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UID:1@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151002T180000Z
DTEND:20151002T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20150930T055535Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-in-bloom-gallery-grand-opening/
SUMMARY:Art in Bloom Gallery Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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END:VEVENT
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UID:4@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151009T180000Z
DTEND:20151009T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20151005T040753Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/after-the-storm-reception/
SUMMARY:After-the-Storm Reception
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who missed last Friday's grand opening due to stormy
  weather\, Art in Bloom Gallery invites you to an After-the-Storm receptio
 n on Friday\, October 9th\, 6 – 9 pm\, at 210 Princess Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC 28401. View new art by Elizabeth Darrow (Oil on Canvas &amp\; Oil 
 and Collage on Canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (Raku and Stoneware ceramics)\, M
 atthew Leavell (sculpture)\, Elisa Agami (Jewelry)\, Paul Muldawer (3-D Ki
 netic Photography)\, Stuart Fleishman (Oil on Canvas)\, Debra Bucci (Oil o
 n Canvas)\, Robyn Gahr (Pen and Ink)\, Cathie Schumaker (Embroidered Temar
 i)\, and other artists. For more information\, see www.art-in-bloom-galler
 y.com\, email grantamyn@gmail.com\, or call 484 885 3037.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151023T180000Z
DTEND:20151023T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20151005T035730Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:Visit Art in Bloom Gallery on Friday\, October 23rd from 6:00 -
  9:00 pm for our first Fourth Friday Gallery Night.  Thanks to the Arts 
 Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County for nurturing the arts and s
 upporting artists and arts organizations in our community.  Art in Bloom
  Gallery is to delighted to support the Arts Council and encourages indivi
 duals\, families\, and organizations to do the same.\n\nPer the Arts Counc
 il website\, "Fourth Friday Gallery Nights are free monthly events where 
 downtown galleries\, studios and art spaces open their doors to the public
  in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Taking place from 6:00-
 9:00 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month\, the self-guided tours have 
 made downtown Wilmington\, NC a popular destination for art lovers."\n\n&
 nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151026T173000Z
DTEND:20151026T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20151005T183522Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-your-neighbors/
SUMMARY:Meet Your Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is hosting the quarterly "Meet your Busin
 ess Neighbors" get together on Monday\, October 26\, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  Lig
 ht refreshments will be served.  The get togethers take place quarterly\,
  the 4th Monday of the month (October 26\, 2015\; January 25\, 2016\; A
 pril 25\, 2016\; July 25\, 2016\; October 24\, 2016).  Contact Valerie 
 Baxter of Groove Jet Salon\, www.GrooveJetSalon.com\, for more information
  about the "Meet your Business Neighbors" series.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151127T100000Z
DTEND:20151212T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20151203T023025Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/raffle-to-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupboa
 rd-emergency-food-pantry/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 27 - Dec 12
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is having a raffle of fine art to benefit 
 Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry helping hungry peopl
 e in our community.  Raffle tickets may be purchased via this website or
  at 210 Princess Street for $1.00 each starting Friday\, November 27th t
 hrough Saturday\, December 12th.  In the gallery\, you can purchase an ar
 m's length of tickets for $20.00.  The winning raffle tickets will be ran
 domly selected and announced at 6 pm on Saturday\, December 12th.  Parti
 cipants do not have to be present to win.  Fine art for the raffle includ
 es:  Crimson Poppy\, an oil painting (by Debra Bucci)\, Multi-colored flo
 wer group\, a metal outdoor or indoor sculpture (by Matthew Leavell)\, a h
 andmade wooden box (by David Klinger)\, a throw pillow (by Robyn Gahr)\, a
  decoupage table (by Sherry Hellmer)\, temari embroidered spheres (by Cath
 ie Schumaker)\, and other items.
CATEGORIES:Community Service Project
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:8@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151127T180000Z
DTEND:20151127T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20151118T201053Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-walk-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Walk\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception November 27th\, 6 - 9 pm during the las
 t Fourth Friday Gallery Walk of the year. Festive refreshments will be se
 rved. Meet oil painter\, Debra Bucci\, who is visiting Wilmington from Ya
 rdley\, PA near Philadelphia.  The gallery is showing Debra's floral and
  dog oil paintings.  Also\, view original art by other artists such as pa
 inter Elizabeth Darrow\; ceramist\, Traudi Thornton\; and wooden box maker
 \, David Klinger.  On November 27th\, a raffle of fine art starts to bene
 fit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.  The random drawing of winning tickets wi
 ll take place on Saturday\, December 12th at 6 pm.  Participants do not h
 ave to be present to win.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151128T100000Z
DTEND:20151128T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20151118T201240Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-debra-bucci-at-brunch/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist\, Debra Bucci at Brunch\, 10 am - 1 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for brunch on Saturday\, November 28th\, from 10:00 am 
 to 1:00 pm to meet the artist\, Debra Bucci\, who is visiting North Caroli
 na from Pennsylvania. Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to show Debra's exqu
 isite oil paintings on canvas of flowers and dogs. For more information\, 
 email grantamyn@gmail.com\, call 484 885 3037\, or see website at www.art-
 in-bloom-gallery.com.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:10@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151211T100000Z
DTEND:20151212T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20151121T232731Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/holly-jolly-stroll-dec-11th-12th/
SUMMARY:Holly-Jolly Stroll\, Dec 11th - 12th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fine art\, refreshments\, and extended hours during
  the Holly-Jolly Stroll\, Dec 11th - 12th\, in downtown Wilmington.  A
 rt in Bloom Gallery will be open from 10 am - 8 pm.   An Art Raffle to 
 Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard is taking place from Nov 27th - Dec 12th
  at the gallery.  The winning raffle tickets will be drawn on Saturday\, 
 Dec 12th at 6 pm.  You do not have to be present to win.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:14@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151223T100000Z
DTEND:20151224T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20151223T011855Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/happy-holiday-discount-through-end-of-20
 15/
SUMMARY:Happy Holiday Discount through end of 2015
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends and Family\,\nThank you for helping to bring Art i
 n Bloom Gallery to life this year.  May the holidays and new year bring 
 you and your family peace\, joy\, and laughter.\n\nSpeaking of laughter\, 
 stop by the gallery before the end of the year or call 484 885 3037.  Whe
 n you sing a song or tell a joke\, you will receive a 25% discount on any 
 item in the gallery in 2015.\n\nHope to see you at the following events at
  Art in Bloom Gallery in 2016.\n\nElizabeth Darrow:  Past and Present\nCl
 osing Reception:  Friday\, January 15\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nDebra Bucci: 
  Living in the Moment\nOpening Reception:  Friday\, February 5\, 2016\, 6
  - 9 pm\nClosing Reception:  Friday\, May 27\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nJoint S
 how by Elizabeth Darrow (Painting and Collage) &amp\; Traudi Thornton (Ce
 ramics)\nOpening Reception:  Friday\, June 3\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\nClosing R
 eception:  Friday\, September 23\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nJoin us for recepti
 ons from 6-9 pm during each Fourth Friday Gallery Night in 2016:\nJanuary
  22\nFebruary 26\nMarch 25\nApril 22\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 22\nAugust 26\
 nSeptember 23\nOctober 28\nNovember 25\nDecember 23\n\nBest wishes\,\nAmy\
 n484 885 3037\nwww.art-in-bloom-gallery.com
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236450;-77.947029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236450,-77.947029
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:15@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20151229T100000Z
DTEND:20151231T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20151223T012409Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/happy-holiday-discount-through-end-of-20
 15-2/
SUMMARY:Happy Holiday Discount through end of 2015
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends and Family\,\nThank you for helping to bring Art i
 n Bloom Gallery to life this year.  May the holidays and new year bring 
 you and your family peace\, joy\, and laughter.\n\nSpeaking of laughter\, 
 stop by the gallery before the end of the year or call 484 885 3037.  Whe
 n you sing a song or tell a joke\, you will receive a 25% discount on any 
 item in the gallery in 2015.\n\nHope to see you at the following events at
  Art in Bloom Gallery in 2016.\n\nElizabeth Darrow:  Past and Present\nCl
 osing Reception:  Friday\, January 15\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nDebra Bucci: 
  Living in the Moment\nOpening Reception:  Friday\, February 5\, 2016\, 6
  - 9 pm\nClosing Reception:  Friday\, May 27\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nJoint S
 how by Elizabeth Darrow (Painting and Collage) &amp\; Traudi Thornton (Ce
 ramics)\nOpening Reception:  Friday\, June 3\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\nClosing R
 eception:  Friday\, September 23\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nJoin us for recepti
 ons from 6-9 pm during each Fourth Friday Gallery Night in 2016:\nJanuary
  22\nFebruary 26\nMarch 25\nApril 22\nMay 27\nJune 24\nJuly 22\nAugust 26\
 nSeptember 23\nOctober 28\nNovember 25\nDecember 23\n\nBest wishes\,\nAmy\
 n484 885 3037\nwww.art-in-bloom-gallery.com
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236450;-77.947029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236450,-77.947029
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:13@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160115T180000Z
DTEND:20160115T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160110T001015Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-closing-of-show-by-elizabe
 th-darrow/
SUMMARY:Reception for Closing of Show by Elizabeth Darrow
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery invites you to the closing reception f
 or "Elizabeth Darrow:  Past and Present\," Friday\, January 15\, 6 – 9
  pm\, at 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401. This art exhibit inc
 ludes extraordinary oil paintings on canvas\, oil paintings &amp\; collage
  on canvas\, and collage on paper created by the artist over many years\, 
 connecting earlier and newer art. \n\nMusician Rebekah Todd will play a
 coustic guitar and sing at the reception.\n\nFor more information\, stop b
 y the gallery at 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401\, view the we
 bsite at www.art-in-bloom-gallery.com\, or call the gallery at 484 885 3
 037.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:17@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160122T180000Z
DTEND:20160122T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160110T001106Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-fourth-friday-gallery-night-ja
 nuary/
SUMMARY:Reception - Fourth Friday Gallery Night - January
DESCRIPTION:Join for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, Friday\, January 22\, 6 
 - 9 pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.236450;-77.947029
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-
 TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236450,-77.947029
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:12@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160204T100000Z
DTEND:20160206T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20151121T235909Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/nc-jazz-festival-extended-hours-at-art-i
 n-bloom-gallery/
SUMMARY:Celebrate the NC Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will have extended hours\, February 4th - 
 6th.  The gallery will stay open until 8 pm on Thursday\, February 4th 
 and on Saturday\, February 6th to celebrate the NC Jazz Festival.  A spec
 ial reception will take place on Friday\, February 5th\, 6 pm - 9 pm com
 bining the visual\, culinary\, and musical arts.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:11@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160205T180000Z
DTEND:20160205T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160110T001719Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-to-celebrate-the-nc-jazz-festi
 val/
SUMMARY:Reception to Celebrate the NC Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess
  Street\, to celebrate the NC Jazz Festival.  Musician Cameron Tinklenber
 g will play piano\, and the art opening for "Debra Bucci:  Living in the
  Moment" will take place.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:16@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160205T180000Z
DTEND:20160205T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160110T001940Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/debra-bucci-living-in-the-moment/
SUMMARY:Art Opening for "Debra Bucci:  Living in the Moment"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception for "Debra Bucci:  Living in 
 the Moment"\nOpening Reception:  Friday\, February 5\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\nC
 losing Reception:  Friday\, May 27\, 2016\, 6 - 9 pm\n\nView Debra's extr
 aordinary oil paintings of dogs\, flowers\, and trees.\n\nMusician Cameron
  Tinklenberg will play piano\, and we are also celebrating the 35th An
 nual NC Jazz Festival.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236450;-77.947029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236450,-77.947029
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:21@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160224T053000Z
DTEND:20160224T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20160225T034245Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/arts-in-wilmington-meet-up-reception/
SUMMARY:Arts in Wilmington (AIW) Meet Up - Canceled due to Severe Weather
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to severe weather.  This event will be reschedule
 d.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160226T180000Z
DTEND:20160226T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160214T221939Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-february-26-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, February 26th\, 6 - 9 p
 m
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, February 26th\, 6 - 9 pm.  Vi
 ew fine art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Debra Bucci (oil painting)\, Eliza
 beth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dav
 id Klinger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Judy Hintz C
 ox (mixed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed media on wood)\, Matthew
  Leavell (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, and other artist
 s.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:23@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160309T173000Z
DTEND:20160309T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20160304T211941Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/arts-in-wilmington-meet-up/
SUMMARY:Arts in Wilmington Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception for Arts in Wilmington (AIW).  AIW c
 onnects artists\, arts professionals\, and arts advocates in Wilmington\, 
 North Carolina. Refreshments will be served.  Each attendee will receive 
 a free Art-in-Bloom-Gallery T-shirt while supplies last.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, North Ca
 rolina\, 28401\, United States
GEO:34.236450;-77.947029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236450,-77.947029
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:18@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160313T140000Z
DTEND:20160313T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20160214T221247Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dig-and-learn-reception-for-public-archa
 eology-corps/
SUMMARY:Dig and Learn:  Reception for Public Archaeology Corps
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery invites you to meet Jonathan Schleier\, a
 rchaeologist and to learn about the work of Public Archaeology Corps (PAC)
 \, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of archaeologic
 al sites on private lands. View artifacts and learn about how to volunteer
 .\n\nwww.publicarchaeologycorps.org\nwww.facebook.com/ PACarchaeology\nj.s
 chleier@publicarchaeologycorps.org\n910-200-0996\n\nPublic Archaeology Cor
 ps is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization consisting of professional arch
 aeologists\, historians\, and private citizens united in their concern ove
 r the rapid loss of archaeological sites.  We protect these endangered re
 sources based upon a threefold approach of engagement: public education\, 
 public outreach and volunteerism.  The public education component consist
 s of direct engagement with local schools at all levels\, from grade schoo
 l to university\, in which we teach students about archaeology using age a
 ppropriate lectures and activities.  The public outreach component is dir
 ected at a general audience through participation in local events (festiva
 ls\, farmer’s markets\, etc.)\, speaking engagements\, and active archae
 ology events (where members of the public can interact with archaeologists
  during an actual excavation).   The final component\, volunteerism\, in
 volves the excavation of privately owned sites using a volunteer work forc
 e under the direction of professional archaeologists.  This approach allo
 ws untrained members of the community to directly participate in archaeolo
 gical excavation\, creating a hands on experience under the supervision of
  professionals.\n\nProtect the past and enrich the future\, join the Corps
 !
