Welcome to the Smelt Art Gallery
Creativity Abounds In Chatham County! Chatham Artists Guild All Members Exhibit
at the Smelt Art Gallery!
The Chatham Artist Guild is excited to present its All Members’ Exhibit at the Smelt Art Gallery. This event showcases a diverse selection of artwork from our talented members and will be on display from Thursday, November 21st, 2024, through January 28th, 2025.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Sunday, December 1st, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, just one week before the Studio Tour. It’s the perfect opportunity to select your studios for your Chatham County Studio Tour. Brochures/Maps are available to pick up.
With 54 artists opening their studios, along with additional member artists not on the Tour this year, our Chatham community of artists offers a variety of unique gifts for everyone. You'll find a wide range of styles and mediums at prices to fit every budget. We invite you to come and explore!
The Smelt Art Gallery will be open throughout the week and during the Studio Tour.
Hours: Sun.: 12 pm – 8 pm, Mon-Weds: 11 am-8 pm, Thurs – Fri.: 11 am-10 pm, Sat.: 12 pm-10 pm
Smelt Art Gallery is located at 213 Lorax Lane at The Plant, the Chatham Beverage District on the east side of Pittsboro.
Visit us at chathamartistsguild.org
Death Faire Exhibit CALL for Art!!!
November 2nd brings the 9th annual DEATH FAIRE: a modern-day ritual for our community, inspired by the death positivity movement, sharing a rich time of knowledge, wisdom, celebration, and remembrance. Join us as we honor life and embrace death —a day filled with art, music, speakers, poetry, hands-on activities, food, drink and more!
For nine years, Death Faire has been a vibrant, transformative experience that honors the cycle of life and death. This year, immerse yourself in a day filled with soulful music, inspiring art, enlightening lectures, hands-on activities, and heartfelt poetry. Explore diverse cultural perspectives on death; connect with community at the interactive altar; indulge in delicious food and beverages; and find unique offerings at our vendor faire. Come celebrate with us—a day of remembrance, reflection, and revelry awaits! To learn more or to purchase tickets go to https://www.sanctuaryattheburrow.com/deathfaire
DEATH FAIRE ART EXHIBIT - 2024
"Embracing Life in the Face of Death"
Smelt Art Gallery
Sometimes, when facing death, we are left speechless. Art can offer solace, provide respite, spur contemplation, and perhaps even evoke a sense of hope. The exhibit is a visual conversation about death, dying, grief, and remembrance.
To offer our artists an authentic audience, allowing them to feel acknowledged and welcomed into this compassionate, heartfelt community, we have included the Death Faire Art Exhibit “Meet the Artists” event in the main events on Saturday from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm in the Smelt Art Gallery. The art and the artists deserve to be seen. We hope you will take a moment to reflect in this space and be inspired by their art.
"Embracing Life in the Face of Death" will be on display until November 19.
If you are interested in participating in the exhibit, please fill out our entry/art label form at https://forms.gle/wx1jVSJKFAiGRWAFA
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the art exhibit, please contact Annie Cramer at annieartcat@gmail.com or Leslie Palmer at LesPalmerartstudio@gmail.com
IMPORTANT DATES:
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Theme - "Embracing Life in the Face of Death"
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Submission Form Due Weds. Oct. 23, 2024
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Artists to drop off artwork between Wed. Oct. 30th, 2024 from 10:00 -11:30 am
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Hanging: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
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The Death Faire event is Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2024 from 11 am – 6 pm
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Exhibiting Artists will receive tickets
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Opening Reception – “Meet the Artists” Event - Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 12:15 pm -1:15 pm
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The Smelt Art Gallery will be open throughout the Death Faire event. The exhibit will be on display through Tuesday. Nov. 19, 2024.
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Take Down -Wed. Nov. 20th from 10:00 am-11:30 am - Please arrange to pick up work. Death Faire Smelt Art Gallery at The Plant
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Digital image files must be labeled using your name and a word or two to identify your image - Example: "BobJones-sorry.jpg" or Bjones-loss-hope.jpg. Images uploaded using numbers as their file name will not be considered.
