Events from January 22 – November 29, 2024 – Sunset River Gallery Events from January 22 – November 29, 2024 – Sunset River Gallery

Watercolor Portrait Class w/Brenda Riggins

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 will be discussing colors that […]

Paint & Party – Snowy Egret

SORRY! This class is full, but we've added another class on Jan. 22! Start off the New Year with a fun Paint & Party event! Samantha will walk you through this charming Snowy Egret collage on paper and canvas! Come on your own or bring your best pals with you (along with a snack and beverage if you choose). We'll […]

Otis Lee: A Dive Into the Culture of Quilombos

Otis L. Lee, Jr. is a remarkable individual who defied the challenges of segregation and Jim Crow laws during his upbringing. Originally an attorney, Otis has now embarked on a successful career as an author. In November 2024 he spoke at the gallery's Coffee With the Authors event about his book,  "I Was Born in the Forest,  A Traveler's Guide […]

Paint & Party – Snowy Egret #2

Our Jan 15th class filled up in one day, so we've set up another! Start off the New Year with a fun Paint & Party event! Samantha will walk you through this charming Snowy Egret collage on paper and canvas! Come on your own or bring your best pals with you (along with a snack and beverage if you choose). […]

Abstract Mark Making Workshop w/Marybeth Bradbury

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 infuse our works with soul. […]

Mood Indigo Exhibition

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 that weaves together memory, emotion, […]

Artist Spotlight Debanjana Bhattacharjee

The gallery is excited to feature Myrtle Beach artist Debanjana Bhattacharjee  as the Spotlight Artist from Feb. 1 through March 29. Born in Mumbai, India, Debanjana moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2015 from Texas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Mumbai and a post graduate diploma in computer applications. She also has a post […]

Gary Baird – When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It

"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 US and Canada, as well […]

See Like a Photographer – Instructor Janet Boshker

See Like a Photographer: the Basics. This fun two-hour workshop is designed for anyone who owns a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera and wants a better understanding of how to take control of their images and improve their photography. It includes both discussion and a walkabout in Calabash applying principles learned. Discussion will cover the exposure triangle – shutter speed, […]