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160320T020000Z
DTEND:20160320T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20160316T020215Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/winnie-and-willie-wont-give-up-reading-a
 nd-book-signing-party/
SUMMARY:“Winnie and Willie Won’t Give Up” – Reading and Book Signin
 g Party
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to host a reading and book si
 gning party for childrens' book author\, Cherie Rechka from Boyton Beach\,
  Florida. Cherie will read from her recent publication\, “Winnie and Wil
 lie Won’t Give Up”.  Enjoy this rhyming book about the triumphs and 
 tribulations of two woodpeckers trying to build their nest.  The book is
  geared for children from kindergarten to age 7.  Refreshments to be ser
 ved.  Join us for literary\, visual\, and culinary arts for the whole fam
 ily.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:20@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160325T180000Z
DTEND:20160325T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160214T222201Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-march-25th-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, March 25th\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, March 25\, 6 - 9 pm. View fine
  art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Debra Bucci (oil painting)\, Elizabeth Da
 rrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, David Klin
 ger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Judy Hintz Cox (mix
 ed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed media on wood)\, Matthew Leavel
 l (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:35@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160417T140000Z
DTEND:20160417T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20160312T234805Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/courtyard-opening-celebration-of-sculpte
 d-gate-by-dumay-gorham/
SUMMARY:Courtyard Opening:  Celebrate Art by Dumay Gorham
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Art in Bloom Gallery on April 17\, Sunday\, 2 - 5 pm
  to celebrate our sculpted gate by Dumay Gorham and to officially open our
  courtyard created by Herb Bailey\, Arty Seabury\, and Dave Nathans of Urb
 an Building Corporation.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 
 approximately 2:15 pm.  Refreshments will be served.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:36@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160422T180000Z
DTEND:20160422T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160310T013851Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-april-22nd-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, April 22nd\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 22nd\, 6 - 9 pm for Fourth Friday Gal
 lery Night.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:24@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160429T180000Z
DTEND:20160429T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20160412T192531Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-dreams-artists-fourth-frid
 ay-gallery-night-april-22nd-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for "DREAMS in Bloom"\, April 29\, 6 – 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, April 29\, 6 – 8 pm for an 
 art opening\, "DREAMS in Bloom" by DREAMS Artists.  Refreshments will be 
 served.  The show will run through Friday\, May 6th.  Art by student and
  teachers will be displayed.\n\nDREAMS of Wilmington\, Inc. is a nationall
 y award-winning nonprofit dedicated to building creative\, committed citiz
 ens\, one child at a time\, through providing youth in need with high-qual
 ity\, free-of-charge programming in the literary\, visual\, multimedia and
  performing arts.\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, North Ca
 rolina\, 28401\, United States
GEO:34.236450;-77.947029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236450,-77.947029
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:37@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160513T180000Z
DTEND:20160513T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160421T012241Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-opening-looking-within-encaustic-pai
 ntings-helen-lewis/
SUMMARY:Art Opening for  “Looking Within:  Encaustic Paintings by Helen L
 ewis"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception for artist\, Helen Lewis from Carroll
 ton\, Ohio.  Her exhibit\, “Looking Within:  Encaustic Paintings by H
 elen Lewis\," opens on Friday\, May 13\, with a reception from 6 – 9 p
 m in Gallery 2 at Art in Bloom Gallery located at 210 Princess Street\, W
 ilmington\, North Carolina. The exhibit closes on Friday\, September 16\,
  with a reception from 6 – 9 pm.  Art In Bloom Gallery's regular hours
  are Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 am to 6 pm and by appointment.\n The
  encaustic process uses molten beeswax combined with resin and oil pigment
 s that are fused with a blow torch.  Helen Lewis often includes bits of 
 old script\, text or other ephemera in her work.  She explains\, "I parti
 cularly love the luminous qualities and depth of layers that emerge as I 
 fuse the various elements and pigments together."  The paintings in this 
 exhibit provide glimpses and hints of those layers and invite the viewer t
 o look deeper within.  Lewis describes her creativity as an extension of 
 her contemplative nature\, "In creating\, I work to follow the nudges I se
 nse within my spirit.  In essence\, I am invited deeper and I seek to mir
 ror that invitation through my art."\nHelen Lewis concentrates her fine ar
 t in the areas of encaustic and mixed-media collage.  She is represented
  by several galleries\, exhibiting in both group and solo shows\, as well 
 as selling her work online.  Her art is in private collections across the
  United States. Through her company\, Illuminating Words\, she also does 
 calligraphy work for clients.\nHelen is pleased to have her collage work i
 ncluded in the inspiration gallery section of the book The Art of Express
 ive Collage by Crystal Neubauer\, released in August 2015.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:25@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160527T180000Z
DTEND:20160527T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160304T213408Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/closing-reception-for-debra-bucci-living
 -in-the-moment-fourth-friday-gallery-night-may-27-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for Debra Bucci\, "Living in the Moment"\, Fourth
  Friday Gallery Night\, May 27th\, 6 – 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closing reception Friday\, May 27\, 6 – 9 pm fo
 r Debra Bucci\, "Living in the Moment".  Celebrate Debra's exquisite oil 
 paintings of dogs\, flowers\, and trees.\n\nAlso\, view fine art by Brian 
 Evans (ceramics)\, Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Traudi T
 hornton (ceramics)\, David Klinger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom 
 (jewelry)\, Judy Hintz Cox (mixed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed 
 media on wood)\, Matthew Leavell (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic pain
 ting)\, Sherry Hellmer (decoupage furniture)\, and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:27@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160603T180000Z
DTEND:20160603T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160428T214250Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-art-opening-full-circle-el
 izabeth-darrow-and-traudi-thorton-friday-june-3rd-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Art Opening\, "Full Circle:  New Art by Elizabeth Darrow\, Traudi T
 hornton\, and Susan Francy\," Friday\, June 3rd\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art opening\, "Full Circle:  New Art by Elizabe
 th Darrow\, Traudi Thornton\, and Susan Francy" Friday\, June 3rd\, 6 - 9
  pm.  View new work including oil and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Dar
 row\, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton\, and fine-art print
 s by Susan Francy.  Rebekah Todd will play acoustic guitar and sing.  Re
 freshments will be served.\n\nThe closing reception for "Full Circle:  El
 izabeth Darrow\, Traudi Thornton\, and Susan Francy" will be on Friday\, S
 eptember 30th\, 6 - 9 pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:26@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160624T180000Z
DTEND:20160624T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160304T213745Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-june-24-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, June 24th\, 6 – 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, June 24th\, 6 – 9 pm. View t
 he featured exhibit "Full Circle":  Elizabeth Darrow and Traudi Thornton 
 showing oil &amp\; collage on canvas and ceramics respectively.\n\nAlso\, 
 view other fine art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Debra Bucci (oil painting)
 \, David Klinger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Judy H
 intz Cox (mixed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed media on wood)\, M
 atthew Leavell (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, Sherry Hel
 lmer (decoupage furniture)\, and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:28@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160722T180000Z
DTEND:20160722T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160304T214346Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-july-22nd-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, July 22nd\, 6 – 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, July 22nd\, 6 – 9 pm. View f
 ine art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Debra Bucci (oil painting)\, Elizabeth
  Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, David K
 linger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Judy Hintz Cox (
 mixed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed media on wood)\, Matthew Lea
 vell (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, Sherry Hellmer (deco
 upage furniture)\, and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:39@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160729T170000Z
DTEND:20160729T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20160718T192028Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/blooming-stars-show-friday-july-29th-5-7
 -pm/
SUMMARY:Blooming Stars Show\, Friday\, July 29th\, 5 - 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:BLOOMING STARS SHOW\n\nWhen:  Friday\, July 29th\, 5 – 7 pm\
 n\nWhere:  Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC
  28401\n\nWhat:  Any form of creative art is welcomed:\n\nSinging\nDancin
 g\nPlaying Musical Instruments\nPoetry\nComedy\nDrama\nVisual Arts\nMagic\
 n\nHow:  Sign up by Friday\, July 22nd by calling 484 885 3037 or emaili
 ng grantamyn@gmail.com\n\nEVERYONE IS A STAR\n\nREFRESHMENTS SERVED\nPRIZE
 S INCLUDED
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:42@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160825T000000Z
DTEND:20160831T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20160810T235424Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-residence-randi-rom-jewelry-maker
 -thursday-aug-25th-aug-31st/
SUMMARY:Artist in Residence\, Randi Rom\, Jewelry Maker\, Thursday Aug 25th
  - Aug 31st
DESCRIPTION:Jewelry Maker\, Randi Rom is traveling to Wilmington from La G
 range\, Kentucky and will be in residence through the end of August.  Ran
 di will be demonstrating her art in the gallery on Thursday\, August 25th 
 and Friday\, August 26th and showing some of her latest work.  Randi will
  also be available by appointment through August 31st.  For appointments\
 , call 484 885 3037 or email grantamyn@gmail.com.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:30@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160826T180000Z
DTEND:20160826T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160810T234730Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-fourth-friday-gallery-night-au
 gust-26th-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, August 26th\, 6 – 9 p
 m
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, August 26th\, 6 – 9 pm.  Me
 et artist Randi Rom who will be visiting from Kentucky and showing her ori
 ginal\, hand-crafted jewelry.  View fine art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, 
 Debra Bucci (oil painting)\, Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\
 , Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, David Klinger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, 
 Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, Sherry Hellmer (decoupage furniture)\, 
 and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:40@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160916T180000Z
DTEND:20160916T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160909T202820Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/closing-reception-looking-within-encaust
 ic-paintings-helen-lewis/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for  “Looking Within:  Encaustic Paintings by H
 elen Lewis\," Friday\, September 16th\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist and join us for a closing reception for artist
 \, Helen Lewis from Carrollton\, Ohio.  Her exhibit\, “Looking Withi
 n:  Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis" closes on Friday\, September 16\
 , 6 – 9 pm.  Musicians Shirley Lebo (violin) and Sarah Stoloff (cello)
  will play at the reception and are both members of the Wilmington Symphon
 y Orchestra.  \nThe encaustic process uses molten beeswax combined with r
 esin and oil pigments that are fused with a blow torch.  Helen Lewis oft
 en includes bits of old script\, text or other ephemera in her work.  She
  explains\, "I particularly love the luminous qualities and depth of layer
 s that emerge as I fuse the various elements and pigments together."  Th
 e paintings in this exhibit provide glimpses and hints of those layers and
  invite the viewer to look deeper within.  Lewis describes her creativity
  as an extension of her contemplative nature\, "In creating\, I work to fo
 llow the nudges I sense within my spirit.  In essence\, I am invited deep
 er and I seek to mirror that invitation through my art."\nHelen Lewis conc
 entrates her fine art in the areas of encaustic and mixed-media collage. 
  She is represented by several galleries\, exhibiting in both group and s
 olo shows\, as well as selling her work online.  Her art is in private co
 llections across the United States. Through her company\, Illuminating Wor
 ds\, she also does calligraphy work for clients.\nHelen is pleased to hav
 e her collage work included in the inspiration gallery section of the book
  The Art of Expressive Collage by Crystal Neubauer\, released in August 
 2015.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:31@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160923T180000Z
DTEND:20160923T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160304T215654Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-september-23rd-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, September 23rd\, 6 – 
 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, September 23rd\, 6 – 9 pm. V
 iew fine art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Debra Bucci (oil painting)\, Eliz
 abeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Da
 vid Klinger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Judy Hintz 
 Cox (mixed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed media on wood)\, Matthe
 w Leavell (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, Sherry Hellmer 
 (decoupage furniture)\, and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:41@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20160930T180000Z
DTEND:20160930T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160810T234436Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/closing-reception-full-circle-new-art-el
 izabeth-darrow-traudi-thornton-susan-francy-friday-september-30th-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Full Circle:  New Art by Elizabeth Darrow\, 
 Traudi Thornton\, and Susan Francy\," Friday\, September 30th\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing reception for “Full Circle: Elizabet
 h Darrow\, Traudi Thornton\, and Susan Francy” on Friday\, September 30
 th\, 6 – 9 pm.  View new work including oil and collage on canvas by E
 lizabeth Darrow\, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton\, and fi
 ne-art prints by Susan Francy.\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:43@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161001T000000Z
DTEND:20161001T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20160818T004725Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/first-anniversary-celebration-sunday-oct
 -2nd-2-4-pm/
SUMMARY:First Anniversary Celebration\, Saturday\, Oct 1st\, 2 - 4 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for cake and fruit to celebrate the first anniversary o
 f Art in Bloom Gallery.  Purchase raffle tickets to win original art with
  all proceeds going to Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, an Emergency Food Pantr
 y.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:38@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161014T180000Z
DTEND:20161014T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160810T234822Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/visible-spectra-paintings-drawings-print
 s-janette-k-hopper-photography-charles-kernan/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Visible Spectra:  Paintings\, Drawings\, and
  Prints by Janette K. Hopper & Photography by Charles Kernan\," October 14
 th\, 6 - 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art opening and reception at Art in Bloom Galler
 y\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401.  This joint exhibit pres
 ents stunning images of nature\, people\, and architecture transformed by 
 light and shadow by the artists from their travels and time outdoors.  R
 enowned artist\, Janette K Hopper displays her exquisite paintings\, print
 s\, and drawings including sumi ink paintings on rice paper.  Emerging a
 rtist\, Charles Kernan is exhibiting his limited edition\, fine-art photog
 raphy and photographic prints.  Together\, Janette's and Charles' art wo
 rk present an evocative “Visible Spectra” spanning many medias\, techn
 iques\, and subjects.\n\nAs observers our eyes see the visible spectra of 
 light\, responding only to wavelengths form about 390 (Violet) to 700 nano
 meters (Red).  But\, for the artist it actually means looking carefully a
 t ever changing color and space due to the varying times of day\, weather 
 conditions\, locations and the emotional response all of these bring to th
 e viewer.  Visible Spectra features two artists\, Janette K. Hopper and C
 harles Kernan who have shared their love of the outdoors and the beauty th
 at is there for the taking if one only stops\, waits\, and lets it envelop
  and enrich them.  This show is an expression\, extension\, and sharing o
 f their love of the outdoors with you\, a friend of the arts.\n\nArt in Bl
 oom Gallery is donating 10% of sales from "Visible Spectra" to Cape Fear R
 iver Watch “a nonprofit organization working to protect and improve the 
 Cape Fear River Basin through education\, advocacy\, and action.”\n\nAbo
 ut Janette:\n\nJanette is a retired professor and lifelong artist with a M
 FA from the University of Oregon\, who is the recipient of two prestigious
  Fulbright Scholarships\, one from Denmark and one from the United States.
  She has taught in Denmark\, Germany and the United States. Her work has b
 een shown and collected extensively in museums\, public venues\, colleges 
 and universities and in private galleries nationally and internationally i
 n Germany\, France\, The Netherlands\, Canada\, Bulgaria\, Italy and Denma
 rk.\n\n About Charles:\n\nCharles is a retired chemical engineer who spen
 t most of his career around Wilmington in a now vanished facility. He star
 ted taking pictures of the night sky with his father’s camera from the b
 ackyard\, trying to capture the trailing star trails of the spinning earth
  on film. He has traveled widely\, camping\, hiking\, bicycling and kayaki
 ng\, in order to visit many known and quite a few unknown places while alw
 ays taking his camera.  Nowadays he travels with a simple digital camera\
 , experiencing the beauty of nature near and far while still trying to cap
 ture that beauty through the lens.
