Sunset River Marketplace

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a unique art gallery
Sunset River Marketplace art gallery is located in historic Calabash, NC, just minutes from Brunswick Island, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. Our 10,000 square foot gallery exhibits art by regional and local artists of virtually all genres including oil and water color paintings, charcoal, acrylics, photography, hand blown glass, woven fiber art, pottery, turned wood, metalwork's, intarsia, artisan-crafted-jewelry, and other fine art and collectables.

what else we offer
The Marketplace provides top-quality custom framing services by our master framer as well as cleaning and restoration services. Ongoing art classes, taught by local professionals, are offered through out the year. We also offer advanced artist workshops, instructed by well known professional artists. Attend our creative exchange sessions and learn new techniques, and be sure not to miss our artist exhibitions.

Apr. - Dec: Mon. through Sat. 10am - 5pm Jan. - Mar: Tue. through Sat. 10am - 5pm

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Sunset River Marketplace is a vibrant exciting gallery located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, North Carolina. The uber-creative space invites artists and collectors to explore the displays that make up 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts.

Showcasing only artists from the two Carolinas, this eclectic gallery boasts an amazing offering of clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Since opening in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community.

Located onsite are a pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction. Please stop by for a cup of gourmet coffee or tea, or enjoy a glass of wine at one of the bistro tables. Or better yet, carry it with you as you meander through this warm comfortable space.
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Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will present Creative Holiday Wreath-Making by Laurie Nelson at its next Creative Exchange event on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nelson will demonstrate how to create holiday wreaths for the home by adding your own personal touch. Participants are requested to bring a grapevine wreath and other items from nature such as pine cones, greenery, lemons, limes, pomegranates, apples, berries, etc. ... read more

Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. is holding its annual Holiday Open House and Book Signing on Thursday, Dec. 2. The special presentation featuring almost 20 local authors will take place from 1 until 4 p.m. Holiday treats will be served. There is no charge for this event and no reservataions are required. Please join us!!

Sunset River Marketplace, the eclectic art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will hold a Holiday Open House Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27. The public is invited to visit the gallery for prize drawings, complimentary wine, gourmet coffee and tea and holiday treats. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (Hwy. 179) in Calabash, N.C. For information, call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. ... read more

Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. is featuring works by instructor Jane Truesdale’s pottery class in a show that opened Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 4. The exhibit includes a range of hand built and wheel thrown clay pieces by Ann Kwarta, Mary Cross, Janet Archambault, Kate Stello, Kathie Wolk, Marlene Gaspersohn, Patricia Hanson, Rose Beyer, Debbie Asbill, Vivian Swanson and Betsy Russell. ... read more

Learn how to be more fashion savvy with easy ways to accessorize your wardrobe by combining new with old. Sunset River Marketplace’s Creative Exchange series continues with Creative Accessorizing Made Easy by style expert Betsy Russell. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee is $5 and includes lunch. Due to limited seating, reservations are required.

Children's Author, Artist Featured at Gallery's 'Coffee With the Authors' Event Nov. 4

Sunset River Marketplace art gallery will feature children’s author Anne Giordano, author of "Spencer, the Magic Rabbit," and dollmaker Stefania Malone at its Coffee With the Authors presentation on Thursday, Nov. 4. They will speak about their creative processes and have samples to discuss with the group.

Once there is a noticeable shift in the weather, when the air is crisp again and nights have turned cool, both the mood and displays at Sunset River Marketplace become even more festive.

Ginny Lassiter, owner of the eclectic Calabash, N.C. art gallery says, “We love the holidays. The artists go all out and help us fill the space with new pottery pieces, exquisite blown glass and more. We bring in a big old Christmas tree and fill it with ornaments, beautiful miniature paintings, photographs and objects handmade by the artists.”

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
The staff of Sunset River Marketplace are doing their part to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research, in their first Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon. They are "walking for the National Breast Cancer Foundation" from October 16th through the 31st - with a goal of a MILLION STEPS!... read more

Sunset River Marketplace announces award-winning glass artist Scott Summerfield as Artist of the Month in October 2010. His unusual methods and distinctive style have drawn attention in the media and in prestigious juried art shows. Scott's pieces resemble familiar functional objects, such as bottles and teapots, but they are purely sculptural forms. This artist aims to stimulate the viewer through each piece's movement, color, fluidity and grace.

Scott grew up on Sunset Beach island, and much of his inspiration comes from his close proximity to the sea.... read more

BAC Art Show and Awards at the Gallery
The Brunswick Arts Council held their 10th Annual Fall Art Show and Sale at Sunset River Marketplace, from September 20th through October 1st. The winners of various awards were announced at a reception on September 26th.

Special congratulations go to Sunset River Marketplace's award winning artists!... read more

Sunset River Marketplace Art Gallery hosted "Coffee with the Authors" on September 16th. Dr. Debra Reble, author of "Soul-Hearted Partnership", from Cleveland, Ohio was the guest speaker. Over twenty-five participants enjoyed the presentation and book signing.... read more

Kathy Kody from Calabash Garden Tea Room presented a wonderful program on tea tasting at our Creative Exchange event on Wednesday, Sept. 8. We had over 50 participants. Kathy presented four unique tea blends from all over the world and she paired each with a complementary food item.
L-R, Creative Exchange event coordinator Debbie Bissette, Calabash Garden Tea Room owner and presenter Kathy Cody, and Sunset River Marketplace owner Ginny Lassiter.

See more photos on our Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=27101&id=118240514894678&fbid=124892774229452&ref=nf

Intimacy Expert to Present 'Cultivating Extraordinary Relationships' at Gallery

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.

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 expressionism on canvas. A reception for the artist will be held Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please come by to meet Sterling and have a glass of wine with us!... read more

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

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.”

Wilmington musician Jim Quick talks about songwriting - Creative Exchange August 11

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.”

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

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

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

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.

Sunset River Marketplace To Sponsor Free Summer Concert Series in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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

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

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.

Sunset River Marketplace’s Creative Exchange series continues with "Line Dancing with Calabash Flash and Babs." It will be presented on Wednesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. by Flash and Babs Ludwick, the area’s unofficial ambassadors of beach music. The fee for the event is $5 and includes lunch. The workshop will demonstrate three popular line dances, the Cupid Shuffle, OD Glide, and the Tush Push.

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

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.

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

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!