Marketplace News
08/26/10 |
Dr. Debra Reble To Speak at ‘Coffee With the Authors' Event Sept. 16 Dr. Debra Reble, licensed psychologist and author will speak at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 16. The event, which is part of the gallery’s Coffee With the Authors series, runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Reble’s presentation, titled Cultivating Extraordinary Relationships, will provide valuable insights into recognizing behavioral patterns and negative energy that may be blocking personal fulfillment and sabotaging relationships. ... read more |
08/25/10 |
A collection of recent works by Sterling Edwards is being featured at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C., gallery owner Ginny Lassiter has announced. The exhibition, which runs from Sept. 20 through Oct. 30, consists entirely of acrylic and mixed media abstract ex |
08/20/10 |
The exquisitely carved wildfowl art by Jim Comer is being featured at Sunset River Marketplace through Sept. 18, gallery owner Ginny Lassiter has announced. “Jim’s work is some of the most popular in the gallery, “ she says. “He usually produces only 12 to 15 pieces each year, and they are always in demand."... read more |
07/22/10 |
Style Consultant Offers Tips On Using Mirrors In the Home
Mirrors are an essential piece of the interior design puzzle. They make small spaces appear larger and dark spaces light. They add drama, create the illusion of space, improve lighting and solve a myriad of interior design problems. Properly placed, a mirror can reflect a room’s significant features or outdoor view. The frame you choose can subtly pick up colors in the room, adding cohesiveness to the room without being “matchy matchy.”... read more |
07/17/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. has announced that Wilmington musician, Jim Quick, will present Inside the Song: the Making of Music at its monthly Creative Exchange event on Wednesday, August 11.
Owner Ginny Lassiter said, “We are so excited Jim is coming to the gallery. Jim Quick is legendary in this area for his witty banter and comical onstage antics. But not everyone outside the music business realizes what a serious and skilled songwriter he is.”... read more |
07/16/10 |
Featured artists: Kimberly Dawn Clayton, Shauna McGoldrick & Dan MacCosbe  The eclectic folk art show opened June 10 and due to its popularity, has been extended through August 7. The signature image for the show, Kimberly Dawn's painting, Hippie Chicks With Green V-Dub, has been sold, but reproductions are available. Contact the gallery for more information.... read more |
07/06/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace’s Creative Exchange series continues on July 14 with The Art of Scrapbooking. Mary Crowley, professional photo organizer and consultant for Creative Memories, will demonstrate the latest ways to turn your pictures, computer images and stories into photo memory albums, digital collections and personalized photo gifts... read more |
05/28/10 |
The Waterway Art Association is holding its nineteenth annual art exhibition over the Memorial Day weekend at Sunset River Studio in Calabash, N.C. The Studio, located at 271 Calabash Road is affiliated with Sunset River Marketplace art gallery, but at a different location.The show, which opened Monday, May 24, runs through Monday, May 31 ... read more |
05/27/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. has added oil painter Jim Horton to its list of art instructors. Beginning Thursday, June 3, he will teach an ongoing series of oil painting classes from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Each monthly session of four Thursday classes will cost $75 per student. ... read more |
05/20/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will be one of the sponsors for Concerts On the Coast 2010, the free summer concert series in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. gallery owner Ginny Lassiter has announced. “We are delighted to be part of this family-friendly event that has become a tradition with both locals and visitors to the area,” Lassiter said. “My husband Joe and I attend the shows most Friday nights. It’s a great way to wind down at the end of the week.” ... read more |
05/12/10 |
Artist reception Thursday, June 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Please join us to view this eclectic show! Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will feature Kimberly Dawn & Friends, a group show of works on canvas, wood, glass and metal by folk artists Kimberly Dawn Clayton, Shauna McGoldrick and Daniel MacCosbe. The show opens Monday, June 1 and runs through July 10. A reception to meet the artists will be held Thursday evening, June 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. The exhibition will present three distinct styles, with the common thread being that all are considered outsider art. ... read more |
05/10/10 |
A charity luncheon and fashion show was held Monday, March 29 at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. Sponsors for the event were Sunset River Marketplace, Victoria’s Ragpatch in Calabash and the Calabash Garden Tea Room. Net proceeds of $6,270 went to Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA), a private nonprofit agency that provides a range of programs and financial assistance to low-income families in Brunswick County, N.C. Shown here at the check presentation on Monday, May 3 are (left to right) Wayne Hellman, chairman BFA board; Carol Phelps, BFA director; Ken Clark, Victoria's Ragpatch; Ginny Lassiter, owner Sunset River Marketplace; and Debbie Bissette, event coordinator, Sunset River Marketplace. ... read more |
05/07/10 |
04/28/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. is featuring works by 16 artists in Marshlands: From Back Roads to Coast. The group show opened April 26 and runs through May 29. Participating artists include Ruth Cox, oil; Nancy Hughes Miller, oil, Freeman Beard, watercolor; Linda Simmons, stained glass; Jim Comer, carved wood; Celia McGuire, oil; Ramona Batsford Bendin, oil; Scott Summerfield, hand blown glass; Nancy Guiry, pastel; Jenny McKinnon Wright, oil; and Sam McLaughlin, pastel. ... read more |
04/20/10 |
Award-winning artist Miriam Pinkerton will hold a three-day collage workshop at Sunset River Marketplace on June 10, 11 and 12. Exploring the spontaneous process of mixing papers randomly and finding new materials to use, this class will be fun for both accomplished artists and beginners. Cost is $110 and includes some of the materials that will be used. Register now at the gallery! ... read more |
04/15/10 |
Artists are encouraged to register now. Class is limited to just 15.