CATEGORIES:Community Service Project,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:44@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161015T100000Z
DTEND:20161015T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20160907T084102Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington-saturday-
 oct-15-10-6-pm/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington\, Saturday\, Oct 15\, 10 am - 6 pm
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at 210 Princess Street in front of Art in Bloom
  Gallery during the street festival\, American Craft Walk Wilmington\, Sat
 urday\, October 15th.  Enjoy the hand-crafted and original artistry of th
 e artists at Art in Bloom Gallery including:  JF Jones (Mobiles)\; Richar
 d Bunting (blown glass)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Traudi Thornton (cerami
 cs)\, Elizabeth Darrow (hand-painted leaves &amp\; oil and collage on canv
 as)\; Susan Francy (photography and digital images printed by the artist o
 n fine art paper)\; Charles Kernan (photography)\; Janette K. Hopper (wate
 rcolor\, sumi ink painting on rice paper\, oil on canvas\, and prints)\; D
 ebra Bucci (fine-art images on cutting boards\, journals\, mugs\, prints\,
  and notecards &amp\; original oil on canvas)\; Sherry Hellmer (decoupage 
 furniture)\; Dave Klinger (hand-crafted wooden boxes\, mezuzah cases\, and
  doorbell plates)\; Helen Lewis (encaustic paintings on wood panels)\; Dum
 ay Gorham III (metal sculpture)\; Randi Rom (hand-crafted jewelry)\; Paul 
 Muldawer (acrylic and watercolor on wood)\; Elisa Agami (ceramic sculpture
 ) and others.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:32@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161028T180000Z
DTEND:20161028T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20161024T070429Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-october-28th-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Cape Fear Literacy Council during Fourth Friday Galle
 ry Night\, October 28th\, 6 – 9 pm
DESCRIPTION:A reception for the Cape Fear Literacy Council (CFLC) will t
 ake place on Friday\, October 28th\, 6:00PM to  9:00PM at Art in Bloom G
 allery\, 210 Princess St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, during the Fourth Friday Gal
 lery Night. A fine art raffle will take place to benefit CFLC.\n\nExperie
 nce the food of Chef Pat Green\, owner of the Soulful Twist Food Truck  
 Preview tasty bites and sips for the annual 12-Tastes of Christmas\, 
 a holiday tasting party on Dec. 9 benefiting the Cape Fear Literacy C
 ouncil (CFLC)\, whose services promote adult literacy in the Cape Fear
  area.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:50@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161104T100000Z
DTEND:20161105T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T191409Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:51@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161108T100000Z
DTEND:20161110T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T191452Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:49@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161111T170000Z
DTEND:20161111T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20161102T185404Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-artguide-magazine-friday-nov-1
 1-5-7-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for artGuide Magazine\, Friday\, Nov 11\, 5 - 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Meet Thomas and Elizabeth Gilanyi\, the publishers of artGuide 
 Magazine covering fine art in Georgia\, South Carolina\, North Carolina\, 
 and Virginia. Learn more artGuide's mission to make the southeastern US mo
 re of a visible and connected arts destination including Atlanta\, Charles
 ton\, Savannah\, Asheville\, Charlotte\, Raleigh\, Wilmington\, and Richmo
 nd.\n\nIn addition\, Thomas and Elizabeth would like to share "artGuide's
  plans for 2017 and their new partnership with a technology firm provid
 ing galleries and artists with smart phone apps in which patrons can liste
 n to "talking" artwork and can scan images and view galleries' entire port
 folios.  End users can literally see artwork on their walls in 3D augment
 ed reality. Patrons from across the US can view your artwork on their wall
 s in real size."\n\nHeavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.\n\n
 ABOUT the PUBLISHERS of artGuide Magazine\n\nIn November 2010 Thomas Gila
 nyi started the Charlotte Art Guide as a weekend hobby.  Six months later
  Elizabeth came on board as a part-time employee.  Now married\, Thomas a
 nd Elizabeth have overseen artGuide's growth from a small local visual art
 s publication to a regional art magazine covering dozens of art scenes acr
 oss four states.\n\nartGuide is now expanding to new coverage areas on a m
 onthly basis and with our partnership with tech firm Auger Labs\, artGuide
  is now the only publication featuring state of the art mobile app technol
 ogy and is posed for rapid national expansion.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236454;-77.947052
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236454,-77.947052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:56@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161112T100000Z
DTEND:20161112T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T192058Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016-6/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:46@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161113T193000Z
DTEND:20161113T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T194518Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/film-screening/
SUMMARY:Art in Bloom Film Screening at Cucalorus Film Festival\, Sunday\, N
 ov 13\, 7:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is one of the start ups chosen by Cucaloru
 s Connect to make a video with a filmmaker. Check out the film screening o
 n the festival's closing day. The 10x10 Challenge is a continuation of Nor
 wood Cheek's groundbreaking filmmaking challenge merging the Wilmington bu
 siness community with the creative talents of Cucalorus artists. http://ww
 w.cucalorus.org/film_Detail.asp?id=3043.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Union Station\, 411 N. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Carolina\
 , 28401\, Cape Fear\, United States
GEO:34.240265;-77.948891
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=411 N. Front Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, Cape Fear\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=
 100;X-TITLE=Union Station:geo:34.240265,-77.948891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:52@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161115T100000Z
DTEND:20161119T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T191606Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016-2/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:53@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161122T100000Z
DTEND:20161124T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T191649Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016-3/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:59@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161123T100000Z
DTEND:20161123T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161123T011148Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/giving-thanks-sale-ceramics-traudi-thorn
 ton/
SUMMARY:Giving Thanks Sale of Ceramics by Traudi Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sale of ceramics by artist Traudi Thornton. Stop 
 by Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street on Wednesday\, Nov 23rd (10
  am - 6 pm) and during Thanksgiving Day\, Thursday\, Nov 24th\, (9 am - 3
  pm). www.aibgallery.com and http://aibgallery.com/artist/traudi-thornton/
 .
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:60@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161124T090000Z
DTEND:20161124T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20161123T034326Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/giving-thanks-sale-ceramics-traudi-thorn
 ton-2/
SUMMARY:Giving Thanks Sale of Ceramics by Traudi Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sale of ceramics by artist Traudi Thornton. Stop 
 by Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street on Wednesday\, Nov 23rd (10
  am - 6 pm) and during Thanksgiving Day\, Thursday\, Nov 24th\, (9 am - 3
  pm). www.aibgallery.com and http://aibgallery.com/artist/traudi-thornton/
 .
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:33@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161125T180000Z
DTEND:20161125T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20160304T215956Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-fourth-friday-gallery-night-no
 vember-25th-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, November 25th\, 6 – 9
  pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, November 25th\, 6 – 9 pm. Vi
 ew fine art by Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Debra Bucci (oil painting)\, Eliza
 beth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dav
 id Klinger (hand-carved wooden boxes)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Judy Hintz C
 ox (mixed media on canvas)\, Paul Muldawer (mixed media on wood)\, Matthew
  Leavell (sculpture)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painting)\, Sherry Hellmer (
 decoupage furniture)\, and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:54@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161129T100000Z
DTEND:20161202T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T191810Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016-4/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:48@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161203T100000Z
DTEND:20161203T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20161101T012240Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wilma-expo-booth-318-wilmington-conventi
 on-center/
SUMMARY:WILMA EXPO\, Booth 318\, Wilmington Convention Center
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our Art in Bloom Gallery\, Booth 318\, at the fabulous 
 WILMA EXPO Exhibit Hall in the Convention Center in Wilmington\, NC.  Fin
 d something for everyone for the holiday season and beyond!  Enter our fi
 ne-art raffle\, one-day only.\n\nVisit www.WILMAExpo.com and use the code 
 BEOURGUEST for FREE entry into the Expo!  This code will waive the $5 ent
 ry fee into the event.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Wilmington Convention Center\, 515 Nutt Street\, Wilmington\, NC\,
  28401\, Southeastern NC\, United States
GEO:34.242397;-77.951126
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=515 Nutt Street\, Wilmingto
 n\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern NC\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL
 E=Wilmington Convention Center:geo:34.242397,-77.951126
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:55@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161206T100000Z
DTEND:20161208T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161117T104318Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016-5/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:47@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161209T100000Z
DTEND:20161210T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20161028T090732Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/holly-jolly-holiday-stroll-historic-down
 town-wilmington-nc/
SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Holiday Stroll in Historic Downtown Wilmington\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Art in Bloom Gallery for original art and refreshme
 nts during the Historic Downtown Holly-Jolly Holiday Stroll. Find a variet
 y of gifts for the holidays.  Musician Cameron Tinklenberg will play jaz
 z piano form 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday\, Dec 9-10\,  The Holl
 y-Jolly Holiday Stroll is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of h
 oliday sights\, sounds\, flavors\, historic tours and activities showcasin
 g historic downtown Wilmington\, NC. Visit galleries and shops in an “op
 en house” setting with refreshments provided. Enjoy original art\, stree
 t musicians\, window decorations\, and illuminated neighborhoods.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:58@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161209T170000Z
DTEND:20161209T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20161117T104759Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-event-cape-fear-river-watch-frid
 ay-dec-9-5-8-pm/
SUMMARY:Special Event for Cape Fear River Watch\, Friday\, Dec 9th\, 5 - 8 
 pm
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to a special art show and sale suppor
 ting the Cape Fear River Watch on Friday December 9th from 5 - 8 pm at the
  Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. Jazz p
 ianist\, Cameron Tinklenberg\, will play\, and there will be special holid
 ay food and drink catered by Whole Foods. Make a purchase and 10% of sales
  from the current show "Visible Spectra" will be donated to Cape Fear Rive
 r Watch. You are welcome to bring friends and family who would enjoy seein
 g the wonderful art and meeting the artists. This event is held in conjunc
 tion with the Historic Downtown Holly Jolly Stroll.\n\n"Visible Spectra: P
 aintings\, Drawings\, and Prints by Janette K. Hopper &amp\; Photography b
 y Charles Kernan": This joint exhibit presents stunning images of nature\,
  people\, and architecture transformed by light and shadow as interpreted 
 by the artists during their travels and time outdoors. Renowned internatio
 nal artist\, Janette K. Hopper will exhibit her exquisite paintings\, prin
 ts\, and drawings including sumi ink paintings on rice paper. Emerging art
 ist\, Charles Kernan will exhibit his limited edition\, fine-art photograp
 hy and photographic prints. Together\, Janette’s and Charles’ art work
  present an evocative “Visible Spectra” spanning many medias\, techniq
 ues\, and subjects.\nThe art exhibit will continue through January 20th\, 
 2017.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:57@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161210T100000Z
DTEND:20161210T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161104T192345Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-raffle-benefit-mother-hubbards-cupbo
 ard-nov-4-dec-10-2016-7/
SUMMARY:Art Raffle to Benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard\, Nov 4 - Dec 10\, 
 2016
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our 2nd Annual Art Raffle to benefit Mother Hubbard'
 s Cupboard\, an emergency food pantry.\n\nPurchase Tickets at Art in Bloom
  Gallery\, 210 Princess Street.  We are open Tues - Sat\, 10 am - 6 pm an
 d by appointment.\n$1 for each ticket\n$5 for 10 tickets\n$10 for 25 ticke
 ts\n\nThe raffle runs through Dec 10th.  Drawing of winning tickets will
  take place on Saturday\, Dec 10th\, 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 
 Princess Street.  You do not have to be present to win. 100% of Ticket S
 ales go to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  Raffle Prizes include original a
 rt:\n\nPainting: “Beach Day\," Encaustic Painting on Wood Panel\, 8” x
  8” x 1.5”\, by Helen Lewis\nJewelry: Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterl
 ing Earrings and Necklace by Randi Rom\nBlown Glass: Multi-color white\, g
 reen\, blue\, and black oil lamp by Richard Bunting\nCeramics: Hand-Built
  Vase with Pink Glaze by Traudi Thornton\nPainting: Painted Ginkgo Leaf (F
 ramed) by Elizabeth Darrow\nSculpture: "Flight Formation\," Stainless Stee
 l and Bronze on Wood by Dumay Gorham III\nDecoupage Furniture:  Teal Tabl
 e with Face by Sherri Hellmer\n\n[caption id="attachment_2295" align="alig
 nnone" width="225"] Art Raffle prizes to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
 \, an emergency food pantry[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2296" ali
 gn="alignnone" width="256"] Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Traudi Thornton[/ca
 ption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_1962" align="alignnone" width="254"] Scu
 lpture\, Stainless Steel\, Bronze\, and Wood\, by Artist Dumay Gorham III[
 /caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_2298" align="alignnone" width="225"] 
 Necklace and Earrings of Amethyst\, Amazonite\, and Sterling Silver by Ran
 di Rom[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignnone" width="
 271"] Tea Table with Face\,Decoupage Furniture by Sherry Hellmer[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:34@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161223T180000Z
DTEND:20161223T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20161220T033734Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-fourth-friday-gallery-nigh
 t-december-23rd-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Reception for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, December 23rd\, 6 – 9
  pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception Friday\, December 23rd\, 6 – 9 pm wit
 h holiday food and fun.  We are repeating last year's holiday special!  
 Anyone who sings\, recites a poem\, or performs a dramatic monologue will 
 receive a 10% discount on one art work through December 24th.\n\nYou will 
 find great gifts of original art at Art in Bloom Gallery from $8 note card
 s to large oil paintings with something for everyone.\n\nIf you are lookin
 g for one-of-a-kind gifts $20 - $100\, stop by for paintings\, jewelry\, c
 eramics\, blown glass\, wood\, mobiles\, limited-edition photography\, and
  more. We also have prints by Debra Bucci\, pillows by Elizabeth Darrow\, 
 and Cyanotype-style sun prints by Mae Klinger based upon each artist's ori
 ginal art.\n\nEXTENDED HOURS: In addition to our regular hours Tues - Sat\
 , 10 am - 6 pm or by appointment\, we have extended hours until 9 pm on Fr
 iday\, December 23rd\, for Fourth Friday Gallery Night. We are also open S
 aturday\, December 24th\, Christmas Eve for last minute shopping from 10 a
 m - 6 pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:61@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20161224T100000Z
DTEND:20161224T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20161220T033640Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/christmas-eve-sale-saturday-dec-24th-10a
 m-6pm/
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Sale\, Saturday\, Dec 24th\, 10am-6pm
DESCRIPTION:We are open Saturday\, December 24th\, Christmas Eve for last m
 inute shopping from 10 am - 6 pm at 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC 
 28401. www.aibgallery.com\n\nWe are repeating last year's holiday special!
