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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You probably know that Sunset River Gallery has acquired the premier auction company, Cordier Auctions. And from time to time, we hold a consignment showcase event right here at the gallery. The next one is set for Friday, Nov. 8 - Saturday, Nov. 9 (during our Holiday Art Market). We're interested in reviewing valuables for upcoming Cordier Fall auctions which […]
This year the gallery's 10th Annual Holiday Art Market will take place Friday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 10. We're excited! Your favorite gallery artists (many expected to be on hand during the Art Market) are being featured to include Holiday pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, home decor items, photography, sculpture, carved and turned wood, wearable art, fiber art, […]
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 of Brazil. This is the […]