"We Bring Art to Life and Life to Art!"
In business for 25 years as a 501c3, we are an incubator with strong outreach programs to the community.
We are the largest, constant physical art gallery in Carteret County and most likely the first “ art museum” experience very young members of
our community have ever seen. Local artists collaborate improving their own art while learning about the art business. 814 Arendell St. Located on the corner of 9th and Arendell in Morehead City, North Carolina two blocks from the Intracoastal Waterway.
our community have ever seen. Local artists collaborate improving their own art while learning about the art business. 814 Arendell St. Located on the corner of 9th and Arendell in Morehead City, North Carolina two blocks from the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Thank you to all the members who kept the gallery opened, to all our customers whose purchases have supported us, to all the show participants who have kept our artistic community going during this most difficult time.
Now Open
Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
Thank you to all the members who kept the gallery opened, to all our customers whose purchases have supported us, to all the show participants who have kept our artistic community going during this most difficult time.
Now Open
Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
We Have Re-Opened With a Fresh Coat of Paint!!!!
After a brief holiday break our members were hard at work cleaning, painting, and washing windows to freshen up the Gallery for our grand re-opening on January 11th
Thanks to all who helped out during our work days; some of whom were captured in the act:
Now Showing Works of our Featured Artist
We are Excited to Announce Our Next Show: "Water and Sky"
Come Participate in the First Show of the New Year and Check out our Upcoming Show Dates
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Announcing the Awardees of the 2021 Holiday Show Magnificent Trees
with Special Thanks to our Judge, Debra Stinson.
As a former member of the Carolina Artist Gallery, Debra has returned to use her artistic eye to evaluate and judge the works entered in this show. She is a well known and accomplished artist who shows her art at the Matie King Gallery in Beaufort as well as others in the area. We are pleased to have several of her paintings to display in our gallery during this Holiday Show.
Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all the artists showing their work in the Magnificent Trees Holiday Show. Come by to view these pieces of art plus check out our Holiday gifts display.
Thanks to Our Creative Artists for their Amazing Halloween Decorations
Our Team of Decorators was Penny Evans, Ann vonHoorn, Marie Smith and Chris Stetson assisted by our Gallery Sitter Karen van Gamper
Thanks to you we have WON!! the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce #batty for business contest for the People's Choice Award.
Bridges and Lighthouses
A judged show of 2 and 3 dimensional work
September 4th, 2021 – October 23rd, 2021
The Art Show Awards are presented on the video attached below.
This show will feature art that tells the story of real bridges and lighthouses as well as the symbolism of what bridges and lighthouses represent. All of us have at one time or another said to ourselves “I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it” as a way to focus on here and now and as a way to calm our anxious thoughts. We also, from time to time, think of our plan as a bridge to get us from where we are now to a distant goal that appears difficult to achieve. Just as the beacon of a lighthouse helps boats and ships stay out of trouble while navigating waters at night, we often are sure that keeping our eye on the “beacon” of our well thought out plan will lead us where we want to go and to what we want to achieve. So, not only do bridges allow us to cross bodies of water or rough terrain that would be difficult to cross otherwise, symbolically they lead us to better lives and the ability to determine our own future. Lighthouses keep us safe in real life by pointing out dangers and obstacles to avoid, but symbolically represent guiding and directing us and offering us a way to achieve our goals and aspirations.
This show will be judged by a renowned local artist, Cathy Martin. Cathy is a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience making images ranging from landscapes to weddings. Her work has been displayed throughout eastern North Carolina and is available through her Hotshots Photography Studio in Cape Carteret and her website www.hotshotsbycathy.com. Her work hangs in numerous retail establishments, galleries, restaurants, and homes throughout the state and beyond. Our thanks to Cathy for taking on this Carolina Artist Gallery show.
This show will be judged by a renowned local artist, Cathy Martin. Cathy is a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience making images ranging from landscapes to weddings. Her work has been displayed throughout eastern North Carolina and is available through her Hotshots Photography Studio in Cape Carteret and her website www.hotshotsbycathy.com. Her work hangs in numerous retail establishments, galleries, restaurants, and homes throughout the state and beyond. Our thanks to Cathy for taking on this Carolina Artist Gallery show.
Our Judge, Cathy Martin, Has Made Her Choices
See the Award Winners Below
A Teaching Moment
While Gallery sitting one of our newest members, Su Gustafson, taught an impromptu class in wire wrapping. Su specializes in sea glass jewelry but on this day they created a cage wrap for a smooth labradorite cabachon. As you can see, the finished product is stunning. Stop by the Gallery to see more of Su's work.
