Sunset River Marketplace art gallery will celebrate creativity with a day of artists at work on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. There is no charge and reservations are not necessary.
Gallery owner Ginny Lassiter explains, “We want to share our love for the arts and invite visitors to come and watch some local artists at work.” Lassiter, an artist herself, works in acrylic and will be one of the artists found at her easel throughout the day.
The day will begin at 11 a.m. with an ice-dying fabric demonstration by Dariel Bendin. It will include both the process and finished cloth. Throughout the afternoon, clay artist Betsy Parker will be hand building and answering questions about her art. Watercolor artist Brenda Riggins will also be on hand as she creates one of her sought-after portraits.
About Sunset River Marketplace
Located in coastal Brunswick County, Sunset River Marketplace caters to both tourists and a growing local community of full-time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, the gallery is well known in the area for its collection of oil paintings, watermedia, pastels, photography, hand-blown glass, fused glass, pottery and clay sculptures, turned and carved wood, unique home décor items and artisan jewelry.
There are two onsite kilns and five wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. Art classes and workshops are currently being offered on a limited basis. Call the gallery for details.
The gallery address is: 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467. Hours are Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 910.575.5999 or visit the website at www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. Daily updates are available on the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
The Frame Center, located within the gallery, is open Wednesday through Friday, 12 noon – 5 p.m. and by appointment. Call framer Louis Aliotta directly at 910.368.7351.