A new exhibition featuring artwork by the members of the Sanford Brush & Palette Club (SBPC) opens April 5^th at the Campbell House Gallery, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, NC.  The gallery is free and open to the public.

The “SBPC 55 Years of Art” exhibition is presented by the Arts Council of Moore County and will remain on display and open to the public from April 5 – 26, 2019.  Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9am until 5pm.  If you are unable to attend during those hours, call the gallery at 910-692-2787 for an appointment.  The Campbell House staff will be happy to open the gallery for you.

What would it be like to save money on the paints you buy and know that you have the right tube for the job? How great would it feel to stand at your palette and know exactly which colors to squeeze out and then mix the precise color you need?

The information in this workshop will save you time and money by not having to buy so many colors of paint, and by knowing beforehand what colors to mix to get the desired result without wasting paint and time experimenting.

In this workshop you’ll learn how we see color, how to quickly match the colors of your subject for your painting, all about the pigments in the paints we use, and how to create distance, depth, shadows and the illusion of 3-D in your painting. But most of all, we will finally and forever demystify the steps to match colors, which apply to all mediums.

Cost is $85.  All materials will be provided, including notes. Just bring a fine point Sharpie.  If you’ve taken this workshop before with Doug, you can take it as a refresher special for only $15 to cover the cost of materials.

Contact Doug directly to enroll or to ask questions.

Take a creative voyage to a little-known oasis along the North River in Beaufort, NC.  The Oyster House is a private location open to a select group of education, arts, and marine science organizations.  This is a unique opportunity for Sanford Brush & Palette Club members to explore the waterways, marshes, birds, boats and quiet places of this Down East community.

The retreat is being offered from Wednesday, May 15^th to Sunday, May 19^th to the first 12 members (no spouses, partners, children or pets) who register by calling Beth Bale at 919-323-6146 or emailing bethbale@windstream.net.  There is room for more if you bring your own sleeping gear.  Be sure to tell Beth if you plan to stay the whole time or just a day or so.

Accommodations at the Oyster House are provided free of charge and facilities include 4 bedrooms (1 with a queen and 3 with 2 single beds); 3 living spaces with sofa- or day-beds; 5 bathrooms and a community kitchen.  Members attending the retreat will coordinate food, supplies and duties to share for breakfast and lunch.  Dinner is on your own or with the group at one of the many local restaurants.

It will be a fabulous “artsy” week for those who are serious about painting, drawing and creating art.  So, check your calendar and make the call.  Don’t let this chance go by.

Program – TBD