ART SPECS:
Art must relate to the Death Faire theme. The exhibit is open to 2D and 3D visual artists. the exhibit is juried - The Plant and the Smelt Art Gallery reserves the right to reject artwork based on quality of execution, content, message, or display requirements. Paintings on canvas, framed paintings, and hanging 3D art must be wired (no sawtooth hangers). Prints should be matted, framed, and wired (no sawtooth hangers).
SALES:
Artists are encouraged to sell their work. Sales are not guaranteed. Transactions take place directly between the artist and the buyer; the Smelt Art Gallery does not take an exhibit fee or retain a commission. All artwork must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show.
The Plant at 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC
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Chatham Artists Guild Celebrates Chatham Artists
The Celebrate Chatham Artists exhibit at the Smelt Art Gallery presents over fifty works of art by twenty-nine artists - thirteen CAG members and sixteen Chatham artists. You're invited to the opening reception on September 8 from 1 pm-3 pm. The show runs through October 29th
Artists living in Chatham County will learn about membership in the Guild and all that it offers. The new member application period for the 2024-25 season opened on September 1st and will continue until October 31st, 2024. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply. Chatham Artists Guild (CAG) is committed to presenting high-quality, affordable art to art lovers. Joining the Guild provides promotional support, valuable resources, and workshop opportunities for professional development. Membership applications are available online at https://chathamartistsguild.org/.../new-member-application.
Why Join the Guild?
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Connect with other members in a supportive community of active Chatham County artists, with the objective of developing and sharing knowledge, skills, resources, and sales/exhibition opportunities.
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Maintain your own personal artist’s page on the Guild website, including studio videos, a gallery of up to 25 images of your work, social media connections, and contact information, plus the opportunity for an online sales portal.
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Submit news items/media/features for the bi-monthly CAG newsletter distributed to more than 2500 subscribers.
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Promotion on social media.
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Participate in no-cost professional development.
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Participate in the annual studio tour and other Guild exhibition opportunities, such as at the Carrboro ArtsCenter, NC Arts Incubator, 79 West, the Chatham County Library, as well as other locations.
Who Can Apply for Membership?
Visual artists 18 years of age and older who have a studio in Chatham County are eligible to apply to the Chatham Artists Guild.
And did we mention – the Smelt Art Gallery is a great place to support our local artists? Art is purchased directly from the artist. The gallery does not require a fee to exhibit or take a commission on work sold.
BMC Brewing and Smelt Art Gallery hours are Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday: 11 am -8 pm, Thursday / Friday: 11 am-10 pm, Saturday: 12 pm-10 pm and Sunday: 12 pm – 8 pm.
213 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - Inside the bmc brewing
Chatham Artists Guild Invites You to Discover
The Smelt Art Gallery
Looking for an alternative way to discover art? We love art galleries, but sometimes you just want to hang out. The Plant, a diverse 17-acre eco-industrial park on the east side of Pittsboro, North Carolina, is a perfect place to “grab a drink and a bite; let the kids rent a bike or scooter. Throw axes, check out the art gallery, or just write in your journal.”
Smelt Art Gallery is located inside the bmc brewing, a welcoming brewery where their beers are made on-site at the brewery and taproom with ultra-purified reverse osmosis water, which allows better batch-to-batch consistency. It is a hidden gem of a brewery. Make this your place to play cards or boxed games (several are available), listen to music, hold an event, or enjoy time with friends.
Come join us on Sunday, July 7th, from 1-3 for our opening reception. Enjoy music by Michael Bartos. You will discover amazing art and talented artists. Chatham Artists Guild curates the gallery, presenting both 2D and 3D art from traditional to contemporary in a wide range of mediums, from fiber and ceramics to glass, metal, wood, mixed media, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, and photography.
