“Celebrate Chatham Artists”
Chatham Artists Guild invited Chatham artists to display their work, meet other
artists, and learn about the benefits of joining the Chatham Artists
Guild.
Chatham Artists Guild celebrates Chatham Artists!
The Celebrate Chatham Artists exhibit at the Smelt Art Gallery showcases over fifty works of art – displaying the creativity of twenty-nine artists – thirteen CAG members and sixteen Chatham artists who may be interested in joining the Guild. We invite you, to join us for the opening reception Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1pm-3 pm. The show runs through Oct. 29th.
The heart and soul of Chatham Artists Guild (CAG) is our longstanding “Art for All” ethos; presenting great quality, affordable art to art lovers across Chatham County and beyond. Each year exciting new talented artists join long-established artists who have been carefully selected through a member-juried process to become part of our CAG community of professional artists. Joining the Chatham Artists Guild is an opportunity to receive promotional support and valuable resources, to participate in workshops for creative and professional development and advancement. As a Guild member, artists gain recognition and credibility, exhibit their art and help create a fresh, inviting and extensive Open Studio Tour with a breadth of choice to allow all visitors – all art lovers – to tailor their experience and selections to suit their needs and interests.
Acceptance in the September/October Smelt Exhibit does not equate to acceptance as a member of the Chatham Artist Guild. Our membership applications are available online at https://chathamartistsguild.org/product/new-member-application/ from September 1st through October 31st.
Smelt Art Gallery is located at 213 Lorax Lane at The Plant, the Chatham Beverage District on the east side of Pittsboro.
“Discover Smelt Art Gallery” – View Exhibit thru Aug. 27th. 2024
Discover the Smelt Art Gallery!
Looking for an alternative way to discover art? We love art galleries, but sometimes you just want to hang out. The Plant, a diverse 17-acre eco-industrial park on the east side of Pittsboro, North Carolina, is a perfect place to “grab a drink and a bite; let the kids rent a bike or scooter. Throw axes, check out the art gallery, or just write in your journal.”
Smelt Art Gallery is located inside the bmc brewing, a welcoming brewery where their beers are made on-site at the brewery and taproom with ultra-purified reverse osmosis water, which allows better batch-to-batch consistency. It is a hidden gem of a brewery. Make this your place to play cards or boxed games (several are available), listen to music, hold an event, or enjoy time with friends.
Come join us Sunday, July 7th, from 1-3 for our opening reception. Enjoy music by Michael Bartos. You will discover amazing art and talented artists. Chatham Artists Guild curates the gallery, presenting both 2D and 3D art from traditional to contemporary in a wide range of mediums, from fiber and ceramics to glass, metal, wood, mixed media, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, and photography.
Gallery trips are more memorable and fun when shared with friends and family. Our opening receptions offer opportunities to meet the artists and encourage discussion. You may notice details or techniques you might otherwise overlook, or you may learn the story behind a work you admire.
And did we mention – the Smelt Art Gallery is a great place to support our local artists? Art is purchased directly from the artist. The gallery does not require a fee to exhibit or take a commission on work sold.
Our current exhibit, on view through August 27th, 2024, features 3D artists Janet Place’s Glass Designs and Kristin Bergsten’s handwoven originals.
“Proud to Be Me” Exhibit at Smelt Art Gallery, Pittsboro – View Exhibit thru June 25th, 2024!
Chatham Artists Guild is thrilled to present “Celebrating Diversity: Proud To Be Me” at the Smelt Art Gallery. The June exhibit will embrace uniqueness and individuality in all its forms. The opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy free refreshments and music by Michael Novak. This exhibit aims to highlight the artistic expression and rich cultural identity in Chatham and beyond. On view from May 30th through June 25th, the exhibit is just one of the many featured events during The Plant’s 2024 Pride Festival – June 1st & 2nd. Join us for a weekend of fun, food, music, vendors and activities!
Smelt Art Gallery is located at 213 Lorax Lane at The Plant, the Chatham Beverage District on the east side of Pittsboro. Smelt Art Gallery is a unique gallery space located inside bmc brewing, an on-site brewery and taproom. The bmc brewing and the gallery are open Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm, Monday / Tuesday/ Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday/Friday 10 am -10 pm, Sat.: 12 pm -10 pm.
Call For Art: “Proud to Be Me” Exhibit at Smelt Art Gallery, Pittsboro – Deadline May 20!
