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Historic Downtown
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bottega art &
wine
208 N. Front St., Wilmington
(910) 763-3737 |
Wilmington's only art bar, bottega art &
wine uniquely appeals to everyone from the fine wine connoisseur and
art lover to a live music and beer aficionado. The gallery exhibits
local, regional and international artwork, including oil, acrylic
and watercolor paintings, sculpture, photography, mixed media and
printmaking. You'll find only original art here — no prints. And
while you browse their collection of art and jewelry, you can sip a
glass of wine or a beer. They offer everything from the starving
artist's $4 glass to the high-end $85 bottle, and they offer
certified organic products whenever possible. Enjoy your libation of
choice with an item from their cafe menu, and plan to stay for the
live entertainment. They host a variety of live music Wednesday to
Saturday, as well as literary and film events.
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Fidler's Gallery and Framing
The Cotton Exchange, Nutt St., Wilmington
(910) 762-2001
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This multi-dimensional gallery houses
an eclectic collection of limited-edition pieces, fine-art posters and
originals from a wide range of local, regional, national and
international artists. These artists include Timberlake, Mangum, Landry,
Wyeth, Kunstler and many more. Among the many and varied subjects are
florals, wildlife, seascapes and the Civil War. Professional custom
framing is also available. Housed within the gallery, Wrigley's Clocks
offers a selection of timepieces such as wall, mantel and floor (or
grandfather) clocks. Wrigley's services what it sells with authorized
factory repairs as well as all other makes of clocks. They even make
house calls.
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The
Golden Gallery
The Cotton Exchange, 307 N. Front St., Wilmington
(910) 762-4651
www.thegoldengallery.com
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A resident of The Cotton Exchange for 30
years, The Golden Gallery is truly a family affair. Artist Mary Ellen
Golden's original watercolors and prints depicting Wilmington landmarks
and southeastern North Carolina scenery are well-known and sought after
among visitors and residents alike. A watercolorist since 1975, Mary
Ellen shares her techniques and tips in a video, Watercolor Can Be
Easy, created by Mary Ellen and Wilmington artist Eloise Bethell.
It's available for sale in the gallery.
Husband John Golden, songwriter and
storyteller, is noted for his songs about coastal Carolina's legends,
folklore, characters and events. CDs of these ballads and sea songs,
including the Civil War–era "The Fall of Fort Fisher" and "Colonial
Songs and Scottish Ballads" featuring "The Battle at Moore's Creek", are
available at the gallery. His most recent CD is "Hatteras Memories,"
featuring original songs of lighthouses, coastal life-saving stations
and the brave people who ran them.
Fine-art photography and illustrations of
local landmarks are son John W. Golden's specialty, and many of his
black-and-white and color prints are on display. In fact, The Golden
Gallery is home to Wilmington's largest collection of local landmark
photography. You can browse for hours.
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New Elements Gallery
216 N. Front St., Wilmington
(910) 343-8997 |
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A downtown Wilmington arts destination since
1985, this award-winning gallery features a wide range of contemporary
and traditional works in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media.
Decorative and functional pieces in glass, ceramics, fiber and wood are
also featured, as well as handcrafted jewelry. A sampling of the artists
at New Elements Gallery include Claude Howell, Dorothy Gillespie, Bruce
Bowman, Robert Irwin, Kyle Highsmith, Nancy Tuttle May, Sally Bowen
Prange and Dina Wilde-Ramsing.
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Wilmington Art
Association
616A Castle St., Wilmington
(910) 799-8598
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Formerly located at Chandler's Wharf, the
Wilmington Gallery at New Castle houses an eclectic collection of works
by local artists at its new space in the New Castle Antiques District.
Operated by the Wilmington Art Association, the gallery represents more
than 50 members and features paintings, pottery, fabric art and jewelry.
The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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The Art of Jenny McKinnon
Wright
314 S. Front St., Wilmington
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Art aficionados have a local gem in Jenny
McKinnon Wright's studio, where they can find a sampling of the plein
air oil painter's work. The award-winning artist's work can be found in
Europe and throughout the United States. Wright studied art at East
Carolina University and Georgia State University, and she has taught in
the school system as well as privately. Wright's paintings of beaches,
marshes and other historic structures capture the vibrant milieu of the
southeastern coast. You will recognize our coastal area in her gorgeous
natural landscapes, which make a must-have addition to any art
collector's library.
