Events for Art Lovers and Holiday Shoppers

In addition to numerous holiday season events, Sunset River Marketplace will hold its annual Holiday Art Market from November 12 to 14.

At its annual Holiday Art Market, Sunset River Marketplace, an eclectic, 10,000 square-foot gallery in Calabash, will be showcasing its wide range of original art, including much that has been designed and created especially for holiday gift-giving. There will also be holiday treats, hot mulled cider, wine and free gift certificate drawings all three days.

Featured artists, many of whom will be on hand during the event, include:
Gary Baird (wildlife photography)
Ruth Cox (oil paintings)
Jewel Simmons (silver jewelry)
Sherry Godfrey (Kokedama and pottery)
Mary Cross (pottery and mussel trees)
Betsy Parker (clay sculptures and pottery)
Pat White (watercolors and holiday gifts)
Donna Michaux (pottery)
Kathie Wolk (pottery)
Laura Johansen (fiber art dolls)
Vicki Neilon (acrylics)
Brenda Riggins (acrylics and ornaments)
Ardie Praetorius (pottery)
Wes Wagner (wood furniture and other items)
Bob Monthie (wood trays and boxes)
Marlene Cassidy (jewelry)
Kathy Joyce (clay sculptures and pottery)
Linda Thomas (miniature paintings)
Barbara Bryant (fiber baskets, coasters and ornaments)
Leo Dwyer (gourd art)
Kakie Honig (fused glass Christmas trees)
Rachel Sunnell (acrylic paintings and ornaments)
Judi Moore (acrylic paintings)
Roseann Bellinger (holiday miniatures and paintings)
Bob Moffett (turned wood)
Kathy Duckworth (acrylic paintings)
Sharon Dodge (pottery)

Upcoming Events at Sunset River Marketplace

Coffee With the Authors
Thursday, November 11
11 am to 12 pm
Caleb Wygal
Death On the Boardwalk, Death Washes Ashore
Free, reservation required

Holiday Art Market
Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14
11 am to 5 pm
Various artists
Refreshments, free gift certificate drawings
Free

Jazz Night
Thursday, November 18
5 to 7 pm
After Hours band
Refreshments
Free

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27
11 am to 5 pm
Refreshments, free gift certificate drawings
Free

Author Open House
Various authors
Saturday, December 11
11 am to 5 pm
Refreshments, free gift certificate drawings
Free

Artisan Jewelry Trunk Show
Wednesday, December 15
11 am to 3 pm
Refreshments
Free

Jazz Night
Thursday, December 16
5 to 7 pm
Refreshments
Free

Exhibition: Cape Fear Perspective
Works by Janet B. Sessoms, Sandy Nelson, Sharon Jones and David Starbuck
January 12 to February 26, 2022
Reception Friday, January 14, 5 to 7 pm
Free

Stay Tuned!
The year 2022 marks 20 years in business for Sunset River Marketplace, and the gallery will be celebrating throughout the year with special events, benefits, exhibitions and more.

Want to Go?
Sunset River Marketplace
10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash
(910) 575-5999
Frame center (910) 368-7351
sunsetrivermarketplace.com
Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm
Frame center hours: Wednesday through Friday, 12 to 5 pm and by appointment.