The Nature Art Gallery is located on the mezzanine level of the Museum Store and features original nature-themed art. All exhibited art is for sale.
The main gallery showcases regional artists' two- and three-dimensional arts and crafts — hand blown glass, NC pottery (including Bulldog Pottery), wildlife photography, lithographs and paintings. The secondary gallery features a single artist each month in a juried exhibition of their most recent work. Opening receptions are held during the Museum's First Friday events. For more information call 919.733.7450 x360.
Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–4:45 pm
Sunday: noon–4:45 pm
FEATURED ARTIST
Theodora Tilton: Paintings of Nature
July 3-August 2
Opening reception Friday July 3, 3-5 pm.
2009 Exhibition Schedule
Jul 3-Aug 2: Paintings of Nature: Theodora Tilton
Aug 7-30: Interpreting Nature in Porcelain: Silvie Granatelli
Sep 4-27: The Art of Science: Mark Pomilio
Oct 2-Nov 1: To Prey or Not to Prey: Fred Johnston and Carol Gentithes
Nov 6-29: Infrared Nature Photography: Lucia Bucklin
Dec 4-27: Nature in Relief-Woodcuts: Kent Ambler
Accessibility Note: The Nature Art Gallery is only accessible by stairs. For each exhibition all art will be photographed. Staff will bring individual pieces to the main floor of the Museum Store as requested.
