Victoria Josephson

Victoria Josephson's paintings of Europe are well known to many in the area. One has recently returned to City Art and we would like to share it with you. "Hostellerie Lechat Honfleur" 24 x 20 This is a wonderful example of Josephson's amazing painting skills.

Coastal Living

In celebration of Memorial Day weekend and the (un)official start of summer, a few coastal images!

Local Roots

Alan Cayton is a Tarboro native that was back in town last week and dropped off a few paintings. Alan specializes in still life paintings that capture the realism of the objects. He has a very traditional style and paints traditional still life subject matter such as fruit, shells, and bags. View more of his work at City Art Gallery. Fruit with Pitcher 14"x16"

Spoleto Festival USA

Internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA opens this Friday, May 28 in Charleston, South Carolina. For 17 days and nights, more than 140 performances in opera, dance, theater and music will fill the city's historic venues and outdoor spaces. Gallery co-owner Torrey Stroud will be there this weekend taking it all in and you can too. Tickets are available on the Festival's website, http://www.spoletousa.org/. Ciao!

It's Her Birthday!

Check out the works of this young photographer and graphic desinger. http://cityartgreenville.com/brentonhardeephotography.htm It's her birthday today! Although the 24th is almost history in the UK where she currently is residing and photographing. New works to be posted soon. She's traveling around to capture the spirit of London and the gardens of the area in their glorious springtime flourish. Fresh, exciting images of Kew Gardens...coming soon! Thanks Brenton!

Painting Lessons

Have you ever wondered if you could paint?! Well...you have a wonderful opportunity available to find out. Gallery artist Michael Knoch teaches private painting lessons in his home studio in Greenville. He is a natural born teacher. Patient and encouraging. Give us a call at 252.353.7000 or shoot us off an email to art@CityArtGreenville.com to arrange lessons with Michael.

Eastern North Carolina

One of the best reasons to venture east of I 95 is http://www.cityartgreenville.com

Charity Valentine

Time for a wonderful photogapher, Charity Valentine. Using a digital scanning process she takes flowers found in a secret overgrown garden and brings them to life for everyone to see. Check out Charity's digital archival prints. "The Art of Losing" 14 x 12

Something to tweet about!

Kinston artist Beth Greene's birdhouse creation "Tar River in the Fall" (pictured here) won the News & Observer Birdhouse Competition last month in the Adult Best of Theme category. Way to go, Beth! To check out more of Beth's avian dwellings, come by the gallery!

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone - newsobserver.com)

Who Knew!!

So we arrive at the Gallery for the opening last night and in the parking lot are 4...count them...4 purple and gold cornhole game tables with coordinating puple and gold beanbags for tossing! After all, we do live in Grenville, NC, home of the ECU fighting pirates whose colors are...you guessed properly...purple and gold! The music was playing loudly on the patio and the margaritas were free flowing. A festive and welcomed beginning to the evening. On the inside we were featuring large glasses of wine and champagne and more importantly, painting demos. Kristin and Mike were great sports to be here painting for the entire 2 + hours. Thanks guys! The show looks great, so take a look at it right here: http://cityartgreenville.com/feature.htm

The Amazing New North Carolina Museum of Art

Treat yourself to a virtual tour of the new North Carolina Museum of Art. It has just reopened after amazing renovations and new construction. http://ncartmuseum.org Then get yourself to Raleigh and tour the new facilities. The Rodin sculpture garden is truly fantastic. Enjoy!

London Times

"I was fortunate enough to be in London last Thursday for the opening of 'Lingering Whispers' at The Crypt Gallery. Very edgy and fun. This gallery is literally in the crypt of St. Pancreas Church. Very gothic and dramatic. http://www.cryptgallery.org.uk/ Check it out. It is such a departure from our very light filled, white walled gallery space. Champagne was flowing and characters were in attendance by the hundreds!"

"Paint On" with Kristin Gibson and Mike Rooney

More than 30 new paintings by N.C. artists Kristin Gibson and Mike Rooney are being hung this weekend in preparation for next Wednesday's "Paint On" opening reception. Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 12 for a painting demo by Kristin and Mike and a wine tasting courtesy of Finelli's Cafe. The artwork is currently for sale and can be previewed online.