Celebrating Diversity: Proud To Be Me – Embracing uniqueness and celebrating individuality in all its forms!
Attention artists! Smelt Art Gallery in Pittsboro is hosting a juried exhibit “Proud to be Me” in June. The exhibit, curated by the Chatham Artists Guild, celebrates diversity and inclusion by embracing uniqueness and individuality in all its forms. The opening reception will take place on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm during the Plant’s PBO Pride Event.
This is an open call for art. Artists do not need to be members of the Chatham Artists Guild or the LGBTQ community to participate. All artwork must be family-friendly and can be in either 2D or 3D format. There is no entry fee or commission on work sold. Deliver your artwork on Wednesday, May 29th from 10-11:30 am and pick it up on Wednesday, June 26th from 10-11:30 am.
Label information must be provided by May 20th. Click on the link below to fill out the label form. Review the exhibit guidelines at the link at the bottom of the form. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to showcase your artwork at Smelt Art Gallery! https://forms.gle/CThRu3R2G65bhHS38
Cally Curtis and Jim Aiken
Exhibition at 79° West Innovation Hub in Pittsboro
Guild members Cally Curtis and Jim Aiken are exhibiting their work during April, May, and June at the 79° West Innovation Hub in Pittsboro’s MOSAIC in Chatham Park. A combined 30 paintings will hang in the common areas and conference rooms of this co-working space. It’s located at 120 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, NC and open daily for public viewing. Please join the artists on Sunday, April 21st, from 1:00-3:00 PM for their reception. The event is free and open to the public. Plan to come and meet the artists and discuss your favorite interests.
Cally Curtis is a painter who often works in mixed media as well. She says, “Working in the studio is my happy place. Giving life to the images I see inside (me) is always an adventure.” Above is one of her paintings: At The Window, 24” x 36” acrylic on canvas.
CallyCurtis.com – Cally@CallyCurtis.com
Jim Aiken uses acrylics to paint primarily landscapes. His work emphasizes light and color in nature, although he also experiments with some more abstract motifs. “I like images that evoke the senses, not only visual, but also ones that make you feel the place, a breeze, the sound and smell of a stream, woods, or mountain air.” Above is Jim’s painting: Rockport Harbor Reflections, 30” x 30” acrylic on canvas.
https://jimaiken.art – jimaiken9@gmail.com
Smelt Art Gallery April/May Exhibit
Chatham Artists Guild presents “Rhythm of Nature” at the Smelt Art Gallery.
The opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 7th, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Reception goers will enjoy free refreshments and music by Britt Wilson. On view from March 28th through May 28th, the exhibit invites visitors to experience the wonder of nature as seen through the eyes of skilled artists. Their diverse works, spanning from paint to glass, showcase the intricate forms, patterns, and transformations found in the natural world. Every piece embodies our inherent appreciation for the beauty of nature and the materials utilized to bring it to life. 60 Works of Art!
Exhibiting artists:
Jim Aiken – Painting , Vidabeth Bensen –Screen Prints, Randi Markowitz – Mixed Media, Forrest Greenslade – Mixed Media, Aline Kala – Painting, Barry Udis– Photography, Daphne Boder – Soft Pastels, Colleen Black Semelka – Ceramics, Amy Wandless – Ceramics, Greg Wandless – Woodworking, Janet Place – Glass, Steevie Parks – Painting, Minnie Gallman – Photography, Eric Saunders – Photography, Diane Swan – Mixed Media Woodworking, Andrew Wilson – Mixed Media Woodworking , Nancy Ann Moore – Painting, Leslie Palmer – Painting, Timothy Dowdall – Photography , Kathy Flood – Painting, Beth Bale – Painting, and Darcy Szeremi –Jewelry Metalwork.
2024 Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour
The 2024 32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour will take place Saturday, December 7th and 14th from 10:00 am-5:00 pm, and Sunday, December 8th and 15th from noon-5:00 pm
The annual Studio Tour is always the first two weekends of December. Take a relaxing drive through Chatham County’s rolling hills and pastoral farmlands to visit art studios located across the County. Meet the artists, learn about their process and artistic vision, and browse affordable original works of art. Paintings, prints, sculptures, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, wood, leather, digital, and fabric art will be available for purchase.
Don’t miss this once-a-year experience! Learn more.
