Mar 16th –
May 24th, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 16, 1-3pm
Gallery owner, art historian, and North Carolina native Charlene Newsom employs her broad knowledge of NC art to curate an extensive exhibition celebrating the most influential NC artists of the 20th century. Every year in March, Gallery C presents “The Best of North Carolina” collection.
The show includes landmark pieces by some of the biggest names and most important North Carolina art from the 20th century. Historic artists such as Francis Speight, Sarah Blakeslee, Hobson Pittman, and Edith London will be included. The special highlight of this year’s exhibition is the “Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh” from the year 1588. It is an oil on oak panel, painted in England soon after Walter Raleigh was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and his two attempts at settlements in Roanoke.
This year’s Special Guest at the reception is Perry Hurt, Director of Conservation at the North Carolina Museum of Art. He will make a brief presentation on “Preservation and Stewardship.”
Work coming soon!
