970 Inspiration Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-679-4257 or 484-885-3037

Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 12-5pm & by Appointment

Current Exhibits

Transformation: From Seed to Bloom with Debra Bucci, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans
November 6, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Artist Reception: November 8, 2026, 2-5pm
Live Music by Robert Beauchene

Work by Debra Bucci, Brian & Dianne Evans

In early November, we will be joined by Debra Bucci, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans!!   Their newest works will be fresh out of the studio and will be featured in their show “Transformation: From Seed to Bloom“. Painter, Debra Bucci will once again join forces with ceramicists, Brian Evans & Dianne Evans to embrace the power of color, texture, and movement in every dimension. Between Debra’s dynamic color patterns and details, Brian’s sculpted forms and weathered textures, and Dianne’s paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces, these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and techniques to evoke energy, joy, and beauty.

The gallery will also begin celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Holiday Show, featuring new works in all media by all of our gallery artists.  Additionally, join us for the POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats, Cats, Cats! This pop up will be on view from November 6th-15th and is in honor of the The Cat in the Hat Movie Release the same weekend!

Join us in the gallery on Sunday, November 8th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.

POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats, Cats, Cats!
November 6 - 15, 2026
Free Art Talk: Saturday, November 7 at 1pm
Reception: Sunday, November 8, at 2-5pm
Live Music by Robert Beauchene

Selection of Seuss’ Cats!

Art in Bloom Gallery will feature a POP UP Exhibit – The Art of Dr. Seuss: Cats, Cats, Cats! This pop up will be on view in the gallery from November 6th-15th and is in honor of the The Cat in the Hat movie release the same weekend! View a selection of Seuss’ Cats from the conceptual drawings to the illustration art to Seuss’ secret art!

Also join us in the gallery on Sunday, November 8th, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.

Art in Bloom Gallery is an Authorized Gallery for The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. Stop by the gallery to view and learn more about this special collection.

From There to Here: Bruce Bowman & Sally Sutton
Art on view through January

Bruce Bowman & Sally Sutton

This September we will be joined by painters, Bruce Bowman and Sally Sutton, previously represented by New Elements Gallery.  “From There to Here” will feature the vivid and colorful paintings of two artists.

Bruce’s painting style uses broad palette knives which allow his work to be quick and expressive and allows for the ability to create sharp edges and tight lines. His wet-on-wet application of paint creates an impasto technique providing dimension and texture. Bruce’s approach to painting is refreshingly opposite of his work as an architect, which requires accuracy and realism.

Sally enjoys the challenge of capturing light while experimenting with rich color combinations while contrasting them with deep shadows using brushstrokes that create movement and energy. Combining her love of nature with en plein aire painting, she strives to share her personal reflections of the locations with her viewers.

POP UP Exhibit: Dorothy Gillespie – New work from the Foundation
Ongoing Exhibit

“Shaman”(1988-2001), Enamel on aluminum,
73″H x 34″W x 9″D

In collaboration with The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to present a pop up with the work of painter, sculptor and installation artist, Dorothy M. Gillespie (1920-2012). The gallery continually works with Gary Gillespie Israel (President & CEO of the Foundation) to present a selection of art directly from the late artist’s studio located in Narrowsburg, NY.  The newest arrivals to the gallery include a selection of metal works, pastels, and prints that display Gillespie’s signature use of vivid color.

Click here to view the work available!

The Foundation proudly presents the works and history of the 20th century American Artist, Dorothy Gillespie, which included abstract expressionism, decorative abstraction, site-specific installations, the women’s movement and art in public spaces. She was a pioneer in the new directions of metal sculpture and best known for large-scale, highly colorful painted arrangements of cut aluminum with enamel strips radiating, undulating, or curling in giant arrangements of ribbon, enchanted towers, and even the burst of fireworks piece. Dorothy Gillespie is well known as a painter, sculptor and installation artist whose work incorporated many significant 20th-century trends in art.

This selection on view, and for sale, is organized and sponsored by The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation. The work is directly from the late artist’s studio located in Narrowsburg, NY.  The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation fosters the legacy of Dorothy Gillespie’s life and work. The Foundation supports artists, initiatives, and institutions that embody the same innovative, inclusive multidisciplinary approach that Dorothy Gillespie exemplified in both her art and philanthropic endeavors.

Visit The Foundation’s website for more in depth information on the artist and her larger than life works of art.