  Anyone who sings\, recites a poem\, or performs a dramatic monologue will
  receive a 10% discount on one art work through December 24th.\n\nYou will
  find great gifts of original art at Art in Bloom Gallery from $8 note car
 ds to large oil paintings with something for everyone.\n\nIf you are looki
 ng for one-of-a-kind gifts $20 - $100\, stop by for paintings\, jewelry\, 
 ceramics\, blown glass\, wood\, mobiles\, limited-edition photography\, an
 d more. We also have prints by Debra Bucci\, pillows by Elizabeth Darrow\,
  and Cyanotype-style sun prints by Mae Klinger based upon each artist's or
 iginal art.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:64@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170106T000000Z
DTEND:20170108T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20161230T053747Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-bloom-pop-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Art of the Bloom Pop-up Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at "The Art of the Bloom" Event\, Friday - Sunday\, Ja
 nuary 6th - 8th\, at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort\, Wrightsville Beach
 \, NC\, starting at 9 am.  The Preview Party is on Thursday\, January 5th
 \, 7-9 pm.\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is pleased to be a sponsor and will hav
 e a pop-up exhibit including work by Debra Bucci\, Elizabeth Darrow\, Trau
 di Thornton\, and other artists in the Florida Room at the Blockade Runner
  Beach Resort.\n\nWe are delighted to be a part of the event organized by 
 and benefiting the Cameron Museum of Art and New Hanover Garden Club - Han
 ds on Community Projects.\n\nThe inaugural Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach "
 The Art of the Bloom" weekend pairs the area's finest floral designers in
  a design challenge to create artistic floral arrangements inspired by Art
 .  View the "The Art of the Bloom" Event website or the Blockade Runner 
 website for details and ticket information.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Blockade Runner Beach Resort\, 275 Waynick Blvd\, Wrightsville Bea
 ch\, NC\, 28480\, Southeastern\, United States
GEO:34.203335;-77.798454
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=275 Waynick Blvd\, Wrightsv
 ille Beach\, NC\, 28480\, Southeastern\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;
 X-TITLE=Blockade Runner Beach Resort:geo:34.203335,-77.798454
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:62@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170120T180000Z
DTEND:20170120T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170112T025009Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-closing-visible-sprectra-exhib
 it/
SUMMARY:Reception for Closing of "Visible Spectra" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception for the closing of the exhibit\, “Vis
 ible Spectra: Paintings\, Drawings\, and Prints by Janette K. Hopper &amp\
 ; Photography by Charles Kernan” at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess 
 St.\, Wilmington\, NC.\n\nThis joint exhibit presents stunning images of n
 ature\, people\, and architecture transformed by light and shadow by the a
 rtists from their travels and time outdoors.  Renowned international art
 ist\, Janette K. Hopper will her exquisite paintings\, prints\, and draw
 ings including sumi ink paintings on rice paper.  Emerging artist\, Cha
 rles Kernan will exhibit his limited edition\, fine-art photography and p
 hotographic prints.  Together\, Janette’s and Charles’ art work pres
 ent an evocative “Visible Spectra” spanning many medias\, techniques\,
  and subjects.\n\nTen percent of “Visible Spectra” art sales will be d
 onated to Cape Fear River Watch.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:63@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170124T100000Z
DTEND:20170207T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20170118T024619Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/elizabeth-darrow-pop-exhibit-twice-aroun
 d-make/
SUMMARY:"Twice Around: The Make-Over: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow and Digit
 al Images by Susan Francy"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pop-up exhibit\, "Twice Around: The Make-Over"\, 
 with new art by Elizabeth Darrow and digital images by Susan Francy.  Th
 e exhibit opens on Tuesday\, January 24th and continues through Tuesday\, 
 February 7th during regular gallery hours\, Tuesday - Saturday\, 10 am - 6
  pm and by appointment.\n\nJoin us for a special reception catered by Who
 le Foods on Friday\, January 27th\, 6-9 pm during Fourth Friday Gallery N
 ight.  View the original art of "Twice Around: The Make-Over". Meet artis
 ts Elizabeth Darrow and Susan Francy.  And\, listen to music by Rebeka
 h Todd playing guitar and singing.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:65@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170127T180000Z
DTEND:20170127T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170118T024826Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-fourth-friday-gallery-night/
SUMMARY:Reception for "Twice Around: The Make-Over\," Fourth Friday Gallery
  Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception to celebrate the pop-up exhibi
 t\, "Twice Around: The Make-Over"\, with new art by Elizabeth Darrow and 
 digital images by Susan Francy\, on Friday\, January 27th\, 6-9 pm during
  Fourth Friday Gallery Night.  View the original art of "Twice Around: Th
 e Make-Over". Meet artists Elizabeth Darrow and Susan Francy.  And\, li
 sten to music by Rebekah Todd playing guitar and singing.  Catering wil
 l be provided by Whole Foods.\n\nIn addition to the Fourth Friday Receptio
 n\, the exhibit may be viewed Tuesday\, Jan 24th - Tuesday\, Feb 7th\, 1
 0 am - 6 pm and by appointment.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:66@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170210T180000Z
DTEND:20170210T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170208T110254Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-catching-spirit-images
 -mark-gansor-carole-osman/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Catching the Spirit: Images by Mark Gansor a
 nd Carole Osman"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception for "Catching the Spirit: Ima
 ges by Mark Gansor and Carole Osman.  The exhibit presents a playful and 
 serene mix of global and local scenes including acrylic paintings of bui
 ldings\, gardens\, and fields in Wilmington and France by Mark Gansor &amp
 \; pastels\, monoprints\, collages\, oil\, and acrylic paintings of variou
 s locations in Japan\, Germany\, Turkey\, and the United States by Carol
 e Osman.\n\nView original art\; meet the artists\; enjoy catering from Who
 le Foods\; and listen to music by Cameron Tinklenberg\, jazz pianist.\n\nT
 he exhibit continues through Friday\, April 7th.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:67@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170224T180000Z
DTEND:20170224T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170208T113553Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-february-24-
 2017/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (February 24\, 2017)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.  Our current
  featured exhibit\, "Catching the Spirit: New Images by Mark Gansor and Ca
 role Osman" continues through April 7th.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Eliz
 abeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\,
  Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (c
 eramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painti
 ngs)\, JF Jones (mobiles)\, Charles Kernan (photography)\, Janette K. Hopp
 er (oil on canvas and watercolors)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Ann Howard (jew
 elry)\, Dave Klinger (wood) and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:74@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170320T160000Z
DTEND:20170320T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170303T020033Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/encaustic-paintings-helen-lewis-gallery-
 talk-amy-grant-charlie-robertson/
SUMMARY:Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis - Gallery Talk by Amy Grant and 
 Charlie Robertson (Monday\, March 20th\, 4:00 - 5:00 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special showing of encaustic paintings by Helen L
 ewis and gallery talk by gallery owner\, Amy Grant and by artist\, Charli
 e Robertson at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street. Refreshments wi
 ll be served.  After viewing and discussing Helen Lewis' art\, we will vi
 sit New Elements Gallery located at 271 N. Front Street for a demonstratio
 n and talk by Charlie Robertson about his encaustic art.\n\nSchedule\n-Vie
 w Encaustic Painting by Helen Lewis at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess
  St.\n-Gallery Talk at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 4:15 - 5:00 pm\n-View Encau
 stic Painting by Charlie Robertson at New Elements Gallery\, 271 N. Front 
 St.\n-Gallery Talk at New Elements Gallery\, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm\n\nHelen li
 ves in Carrollton\, Ohio and exhibited her encaustic paintings and mixed m
 edia art last summer at Art in Bloom Gallery.  We are pleased to continu
 e to show her work and present her original\, exquisitely layered paintin
 gs.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:68@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170324T000000Z
DTEND:20170324T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20170303T010530Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-march-24-201
 7/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (Friday\, March 24th\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.  Our current
  featured exhibit\, "Catching the Spirit: New Images by Mark Gansor and Ca
 role Osman" continues through April 7th.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Eliz
 abeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\,
  Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (c
 eramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painti
 ngs)\, JF Jones (mobiles)\, Charles Kernan (photography)\, Janette K. Hopp
 er (oil on canvas and watercolors)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Ann Howard (jew
 elry)\, Dave Klinger (wood) and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:72@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170326T140000Z
DTEND:20170326T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20170303T010612Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/catching-spirit-gallery-talk-artist-caro
 le-osman/
SUMMARY:"Catching the Spirit" - Gallery Talk by Artist Carole Osman (Sunday
 \, March 26th\, 2-4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Meet artist\, Carole Osman on Sunday\, March 26th\, 2 - 4 pm fo
 r a gallery talk about her art in the current exhibit "Catching the Spiri
 t: Images by Mark Gansor and Carole Osman".  Born in New York City\, Caro
 le Osman has been drawing and painting since she was able to hold a pencil
  and paintbrush in her hand.   She lived and worked in various countries 
 including Japan\, South Korea\, Turkey\, and Germany.  Carole will share 
 insights into her pastels\, paintings\, and travels including landscapes a
 nd roofscapes.  Refreshments will be served.\n\nRead more about Carole's 
 story and the "Catching the Spirit" exhibit in Encore Magazine at http://
 www.encorepub.com/coastal-spirit-mark-gansor-and-carole-osman-capture-beau
 ty-in-local-landscapes-and-iconic-structures/.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:73@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170402T140000Z
DTEND:20170402T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20170315T210432Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/catching-spirit-gallery-talk-artist-mark
 -gansor/
SUMMARY:"Catching the Spirit" - Painting Demonstration & Gallery Talk by Ar
 tist Mark Gansor (Sunday\, April 2nd\, 2-4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Meet artist\, Mark Gansor on Sunday\, April 2nd\, 2 - 4 pm fo
 r a painting demonstration &amp\; gallery talk about his acrylic painting
 s in the current exhibit "Catching the Spirit: Images by Mark Gansor a
 nd Carole Osman".    Mark will share insights about his nature-inspir
 ed paintings and paintings of structures and historic sites.  His traini
 ng in music and the plaster arts contributes to his originality and his t
 hick impasto style of painting.  Refreshments will be served.\n\nRead mor
 e about Mark's story and the "Catching the Spirit" exhibit in Encore Magaz
 ine .  And\, listen to an interview with Mark Gansor by Gina Gambony  
 on WHQR 91.3 News and 92.7 Classical.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:75@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170407T180000Z
DTEND:20170407T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170405T064217Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/closing-reception-catching-spirit-images
 -mark-gansor-carole-osman/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Catching the Spirit: Images by Mark Gansor a
 nd Carole Osman"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closing reception for "Catching the Spirit: Image
 s by Mark Gansor and Carole Osman.\n\nThe exhibit presents a playful and s
 erene mix of global and local scenes by the artists.\n\nMark Gansor prese
 nts acrylic paintings of buildings\, gardens\, and fields in Wilmington an
 d France.  Carole Osman presents pastels\, monoprints\, collages\, oil\, 
 and acrylic paintings of various locations in Japan\, Germany\, Turkey\, 
 and the United States.\n\nRefreshments will be served.  Enter our drawing
  to win a work of art.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236454;-77.947052
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236454,-77.947052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:69@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170421T180000Z
DTEND:20170421T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170430T003826Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-new-art-michael-van-ho
 ut-brooks-koff-april-14-2017/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Sibs: New Art by Michael Van Hout and Brooks
  Koff" (Friday\, April 21st\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception on Friday\, April 21st\, 6-9 p
 m for brother and sister artists Michael Van Hout (wire sculpture\, woodcu
 t blocks\, and mixed media) and Brooks Koff (mosaic stained glass). Enjoy 
 the originality and movement of this exquisite art.  The exhibit continue
 s through May 27th.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:70@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170428T180000Z
DTEND:20170428T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170303T010813Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-april-28-201
 7/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (April 28th\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.  Our current
  featured exhibit\, “New Art by Michael Van Hout and Brooks Koff” cont
 inues through May 27th.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oi
 l and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton
  (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richa
 rd Bunting (blown glass)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic paintings)\, JF Jones 
 (mobiles)\, Charles Kernan (photography)\, Janette K. Hopper (oil on canva
 s and watercolors)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Ann Howard (jewelry)\, Dave Kli
 nger (wood) and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:76@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170513T140000Z
DTEND:20170513T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170409T011850Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-jf-jones-mobile-artist-naomi-jones-
 acrylic-painter/
SUMMARY:Meet JF Jones (Mobile Artist) and Naomi Jones (Acrylic Painter) (Sa
 turday\, May 13th\, 2-5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Meet JF Jones "Jay" (Mobile Artist) and Naomi Jones (Acrylic P
 ainter) who are visiting Art in Bloom Gallery on Saturday\, May 13th\, 2 -
  5 pm.\n\nBased out of Greensboro\, Jay's mobiles capture the beauty and 
 whimsy of the natural world.  Naomi's stunning acrylic paintings are insp
 ired by the natural world and beautiful diverse wildlife.  Join us to le
 arn more about the artists and their work.  Refreshments will be served.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236454;-77.947052
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236454,-77.947052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:71@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170526T180000Z
DTEND:20170526T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170517T180351Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-may-26-2017/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Sibs: New Art by Michael Van Hout and Brooks
  Koff"\, Fourth Friday Gallery Night (May 26th\, 2017)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closing reception for "Sibs: New Art by Michael V
 an Hout and Brooks Koff” on May 26th\, Fourth Friday Gallery Night.  Vi
 ew tie-wire sculpture &amp\; contraptions by Michael and stained-glass mo
 saics by Brooks (brother and sister).  Enjoy the originality and movement
  of this exquisite art.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oi
 l and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton
  (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richa
 rd Bunting (blown glass)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic paintings)\, JF Jones 
 (mobiles)\, Charles Kernan (photography)\, Janette K. Hopper (oil on canva
 s and watercolors)\, Randi Rom (jewelry)\, Ann Howard (jewelry)\, Dave Kli
 nger (wood) and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:77@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170602T180000Z
DTEND:20170602T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170602T021009Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/elements-creation-art-brian-evans-george
 ann-haas-judy-hintz-cox-friday-june-2nd/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Elements of Creation: Art by Brian Evans\, G
 eorgeann Haas\, and Judy Hintz Cox" (Friday\, June 2\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, June 2nd\, join us for a reception and art opening 
 for "Elements of Creation" with new art by Brian Evans (sculptural ceramic
 s)\, Georgeann Haas (acrylic\, ink\, pencil\, collage\, and mixed media o
 n paper)\, and Judy Hintz Cox (oil and mixed media on canvas).  Violinist
 \, Shirley Lebo will play.  Refreshments will be served.\n\nThe closing r
 eception is on July 28th\, Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.\n\nThis l
 ast day to view the art exhibit is Saturday\, July 29th.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:89@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170614T180000Z
DTEND:20170614T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20170606T011341Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-let-art-judy-hintz-cox
 -wednesday-june-14-8-6-pm/
SUMMARY:Opening reception for "Let it Be: Art by Judy Hintz Cox" at PinPoin
 t Restaurant (Wednesday\, June 14\, 6-8 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception for "Let it Be: Art by Judy Hi
 ntz Cox" at Pin Point Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC.  Art
  in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with CHECKER CAB productions and
  PinPoint Restaurant to display and sell larger works of art by Judy Hint
 z Cox.\n\nThe "Let it Be" art exhibit at PinPoint Restaurant continues thr
 ough August 21\, 2017.\n\nIn addition\, view Judy's medium and smaller wor
 ks of art at Art in Bloom Gallery June 2nd - July 29th as part of "Element
 s of Creation: New Art by Brian Evans\, Georgeann Haas\, and Judy Hintz Co
 x."
