Vol. 16, No. 3 March 2012 - Carolina Arts

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Ocean Isle BeachSilver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Rd.,Ocean Isle Beach. Ongoing - Art gallery featuringlocal artists as well as daily tours, tastings andthe art of wine making. Hours Mon.-Sat., 11-6pm& Sun. 12-5pm. Contact: 910/287-2800 or at(www.silvercoastwinery.com).CaryEmerge Fine Art, 200 S Academy Street, Ste110, Cary. Ongoing – The gallery specializesin abstract and contemporary art. The 1,000square foot space maintains an extensiveinventory of fine art pieces across a variety ofmediums including paintings, photography, andhand-blown glass, that even the most discerningcollector will find of great interest. Hours:Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 919/380-4470or at (http://www.emergefineart.com/).Michael Lecher Gallery, 115A W. ChathamSt., Cary. Ongoing - Featuring works by localartists, including paintings, photography,jewelry, sculpture and more. Hours: Tue.-Thur.,10am-6pm; Fri. till 8pm; & Sat., 10am-6pm.Contact: 919/481-2939.Stonehaven Jewelry Gallery, 101 LedgeStone Way, Stonecreek Village ShoppingCenter, corner of Davis Drive and High HouseRd., Cary. Ongoing - Featuring custom design,jewelry repair, original oil paintings, limitededition prints, and fine art glass. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact:919/462-8888 or at (www.stonehavenjewelry.com).The Nature of Art Gallery, 106-D ColonadesWay, Waverly Place Shopping Center, Cary.Ongoing - Featuring whimsical and eclecticartworks for interiors and gardens with a nativeflair. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, except Wed.till 9pm. Contact: 919/859-6004.Chapel Hill - CarrboroChapel Hill/Carrboro Art Walks - secondFriday of each month from 6-9pm. Info at(www.2ndfridayartwalk.com).Animation and Fine Art Galleries, UniversityMall, 201 S Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. Ongoing- Featuring contemporary works of art andanimation art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.Contact: 919/968-8008 or at (www.animationandfineart.com).Black Mountain Gallery, 1800 #9 E. FranklinStreet, Eastgate Shopping Center, Chapel Hill.Ongoing - Featuring handwrough designerjewelry by artisans from throughout the UnitedStates. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact:919/967-8101.Blackwood Station Gallery, 6113 Hwy. 86N.,Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring functional& fine art, sculpture and fine art prints. Hours:Tue.-Fri., 11am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm, & Sun.,noon-6pm. Contact: 919/968-1360.Cameron's, University Mall, Chapel Hill. Ongoing- Featuring contemporary American craftsand pottery, folk art and functional art objects.Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm & Sun., 1-6pm.Contact: 919/942-5554.Chapellier Fine Art, 105 Arlen Park Drive, ChapelHill. Ongoing - Fine, investment quality 19th& 20th century American art. Hours: Mon. - Fri. byappointment. Contact: 919/967-9960 or at (www.citysearch.com/rdu/chapellier/).Dirt Road Gallery, 8218 Bright's Way, ChapelHill. Ongoing - Featuring handcrafted items -including paintings, carvings, molas, textiles &fabrics, ceramics, beads and jewelry from WestAfrica, the Middle East, Central America, andthe US collected over years of traveling. Hours:Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm & by appt. Contact:919/933-6999 or at (www.dirtroadgallery.net).Work by Anne AdamsN.C. Crafts Gallery, 212 W. Main St., cornerof Weaver and West Main Sts., Carrboro.Front Gallery, Mar. 1 - 31 - Artist Anne Adamspresents a mixed show of both watercolorlandscape paintings and paper collage. Adamsuses her own hand-colored paper in her collagesto capture the rhythm and light in thenatural world. She is a member of the DurhamArt Guild and the Watercolor Society of NC.Back Gallery, Mar. 1 - 31 - Handmade basketsby Peg Rees of Chapel Hill. Peg weaves eachbasket using a variety of materials includingnaturally dyed reed, cane, willow, wood, andpine needles. A large selection of forms andsizes, both functional and decorative, will beexhibited. A reception will be held on Mar. 9,from 6-9pm. Ongoing - Offering a wide assortmentof items handcrafted by North Carolina artisans.You'll find contemporary and traditionalpottery, blown glass, wood, jewelry, metalwork,toys, folk art, garden sculpture, kaleidoscopes,baskets, fiber art and more. The Gallery currentlycarries the work of more than 500 NorthCarolinians, from the mountains to the shore.The gallery also hosts two shows a month.Shows begin the first of each month and givethe featured artist the opportunity to showcasean entire body of work. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-6pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 919/942-4048 or at (http://nccraftsgallery.com/).Studio 91 Fine Art Gallery, MeadowmontVillage, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuringworks by Jean Abadie, Thomas Arvid, DimitriDanish, Michael Flohr, Edward Lewis, andFabian Perez. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm;Fri., 10am-8pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact:919/933-3700.Charlotte AreaNorth Davidson Street Arts District GalleryCrawl - From 6-9pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridaysof each month.Uptown Gallery Crawl - From 6-8pm on the1st Friday of each month.SouthEnd Gallery Crawl - From 6-9pm onthe 1st Friday of each month.Allison Sprock Fine Art, 600 Queens Rd.,the gallery shares space with The NicholsCompany in one of Myers Park’s oldesthouses, Charlotte. Ongoing - The galleryrepresents many well-known artists from allover the world. Some of the featured artists arevery famous; others are emerging including:Andre Bludov, Constantin Chatov, Marc Chatov,Roman Chatov, Gee Gee Collins, Larry Davis,Noah Desmond, Margaret Dyer, Sabre Esler,Stephen Fry, Benjamin Hollingsworth, LindaJames, Dimitri Kourouniotis, Stan Mullins, AnneNeilson, Becky Ollinger, Spencer Reid, FeliceSharp, Tracy Sharp, Louis St. Lewis, ElizabethStehling, Harry Stewart, Cate Wagoner, KarenWeihs, Alice Williams, Sean Williams, andKathy Wochele. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.Contact: 404/274-5829 or visit (www.allisonsprockfineart.com).Art House Studios, 3103 Cullman Ave., off36th Street in the NoDa District, Charlotte. Ongoing- Featuring a complex of working studiosby area artists. Hours: during Gallery Crawlsand by appt. Contact: 704/577-4587 or e-mailat (arthouse_noda@earthlink.net).Artists' Atelier Carolina, located in the PentesArtworks Gallery & Studios bldg., 1346 HillRd., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works byJim Fales, Fay M. Miller, Jack Pentes, Betty G.Robinson, Gregory Weston, and Peggy HutsonWeston. Hours: by appt. Contact: 704/552-6200.Ben Owen Pottery Gallery, inside The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, 201 East Trade Street,Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery offers 75-100one-of-a-kind pieces of Ben Owen III pottery,with prices beginning at $45. Works will rangefrom pots, vases, jars, bowls and platters tomajor showpieces and spectacular larger worksof art. All items are hand-created by Ben Owen,who also will make special appearances at TheRitz-Carlton, Charlotte for 2011 art weekendsand art demonstrations. Hours: open daily from9am-6pm. Contact: 704/547-2244) or at (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Charlotte/Default.htm).Christa Faut Gallery, Jetton Village at LakeNorman, 19818 North Cove Road, Suite E3,Cornelius. Ongoing - Paintings, drawings, etchings,and lithographs by John Borden Evans,Debra Fischer, Laura Grosch, Ardyth Hearon,Jim Henry, Herb Jackson, Elizabeth BradfordMillsaps, Elsie D. Popkin, Joana Wardell, RussWarren and Cynthia Wilson; glass by RichardEckerd; and sculpture by Paul Kritzer and MikeCallaghan. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat.,10am-3pm. Contact: 704/892-5312 or at (www.christafautgallery.com).Ciel Gallery and Mosaic Studio, 128-C E.Park Ave., Historic Southend, Charlotte. Ongoing- Offering fine art mosaics from around theglobe, a full range of classes in mosaic andgeneral art instruction, commissions, and ateam of artists for community and public art.Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pmand 1st Fri. 6-9pm. Contact: 980/202-2435 orat (www.cielcharlotte.com).Table of ContentsCoffey and Thompson Gallery, 109 W. Morehead@ S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Oilsby Richard Plasschaert, etchings by Gordon Allen,prints by Ralph McDonald, Bev Doolittle, G.Harvey, Mort Kunstler, Don Troiani and CharlesFrace. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm & Sat.,10am-2pm. Contact: 704/375-7232 or at (www.coffeyandthompson.com).DOMA Gallery Fine Art Photography,1310South Tryon St., No. 106, Charlotte. Ongoing- Featuring the first art gallery in charlotte to focusexclusively on fine art photography. Futureexhibitions will include video and installationart as well as photography. Hours: Tue.-Sat.by appt. Contact: 704/333-3420 or at (www.domaart.com).Work by Ralph TurturroElder Gallery, 1427 South Blvd., suite 101,Charlotte. Mar. 2 - 31 - "Not By Words Alone,"featuring paintings by New York artist, RalphTurturro. A reception will be held on Mar. 2, from5-8pm. Life in New York has rewarded Turturrowith the gift of discovery. While exploring hisboyhood neighborhood in Brooklyn he becameacutely aware of the physical world around himand the colors, textures, and light that made uphis world. Ongoing - Featuring a selection oflandscape paintings by Leon A. Makielski (1885– 1974) which were executed in France and inthe United States over his long career of painting.Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-2pm; orby appt. Contact: 704/370-6337 or at(www.elderart.com).Elder Gallery at Atherton Mill, 2000 South Blvd.,Charlotte. Through Mar. 30 - "The Plansky Collection:A Lifetime of Painting by Carl Plansky".Historic Atherton Mill is the site for the first showingof selected paintings and drawings from thePlansky Collection. Visit (www.elderart.com) forhours of operation and more details.Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery, 403 Old StatesvilleRd. N, Huntersville. Ongoing - Featuringoriginal paintings by local artists: Nellie Ashford- folk art, Edna Barker - landscape, AndreaCook - Abstract/Fabric, Evelyn Kadir, Abstract/Musical, Carolyn Saine, landscape. Hours:Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm. Contact:704-948-1750.Harris Holt Gallery, 1717 Kenilworth Avenue,Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring watercolors,oil paintings and limited edition prints by HarrisHolt. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact:704/373-9090.Hodges Taylor Art Consultancy (formerlyHodges Taylor Gallery), Transamerica Square,401 North Tryon Street, Charlotte. Ongoing -The gallery represents contemporary artists ofthe southeast, including paintings, prints, photographsand sculpture. The gallery offers a publicvenue in uptown Charlotte for viewing artworkand serves as art consultants for collectors andbusinesses. Hours: Tue.-Sat., by appt. only.Contact: 704/334-3799 or at(www.hodgestaylor.com).House of Africa Gallery, 1215 Thomas Avenue,Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring the area's largestselection of African art, including: masks, statues,carved artwork, handmade jewelry, paintings,plus traditional African musical instruments.Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-8pm. Contact: 704/376-6160.Hughes Gallery, 2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd. @ NKings Parade, Ste. 107-c, Charlotte. Ongoing- The gallery is a modern art gallery with afocus on sculpture, installation, works on paper,photography and painting. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-6pm. Contact: 704/492-9934 or at (www.hughesgallery.artlogsites.com).Jerald Melberg Gallery, 625 South Sharon AmityRoad, near corner of Providence Road, nextto restaurant Hotel Charlotte, Charlotte. MainGallery, Through Mar. 10 - "William PartridgeBurpee and Thomas McNickle". Mar. 17 - May19 - "Susan Grossman: Bright Light, Big City".The exhibit features new drawings by New Yorkartist Susan Grossman. Using charcoal andpastel, Grossman creates luminous, shimmeringdrawings of cityscapes. Ongoing - The galleryrepresents artists from all regions of the UnitedStates, Argentina and Spain, exhibiting paintings,prints, and sculpture. The gallery featuressolo and group exhibitions as well as consultingservices for individual collectors, corporationsand museums. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 6 pm.Contact: 704/365-3000 or at (www.jeraldmelberg.com).Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique, 128E. Park Ave, Ste B, (Southend) Charlotte.Through Mar. 31 - Featuring an exhibit ofworks by Angie Renfro and Julie Covington.Ongoing - Lark & Key showcases a variety ofartwork, pottery, jewelry and more from localand national artists including Duy Huynh, AlisonGolder, Jim Connel, Ronan Peterson and SuzeLindsay. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact:704.334.4616 or at (www.larkandkey.com).Maddi's Gallery, 1530 East Boulevard, Charlotte.Named “Top Retailer of American Craftin the United States for 2009” by The "NicheMagazine”. Ongoing - Featuring fine contemporarycraft by more than 160 national artists;specializing in Southern folk art with paintings,pottery and carvings by many of the South'smost notable folk artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri.,10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun. noon-5pm.Contact: 704/332-0007 or at(www.maddisgallery.com).McColl Fine Art, 208 East Boulevard, at Southand East Boulevard, Charlotte. Ongoing - Oneof the premiere galleries in the Southeast, dealingin fine American and European paintings.Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm.Contact: 704/333-5983 or at (www.mccollfineart.com).Merrill-Jennings Galleries, 463 S. Main St., inthe historic yellow bungalow in Davidson’s ArtDistrict, Davidson. Ongoing - The gallery offersinvestment-quality original art by internationallyrecognized painters, top local artists, and talentednewcomers. Specialties range from Surrealism toAfrican American Folk Art, with special emphasison women, and minority painters. Artists includeSusan Jennings, Addie James, Loren DiBenedetto,Jodi John, Paul R. Keysar, Tyler Strouth,Virginia Quillen, Betsey Hampton, MichaelParkes, and many others. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am- 5pm. Contact: 704/895-1213 or at (www.merrilljennings.com).Nancy Couick Studios and Gallery, 10100Park Cedar Dr., Suite 188, Charlotte. Ongoing- Gallery features works by Blue Ridge/Smokey Mountain artists: Ray Byram and TerryChandler; South Carolina artists: Virginia Dauthand Cama Tadlock; New Orleans artist: MichaelSmiraldo, regional artists: Nancy Smith Couick,Gina Strumpf, Kevin E. Brown, Katie Blackwell,Sharron Burns, Susan Hinrichs, Charlotte Fairman,Mary Ellen Wilkerson and others. Hours:Mon.-Fri., Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm (except Tue.,1-9pm) and Sat. & Sun., by appt. Contact:704/541-6944 or at (www.nancycouick.com).Picture House Gallery, 1520 E. 4th Street,Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring Frederick Hartsculpture, works by Jamali; paintings, originalart, sculpture, art glass, and fine custom framing.Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm.Contact: 704/333-8235 or at (www.PictureHouse-Gallery.com).Work by Natalie GeorgeProvidence Gallery, 601-A Providence Rd.,@ The Manor Theatre Shops in Myers Park,Charlotte. Through Mar. 30 - "New TraditionalStill Life Works," by James Celano and NatalieGeorge. Ongoing - The gallery represents over30 local, regional and national artists working inall mediums, offering traditional and contemporarycompositions. Represented artists include,Travis Bruce Black, Robert Brown, Kathy Buist,Curt Butler, Jim Calk, Jean Cauthen, KathyCaudill, James Celano, Kathy Collins, CherCosper, James Emerson Crompton, Jim Fales,Isabel Forbes, Lita Gatlin, Natalie George, CinthiaGriffin, Louise Farley, Betsy Havens, PaulaB. Holtzclaw, Andrew Leventis, Mary MargaretMyers, Paul B. Nikitchenko, Ada Offerdahl,Jann Pollard, Lesley Powell, Ann BloodworthRhodes, Kelley Sanford, Paul Simon, Sophia,Fred Sprock, Angela Smith, Akira Tanaka,Diane Virkler, Ann Watcher, Dru Warmath, RodWimer. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-2pm, and by appt. Contact: 704/333-4535 or at(www.providencegallery.net).Pura Vida Worldly Art, 3202-B N. Davidson,Charlotte. Ongoing - Freaturing wordly art- folk art, jewelry, paintings, spiritual art andhome accents. Including artworks by local artists:Brenda Civiletto, Marisela Moncada, TimMcMahon, Lita, Gustavo Luis, Alejandra Dans,Luis Fernando Ramirez, along with unique artcontinued on Page 56Carolina Arts, March 2012 - Page 55