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Oleander Drive
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Serenity Place Gallery
Anderson Square, 4113 Oleander Dr., Ste. E, Wilmington
(910) 794-1944, (877) 509-2823
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If you love the artwork of Thomas Kinkade, the
"painter of light," Serenity Place Gallery is a must see. This small but
elegant gallery is filled with Kinkade's breath-taking prints and
limited-edition pieces. Gift items featuring the artist's distinctive style
include beautiful coffee-table books, stationery, collector's plates,
calendars, music boxes and more. Serenity Place is also an authorized
Bradford dealer.
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University Area |
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The Gallery at Racine
203 Racine Dr., Wilmington
(910) 452-2073
www.racinecenter.com |
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Located in the Racine Center for the Arts,
this gallery is a large yet comfortable place for art enthusiasts of all
ages. The Gallery at Racine exhibits one-of-a-kind artwork by local and
nationally renowned artists with an eclectic collection of artwork in a
variety of styles and price ranges, including sculpture, oils,
watercolor, acrylics, pottery, raku, print making, fine glass,
jewelry and more. Special shows are highlights at the gallery, and
exhibits change every six to eight weeks. The Gallery features the work
of 15-year-old child prodigy, George Pocheptsov; the unique driftwood
and copper sculptures of local artist Shaw Lakey; the limited-edition
reproductions of Dr. Seuss; and many more. The Gallery at Racine is an
uplifting venue where questions are cheerfully answered and everyone is
welcome.
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Walls Fine Art
Gallery
2173 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington
(910)
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Exhibiting fine original oil paintings by
nationally known artists, Walls Fine Art Gallery is
a 3,000-square-foot haven for art lovers. Owners David Leadman and Nancy
Marshall, painters themselves, use their more than 60 years of experience,
national renown and extensive connections in the art world to help
clients make the best selections. They'll even bring art to your home. Walls
offers the finest hand-carved and gilded frames suitable for artwork from
contemporary abstract to twelfth-century icon. Gallery hours are Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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South College Road and Monkey Junction Area |
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Artworks
Fine Art Gallery
5226 S. College Rd., Ste. 6, Wilmington
(910) 392-6545
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The only fine art gallery and framing location in the
Monkey Junction area, Artworks Gallery displays original fine art in a
wide variety of media (oils,
pastels, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, photography, ceramics,
pottery and glass ). Artworks Fine Art Gallery has something to suit every art lover.
Artists represented are locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
renowned. Owner Gloria Ezzell, a designer with 30 years of experience,
can assist you with every decorating need. She and her staff can help you
choose the perfect work of art, and with their professional, onsite
framing services, they can guide you in your framing choices. The end
result will be a comfortable and gorgeous home that is truly a
work of art. Come "expose yourself to
fine art"!
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Military Cutoff Road Area |
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Fountainside Fine Art Gallery
Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Rd., Ste. 44, Wilmington
(910) 256-9956 |
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Fountainside Gallery is one of Wilmington’s
leading destinations for fine art. Representing local, regional and
national artists, Fountainside has a selection of art that will appeal
to the serious collector as well as the casual art lover. The gallery
regularly hosts exhibitions and educational demonstrations, inviting
artists from across the nation to capture the beauty of the Cape Fear
Coast. As well as placing art with residential customers, they work with
corporate clients and design professionals. Come and enjoy the
paintings, sculpture, glass and woodwork in Fountainside’s intimate,
relaxed environment. You’ll find Fountainside Fine Art Gallery on
Eastwood Road before the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge in Lumina
Station.