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pin Point Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, 
 Southeast US\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Market St.\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeast US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pi
 n Point Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:90@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170615T180000Z
DTEND:20170615T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20170602T023238Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-spy-art-naomi-jones-pl
 atypus-gnome-restaurant-thursday-june-15-6-8-pm/
SUMMARY:Opening reception for "I Spy: Art by Naomi Jones" at Platypus & Gno
 me Restaurant (Thursday\, June 15\, 6-8 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception for "I Spy: Art by Naomi Jones
 " at Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\,Wilmington\, NC
 .  Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with CHECKER CAB producti
 ons and Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant to display and sell the enchanti
 ng acrylic paintings of Naomi Jones.\n\nThe "I Spy" art exhibit at Platypu
 s &amp\; Gnome Restaurant continues through August 21\, 2017.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 South Front St.\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:86@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170617T150000Z
DTEND:20170617T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170531T075847Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/slinging-paint-mark-gansor-saturday-june
 -17th-3-5-pm/
SUMMARY:Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor (Saturday\, June 17\, 3-5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Mark Gansor will paint on site at Art in Bloom Gallery on Satur
 day\, June 17th\, 3 - 5 pm.  Stop by to see Mark in action as he creates 
 original acrylic paintings on canvas.  Enjoy conversation and refreshment
 s.  This event is open and free to the public.\n\nMark will also paint on
  site Saturday\, July 22nd and Saturday\, August 26th\, 3 - 5 pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:78@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170623T180000Z
DTEND:20170623T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170621T010534Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-june-23-6-9-
 pm/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast to Welcome Artist\, Debra Bucci - Fourth Friday Gal
 lery Night (June 23\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm with a champag
 ne toast at 6:30 pm to welcome artist\, Debra Bucci and her family to Wilm
 ington.\n\nThe art exhibit\, “Elements of Creation: New Art by Brian Eva
 ns\, Georgeann Haas and Judy Hintz Cox continues through July 29th.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:93@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170716T130000Z
DTEND:20170716T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170709T015918Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/pedestrian-art-celebration-expo216-galle
 ry-museum-216-n-front-st-sunday-july-16-1-5-pm/
SUMMARY:Pedestrian Art Celebration at Expo 216 (a gallery and museum)\, 216
  N. Front St. (Sunday\, July 16\, 1-5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to host one of the public sculp
 tures in our courtyard for the 2017-2018 Pedestrian Art Walk and to co-spo
 nsor an opening reception at Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St. in partnership w
 ith The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC and other groups listed below.\n\n
 CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR CITY’S NEWEST PUBLIC SCULPTURES\n\nGuided Tours 
 of Pedestrian Art Sites Available\n\nA celebration of the latest installat
 ions in the popular Pedestrian Art public sculpture series will be held Su
 nday\, July 16\, 2017.  A reception\, which is free and open to the publi
 c\, will take place at Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St. at 2:00 p.m.  Particip
 ating sculptors are expected to attend.\n\nGuided shuttle tours will take 
 place at 1:00\, 2:45\, and 4:00 p.m.  Tour tickets are $20 and may be pur
 chased online.  www.eventbrite.com/e/pedestrian-art-celebration-tickets\n
 \nPedestrian Art\, a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC\, featu
 res the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington ea
 ch year.  The 2017 program is made possible through support from the City
  of Wilmington\, The Artworks°™\, Craige &amp\; Fox LLC\, Art in Bloom 
 Gallery\, the Dreams Center for Arts Education\, Slice of Life Pizzeria a
 nd Pub\, and the Downtown Business Alliance.\n\nThe celebration is sponsor
 ed by Art in Bloom Gallery and Expo 216.\n\nFor more information\, contact
  Amy Grant of Art in Bloom Gallery\, grantamyn@gmail.com\, 484-885-3037\, 
 or Rhonda Bellamy\, executive director of the Arts Council\, info@artswilm
 ington.org\, 910-343-0998.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:87@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170722T150000Z
DTEND:20170722T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170531T080009Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/slinging-paint-mark-gansor-saturday-july
 -22-3-5-pm/
SUMMARY:Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor (Saturday\, July 22\, 3-5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Mark Gansor will paint on site at Art in Bloom Gallery on Satur
 day\, July 22nd\, 3 - 5 pm.  Stop by to see Mark in action as he creates 
 original acrylic paintings on canvas.  Enjoy conversation and refreshment
 s.  This event is open and free to the public.\n\nMark will also paint on
  site Saturday\, August 26th\, 3 - 5 pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:79@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170728T180000Z
DTEND:20170728T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170717T002336Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-july-28-6-9-
 pm/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Elements of Creation" - Fourth Friday Galler
 y Night (July 28\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.  The art exh
 ibit\, “Elements of Creation: New Art by Brian Evans\, Georgeann Haas an
 d Judy Hintz Cox continues through July 29th.  Music will be provided b
 y Haley Heath.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and col
 lage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramic
 s)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting
  (blown glass)\, Dave Klinger (wood) and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:91@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170804T180000Z
DTEND:20170804T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170726T020449Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-opening-making-masks-collaboration-e
 lizabeth-darrow-david-klinger-friday-aug-4-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Curious Collaborations in GALLERY 2: Art Opening for "Making Masks:
  a Collaboration by Elizabeth Darrow and David Klinger" (Friday\, Aug 4\, 
 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic art exhibit opens on Friday\, August 4th and cont
 inues through Saturday\, August 26th. David Klinger creates the basic mask
  form using layers of recycled paper and cloth\, at times built around chi
 cken wire\, wire cloth\, clay\, aluminum\, cardboard\, and various face fo
 rm armatures. For bonding the substrate\, the artist uses non mold-support
 ing adhesives like PVA and adds plaster of paris for hardness and strength
 . The completed form is then air dried and sealed with acrylic modeling pa
 ste and gesso. Elizabeth Darrow uses oil and acrylic paint for color and v
 arious materials such as silk scarves\, beads and stones\, dryer lint\, fe
 athers\, and branches\, to bring each mask to life.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:92@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170804T180000Z
DTEND:20170804T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170726T020411Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-1-art-opening-sharing-room-plein
 -air-art-carole-osman-pamela-mork-keegan-linda-sells-friday-aug-4-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Curious Collaborations in GALLERY 1: Art Opening for "Sharing a Roo
 m: Plein-Air Art by Carole Osman\, Pamela Mork-Keegan\, and Linda Sells”
  (Friday\, Aug 4\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_2525" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hu
 guenot Family Home\, Pastel\, by Carole Osman[/caption]\n\nJoin us for an 
 art opening and reception to celebrate art by three friends who met in Ge
 rmany after asynchronously sharing a classroom and a love for plein-air pa
 inting and pastels.  Carole Osman\, Pamela Mork-Keegan\, and Linda Sells 
 are reuniting in Wilmington to exhibit paintings and pastels in the new sh
 ow "Sharing a Room." The exhibit continues through August 26\, 2017.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:94@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170805T150000Z
DTEND:20170805T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170726T222727Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-tennessee-artist-emerald-estock-sat
 urday-aug-5th-3-5-pm/
SUMMARY:Meet Tennessee Artist\, Emerald Estock
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 5\, 3-5 pm\n[caption id="attachment_3922" ali
 gn="alignright" width="300"] "Nature's Beckoning\," Hand woven photographs
  (framed)[/caption]\n\nJoin us for a reception to meet artist\, Emerald Es
 tock who is visiting Wilmington\, NC from Franklin\, TN (south of Nashvil
 le) and will exhibit new woven photography including baskets and wall hang
 ings plus photographs printed on metal.  Emerald will also be in the gall
 ery on Friday\, August 4th\,  6 - 9 pm.\n\nARTIST’S STATEMENT\n\nI have
  always been an experiential learner with a passion for photography.\n\
 nThe photographic print has been my visual voice and I’ve explored multi
 ple alternative printing processes\, over the years including platinum and
  hand made substrates. I enjoy doing my own printing.\n\nCreating an expre
 ssive print is both challenging and rewarding.\n\nI began weaving as a bre
 ak from photography\, but soon found I wanted to bring the tactile quality
  of weaving to my photographs.\n\nIn my latest body of work\, I am explori
 ng the creative potential of woven images. I feel the woven texture helps 
 engage the viewer\, and draws them deeper into the image.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\
 , United States
GEO:34.236454;-77.947052
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:34.236454,-77.947052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:81@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170825T180000Z
DTEND:20170825T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170726T020328Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-august-25-6-
 9-pm/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for Curious Collaborations\, Fourth Friday Galler
 y Night (August 25\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.\n\nView art b
 y Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on can
 vas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Eva
 ns (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Dave Klinger (wood) and 
 other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:88@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170826T150000Z
DTEND:20170826T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170531T080135Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/slinging-paint-mark-gansor-saturday-augu
 st-26-3-5-pm/
SUMMARY:Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor (Saturday\, August 26\, 3-5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Mark Gansor will paint on site at Art in Bloom Gallery on Satur
 day\, August 26th\, 3 - 5 pm.  Stop by to see Mark in action as he creat
 es original acrylic paintings on canvas.  Enjoy conversation and refreshm
 ents.  This event is open and free to the public.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:95@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170901T180000Z
DTEND:20170901T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20170825T103757Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-opening-american-appetite-2017-art-w
 illiam-h-overman-friday-sept-1-6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Art Opening for "American Appetite 2017: Assemblages by William H. 
 Overman" (Friday\, September 1\, 6-8 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art opening for "American Appetite 2017: Assembl
 ages by William H. Overman" on September 1st\, 6-8 pm.\n[caption id="atta
 chment_3942" align="alignright" width="300"] "Tank Burger" with "Life is J
 ust a Bowl of Cherry Bombs"\,  Assemblage sculptures[/caption]\n\nWilliam
  H. Overman combines his original ceramics with salvaged materials\, wood\
 , plastic\, acrylic paint\, toys\, china plates\, and eating utensils to r
 eflect our nation’s voracious and often misguided appetites.\n\nThe art 
 exhibit continues through September 23rd.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\
 , United States
GEO:34.236454;-77.947052
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:34.236454,-77.947052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:99@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170910T140000Z
DTEND:20170910T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20170907T203104Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/4303/
SUMMARY:"Painting Unveiling" by Debra Bucci (POSTPONED due to HURRICANE IRM
 A)
DESCRIPTION:\n\nTHIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. STAY TUNED.\n\nMeet artist\
 , Debra Bucci\, during a special reception and "Painting Unveiling" WITH D
 ATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED.   Art in Bloom will unveil the painting us
 ed for the official poster for the 2nd Annual American Craft Walk Wilming
 ton (ACWW). Debra will release limited edition prints of the painting adap
 ted for the ACWW poster. Join us to view the posters and preview the work 
 of Debra and other artists participating in this year's craft walk.\n\nVis
 it our booth at the corner of Front and Princess Streets during the Americ
 an Craft Walk Wilmington on Saturday\, September 23rd\, 9 - 5 pm.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:104@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170917T150000Z
DTEND:20170917T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170910T021709Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/ask-social-justice-gallery-talk-sunday-s
 eptember-17-3-5-pm/
SUMMARY:"Ask for Social Justice" - Gallery Talk by Janette K. Hopper (Sunda
 y\, September 17\, 3-5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gallery talk\, Sunday\, September 17\, 3-5 pm at 
 Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St.\, Wilmington\, NC.\n\n[caption id=
 "attachment_4394" align="alignright" width="300"] Janette K. Hopper beginn
 ing to hand rub linoleum cut print\, limited edition.[/caption]\n\nArtist\
 , Janette K. Hopper will talk about the imagery in her “Seven Deadly Sin
 s” series of hand rubbed and pulled prints.\n\nThere will also be a shor
 t slide show showing the production of the print “Wrath” from concepti
 on as a sketch to a drawing on the plate to carving the plate to the final
  rubbing and pulling of the print.\n\nRefreshments will be served.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:97@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170921T180000Z
DTEND:20170921T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20170912T210411Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-stephanie-deady-platypus-gnome
 -restaurant/
SUMMARY:Reception for "Stephanie Mobbs Deady" at Platypus & Gnome Restauran
 t (Thursday\, September 21\, 6-8 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception of the contemporary paintings 
 of Stephanie Mobbs Deady at Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Fr
 ont St.\, Wilmington\, NC.  Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner 
 with CHECKER CAB productions and Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant to d
 isplay and sell the work of talented artists\n\nPlatypus &amp\; Gnome Rest
 aurant is located at 9 S. Front Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&
 nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 South Front St.\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:82@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170922T180000Z
DTEND:20170922T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20170910T023050Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-september-22
 -6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Special Pop-up Exhibits\, Fourth Friday Gallery Night (September 22
 \, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.  Meet artist
 \, Debra Bucci who will unveil her painting adapted for this year's poster
  for the American Craft Walk Wilmington.  View the new painting\, prints 
 created from images of the original painting\, and posters.\n\nAlso\, meet
  weaver and photographer\, Emerald Estock\, visiting Wilmington from Frank
 lin\, Tennessee near Nashville.  And\, meet weaver\, Susan Laswell\, visi
 ting from Hillsborough\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n[caption id="attachment_2437" a
 lign="alignright" width="225"] "Jacaranda Pod #3\," weaving by Susan Laswe
 ll[/caption]
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:100@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170923T100000Z
DTEND:20170923T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20170919T060835Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington-saturday-
 september-23-9-5-pm/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington (Saturday\, September 23\, 9 - 5 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at the corner of Front and Princess Streets dur
 ing the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Saturday\, September 23rd\, 9 
 - 5 pm.\n\nPurchase handmade baskets by Susan Laswell\, jewelry by Helen 
 Welsh and Ann Howard\, ceramics by Traudi Thornton and Brian Evans\, paint
 ings and prints by Debra Bucci\, fabric art by Iris White\, paintings by M
 ark Gansor\, and more.\n\nOn September 23rd\, purchase art from our booth
  at Front and Princess Streets and/or our gallery at 210 Princess Street a
 nd receive a free meal from Louie's Hot Dogs. Limit one meal per customer 
 during the American Craft Walk Wilmington.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:103@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20170923T100000Z
DTEND:20170923T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20170907T233259Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/painting-peace-mark-gansor/
SUMMARY:Painting for Peace with Mark Gansor (Saturday\, September 23\, 10 a
 m - 2 pm)
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_1716" align="alignright" width="229"] A
 crylic Paintings\, by Mark Gansor[/caption]\n\nMark Gansor will paint on 
 site at Art in Bloom Gallery's booth at the American Craft Walk Wilmington
  on Saturday\, September 23rd\, 10 am - 2 pm.  Our booth is located at th
 e corner of Princess and Front Street in front of 35 N Front Street.\n\nSt
 op by to see Mark in action as he creates an original acrylic painting on 
 canvas motivated by peaceful thoughts and actions.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Front and Princess\, 35 N Front St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Sou
 theastern NC\, United States
GEO:34.236320;-77.949043
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=35 N Front St\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, Southeastern NC\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 Front and Princess:geo:34.236320,-77.949043
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:102@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171001T113000Z
DTEND:20171001T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20170825T114443Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-opening-sea-sandhills-art-wilmington
 -southern-pines-nc-sunday-oct-1-1130-300-pm/
SUMMARY:Art Opening for "Sea to Sandhills: Art from Wilmington to Southern 
 Pines\, NC" (Sunday\, Oct 1\, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Special Traveling Art Exhibit\nFeatured at the Bell Meade Art S
 tudio in Southern Pines\nOctober 1st - 22nd\nArt in Bloom Gallery will be 
 hosting a special traveling exhibit in Southern Pines\, NC\, which will fe
 ature original art from Wilmington. The Belle Meade Art Studio is located
  at 100 Waters Drive in Southern Pines\, NC 28387.  Enter the exhibit via
  the Clubhouse Main Lobby.\n\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, Oct 1\, 11:30 am
  - 3:00 pm\nClosing Reception: Sunday\, Oct 22\, 11:30 M - 3:00 pm\nRegu
 lar Studio Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Daily
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Belle Meade Art Studio\, 100 Waters Drive\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 
 28387\, United States
GEO:35.218231;-79.377808
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Waters Drive\, Southern
  Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Belle Meade
  Art Studio:geo:35.218231,-79.377808
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:101@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171006T180000Z
DTEND:20171006T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20170906T211737Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-opening-experimetal-artists-journey-
 gale-smith-friday-october-6-6-8-pm/
SUMMARY:Art Opening for "ExperiMetal: An Artist's Journey by Gale Smith" (F
 riday\, October 6\, 6-8 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery announces an opening reception for “Expe
 riMetal: An Artist’s Journey by Gale Smith” on Friday\, October 6th\, 
 6-8 pm at 210 Princess Street. The art exhibit continues through Saturday\
 , October 28th.  Ten percent of all sales during the art exhibit will be 
 donated to DREAMS of Wilmington (Youth Development through Arts Education)
 .\n\nArtist Gale Smith uses various techniques and materials to transform 
 metal into contemporary art forms.  The art exhibit features woven and pa
 inted copper wall hangings and a woven and painted copper dress worn by th
 e artist. The copper dress is a collaboration between Gale Smith and desig
 ner\, Alice Blake Powell.\n\nGale Smith explores the relationship between 
 painting\, weaving and sculpting.  She uses various materials and creates
  colorful\, textured wall hangings that take on radically new tapestries a
 nd shapes. The versatility of copper and its’ uniqueness allows the arti
 st to experiment with different creative processes.\n\n[caption id="attac
 hment_4414" align="alignright" width="300"] "Fields of Lavender\," woven c
 opper\, 21″  x 16″ by Gale Smith[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:96@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171010T180000Z
DTEND:20171010T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20171010T220058Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-debra-bucci-district-restauran
 t/
SUMMARY:Reception for "Southern Embrace: Art by Debra Bucci at The District
  Restaurant"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The District Kitchen and Cocktails for champagne to
 ast and public reception to view the many wonderful paintings in "Souther
 n Embrace:  Art by Debra Bucci."  Debra is known for her vibrant and eng
 aging floral paintings. She is a published illustrator and has public and 
 private collectors throughout the US.  Debra is a new resident of the Wil
 mington community.\n\nThe reception is free and open to the public. If yo
 u wish to have dinner at the District Restaurant\, please call 910-769-656
 5 for reservations.\n\nThe District is located at 1001 N. 4th Street in Wi
 lmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:The District Kitchen & Cocktails\, 1001 N 4th Street\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, United States
GEO:34.247066;-77.946220
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 N 4th Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The District K
 itchen & Cocktails:geo:34.247066,-77.946220
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:112@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171022T113000Z
DTEND:20171022T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20171018T192136Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-closing-sea-sandhills-art-wilmington
 -southern-pines-nc/
SUMMARY:Art Closing for “Sea to Sandhills: Art from Wilmington to Souther
 n Pines\, NC”
DESCRIPTION:Special Traveling Art Exhibit\nFeatured at the Bell Meade Art S
 tudio in Southern Pines\nOctober 1st – 22nd\nArt in Bloom Gallery will 
 be hosting a special traveling exhibit in Southern Pines\, NC\, which will
  feature original art from Wilmington. The Belle Meade Art Studio is loca
 ted at 100 Waters Drive in Southern Pines\, NC 28387.  Enter the exhibit 
 via the Clubhouse Main Lobby.\n\nClosing Reception: Sunday\, Oct 22\, 11:3
 0 M – 3:00 pm\nRegular Studio Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Daily
LOCATION:Belle Meade Art Studio\, 100 Waters Drive\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 
 28387\, United States
GEO:35.218231;-79.377808
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Waters Drive\, Southern
  Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Belle Meade
  Art Studio:geo:35.218231,-79.377808
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:108@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171024T180000Z
DTEND:20171024T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20171020T183429Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-empty-faces-abstract-s
 paces-joan-mcloughlin-pinpoint-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Opening reception for "Empty Faces and Abstract Spaces by Joan McLo
 ughlin" at PinPoint Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join us at PinPoint Restaurant on Tuesday\, October 24 from 6-
 8 for a champagne toast and special reception to celebrate the exhibit "E
 mpty Faces and Abstract Spaces" by abstract painter\, Joan McLoughlin.
