Plentiful Art Galleries

Art galleries exist all around Wilmington. Perhaps because of the beauty that surrounds us, a large number of artists have come to the area to paint landscapes, seascapes, portraits, abstracts, nudes or whatever strikes their fancy at the moment. Many have moved here and have been invited to display their works in Wilmington’s numerous galleries. There are so many galleries, in fact, that it would take days to see them all. You can get a fair idea of what’s available by visiting three locations.

Golden For 31 Years

The Golden Gallery in the Historic Cotton Exchange is celebrating its 31st anniversary in 2008. In 2007, owners John and Mary Ellen Golden had the chance to expand, and moved into a larger area with more useable wall space. The gallery is filled with watercolors, photography and digital art and your purchases can be appropriately framed on site too.

Dr. Seuss Makes A Stop

The Gallery at Racine is located just off Eastwood Avenue, near UNCW and one block over from College. Young George Pocheptsov and the whimsical sculptor Shaw Lakey are two of the artist represented and the Wilmington Gallery is one of just 99 galleries worldwide chosen to present the Secret Art of Dr. Seuss. The Gallery’s objective is explained as follows: “It is important to the Gallery at Racine that we provide this community a warm and welcoming place to learn about fine art and artists. Groups of all ages are always welcome.”

Fabulous Paintings, Sculptures At Fountainside

Fountainside Fine Art Gallery is located in Lumina Station on Eastwood Road just before you cross the causeway to Wrightsville Beach. Fountainside displays paintings in oil, acrylics and pastels, bronze sculptures and beautiful works in glass by very talented artists. You can spend an hour or an afternoon in this very pleasant, welcoming gallery. Fountainside also mats and frames art to bring out the best of the work.

An Incredible Talent

One of our favorite artists, Sandy Nelson, is represented by Fountainside Fine Art Gallery. Nelson lives in Wilmington now but travels extensively to paint. Her portraits and landscapes have been accepted for inclusion in national juried competitions from Maine to California, and she has won numerous national awards. Several of her stunning paintings feature local vistas: the area’s marshes, ponds and open fields are an inspiration. Artists Magazine named her one of the best 200 artists in 1993.