Art Treasure Hunt
for the Morehead City Park & Recreation Summer Campers
July 30th, 2021
for the Morehead City Park & Recreation Summer Campers
July 30th, 2021
Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, August 15,3-5 pm
Carolina Artist Gallery is hosting a Watercolor Workshop Sunday, August 15 from 3-5 pm at the gallery 814 Arendell Street, Morehead City.
Come explore the possibilities of this water medium! We will use wet and dry, sponge and “unpaint” and more tricks of the trade in a relaxed setting surrounded by the work of local artists. All levels of experience are welcome, beginner to expert. The class will be limited to eight persons, so pre-registration is required.
This class is full.
$5 fee for supplies.
Painting,"Pink Iris", $75, a watercolor currently in our show at the gallery "Whats in a Garden" is by instructor Ann von Hoorn.
Ann vonHoorn of Cape Carteret, will be teaching this workshop. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Manhattanville College, and a Masters of Education from Western Connecticut University and has taught art in many levels in New York State over 20 years. She is a long-time member of the gallery and paints in many styles and media. https://vonhoornartstudio.com/anns-paintings.
Many thanks to Ann vonHoorn for conducting the Watercolor Workshop. Here are a few photos from the opening session.
Come explore the possibilities of this water medium! We will use wet and dry, sponge and “unpaint” and more tricks of the trade in a relaxed setting surrounded by the work of local artists. All levels of experience are welcome, beginner to expert. The class will be limited to eight persons, so pre-registration is required.
This class is full.
$5 fee for supplies.
Painting,"Pink Iris", $75, a watercolor currently in our show at the gallery "Whats in a Garden" is by instructor Ann von Hoorn.
Ann vonHoorn of Cape Carteret, will be teaching this workshop. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Manhattanville College, and a Masters of Education from Western Connecticut University and has taught art in many levels in New York State over 20 years. She is a long-time member of the gallery and paints in many styles and media. https://vonhoornartstudio.com/anns-paintings.
Many thanks to Ann vonHoorn for conducting the Watercolor Workshop. Here are a few photos from the opening session.
WHAT'S IN A GARDEN?
July 10- August 28
“What’s in a Garden,” the new show at Carolina Artist Gallery opens Saturday, July 10. A reception for the artists and announcement of winners will be Saturday from 5 to 7 PM. The gallery will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary at this event. The judge for the show is Gail Taylor, artist and Master Gardener, of New Bern. A special tribute and silent auction will celebrate one of the founding artists, Sea Jane McConlogue. The gallery is located at 814 Arendell St. Morehead City and is open
Tuesday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-3.
Tuesday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-3.
Silent Auction
Miss Darlene
Salter Path Shrimper
SeaJane McConlogue original watercolor 31.5"x25.25"
Bids taken by phone or in person at the gallery. Highest bidder will be announced at the reception July 10. Painting is on view beginning June 23.
Frank Sanchez purchased Miss Darlene as a birthday gift for his wife, Darlene's birthday. Happy birthday, Darlene! Thank you both for the purchase! SeaJane would have very much enjoyed this event.
Whats in a Garden Show Entries
All work is original and for sale at the gallery during this show. All entries will be listed asap. Thanks for understanding.
As follows is the description of our class held on July 16. We had fun and may hold another class soon. Thank you to these wonderful students!
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Our Third Show
For the Love of Horses
May 15-JULY 3, 2021
Celebrating the Horses of the Outer Banks
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Norm Kenneally - Outerbanks Horses. Photography
The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. ~Sharon Ralls Lemon
"For the Love of Horses" Has been Judged!!!
Awards were announced at our
Opening Reception May 22, at our gallery from 5 p.m.- 7p.m.
A good time was had by all!!!
2021 Horse Show Winners Are
Complete Horse Show
Spring Show
Contestants
The Spring Show awardees have been announced! See the video below that reveals the selections.
Caption Contest Winner
$25.00 gift certificate is awarded to C. Wasley for her witty entry! Thank you to all who responded. Our Gallery is selling both "Orange" and "Red" for $75 each. Funds raised will be a donation to Carolina Artist Gallery. They are adorable and in excellent condition. Look under events,
M&M Caption Contest to see the other runner ups!
M&M Caption Contest to see the other runner ups!