   The reception is hosted by CHECKER CAB productions and Art in Bloom G
 allery.\n\nThe reception is free and open to the public. If you wish to ha
 ve dinner at PinPoint Restaurant\, please call  (910) 769-2972 for rese
 rvations.\n\nPinPoint is located at 114 Market Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pin Point Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, 
 Southeast US\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Market St.\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeast US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pi
 n Point Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:83@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171027T180000Z
DTEND:20171027T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20171016T000008Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-october-27-6
 -9pm/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (Special Visit from Encaustic artist\, 
 Helen Lewis\, from Ohio)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm for a closing r
 eception of ExperiMetal: An Artist’s Journey by Gale Smith and a Pop-U
 p Exhibit of encaustic painting by Helen Lewis.  Helen is visiting from O
 hio and will be in the gallery! Art in Bloom Gallery will also have a spec
 ial celebration as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary on Princess Street.\n\
 nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\,
  Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham
  (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\,
  Dave Klinger (wood)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter) and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:113@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171101T000000Z
DTEND:20171223T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20171024T070838Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-gift/
SUMMARY:Art of the Gift
DESCRIPTION:"Art of the Gift" opens on November 1st and continues through D
 ecember 23rd.  The art exhibit celebrates the holidays and features one-o
 f-a-kind gifts selected from our collection of original art.  Choose from
  exquisite jewelry\, paper art\, hand-crafted wood\, weaving\, ceramics\, 
 paintings\, blown glass\, sculpture\, mobiles\, stained-glass mosaics\, an
 d more.  You will find something for everyone with prices starting at $10
  for woven paper art and with many works of art under $50.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n[
 caption id="attachment_4575" align="alignright" width="300"] Flower Fiesta
 \, stained-glass mosaic by Brooks Koff[/caption]\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n[caption id
 ="attachment_3038" align="alignright" width="300"] Tea Lites Set\, Reclaim
 ed Birdseye Maple\, by David Klinger[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_
 1042" align="alignright" width="225"] Small Crawl Vase\, Ceramics\, by Bri
 an Evans[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:106@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171101T100000Z
DTEND:20171105T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20171010T220455Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-week-unlocking-silent-histories/
SUMMARY:Opening week of "Unlocking Silent Histories"
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery in partnership with Unlocking Silent Histo
 ries presents an interactive art exhibit.  Experience cultural films crea
 ted by Indigenous youth from Maya Guatemala and the Lumbee Tribe of North 
 Carolina.  View films plus visual art and textiles from these vibrant com
 munities.\n\nExhibit Dates: November 1st - 19th\, 2017\n\nSpecial Receptio
 n: November 12th\, Sunday\, 2-4 pm\n\nClosing Reception: November 19th\, S
 unday\, 2-4 pm\n\n[caption id="attachment_4437" align="alignright" width="
 300"] Maya Guatemala Indigenous youth creating documentaries[/caption]\n\n
 [caption id="attachment_4438" align="alignright" width="200"] Youth from L
 umbee Tribe of North Carolina creating documentaries[/caption]
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:105@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171112T140000Z
DTEND:20171112T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20171010T220515Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-unlocking-silent-histo
 ries/
SUMMARY:Special Reception for "Unlocking Silent Histories"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception on Sunday\, November 12th\, 2-4
  pm at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St.\, Wilmington\, NC.  View t
 he art\, meet the artists\, and enjoy refreshments.\n\nArt in Bloom Galler
 y in partnership with Unlocking Silent Histories presents an interactive a
 rt exhibit.  Experience cultural films created by Indigenous youth from M
 aya Guatemala and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.  View films plus vi
 sual art and textiles from these vibrant communities.\n\nExhibit Dates: No
 vember 1st - 19th\, 2017\n\nSpecial Reception: November 12th\, Sunday\, 2-
 4 pm\n\nClosing Reception: November 19th\, Sunday\, 2-4 pm\n\n[caption id=
 "attachment_4437" align="alignright" width="300"] Maya Guatemala Indigenou
 s youth creating documentaries[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_4438" 
 align="alignright" width="200"] Youth from Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina 
 creating documentaries[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:107@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171119T140000Z
DTEND:20171119T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20171010T220551Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/closing-reception-unlocking-silent-histo
 ries/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Unlocking Silent Histories"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closing reception on Sunday\, November 19th\, 2-4
  pm at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St.\, Wilmington\, NC.  View t
 he art and enjoy refreshments.\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery in partnership with
  Unlocking Silent Histories presents an interactive art exhibit.  Experie
 nce cultural films created by Indigenous youth from Maya Guatemala and the
  Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.  View films plus visual art and textiles
  from these vibrant communities.\n\nExhibit Dates: November 1st - 19th\, 2
 017\n\nClosing Reception: November 19th\, Sunday\, 2-4 pm\n\n[caption id="
 attachment_4437" align="alignright" width="300"] Maya Guatemala Indigenous
  youth creating documentaries[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_4438" a
 lign="alignright" width="200"] Youth from Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina c
 reating documentaries[/caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:111@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20171015T005051Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/thanksgiving/
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Closed.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:115@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171124T000000Z
DTEND:20171230T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20171025T212624Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/traudi-thornton-artist-showcase/
SUMMARY:Traudi Thornton: Artist Showcase
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nTraudi Thornton: From the Studio to the Gallery\nNovember
  24 - December 30\, 2017 - Exhibit Dates\n\nFriday\, November 24\, 6-9 pm 
 - Fourth Friday Reception\nSaturday\, November 25\, 11 am -2 pm Special Re
 ception &amp\; Meet the Artist\nFriday\, December 22\, 6-9 pm - Closing Re
 ception\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery presents a special artist showcase and stu
 dio sale by ceramic artist\, Traudi Thornton. Traudi’s handmade\, one o
 f a kind ceramic work will grace the gallery with a special sale on Saturd
 ay\, November 25th.  Traudi will be in the gallery from 11am until 2pm. 
  Guests will enjoy refreshments and get a start on holiday gift shopping.\
 n\nTraudi was born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Germany.  She first st
 udied music at Creighton University before studying ceramics with Henry So
 reco at Creighton\, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and then moving ba
 ck to Germany.  The artist relocated to Wilmington in 1983. Additionally\
 , Traudi completed a Raku workshop with Paul Soldner in 1974 at the Univer
 sity of Nebraska at Omaha.\n\nThe artist showcase will be presented alongs
 ide “The Art of the Gift” exhibit and sale with complimentary gift wra
 pping available.\n\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:84@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171124T180000Z
DTEND:20171124T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20171010T220612Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-november-24-
 6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (November 24\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.\n\nIn additio
 n\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucc
 i (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculptur
 e)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Dave Kling
 er (wood) and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:110@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171125T110000Z
DTEND:20171125T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20171015T004857Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/studio-sale-traudi-thornton/
SUMMARY:Studio Sale with Traudi Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery presents a special artist showcase and stu
 dio sale by ceramic artist\, Traudi Thornton. Traudi’s handmade\, one of
  a kind ceramic work will grace the gallery with a special sale on Saturda
 y\, November 25th.  Traudi will be in the gallery from 11am until 2pm.  
 Guests will enjoy refreshments and get a start on holiday gift shopping. 
  \n\nTraudi was born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Germany.  She first
  studied music at Creighton University before studying ceramics with Henry
  Soreco at Creighton\, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and then moving
  back to Germany.  The artist relocated to Wilmington in 1983. Additional
 ly\, Traudi completed a Raku workshop with Paul Soldner in 1974 at the Uni
 versity of Nebraska at Omaha.\n\nThe artist showcase will be presented alo
 ngside “The Art of the Gift” exhibit and sale with complimentary gift 
 wrapping available. 
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:114@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171208T100000Z
DTEND:20171209T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20171207T033517Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-house-historic-downtown-wilmingtons
 -holly-jolly-stroll/
SUMMARY:Open House during Historic Downtown Wilmington's Holly Jolly Stroll
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4405" align="alignright" width="160"] "
 Bronze Rising\," bronze on mild steel base\, 27” H x 11” W x 5.5” De
 ep by Dumay Gorham III[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_4264" align="a
 lignright" width="300"] Joan McLoughlin Framed Mellow Yellow Acrylic on ca
 nvas 24 x 24 x 1.50 $695[/caption]\n\nJoin us for music by Haley Heath (gu
 itar and singing) and for refreshments during Historic Downtown Wilmington
 's Holly Jolly Stroll.  Art in Bloom Gallery will be open until 8 pm on F
 riday and Saturday\, December 8th and 9th.\n\nFind one-of-a-kind gifts sel
 ected from our collection of original art  Choose from exquisite jewelry\
 , paper art\, hand-crafted wood\, weaving\, ceramics\, paintings\, blown g
 lass\, sculpture\, mobiles\, stained-glass mosaics\, and more.  You will 
 find something for everyone with prices starting at $10 for woven paper ar
 t and with many works of art under $50.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
GEO:34.236454;-77.947052
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom
  Gallery:geo:34.236454,-77.947052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:116@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171215T180000Z
DTEND:20171215T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20171128T050530Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dream-peace-paintings-tatyana-kulida-mio
 -reynolds/
SUMMARY:Art Opening for "Dreaming of Peace: Paintings by Tatyana Kulida and
  Mio Reynolds"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art opening on Friday\, December 15th\, 6-8 pm t
 o celebrate the oil paintings of Tatyana Kulida and Mio Reynolds.  Meet 
 the artists including Tatyana Kulida who is traveling to Wilmington from N
 ew Zealand.  A portion of art sales will be donated to DREAMS of Wilming
 ton.\n\nEnjoy music and refreshments.  This event is free and open to the
  public.\n\nThe art exhibit runs from December 15\, 2017 - January 13\, 20
 18.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:117@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171215T180000Z
DTEND:20180113T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20171121T030704Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dreaming-peace-paintings-tatyana-kulida-
 mio-reynolds/
SUMMARY:"Dreaming of Peace: Paintings by Tatyana Kulida and Mio Reynolds"
DESCRIPTION:Experience the extraordinary oil paintings of Tatyana Kulida a
 nd Mio Reynolds.  The art exhibit runs from December 15\, 2017 - January
  13\, 2018.  Art in Bloom Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday\, 10 am - 6 
 pm or by appointment.  The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Ga
 llery Nights.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:85@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171222T180000Z
DTEND:20171222T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20171010T220636Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-december-22-
 6-9-pm/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (December 22\, 6-9 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.\n\nIn additio
 n\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucc
 i (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculptur
 e)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Dave Kling
 er (wood) and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:121@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20171227T160000Z
DTEND:20171227T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20171213T072747Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-artist-mae-klinger-massachusetts/
SUMMARY:Reception for Artist Mae Klinger from Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception to meet artist\, Mae Klinger\, 
 during her visit to Wilmington\, North Carolina from Massachusetts.  Lear
 n more about Mae's original art and creative processes.\n\nCyanotype-style
  sun printing is an alternative photography process that uses UV light to 
 develop paper treated with a chemical solution.  And\, discover Mae's ima
 ges of wings as she experiments with pen\, colored ink\, gouache and gold 
 leaf on fine art paper.\n\nEnjoy refreshments and conversation\, Wednesday
 \, December 27\, 4 - 6 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St.\, W
 ilmington\, NC.\n\n[caption id="attachment_2126" align="alignright" width=
 "238"] In Hands\, Cyanotype on Fine Art Paper by Mae Klinger[/caption]\n\n
 [caption id="attachment_4614" align="alignright" width="225"] "Door I"\, p
 en\, colored ink\, gouache and gold leaf on fine art paper by Mae Klinger[
 /caption]
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:118@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180106T150000Z
DTEND:20180106T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20171206T013845Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/january-reception-dreaming-peace-paintin
 gs-tatyana-kulida-mio-reynolds/
SUMMARY:January Reception for "Dreaming of Peace: Paintings by Tatyana Kuli
 da and Mio Reynolds"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art opening on Saturday\, January 6th\, 3-5 pm t
 o celebrate the oil paintings of Tatyana Kulida and Mio Reynolds.  Meet 
 the artists including Tatyana Kulida who is traveling to Wilmington from N
 ew Zealand.  A portion of art sales will be donated to DREAMS of Wilming
 ton.\n\nEnjoy music and refreshments.  This event is free and open to the
  public.\n\nThe art exhibit runs until January 13\, 2018.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:142@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTSTAMP:20180116T000632Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/michael-van-hout-exhibit-at-waterline-br
 ewing-co/
SUMMARY:Michael Van Hout Exhibit at Waterline Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Waterline Brewing Co. for an art exhibit featuring s
 culptor\, Michael Van Hout. View tie-wire wall hangings and metal sculpted
  fish. The exhibit will run from January 17th until February 13th.\n\nThe 
 art opening and reception will be on January 17th from 6-8pm. Come on down
  for a very special edition of Waterline's monthly Wine at Waterline FREE 
 wine and cheese tasting! This month we will be sampling a wide variety of 
 wines from NC's very own Sanctuary Vineyards. Paired each sample with just
  the right cheese with live music and an art showcase presented by Art in 
 Bloom Gallery featuring works by Michael Van Hout! It's the perfect date n
 ight!\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmingto
 n\, NC.\n\n[caption id="attachment_5193" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 School of Fish\," Tie Wire and painted fish by Michael Van Hout[/caption]\
 n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:141@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180117T180000Z
DTEND:20180117T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180108T231537Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/michael-van-hout-reception-waterline-bre
 wing-co/
SUMMARY:Michael Van Hout Reception at Waterline Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Waterline Brewing Co. for an art opening and wine ta
 sting for sculptor\, Michael Van Hout. View tie-wire wall hangings and met
 al sculpted fish. The exhibit will run from January 17th until February 13
 th.\n\nThe art opening and reception will be on January 17th from 6-8pm. 
  Come on down for a very special edition of Waterline's monthly Wine at Wa
 terline FREE wine and cheese tasting! This month we will be sampling a wid
 e variety of wines from NC's very own Sanctuary Vineyards. Paired each sam
 ple with just the right cheese with live music and an art showcase present
 ed by Art in Bloom Gallery featuring works by Michael Van Hout!  It's the
  perfect date night! Check out Facebook for more details and updates!\n\n\
 nWaterline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.\
 n\n[caption id="attachment_5193" align="alignright" width="300"] "School o
 f Fish\," Tie Wire and painted fish by Michael Van Hout[/caption]\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:144@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180522
DTSTAMP:20180215T220848Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/bradley-carter-district-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Between You and Me: Bradley Carter at The District" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:"Between You and Me" features abstract expressionist paintings 
 of Bradley Carter.\n\nJoin us at The District Kitchen and Cocktails for a
  special Champagne Toast\, Public Reception and RAFFLE on Wednesday\, Marc
 h 7\, from 6-8pm for a new exhibit.\n\nJoin us on March 7th and enter for 
 a chance to win a work of art! We will be holding a RAFFLE for the origina
 l painting “Nothing Given” by Bradley Carter. The winner must be prese
 nt to win.\n\nAmerican Artist\, Bradley Carter\, is an award winning\, int
 ernational selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art in Virg
 inia before moving to the North Carolina in 2007\, where he currently resi
 des in Wilmington\, NC. He predominately works in the medium of painting w
 ith his passion in Abstract Expressionism\, but his works also include col
 lage\, paint skins\, and furniture.\n\nThe reception is free and open to 
 the public. If you wish to have dinner at the District Restaurant\, please
  call 910-769-6565 for reservations.\n\nThe District is located at 1001 N.