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Spectrum Gallery
The Forum II, 1121 Military Cutoff Rd., Wilmington
(910) 256-2323, (888) 233-1444
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Spectrum Art & Jewelry offers an irresistible
collection of dazzling jewelry, colorful contemporary art, and select
American craft and glass. Spectrum represents over 100 local regional
and national artists working in all media. Spectrum also offers complete
fine jewelry repair and custom jewelry design featuring award-winning
designer Star Sosa and master goldsmith Michael Chapman. View the latest
collection at Spectrum’s monthly Open House and Wine Tasting on the
second Friday of each month. |
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Other
Areas
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Una Luna World Gallery
1320 Castle Hayne Rd., Wilmington
(910) 772-1777
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This surprising and eclectic gallery houses art,
artifacts, furniture and more in a former warehouse close to downtown
Wilmington, just off the MLK Parkway. Una Luna’s 1,000-square-foot art
gallery features African art and artifacts, folk art, jewelry and the Ivey
Hayes Collection, as well as art and photography by local and national
artists. Their 5,000-square-foot furniture showroom includes unusual items
such as British Campaign furniture made of African Teakwood, Brazilian
Country furniture made of Peroba Rosa, and Riverwood Casual outdoor
furniture made of Carolina Cypress. Their unique line of lamps includes
Moroccan table and hanging lamps, salt rock lamps, mud cloth and Kuba
textile lampshades and the classic fan line, including table and floor
models with styles that pre-date air conditioning. Don’t miss their Full
Moon Friday celebrations with wine and live music. |
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Carolina and Kure Beach
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Peter Doran Fine Art Photography
740 Fort Fisher Blvd. N., Kure Beach
(910) 458-6893
www.peterdoranphotography.com
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For more than 30 years, Peter Doran has
pursued his passion for photography, both academically and artistically.
With a master's degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo
and an undergraduate degree in graphic design from the Rochester
Institute of Technology, Peter has traveled extensively, photographing
wonders of the world, both great and small. Bringing his eye and talent
to the Cape Fear Coast, he now focuses exclusively on the wonders of our
area. It is his photography that graced the cover of the 13th edition of
The Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Southern Coast and
Wilmington, and his work also regularly appears in Our State
magazine. Peter specializes in matted and framed prints and is the only
local company offering high-quality, frame-able postcards of the area,
250 different scenes in all, as well as 12 x 18 inch mini-posters. His
collection of Coastal Carolina playing cards, featuring 54 area scenes,
makes a unique keepsake and a great gift. His work is available for
viewing and purchase in many of the fine galleries in the area.
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Brunswick County
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Southport/Oak Island
ArtShak Studio, Gallery and Sculpture Garden
822 N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 457-1757
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The ArtShak has moved to a new location — and
what a shack! Thom Seaman, sculptor, and Linda Platt, artist, began their
adventure in Southport in 1997 in a small wooden building with no heat,
determined to live their dream of making a living doing what they love.
After upsizing twice they have finally built a space worthy of their work.
The front section of the U-shaped building encompasses the gallery. The
ceiling soars to 20 feet with 14 windows lining the top, allowing ambient
light to enter. Here you will find original oil paintings, acrylics and
prints as well as painted glasses and windows from Linda's creative hands.
Thom's striking metal sculptures also inhabit this area. These sculptures,
ranging from table-top works to outside pieces up to 13 feet in height, are
primarily made from aluminum and copper with a wide range of patinas to suit
just about anyone's taste. The gallery is home to more than 30 other local
artists whose works include pottery, fabric art, silver and pearl jewelry
and hand-made beads, oil, acrylic and water color paintings, photography,
fused and blown glass and wood-turned art. You will find crystalline pottery
from Seagrove as well. The wings of the U are private areas including
studios. A sculpture garden is in the center. Developed around three
venerable live oaks, which were lovingly left standing by the planning and
construction of the building, the garden includes a pond with a charming
Japanese bridge and an arbor to complement the koi and goldfish. You can see
why Thom says they have created an environment, not a business. In addition
to the art in the gallery, Thom and Linda accept commissions for custom
designs, including murals. Thom says, "If we design it together, you will
love it forever."
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Cape Fear Coppershop
111 S. Howe St., Southport
(910) 454-8655, (866) 315-4582
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D. and Kendall Crews and their sons Danny and
Robbie all contribute their own expertise to this family business. They use
no solder in the fabrication of their unique designs for lawn and garden,
pond and patio, and interior decor pieces. Instead they weld with copper
rods for strength and durability. Verdigris finishes are achieved with the
use of acid etching, which does not wear off. All pieces are hand-cut,
hammered and joined, resulting in the individuality of each. The molten
edges, warm, aged look and rich, vibrant colors are the signature of the
molecular reactions that take place during their proprietary “water-fired”
process, and each piece carries their Water-Fired Copper™ trademark. There
is a beautiful variety of work to choose from, much of it inspired by the
nautical ambiance of the area in which the artists live and work. But if you
have your heart set on your own design, they will create custom pieces as
well.