Gallery trips are more memorable and fun when shared with friends and family. Our opening receptions offer opportunities to meet the artists and encourage discussion. You may notice details or techniques you might otherwise overlook, or you may learn the story behind a work you admire.
And did we mention – the Smelt Art Gallery is a great place to support our local artists? Art is purchased directly from the artist. The gallery does not require a fee to exhibit or take a commission on work sold.
Our current exhibit, on view through August 27th, 2024, features 3D artists Janet Place’s Glass Designs and Kristin Bergsten’s handwoven originals. BMC Brewing and Smelt Art Gallery hours are Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday: 11 am -8 pm, Thursday / Friday: 11 am-10 pm, Saturday: 12 pm-10 pm and Sunday: 12 pm – 8 pm.
213 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - Inside the bmc brewing
Chatham Artists Guild presents "Rhythm of Nature" at the Smelt Art Gallery - View through May 28th!
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 7th, 2024,
from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Reception goers will enjoy free refreshments and music by Britt Wilson. On view from March 28th through May 28th, the exhibit invites visitors to experience the wonder of nature as seen through the eyes of skilled artists. Their diverse works, spanning from paint to glass, showcase the intricate forms, patterns, and transformations found in the natural world. Every piece embodies our inherent appreciation for the beauty of nature and the materials utilized to bring it to life. Sixty works of art!
Exhibiting artists:
Jim Aiken, Vidabeth Bensen, Randi Markowitz, Forrest Greenslade, Aline Kala, Barry Udis, Daphne Boder, Colleen Black Semelka, Amy Wandless, Greg Wandless, Janet Place, Steevie Parks, Minnie Gallman, Eric Saunders, Diane Swan, Andrew Wilson, Nancy Ann Moore, Leslie Palmer, Timothy Dowdall, Kathy Flood, Beth Bale, and Darcy Szeremi.
213 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - Inside the bmc brewery
"Proud to Be Me - Celebrating Diversity" at the Smelt Art Gallery.
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 2nd, 2024,
from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Chatham Artists Guild is thrilled to present "Celebrating Diversity: Proud To Be Me" at the Smelt Art Gallery. The June exhibit will embrace uniqueness and celebrate individuality in all its forms. The opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy free refreshments and music by Michael Novak. On view from May 30th through June 25th, this exhibit aims to highlight the artistic expression and rich cultural identity in Chatham and beyond. The reception is just one of the many featured events during The Plant’s 2024 Pride Festival – June 1st & 2nd. Join us for a weekend of fun, food, music, vendors and activities!
Smelt Art Gallery is located at 213 Lorax Lane at The Plant, the Chatham Beverage District on the east side of Pittsboro. Smelt Art Gallery is a unique gallery space located inside bmc brewing, an on-site brewery and taproom. The bmc brewing and the gallery are open Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm, Monday / Tuesday/ Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm Thursday/Friday 10 am -10 pm, Sat.: 12 pm -10 pm.
213 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312 - Inside the bmc brewery
Smelt Art Gallery is a non-conventional art gallery located within the hallway of an old smelting plant. It's located in the heart of Pittsboro, NC on The Plant campus. Home of Fair Game Beverage Co., hempsmith, Oak City Hemp, Copeland Springs Farms, Carolina Hemp Tours, Chatham Axes, Chatham Cider Works, Vortex Roasting and Satrrlight Mead. ... bmc brewing occupies the adjacent rooms of the Smelt Art Gallery building.
Learn about our members, watch their studio videos, and browse the galleries of artwork. Many artists offer online shopping, commissions, art classes and private studio visits by appointment. Search for your favorite artist, find our newest members, or sort by art media at Chatham Artists Guild Artists.
Smelt Art Gallery presents a unique gallery space, the building was used for aluminum smelting for inco alloys, manufacturer of parts for fighter jets, housed the reactor building for piedmont biofuels, and most recently shares space with bmc brewing, an on-site brewery and taproom.
