Upcoming Exhibits

Photo by: Chris Brehmer Photography

Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to announce a very special event in collaboration with the estate of master ceramicist, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).

Traudi was a staple artist at the gallery and participated in exhibits and sales beginning in 2015.  Throughout the weekend of November 17-19th, the gallery will present a Studio Ceramics & Pottery Sale along with a small retrospective exhibit of work by the late ceramic artist.  Art in Bloom Gallery is honored to be able to release a special selection of her work to the public.

Click here to view and purchase her work online!

Traudi’s true calling was nature and gardening. Her study of the medium was a product of the strong connection she had to it. From the process of how she worked with clay, studying the chemical compounds she used for her glazing to her intricate and scientific firing techniques, her relationship to each of the pieces she created was primal.  Traudi’s special interests include hand-building, surface texture, ceramic sculpture, raku and terre sigillata. Her work ranged from sculptural wall pieces, raku vessels to functional pieces.

The 2023 Holiday Season and Art in Bloom Gallery will celebrate with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30 of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!  Feast your eyes on new work directly out of the artists’ studios. Shop for unique works of art that come with an abundance of creativity, which will bring smiles all year round!  All of our artists are offering fine art under $250.

Click here to preview and purchase art online!

Along with this exhibit we will feature  “UNUS MUNDUS: Photography by Jon Ann Tomaselli”. Artist, Jo Ann Tomaselli finds that defining herself as a particular type of photographer is impossible. She believes that every moment behind the lens offers an opportunity to see the world from a different point of view. Her photographic goal is simplicity, be that in her landscape, nature, or portrait work.

Featured artists include:  Robert Beauchene (photograher), Bradley Carter (painting), Debra Bucci (painting), Richard Bunting (blown glass), Judy Hintz Cox (abstract painter), Karen Paden Crouch (sculpture), Elizabeth Darrow (painting), Brian Evans (ceramics), Dianne Evans (ceramics), Susan Francy (photographer), Mark Gansor (painter), Joanne Geisel (painting), Jeri Greenberg (pastel painter), Curtis Krueger (photographer), Dave Klinger (photography),  Joan McLoughlin (painting), David Norris (printmaker),  Jameka Purdie (jewelry), Jessie Robertson (painter), Tim Schwarz (woodworker) Gale Smith (painter), Traudi Thornton (ceramics), Pam Toll (painter), Gayle Tustin (ceramics), Angela Rowe (painter), Kirah Van Sickle (painter), Roberto Vengoechea (jewelry), Melissa Wilgis (photographer) and Rebecca Yeomans (fiber artist), among others! 

The exhibit opens on Black Friday, November 24 and continues through January 7, 2024.

The gallery is excited to show new work by photographer, Jo Ann Tomaselli, in the upcoming exhibit “UNUS MUNDUS”.  Unus Mundus, the Latin phrase for “One World”, encapsulates the idea of a domain located outside of time and space, from which everything emerges and to which everything returns. This intriguing body of work was initiated during the height of the pandemic. It was created in honor of the millions of souls who transcended their earthly bodies during this time.

Artist, Jo Ann Tomaselli finds that defining herself as a particular type of photographer is impossible. She believes that every moment behind the lens offers an opportunity to see the world from a different point of view. Her photographic goal is simplicity, be that in her landscape, nature, or portrait work. Her inspiration? Color, shape, design, and the most delightful factor of all ~ fun!

Click here to preview the work that will be available during his show. 

On view along with this exhibit will be our annual “Holiday Art Exhibit & Sale” featuring over 30 of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!  These new shows by our featured artists will be on view starting on Black Friday, November 24, 2023 – January 7, 2024 with an opening reception on Sunday, December 10th, from 2-5pm featuring live music by guitarist, Miles Moore!

About the Artist

After obtaining her Liberal Arts degree in Photography & Creative Writing at Stockton University, Pomona, NJ, Jo Ann Tomaselli moved to coastal NC in 1995. Since 2004, she has migrated from 35mm format darkroom photography to digital photography processed in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Today Jo Ann shoots her fine art photography with a Galaxy S23 Ultra and Sony A7Riii with a variety of pro lenses, while running a small B&B and blending wonderful potions.