Current and Upcoming Exhibitions


'Vision and Voice' The Marriage of Pen and Palette'
"If they could only speak ...and they do"

We invite you to a very special evening reception with an artists talk and poetry readings

Thursday evening May 16th at 6:45 pm...

Michael Brown

Poetry readings by Sheridan Bushnell inspired by Michael Browns paintings. Sheridan Bushnell Michael will share his thoughts about selected paintings... the state of the arts and perhaps some thoughts about his mural paintings as well as his fine art paintings and process in this exhibition.

Poet Sheridan Bushnell will share her poems about Michaels work. These are Sheridan's artistic literary impressions of Michaels Work inspired visually and independent of input from Michael... Two artists - Two viewpoints - You will share the perspectives of these artists and are welcome to share in the conversation.



Michael Brown: 'Up Close and Far Away'
Exhibition: through Sunday May 26,2013

Michael Brown

'Up close and far away' are two, or perhaps more accurately, a spectrum of modes in which we can look at things. We choose which mode to look at something based on its distance from us, on the level of detail we need...

Working directly from nature, Brown captures both the up close abstractions of a landscape and the far away vistas of a distant view. Michaels 'broken color' brush technique lends his paintings a sense of spontaneity. Yet, this seemingly loose brushwork reveals a carefully constructed composition that invites the viewer to share the artists' experience...

Brown states, "It's no surprise that painters still turn to the natural world to explore their visual understanding and express their artistry. There is no richer interplay of shape and color than that found in nature."

Michael Brown

From the viewers perspective there is another meaning behind the title 'Up close and far away'. Helen Stancey, a psychologist from West London College states "Evidence exists that separate pathways in the brain process visual information from near and far space,"

Viewing one of Browns paintings 'up close' they appear somewhat abstract but as the viewer gains some distance the landscape image is revealed.



Exhibition

Jamie Kirkpatrick: featured ceramic artist in the lower gallery
Opening Reception: Friday April 26, 2013 from 6 to 9pm

exhibition runs through Sunday May 26th

Jamie Kirkpatrick

An exhibition of new soda and woodfired vessels and sculptural ceramics.

A native of Raleigh and currently residing and working in Golden Colorado, Jamie Kirkpatrick received his MFA in ceramics from East Carolina University in 2000. Kirkpatrick's new work blurs the boundaries between function and sculpture. His forms and mastery of wood and soda firing bring an evocative sensuality to his vessels.

Kirkpatrick states: "Historical references establish the foundation of my work. It is this rich inspirational history and investigation that allows me to continue to enjoy the creative process. I am inspired by both traditional and contemporary trends in ceramics.

"My former educational interest and research in geology often combines with these influential trends to achieve a finished product. As an instructor, the lessons learned from former professors as well as personal developments in teaching have become the foundation for my instruction to others. It is my belief that this knowledge needs to be passed on to maintain the strength and recognition of the ceramic arts."



Past Exhibitions

The 19th Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Invitational

"For 19 years we are both humbled and honored to have shared our gardens with some of the most exceptional contemporary sculptors we know." Saturday, May 4 to Saturday, May 11
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The Art of the Contemporary Still Life

7 Southern Artists interpret the Contemporary Still Life. January 25 - February 17, 2013
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Transcendent Journeys

Tinka Jordy: An exhibition of new life size and smaller figurative sculptures in high fired stoneware. October 26 - December 30, 2012
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Artist Favorites

A group exhibition of new paintings that Eno Gallery artists have chosen as one of their current favorite works. October 26 - December 30, 2012
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Inked Yarn

Claudia Schmitz-Esser: New woodcut prints September 28 to October 21, 2012
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Near And Far

Mike Hoyt: New oil paintings August 31 to October 21, 2012
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Cooley & Polseno

Jacob Cooley: landscape painting &
Donna Polseno: ceramic figurative sculpture
June 29 to August 25, 2012
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Nick Joerling

Nick Joerling: Featured Ceramic Artist June 29 to August 26, 2012
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Right & Left

Jennifer Miller: Featured Visual Artist May 25 to June 24, 2012
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Surface Tension

Two person exhibition featuring
Vicki Essig and Daniel Essig
May 25 to June 24, 2012
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Lines of Communication

Eight artists share their interpretations of "Lines of Communication". April 27, 2012 to May 22, 2012
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Totems and Talismans

Eleven artists exhibit their contemporary interpretations of 'Totems and Talismans' February 24, 2012 to April 22, 2012
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Metaphors of Containment

Donna Polseno: Featured ceramic artist. February 24, 2012 to April 22, 2012
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Spring Forth

Shannon Bueker: Featured visual artist March 30, 2012 - April 24, 2012
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Steel Canvas

A solo exhibition by Robert Gardner. January 27, 2012 to February 21, 2012
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2011 Holiday Celebration

A group exhibit of stunning work by 30 of our finest artists. November 25, 2011
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Fragile and Strong

A solo exhibition of new hand-woven framed fiber art by Vicki Essig October 28, 2011 thru November 22, 2011
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Carolina Landscapes

Michael Brown solo exhibition. October 28, 2011 thru November 22, 2011
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Crossing Paths

A solo exhibition of Lisa Creeds's new abstract paintings. September 30, 2011 thru October 25, 2011
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Regardless of what you think...

A solo exhibition of Morag Charlton's new paintings. August 26, 2011 thru September 25, 2011
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Vision & Voice - The marriage of pen and palette

A poetic journey through Nancy Tuttle May's vibrant solo exhibition at Eno Gallery with Author/Poet Sheridan Bushnell and artist Nancy Tuttle May. July 29, 2011 at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
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35 Years of Inspiration

A solo exhibition of mixed media paintings on canvas by Nancy Tuttle May. June 24, 2011 - August 20, 2011
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Best in the West Clay Invitational

An exhibition of ceramic work by Akira Satake June 24, 2011 - August 20, 2011
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Dreamscapes

A solo exhibition of sculptural wall pieces and vessels by Vicki Grant May 27, 2011 - June 21, 2011
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Places We Come From

A solo exhibition of paintings by Melissa Miller. April 29, 2011 - May 24, 2011
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Shared Spaces

A solo exhibition of paintings by Shannon Bueker. March 25, 2011 - April 26, 2011
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Animals We Keep

A group exhibition of painting and sculpture depicting 'Animals We Keep'. February 25, 2011 - March 23, 2011
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Outside In

A group exhibition inspired by nature January 28, 2011 - February 22, 2011
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