NEW GALLERY IN ORIENTAL
Three Oriental artists are opening a fine art gallery on 800 Broad Street called the Station Gallery in what used to be a Texaco gas station. The artists are Antonia Leavitt, John Hanley, and Susan Cheatham. All together we will have about 150 years of art experience. We three got together and decided what better way to promote other artists, art, and eastern North Carolina tourism in the coastal area than to start an art gallery for artists by artists especially since there are three outdoor artists who paint the coastal areas exclusively showing at the gallery.
We are also the home base of Plein Air Painters of Oriental, also two members are represented by the Coastal Pastel Society, Hanley and Cheatham. Bernie Rosage, founding member of OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society), a Jacksonville plein air artist will be showing his work, known for his peaceful rural paintings. Joining the group also is artist John Knox, an acrylic pallet painter, who lives on his boat and is known for his brilliant colors. Represented also are two abstract artists Antonia Leavitt and Greenville artist Bob Jones. Leavitt expresses herself by using fields of color and movement throughout her paintings finding unseen influences which are around us. Jones is known his teaching expertise and for his eye popping color which he incorporates with experimental found articles. He likes to work with views outside the box. 3-D public sculpture artist Gary Gresko, who just finished a project in Roanoke, Virginia, and is working on a new sculpture in Greensboro, NC., will show fountains and cement sculpture. John Hanley will show his award winning plein air oil paintings and pastels. Susan Cheatham will be showing her views of the coastal areas of marshes, farms and anything near or on the water. Molly McCormick, our gypsy, jewelry artist, is looking forward to seeing you radiate in her jewels. The Station Gallery has a full line up of talented artists with varied styles and mediums to fulfill your heART's desire.
The building is circa 1930 and used to be a garage and this winter the artists plan to get together and paint murals of the past tenants of the building on the outside walls. The gallery will be holding life classes and art classes on creativity and spirit houses. The Station Gallery is within walking distance to the town dock of Oriental.
Our Grand Opening (Nov 1., 2008) was a huge success with wine, food, live music, art, and approximately 120 people stopping by... thanks everyone!
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Our drawing classes kicked off January 8th and will run for six weeks. The sessions are on Thursdays from 1-3 PM. We invite you to join us for this great art opportunity which is gaining momentum fast. Sign-up or walk-in... details here...
NEW GALLERY IN ORIENTAL
We are also the home base of Plein Air Painters of Oriental, also two members are represented by the Coastal Pastel Society, Hanley and Cheatham. Bernie Rosage, founding member of OOPS (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society), a Jacksonville plein air artist will be showing his work, known for his peaceful rural paintings. Joining the group also is artist John Knox, an acrylic pallet painter, who lives on his boat and is known for his brilliant colors. Represented also are two abstract artists Antonia Leavitt and Greenville artist Bob Jones. Leavitt expresses herself by using fields of color and movement throughout her paintings finding unseen influences which are around us. Jones is known his teaching expertise and for his eye popping color which he incorporates with experimental found articles. He likes to work with views outside the box. 3-D public sculpture artist Gary Gresko, who just finished a project in Roanoke, Virginia, and is working on a new sculpture in Greensboro, NC., will show fountains and cement sculpture. John Hanley will show his award winning plein air oil paintings and pastels. Susan Cheatham will be showing her views of the coastal areas of marshes, farms and anything near or on the water. Molly McCormick, our gypsy, jewelry artist, is looking forward to seeing you radiate in her jewels. The Station Gallery has a full line up of talented artists with varied styles and mediums to fulfill your heART's desire.
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