many of whom will be on hand for the event,  include: Betsy Parker (pottery), Donna Michaux (pottery), Bob Moffett (turned wood), Gary Baird (wildlife photography), Ardie Praetorius (pottery), Louise Gerber (pottery), Kathy Turnauer (fused glass), Betty Barger (fiber art), Joyce Fiedler (sea glass), Tonda Jeffcoat (pottery), Bob Monthie (wood trays), Cynthia Porter (ornaments), Diane White (oil), Beryl Kirkpatrick (alcohol inks), Jewel Simmons (jewelry), Wes Wagner (wood furniture), Kathie Wolk (pottery), Barbara Bryant (fiber art), Brenda Riggins (ornaments and paintings), Nancy Guiry (assorted), Claudia Dowd (pottery), Dirtworks Pottery, Blackmon Pottery, Skrap Monkey (jewelry), Wes Wagner (wood furniture), Lucky Dog (jewelry), and Featherwood (jewelry), Jen McRae (jewelry), Tina Lepsig (felted wool), Allison Fanelli (paintings), Susan Barnard (paintings), Mona Bendin (hand-sewn pillows and table toppers), Tracy Young (pottery), Deborah Cowan (pottery), Linda Karaskevicus (paintings), Roseann Bellinger (paintings) Diane Crutchfield (basketry), Ellen “Dean” Nelson, (fused glass), and Geoffrey Lloyd (pottery).

About Sunset River Gallery

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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Images shown: Clay Santas by Betsy Parker, Fused glass Christmas trees by Ellen “Dean” Nelson

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday

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 art, and more! Come on by for some fun, low key shopping in the warm welcoming atmosphere that you expect here at Sunset River Gallery!

Unstick Your Brain Part 2 – So You Want to be a Painter

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

Jazz Night

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.

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Gallery to feature Chantal Tomiello in one-woman show

 

Chantal TomielloSunset River Gallery in Calabash, NC will feature works by Raleigh, NC artist Chantal Tomiello in a one-woman exhibition titled The Shape of Light: Dreaming in Color from Saturday, August 23 through Saturday, Sept. 27. The show includes 25+ abstracted landscapes and vibrant floral still life paintings. Two nine-foot-long landscapes are among the offerings. An opening reception will be held Friday evening on August 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. The public is invited. There is no charge and no reservations are needed.

When asked about the show, the French-Canadian born artist replied, “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.

“Deconstruction of a realistic subject into abstraction is something that inspires me. This Dreaming in Color 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. I think there’s magic in that kind of presence.”

About Sunset River Gallery

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 Debanjana Bhattacharjee, Clay Johnson, Janet Sessoms, and Richard Staat, 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 nationally known instructors.

Sunset River Gallery is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC. Telephone: 910.575.5999. Website: sunsetrivergallery.com . Regular gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily updates and event information are posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Wild About Art Reception

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.

Samantha Spalti Reception – Kinetic Ambit

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.

August Jazz Night

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.

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Chantal Tomiello show – Dreaming in Color

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

Chantal Tomiello Reception – Dreaming in Color

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!

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