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Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West St., Southport
(910) 457-5450
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Since 1979 Franklin Square Gallery has been
operated by the nonprofit Associated Artists of Southport. It is housed in
an impressive century-old historic building in the heart of Southport
directly behind Franklin Square Park. The association is responsible for
maintaining and operating the gallery and a pottery studio located on the
grounds behind it. The City of Southport provides the buildings and
maintains the exteriors. The expectation was that the artists would create
and maintain an important cultural center and, indeed, they have. In
addition to the workshops, classes and competitions provided by the
association, the gallery features paintings and pottery of its members, the
annual exhibit of the Oak Island Quilters challenge squares, the annual
Brunswick County Photography Contest sponsored by the Brunswick County Parks
and Recreation Department, and artwork of the students of the Brunswick
County Public School System. All paintings and pottery in the gallery are
available for sale to the public.
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Ricky Evans Gallery and Southport
Picture Framing Company
211 N. Howe St., Southport
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The Ricky Evans Gallery features his lighthouse
paintings in addition to a series of paintings of historic Southport
landmarks and a coastal waterfront series. Don't miss the Lighthouse Room,
which features all the lighthouses of the lower Cape Fear and includes note
cards with views of the Oak Island Lighthouse done by local artists.
Proceeds from these and other items are donated to the Friends of the Oak
Island Lighthouse for use in preserving this historic landmark. Original
paintings, watercolors and limited-edition posters are available as well. In
other rooms of the quaint old house that houses the gallery, you will find
paintings, stained glass, metal sculptures and more, all the work of local
artists, on display and for sale. Custom picture framing is available, and
the gallery is open year round. |
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Sunset Beach |
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The Blue Heron Gallery
The Village at Sunset Beach, Corner of N.C.Hwys.179 and 904,
Sunset
Beach
(910) 575-5088 |
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The Blue Heron is an elegant gallery that
features breathtaking artwork from a variety of American artists, including
talented local artists. The owner chooses wisely, so be prepared to browse
at length through an impressive collection of fine blown glass, pottery,
sculpture, hand-crafted jewelry and other visual art in a variety of media.
Whether your taste is for the whimsical, traditional, modern, functional or
avant garde, you can indulge it at The Blue Heron Gallery.
Calabash |
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Sunset River Marketplace
10283 Beach Dr. SW, Calabash
(910) 575-5999 |
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"A gallery of art and unique creations" is the
way Ginny and Joe Lassiter refer to this, their retirement enterprise, which
opened in 2002. And such it is. You can feel the positive energy radiating
throughout the gallery as you move from display to display enchanted by what
you see. You will find paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, beautiful
functional items and items whose function it is to be beautiful, all
meticulously crafted and thoughtfully displayed by talented local artists
from the Carolinas. In addition, the marketplace provides classes and
workshops in a variety of genres, including painting in various media and
styles, basket making, pottery and photography. Framing is done on the
premises as well. |
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Topsail Island |
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Mystic Treasures Jewelry
121 S. Topsail Dr., Surf City
(910) 328-6300 |
This artisan shop carries absolutely gorgeous
hand-crafted jewelry. Creative pieces are crafted from sterling silver,
14K and 18K gold and platinum. All of their jewelry is hand-crafted by
local and regional artists. Mystic Treasures also offers custom design
and repairs. They are open seven days a week during the summer. During
the winter months they are closed Mondays.
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Seacoast
Art Gallery
203 Greensboro Ave., Surf City
(910) 328-1112
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Sandy McHugh is the artist in residence at this
homey little gallery. Sandy's artwork reflects her love of the beach and
many of her watercolors depict local beach scenes. Stop in and visit with
Sandy during the summer months only.
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Topsail
Art Gallery
121 S. Topsail Dr., Surf City
(910)
328-2138 |
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Topsail Art Gallery highlights American artists,
and they have a wide variety of originals and reproductions from local,
regional and nationally known artists. The gallery offers unique gift items,
blown glass, ceramics and great hand-crafted metal sculptures, fountains and
birdbaths. An on-site frame shop can custom-frame any selection. The gallery
is open year round. Owners Mike and Judy Hendy pride themselves on their
ability to fill customers' special requests. |
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