N.C. artist Sterling Edwards is set to conduct a five-day acrylics abstract workshop from September 20 - 24, at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. Known best for his abstract landscapes painted in transparent watercolor, Edwards has spent much of the past two years creating large acrylic abstracts. The Sunset River workshop will be his first acrylics workshop and is already generating a good deal of interest in the coastal Carolina art community. In this class, he will demonstrate and explain his techniques for painting acrylic media abstract paintings on canvas. He plans to include information about painting on paper as well.... read more |
04/01/10 |
A charity luncheon and fashion show was held Monday, March 29 at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. Sponsors for the event were Sunset River Marketplace, Victoria’s Ragpatch in Calabash and the Calabash Garden Tea Room. Net proceeds of $6,270 will go to Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA), a private nonprofit agency that provides a range of programs and financial assistance to low-income families in Brunswick County, N.C. ... read more |
03/12/10 |
Pastel artist Jane Staszak conducts a weekly class at Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. The dynamic instruction and exchange of ideas has resulted in a closely knit group who have dubbed themselves the "Pastel Sisters" and their group show, which runs at the gallery from March 27 through April 24 is titled Pastel Sisters Show All*. The opening reception, featuring live Celtic music by Gaelstorm, will be Saturday, March 27, from 3 to 6 p.m. Please join us! |
02/25/10 |
Calabash, N.C. art gallery Sunset River Marketplace is set to host a fashion show and luncheon on Monday, March 29 to benefit Brunswick Family Assistance Program (BFA). Fashions from the popular Calabash women’s clothing store, Victoria’s Ragpatch, will be featured with store manager Roseanne Hodge making the dynamic presentation. Lunch will be catered by the Calabash Garden Tea Room. There will be door prizes and a silent auction including donations from artists, restaurant and local merchants. Tickets are $25. This is going to be a fun, worthwhile afternoon! Please join us! ... read more |
02/22/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace is featuring Barns of the American Landscape, a group show of oil painters, watercolorists, pastel artists and photographers, which begins Tuesday, Feb. 20 and runs through Saturday, Mar. 27. The exhibit includes works by Richard Dixon (oil), Richard Kuhn (oil), Steven Sullivan (oil), Elaine Bigelow (oil), Roger Tatum (watercolor), Brenda Behr (oil), Mark Hilliard (photography), David Keener (photography), Janet Dixon (watercolor), Rose Kennedy (pastel) and Kevin Beck (pastel), Lou Aliotta (photography) ... read more |
01/07/10 |
Sunset River Marketplace is featuring paintings by watercolor artist Richard Staat in a show entitled Watercolors with a Transparent Touch from Jan. 11 through Feb. 20, 2010. The eclectic exhibition includes figural pieces as well as landscapes and coastal scenes. A reception, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m.... read more |
12/09/09 |
Sunset River Marketplace’s Creative Exchange series continues with its last series of 2009. The workshop is entitled Creative Holiday Decorating. Laurie Nelson will demonstrate how to create holiday pieces for your home by adding your personal touch. It will be held on Wednesday, December 9 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The fee for the event is $5 and includes lunch. RSVPs are required due to limited seating.... read more |
11/11/09 |
 The nostalgic paintings of another time by Stokes County artist Tony Craig are being featured in an exhibition titled Stepping Back In Time at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. from Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. The public is invited to a Meet the Artist Open House on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m.... read more |
10/30/09 |
Sunset River Marketplace’s Creative Exchange series continues with "The Art of Decorative Pillowmaking," presented by Beth Pethtal. The workshop will demonstrate how to decorate pillows in a creative, innovative way. It will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The fee for the event is $5 and includes lunch. Reservations are required due to limited seating.... read more |
10/28/09 |
Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. is presenting mystery novelists T. Lynn Ocean and Suzanne Adair at its Coffee with the Authors series. The presentation, which takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 5, includes coffee, tea and sweets during the authors’ discussions. Reservations are required due to limited seating.... read more |
10/15/09 |
Honors were awarded for the sixty-fourth annual Watercolor Society of N.C. Juried Exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C. where the exhibition is being held through Nov. 30, when it moves to the Page Walker Arts & History in Cary, N.C.... read more |