Thank you to Morehead City Communications Director Alize Proisy, for spending time with us and making this video. It will appear on the Morehead City Homepage, Facebook, Twitter and instagram accounts. Thank you to Morehead City for caring about us!
If you are not Vaccinated, please wear a Mask!
For Us
Handmade Masks for Sale
Our Gallery is now lucky enough to have three artists making washable face masks. Two of the three types are shown below. The third type are made by Karen Van Gamper, are the pleated cotton type and can be seen at our gallery.
Chris Stetson has made these brightly colored cotton washable masks with pockets that can hold filters and are made exclusively for Carolina Artist Gallery by our local artists. All have over the ear elastic that can be changed easily to ties. Four sizes are available: men, women, child(6-12),child(2-5). Prices begin at $10 for adult size, $8 for child size. New colors arrive weekly. Shipping cost additional.
Please support our local artists with your purchase .
Please support our local artists with your purchase .
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Chris Stetson modeling one of Penny Evans hand painted masks at our sidewalk sales.
Early 2020 Shows and Past events -Wonderful time was had
by all!!!
Proud to have had this interesting show
Folly- Art for the Fun of it!!!!!
And the Winners are!!!!
Karen van Gamper as the Folly Director reports the notes from our Judge, as follows: Lou, from Arts and Things really took time and did an excellent job judging a complicated and complex group of entries in many different mediums. Her choice for First Place was Marguerite Juner for her watercolor "Net Gain". This was the beautiful mermaid in a gold frame. Next, she awarded Neil Stetson Second Place for his photograph "Floating Dock." I was really delighted that this unusual photograph was recognized. Lou chose Richard Von Hoorn's Assemblage "Man Smoking Pipe", certainly an unusual image, as Third place winner. Lorraine McElroy received an Honorable Mention for "Bloomin Folly". Her magnificent and complicated ceramic floral creation certainly deserved an award. And, finally, my own painting "Spirit Walker" received an Honorable Mention." Sincerely, Karen Van Gamper Thank you Lou arts-things.com
Please enjoy seeing all the Folly original artwork as follows on our website. All artwork can be purchased on line. Curbside pick up at the gallery can be arranged by appointment. Shipping can also be arranged. Shipping cost is additional. Send us an email, or call the gallery and we will assist in your purchase
Folly !
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Our first attempt at a Virtual Art Show-"FOLLY!!!"
Enjoy these images but know these images are only a shadow of the real thing! All artwork is for sale!
Watch our website as we build our on line library of current artwork.
We will begin this effort, improve our photo quality adding prices sizes and medium as we go.
Thanks to all the fantastic local artists who are showing their work with us.
We will begin this effort, improve our photo quality adding prices sizes and medium as we go.
Thanks to all the fantastic local artists who are showing their work with us.
SeaJane McConlogue Meets Burka Lady! Our founding member SeaJane posed for the artist who made "My Sister, How are You?'' when the sculpture was made over ten years ago! |
Parks and Recreation Campers
Still have some of these beautiful masks ready for pick up at Parks & Recreation Art Room
Morehead City Parks and Recreation Summer Campers & Carolina Artist Gallery
Mask Makers- 10-12 year old campers used ceramic clay and glazes to make colorful expressive masks that are on display in the gallery until August 25. Parents and family have been invited to a reception on that date, 12-4, in their child's honor. At that time the young artist can take their work home.
Treasure Hunt is an age appropriate way for children to look around the gallery methodically by using the icon on the page to find the actual piece of art. Writing down the information on the label brings them closer to understanding that what they are looking at is actually made by someone.
Carolina Artists Gallery invites any group to go on this "Treasure Hunt" simply by calling the gallery to arrange a time.
Carolina Artists Gallery invites any group to go on this "Treasure Hunt" simply by calling the gallery to arrange a time.
Treasure Hunt 2, August 9th, 2019
Morehead City Parks & Recreation Summer Campers
We are planning ahead to this 2021 summer to continue these events and classes as soon as it is safe for all.
Thank you, Norm Kenneally, for these wonderful photos
Mug Mugs!!!
Third Session
Special Hands Students from Station Club are working hard!!!
Finished for the Summer!!!
Excellent work done by everyone!!!
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Thank you to our Sponsors
Sponsor donations have been essential to our being able to award prizes. It is a generous way to support artists from the community while advertising sponsor businesses. If you have donated in the past, please consider donating again. Any amount helps!!!! Thanks to all listed below.
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814 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557 On the Corner of 9th and Arendell between the Salvation Army and First United Methodist Church Phone: 252-726-7550 |
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