Events from October 14 – November 14 – Sunset River Gallery Events from October 14 – November 14 – Sunset River Gallery

Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins – Fall 2024

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. We will be discussing colors […]

Exhibition – Chantal Tomiello: The Shape of Light

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 just what to keep and […]

Mary Welch Austin named Spotlight Artist Sept. 16 – Nov. 2

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 the product of much exposure […]

Coffee With the Authors – Lenny Di Gregorio

Join us for this month's Coffee With the Authors presentation with the always popular Lenny Di Gregorio as he talks about his latest, "Lost & Found in Manhattan." Get ready for a thrilling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Imagine being alone in a dark, empty building late at night when […]

N.C. Strong – Two-week benefit to help Western North Carolina

We've all seen the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene throughout western North Carolina.  We want to help, so we're working through CERF+, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping artists get ready for emergencies – and get back on their feet afterwards. The organization provides comprehensive resources, education, and relief programs to artists in need. In fact, they're already working to […]

Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins – Oct/Nov 2024

Six Thursdays from  Oct 17 - Nov 21, 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 will be discussing colors […]

Third Thursday Jazz

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 may have seen performing at local restaurants here in Brunswick County. The popular ensemble will bring their musical stylings to the gallery for two hours of standards and […]

Dipping Glaze Workshop w/Tonda Jeffcoat (morning)

Tonda Jeffcoat “Dipping Glaze Workshop” Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 Morning session: 10:00-1:00 Are you one of those potters who has glaze anxiety? In this workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals of glaze components and focus on applying glazes using dipping techniques. Other glaze applications will also be shown. This workshop is for potters of any level. Please bring 3-4 […]

Dipping Glaze Workshop w/Tonda Jeffcoat (afternoon)

Tonda Jeffcoat “Dipping Glaze Workshop” Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 Afternoon session: 1:30-4:30 Are you one of those potters who has glaze anxiety? In this workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals of glaze components and focus on applying glazes using dipping techniques. Other glaze applications will also be shown. This workshop is for potters of any level. Please bring 3-4 […]

Paint & Party – Halloween Collages

Happy Halloween! Paint & Party is a great way to open up your creative side – with a little help from your friends! Samantha will take you through creating these TWO sweet and spooky 8x8-inch Halloween motif collages.  You'll have a scary good time, so bring your best pals, or come on your own and make new friends! BYO snacks […]