  4th Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&n
 bsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:The District Kitchen & Cocktails\, 1001 N 4th Street\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, United States
GEO:34.247066;-77.946220
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 N 4th Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The District K
 itchen & Cocktails:geo:34.247066,-77.946220
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:140@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180128
DTSTAMP:20171229T000107Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-guests-roberto-vengoechea-vision
 s-creation/
SUMMARY:Special Guests Roberto Vengoechea from Visions of Creation Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Special guests\, Roberto and June Vengoechea from Visions of C
 reation Gallery\, will be visiting from Black Mountain\, North Carolina. M
 eet the artist and select from new work.\n\nRoberto and June will be takin
 g appointments on Friday and Saturday\, January 26th and 27th to design on
 e-of-a-kind pieces just for you.\nCall 828-279-7778 to schedule your appoi
 ntment or join us for a reception on Fourth Friday\, January 26th from 6-9
 pm.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:119@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180126T180000Z
DTEND:20180126T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180129T093436Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-explosions-jeffery-geller/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Art Explosions by Jeffery Geller"
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4999" align="alignright" width="300"] M
 ixed Blessings\, cut paper collage: ceiling-hanging\, By Jeffery Geller[/c
 aption]\n\nJoin us for an art opening for "Art Explosions by Jeffery Gelle
 r" during Fourth Friday Gallery Night.  View original art including shado
 w boxes\, mobiles\, collage\, paintings and ceramics.\n\nBorn in Wyoming\,
  Jeffery has lived and worked in the US\, England\, France\, Germany\, and
  Singapore.  The artist explores boundary crossings and the nature of tim
 e.\n\nThe artist will donate Fifty percent of his proceeds of art sales fr
 om "Art Explosions" to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).\n\nThe 
 art exhibit continues through February 24.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:134@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180126T180000Z
DTEND:20180126T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20181213T223107Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-january/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - January with Special Guest Roberto Ve
 ngoechea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm\, with special
  guest and jewelry designer\, Roberto Vengoechea.\n\nSpecial guests\, Robe
 rto and June Vengoechea from Visions of Creation Gallery\, will be visitin
 g from Black Mountain\, North Carolina. Meet the artist and select from ne
 w work from 6-9pm on Fourth Friday.\n\nRoberto and June will be taking app
 ointments on Friday and Saturday\, January 26th and 27th to design one-of-
 a-kind pieces just for you. Call 828-279-7778 to schedule your appointment
 .\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canva
 s)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Go
 rham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glas
 s)\, Dave Klinger (wood)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter) and other artists.\n\
 n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:138@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180202T180000Z
DTEND:20180202T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180112T230615Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-synergy-art-catherine-
 porter-brown-jeff-brown/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception - "Synergy:  Art by Catherine Porter Brown and Je
 ff Brown"
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5096" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 Ovum ad Mentem (Egg to Mind)\," Oil on Linen\, 26" x 26" by Catherine Port
 er Brown[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_5097" align="alignright" wid
 th="300"] "Gadgets\," Found objects\, 12" x 12" by Jeff Brown[/caption]\n\
 nJoin us for the opening reception of "Synergy: Art by Catherine Porter Br
 own and Jeff Brown."   These two artists come together in a new exhibit.
  The art exhibited presents an interaction and cooperation with a combined
  effect\, which is greater than the sum of its parts.\n\nThe art exhibit r
 uns from February 2 until March 10\, 2018.  Art in Bloom Gallery is open 
 Tuesday - Saturday\, 10 am - 6 pm or by appointment.  The gallery is open
  until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:137@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180208T180000Z
DTEND:20180208T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20171221T232134Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-susan-francys-exhibit-platypus
 -gnome-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Reception for Susan Francy's Exhibit at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4928" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 Bok Choy Tulip" Limited Edition Scanograph[/caption]\n\nJoin us for a spec
 ial Champagne Toast and Reception for the new exhibit "Ordinary Beauty\, 
 Closely Observed: Scanographs by Susan Francy" at Platypus &amp\; Gnome 
 Restaurant\, on Thursday\, February 8 from 6-8pm.\n\n\n\nSusan Francy has
  been a photojournalist\, commercial photographer and art photographer fo
 r more than 35 years.  The overall theme of her art images could be desc
 ribed as “ordinary beauty\, closely observed.” These images are often 
 from nature and although they are focused on still life subjects\, there i
 s a dynamic sense of movement and emotionalism in them. In recent years Su
 san has been playing around with scanning objects\, as opposed to photogr
 aphing them.\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with CHE
 CKER CAB productions and Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant to display an
 d sell the work of talented artists. The reception is free and open to the
  public. Please call 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations.\n\nPlatypus &am
 p\; Gnome Restaurant is located at 9 S. Front Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n
 \n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 South Front St.\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:146@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180314
DTSTAMP:20180203T000826Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/light-new-paintings-debra-bucci-waterlin
 e-brewing-co-2/
SUMMARY:"In the Light: New Paintings by Debra Bucci" at Waterline Brewing C
 o.
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5296" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 Blushing Magnolia\," Oil on canvas\, 36" x 36"[/caption]\n\nWaterline Brew
 ing Co. and Art in Bloom Gallery present "Wine at Waterline" and Art Showc
 ase with painter\, Debra Bucci.  Join us at Waterline Brewing Co. on Wedn
 esday\, February 21st from 6-8pm for a free wine and cheese tasting with l
 ive music!\n\nJoin us for this month's Wine at Waterline free wine and che
 ese pairing\, this month presented by Blockade Runner Head Chef Jessica Ca
 bo &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery's featured artist Debra Bucci!\n\nIn antici
 pation of Spring\, the wine team has hand picked some bright\, floral and 
 fresh wines to feature\, each paired perfectly with just the right cheese!
 \n\nEnjoy live music by TK and check out the beautiful floral inspired art
  showcase for the perfect date night or evening with friends!\n\nDebra is 
 a published illustrator with paintings in public and private collections t
 hroughout the US. She is a new resident of the Wilmington community.\n\nWa
 terline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
 \n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:145@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180221T180000Z
DTEND:20180221T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180215T232247Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/light-new-paintings-debra-bucci-waterlin
 e-brewing-co/
SUMMARY:Reception"Wine at Waterline with Artist Showcase" at Waterline Brew
 ing Co
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5419" align="alignright" width="331"] "
 Wildflowers" Oil on canvas\, 20" x 20"[/caption]\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. 
 and Art in Bloom Gallery present "Wine at Waterline" and Art Showcase with
  painter\, Debra Bucci.  Join us at Waterline Brewing Co. on Wednesday\, 
 February 21st from 6-8pm for a free wine and cheese tasting with live musi
 c!\n\nJoin us for this month's Wine at Waterline free wine and cheese pair
 ing\, this month presented by Blockade Runner Head Chef Jessica Cabo &amp\
 ; Art in Bloom Gallery's featured artist Debra Bucci!\n\nIn anticipation o
 f Spring\, the wine team has hand picked some bright\, floral and fresh wi
 nes to feature\, each paired perfectly with just the right cheese!\n\nEnjo
 y live music by TK and check out the beautiful floral inspired art showcas
 e for the perfect date night or evening with friends!\n\nDebra is a publis
 hed illustrator with paintings in public and private collections throughou
 t the US. She is a new resident of the Wilmington community.\n\nWaterline 
 Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n\n&nbs
 p\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:127@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180223T180000Z
DTEND:20180223T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180214T091211Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-4/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - Good Shepherd Center and Closing Rece
 ption
DESCRIPTION:Join Good Shepherd Center on February 23rd to launch ticket sal
 es for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser and celebrate their 35th anniversary! Me
 et GSC staff and volunteers\, purchase tickets to the event\, enjoy refres
 hments\, and learn about their programs that support our hungry and homele
 ss neighbors.\n\nWe will also be celebrating the closing reception for “
 Art Explosions by Jeffery Geller.”  Jeffery Geller creates outside-of-t
 he-box original art with paper\, paint\, wood\, and found objects. Experie
 nce shadow boxes and art explosions!\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabet
 h Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Tra
 udi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceram
 ics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Dave Klinger (wood)\, Joan McLough
 lin (painter)\, Bradley Carter (painter)\, and other artists.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:143@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180307T180000Z
DTEND:20180307T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180215T220821Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-bradley-carter-district/
SUMMARY:Reception for "Between You and Me: Bradley Carter at The District"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The District Kitchen and Cocktails for a special Ch
 ampagne Toast and Public Reception on Wednesday\, March 7\, from 6-8pm for
  a new exhibit.  "Between You and Me" features abstract expressionist pai
 ntings of Bradley Carter.\n\nJoin us on March 7th and enter for a chance t
 o win a work of art! We will be holding a RAFFLE for the original painting
  “Nothing Given” by Bradley Carter. The winner must be present to win.
 \n\nAmerican Artist\, Bradley Carter\, is an award winning\, international
  selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art in Virginia befor
 e moving to the North Carolina in 2007\, where he currently resides in Wil
 mington\, NC. He predominately works in the medium of painting with his pa
 ssion in Abstract Expressionism\, but his works also include collage\, pai
 nt skins\, and furniture.\n\nThe reception is free and open to the public
 . If you wish to have dinner at the District Restaurant\, please call 910-
 769-6565 for reservations.\n\nThe District is located at 1001 N. 4th Stree
 t in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:The District Kitchen & Cocktails\, 1001 N 4th Street\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, United States
GEO:34.247066;-77.946220
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 N 4th Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The District K
 itchen & Cocktails:geo:34.247066,-77.946220
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:139@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180309T180000Z
DTEND:20180309T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180101T073614Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/closing-reception-synergy-art-catherine-
 porter-brown-jeff-brown/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception - "Synergy:  Art by Catherine Porter Brown and Je
 ff Brown"
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5096" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 Ovum ad Mentem (Egg to Mind)\," Oil on Linen\, 26" x 26" by Catherine Port
 er Brown[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_5097" align="alignright" wid
 th="300"] "Gadgets\," Found objects\, 12" x 12" by Jeff Brown[/caption]\n\
 nJoin us for the closing reception of "Synergy: Art by Catherine Porter Br
 own and Jeff Brown.   These two artists come together in a new exhibit. 
 The art exhibited presents an interaction and cooperation with a combined 
 effect\, which is greater than the sum of its parts.\n\nThe art exhibit ru
 ns until March 10\, 2018.  Art in Bloom Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturda
 y\, 10 am - 6 pm or by appointment.  The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fo
 urth Friday Gallery Nights.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:154@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180314T180000Z
DTEND:20180314T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180309T012309Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wine-waterline-artist-showcase-waterline
 -brewing-co-jeffery-geller/
SUMMARY:"Wine at Waterline" and Artist Showcase at Waterline Brewing Co. wi
 th Jeffery Geller
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5012" align="alignright" width="209"] "
 Tribute to Escher\," Painted collage\, 29" x 15"[/caption]\n\nWaterline Br
 ewing Co. and Art in Bloom Gallery present “Wine at Waterline” and Ar
 t Showcase with painter\, Jeffery Geller and his exhibit "Art Explosions.
 "  Join us at Waterline Brewing Co. on Wednesday\, March 14th from 6-8pm
  for a free wine and cheese tasting with live music by TK!\n\nJeffery Gel
 ler creates outside-of-the-box art including original art with paper\, pai
 nt\, wood\, and often found objects. Experience shadow boxes and art explo
 sions outside of shadow boxes. View mixed-media collages and paintings.\n\
 nWaterline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.
 \n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:151@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20180303T002919Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/ink-paper-bob-bryden-photographic-reflec
 tions-harold-hodges-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Ink on Paper by Bob Bryden" & "Photographic Reflections by Harold 
 Hodges" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5487" align="alignright" width="405"] B
 ob Bryden\, "Untitled No. 1"\, Printing ink on paper\, 16" x 16"[/caption]
 \n\n"Ink on Paper by Bob Bryden" &amp\; "Photographic Reflections by Harol
 d Hodges" is a new exhibit combining the work of two artists working in tw
 o very different media.\n\nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, M
 arch 23rd from 6-9pm during Downtown Wilmington's Fourth Friday.  Visit w
 ith the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music by Rebekah Todd.\n\
 nInk on Paper by Bob Bryden\n\nBob Bryden’s work exists comfortably with
 in the traditions of minimalism and optical art. Utilizing the simple elem
 ents of point\, line and plane he creates abstract images which are highly
  structured and concise while at the same time are optically active and vi
 sually illusive. The perceptual experience of his work involves the intera
 ction of seeing and understanding and is directly related to how vision fu
 nctions.\n\nBob Byrden grew up in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. H
 e is a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro\, NC. He went on to do g
 raduate work in South Asian art history at the University of Michigan in A
 nn Arbor. His desire for a greater involvement with creative arts lead to 
 Kentucky and graduate work at the University of Louisville where he receiv
 ed a Masters Degree in Art with a concentration in printmaking. In additio
 n to art he has worked primarily in graphic design and commercial printing
 . Today he pursues his creative endeavors in his swamp side home/studio in
  Wilmington\, NC.\n\nPhotographic Reflections by Harold Hodges\n\n[caption
  id="attachment_5528" align="alignright" width="303"] Harold Hodges "Grass
  Whispers" Photography 14" x 11"[/caption]\n\nThe palette\, from which all
  perception is formed\, is not made of a bright spectrum of pigments and l
 ight\, it is a palette filled with all the feelings and emotions people ha
 ve toward all things. The perception a person has of things that are befor
 e him or her will ultimately be manifested from the palette of whatever me
 dia they choose to amplify the feelings and emotion they have toward the s
 ubject they have chosen.This is not by choice but it is the process of tha
 t which is truth finding light that gives vision to others of those things
  we see. All things of earth are of equal worth and beauty. Our perception
  is skewed by all our feelings good and bad. It is a wonderful life when w
 e can see how beautiful our life is and recognize that much of the bad and
  negative is perception of our own mind. This earth\, this life\, have pro
 vided us with the broadest and most wondrous palette of imagery the univer
 se has to offer. Rejoice\, seize each moment\, let not one get away from y
 ou. ~ Harold Hodges\n\n\nHarold Hodges is a photographer\, living and work
 ing in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:148@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180316T120000Z
DTEND:20180316T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20180227T205931Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fine-art-fashion-live-painting-demo-debr
 a-bucci-meadowlark-womens-clothing-accessories/
SUMMARY:Fine Art & Fashion: Live Painting Demo by Debra Bucci at Meadowlark
  Women's Clothing & Accessories - FRIDAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live painting demonstration and exhibit\, over tw
 o days\, by Debra Bucci at Meadowlark Shop\, Women’s Clothing &amp\; Acc
 essories.\n\nFriday\, March 16\, noon – 7 pm\nSaturday\, March 17\, 10 a
 m – 5 pm\n\nComplimentary hors d’oeuvres &amp\; champagne.\n\nEnter a 
 raffle for a chance to win a limited edition\, “Artful Pelican” print 
 by Debra Bucci.\n\nMeadowlark Shop is located at The Forum shopping center
  at 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.\, Suite J\, Wilmington\, NC 28405.\n\n[captio
 n id="attachment_5538" align="alignleft" width="320"] Debra Bucci painting
  peonies\, oil on canvas[/caption]
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aibgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/0
 2/Low-res-Debra-painting-Peonies.jpg
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Meadowlark\, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.\, Suite J\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28405\, Southeastern NC\, United States
GEO:34.236477;-77.827354
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1125 Military Cutoff Rd.\, 
 Suite J\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, Southeastern NC\, United States;X-APPL
 E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Meadowlark:geo:34.236477,-77.827354
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:149@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180317T100000Z
DTEND:20180317T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20180227T210000Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fine-art-fashion-live-painting-demo-debr
 a-bucci-meadowlark-womens-clothing-accessories-saturday/
SUMMARY:Fine Art & Fashion: Live Painting Demo by Debra Bucci at Meadowlark
  Women's Clothing & Accessories - SATURDAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live painting demonstration and exhibit\, over tw
 o days\, by Debra Bucci at Meadowlark Shop\, Women’s Clothing &amp\; Acc
 essories.\n\nFriday\, March 16\, noon – 7 pm\nSaturday\, March 17\, 10 a
 m – 5 pm\n\nComplimentary hors d’oeuvres &amp\; champagne.\n\nEnter a 
 raffle for a chance to win a limited edition\, “Artful Pelican” print 
 by Debra Bucci.\n\nMeadowlark Shop is located at The Forum shopping center
  at 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.\, Suite J\, Wilmington\, NC 28405.\n\n[captio
 n id="attachment_5538" align="alignleft" width="320"] Debra Bucci painting
  peonies\, oil on canvas[/caption]
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aibgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/0
 2/Low-res-Debra-painting-Peonies.jpg
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Meadowlark\, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.\, Suite J\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28405\, Southeastern NC\, United States
GEO:34.236477;-77.827354
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1125 Military Cutoff Rd.\, 
 Suite J\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, Southeastern NC\, United States;X-APPL
 E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Meadowlark:geo:34.236477,-77.827354
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:147@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180321T180000Z
DTEND:20180321T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180312T190538Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-sea-sky-paintings-janette-k-ho
 pper-pinpoint/
SUMMARY:Reception for "Water & Sky: Paintings by Janette K Hopper" at Pinpo
 int
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5449" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 Sea &amp\; Sky" Oil on canvas\, 36" x 24"[/caption]\n\nJoin us for a champ
 agne toast and special reception at Pinpoint Restaurant to celebrate the c
 aptivating paintings of artist\, Janette K Hopper and our partnership with
  CHECKER CAB productions and local restaurants.  Enjoy the Fine Art of 
 Dining!\n\nWe will celebrate on March 21st from 6-8pm with a champagne toa
 st and special reception for the artist.  Appetizers are complimentary an
 d the event is free and open to the public. Please call 910-769-2972 for d
 inner reservations. Enjoy live music  during the event with guitarist\, P
 erry Smith.  Perry plays many different genres and styles. Having spent y
 ears accompanying dancers with his music he is able to bring movement and 
 passion to his sound.\n\nAbout the Exhibit\nHopper's paintings\, featured 
 in this exhibit\, strives to capture the senses of "Water &amp\; Sky".  T
 he feel of a breeze and the unique smells are communicated through the cap
 tivating  brushwork\, the fluidity of the paint\, use of striking color\,
  nuanced luminosity and intriguing compositions. Hopper states:  These s
 ky and water paintings are inspired directly by my experiences observing n
 ature while on trips and around home. They capture my intimate feelings of
  a place\, often using dramatic skies and reflective waters\, taking one o
 n a journey through space and time to where one was once and longs to be a
 gain. The Romantic tradition of panoramic painting that expresses the arti
 st’s inner emotions and the sublime\, can be seen and felt strongly thro
 ughout this show.\n\nArtist\, Janette K Hopper\, received her MFA from the
  University of Oregon and has taught in Denmark\, Germany and the United S
 tates.  She has the honor of receiving prestigious Fulbright grants from 
 both the United States and Denmark to continue her work abroad with numero
 us solo shows in both Europe and the US.  In 2017 she was named a “Woma
 n to Watch” in the arts by WILMA Magazine and is the 2018 Azalea Festiva
 l Art Show Juror and Judge.\n\nPinPoint is located at 114 Market Street i
 n Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pinpoint Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, S
 outheastern United States\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Market St.\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern United States\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=
 100;X-TITLE=Pinpoint Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:150@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180323T180000Z
DTEND:20180323T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180227T014808Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-opening-reception-artists-
 bob-bryden-harold-hodges/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday & Opening Reception with Artists\, Bob Bryden & Harol
 d Hodges
DESCRIPTION:"Ink on Paper by Bob Bryden" &amp\; "Photographic Reflections b
 y Harold Hodges" is a new exhibit combining the work of two artists workin
 g in two very different media.\n\nJoin us for the opening reception on Fri
 day\, March 23rd from 6-9pm during Downtown Wilmington's Fourth Friday.  
 Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music by Rebekah T
 odd.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on ca
 nvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay
  Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown g
 lass)\, Dave Klinger (Photography)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter)\, Bradley C
 arter (painter)\, and other artists.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:157@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180411T160000Z
DTEND:20180411T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20180405T234804Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-bob-bryden/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Bob Bryden
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5861" align="alignright" width="374"] "
 Kinetic Views" Printing ink on paper[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery 
 with artist and print maker\, Bob Bryden!  Meet Bob in the gallery from 4
 -6pm to view work from the current exhibit “Ink on Paper by Bob Bryden
 ” and experience a special portfolio viewing with work directly out of 
 the artist’s studio!\n\nRefreshments will be served.\n\nBob’s work exi
 sts comfortably within the traditions of minimalism and optical art. Utili
 zing the simple elements of point\, line and plane he creates abstract ima
 ges which are highly structured and concise while at the same time are opt
 ically active and visually illusive.  Bob Byrden grew up in the Piedmon
 t region of North Carolina. Today he pursues his creative endeavors in his
  swamp side home/studio in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nBob will also be visiting t
 he gallery again on April 17th from 4-6pm.\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:158@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180417T160000Z
DTEND:20180417T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20180412T194542Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-bob-bryden-2/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Bob Bryden
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_5857" align="alignright" width="300"] "
 Chromatic Lineations" Printing ink on paper[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the ga
 llery with artist and print maker\, Bob Bryden!  Meet Bob in the gallery
  from 4-7pm to view work from the current exhibit “Ink on Paper by Bob 
 Bryden” and experience a special portfolio viewing with work directly o
 ut of the artist’s studio!\n\nRefreshments will be served.\n\nBob’s wo
 rk exists comfortably within the traditions of minimalism and optical art.
  Utilizing the simple elements of point\, line and plane he creates abstra
 ct images which are highly structured and concise while at the same time a
 re optically active and visually illusive.  Bob Byrden grew up in the P
 iedmont region of North Carolina. Today he pursues his creative endeavors 
 in his swamp side home/studio in Wilmington\, NC.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:155@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180419T180000Z
DTEND:20180419T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180403T212017Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-and-preview-of-jewish-
 art-diverse-cultures/
SUMMARY:Special Reception and Preview of "Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception and preview of "Jewish Art: Div
 erse Cultures\," a visual component of the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival
 .  Meet the artists\, enjoy conversation and refreshments.  The art exhi
 bit is at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St. with special pop-up exhi
 bits at Thalian Hall on Sundays and Mondays through May 6th during the Wil
 mington Jewish Film Festival.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Community Service Project,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:152@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180427T180000Z
DTEND:20180427T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180403T184235Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-closing-reception-artists-
 bob-bryden-harold-hodges/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday & Closing Reception with Artists\, Bob Bryden & Harol
 d Hodges
DESCRIPTION:"Ink on Paper by Bob Bryden" &amp\; "Photographic Reflections b
 y Harold Hodges" is a new exhibit combining the work of two artists workin
 g in two very different media.\n\nJoin us for the closing reception on Fri
 day\, April 27th from 6-9pm during Downtown Wilmington's Fourth Friday.  
 Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments.\n\nAlso on view will be the
  "Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures" exhibit as part of the Wilmington Jewish F
 ilm Festival. Cinematic artistic expression is a key element of the Wilmin
 gton Jewish Film Festival. Now that aspect is being expanded with an affil
 iated art exhibit . “Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures” will be on view\, a
 nd for sale\, at Art in Bloom Gallery from April 22nd - May 6th\, with pop
  up-exhibits at Thalian Hall on Sundays and Mondays during the film festiv
 al.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on can
 vas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay 
 Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown gl
 ass)\, Dave Klinger (Photography)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter)\, Bradley Ca
 rter (painter)\, and other artists\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:156@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180504T180000Z
DTEND:20180504T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180504T053524Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-horse-play/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Horse Play" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the new themed exhibit honoring the humble beginnin
 gs of Art in Bloom Gallery. Established in 2015\, the gallery is housed in
  the renovated horse stable built by the Quinlivan family of farriers in 1
 910. The show will feature a stable of artists\, working in a variety of m
 edia\, invited to participate.\n\nThe opening reception will be held on Fr
 iday\, May 4th from 6-8pm.   Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshm
 ents with live music.\n\n5% of proceeds from sales will benefit the Cape F
 ear Equine Rescue.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThe artists inc
 lude Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth Darrow\, Jay DeChesere\, Jo
 anne Geisel\, Dumay Gorham\, Jacqueline Jahn\, David Klinger\, Nick Mija
 k\, Catherine Nicodemo\, Catherine Porter Brown\, Janna Siegel Robertson\,
  Pam Toll\, and Roberto Vengoechea\, among others.  The art exhibit cont
 inues through  May 25th.\n\n[caption id="attachment_3829" align="alignce
 nter" width="300"] "Sea Horse" Copper\, Nickel\, Silver and stone by Dumay
  Gorham[/caption]\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:161@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180523T180000Z
DTEND:20180523T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180520T191035Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-at-waterline-brewing-co-
 with-carolina-corona/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist at Waterline Brewing Co. with Carolina Corona
DESCRIPTION: “Reflexiones de Costa a Costa (Reflections: Coast to Coast)
 ” by Carolina Corona at Waterline Brewing Co.\n\nExhibit Dates: May 8 - 
 June 25\, 2018\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. and Art in Bloom Gallery present a
 n Art Showcase with painter\, Carolina Corona.\n\nJoin us at Waterline Bre
 wing Co. on Wednesday\, May 23rd  to meet the artist.\n\nYou can also joi
 n us on June 13th from 6-8pm  for the Wine At Waterline &amp\; Artist Sho
 wcase Event for a free wine and cheese tasting with live music.\nCarolina 
 Corona\, aims to share her vision of the world around her through her pain
 tings. View her newest paintings\, inspired by the beauty of the Earth.\n\
 nCarolina Corona was born in Veracruz\, Mexico. As a child she did not rec
 eive an art education\, but she\n\nlooked for ways to express her creativi
 ty and free spirit through craft making and exploring her backyard. When s
 he was ten\, she moved to Wilmington\, North Carolina. She struggled to se
 ttle in her new home\, but one thing she loved was receiving art classes. 
 After graduating high school\, she moved to Winston Salem and enrolled at 
 Salem College. She graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Art Educati
 on. She taught for two years before deciding to dedicate to her art full t
 ime. She is a painter and photographer. Her passion is nature and the beau
 ty it offers. She started traveling after college and saw places she never
  imagined she would see. She enjoys going on road trips around the US\, al
 ways recording the surroundings through her camera\, paintings\, and writi
 ngs.\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington
 \, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:130@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180525T180000Z
DTEND:20180525T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180507T202950Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/may/
SUMMARY:May Fourth Friday & Closing Reception for Horse Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, 6-9 pm.\n\nJoin us fo
 r the closing reception for the horse-themed exhibit honoring the humble b
 eginnings of Art in Bloom Gallery.  Friday night is also Forth Friday Gal
 lery Night in Downtown Wilmington.  Established in 2015\, the gallery is 
 housed in the renovated horse stable built by the Quinlivan family of farr
 iers in 1910 using old barn walls\, heart pine\, and ballast stones (c. 17
 49-1891). The show will feature artists working in a variety of media.\n\n
 The closing reception will be held on Friday\, May 25th from 6-8pm.   M
 eet the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music. \n\n5% of proceeds
  from sales will benefit the Cape Fear Equine Rescue.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&n
 bsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nClick here for a preview of art featured in the exhibi
 t.\n\nThe artists include Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth Darrow
 \, Jay DeChesere\, Joanne Geisel\, Dumay Gorham\, Jacqueline Jahn\, David
  Klinger\, Nick Mijak\, Catherine Nicodemo\, Catherine Porter Brown\, Jan
 na Siegel Robertson\, Pam Toll\, and Roberto Vengoechea\, among others.\n
 \n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:162@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180601T180000Z
DTEND:20180601T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180520T195926Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-receptions-for-joanne-geisel-bri
 an-evans/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Joanne Geisel & Brian Evans
DESCRIPTION:Two new exhibits are opening on June 1st\, 2018!   “Pathway
 s of Understanding” with paintings by Joanne Geisel will be on view in
  conjunction with an exhibit of new sculptural work by ceramist\, Brian E
 vans.\n\nThe opening reception will be held on Friday\, June 1st from 6-
 8pm.   Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music by 
 violinist\, Shirley Lebo. The exhibits will be on view until June 23rd.\n\
 nJoanne Geisel has been painting\, teaching\, exhibiting and selling her 
 work full time since 2006.   Her paintings attempt to capture the feelin
 gs\, sights and sounds of her subject. She experiments with texture\, edge
 s\, brushstrokes\, palette knifes and layering colors on canvas to create 
 depth\, luminosity and beauty. Joanne lives and works in Wilmington\, NC.
  She is on the faculty of The Cameron Art Museum School and the Leland Cu
 ltural Arts Center and conducts workshops for many other organizations.\n\
 nBrian Evans is a ceramic artist who finds inspiration from his surroundi
 ngs. He uses textured glazes to emulate weathered or patinaed surfaces tha
 t are common due to the salty air of Coastal North Carolina. Brian began w
 orking in ceramics in 1995 through the Continuing Education program at Cap
 e Fear Community College while searching for an outlet for artistic expres
 sion.  He is a full-time ceramic artist.  Brian is a founding member of 
 the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild in Wilmington\, NC which began in 2007 and
  is currently serving as President of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild. Bri
 an studied under Japanese-American Potter\, Hiroshi Sueyoshi and currently
  lives and works in Wilmington\, NC.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:160@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180613T180000Z
DTEND:20180613T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180505T222356Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wine-at-waterline-artist-showcase-with-c
 arolina-corona/
SUMMARY:Wine at Waterline & Artist Showcase with Carolina Corona
DESCRIPTION:“Reflexiones de Costa a Costa (Reflections: Coast to Coast)
 ” by Carolina Corona at Waterline Brewing Co.\nExhibit Dates: May 8 - Ju
 ne 25\, 2018\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. and Art in Bloom Gallery present “
 Wine at Waterline” and Art Showcase with painter\, Carolina Corona.  Jo
 in us at Waterline Brewing Co. on Wednesday\,  June 13th from 6-8pm for a
  free wine and cheese tasting with live music by TK!\nCarolina Corona\, ai
 ms to share her vision of the world around her through her paintings. View
  her newest paintings\, inspired by the beauty of the earth.\n\n\n\nCaroli
 na Corona was born in Veracruz\, Mexico. As a child she did not receive an
  art education\, but she looked for ways to express her creativity and fre
 e spirit through craft making and exploring her backyard. When she was ten
 \, she moved to Wilmington\, North Carolina. She struggled to settle in he
 r new home\, but one thing she loved was receiving art classes. After grad
 uating high school\, she moved to Winston Salem and enrolled at Salem Coll
 ege. She graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Art Education. She ta
 ught for two years before deciding to dedicate to her art full time. She i
 s a painter and photographer. Her passion is nature and the beauty it offe
 rs. She started traveling after college and saw places she never imagined 
 she would see. She enjoys going on road trips around the US\, always recor
 ding the surroundings through her camera\, paintings\, and writings.\n\nWa
 terline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:159@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180614T180000Z
DTEND:20180614T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180426T232511Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-mark-gansor-at-platypus-gn
 ome-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Reception for Mark Gansor at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special champagne toast and reception for the new
  exhibit "Waking from Dreams: Paintings by Mark Gansor" at Platypus &am
 p\; Gnome Restaurant\, and our partnership with Checker Cab productions 
 and local restaurants. The reception will be on Thursday\, June 14 from 6-
 8pm.\n\nMark Gansor is completely self-taught\, learning how to paint thro
 ugh reading books and studying the work of others. He has been trained in 
 the application of fine Venetian plasters and has taken master classes in 
 Trompe l’oeil painting.  Mark began experimenting with decorative paint
 ing first as a hobby\, but it soon it blossomed into a full-time professio
 n.   He now devotes his time to rendering decorative finishes\, faux eff
 ects\, plasters\, and murals.  He works in both residential and commercia
 l settings and has painted in several buildings that are listed on the Nat
 ional Registry of Historic Places.\n\n\n\nENJOY THE FINE ART OF DINING!\n\
 n\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with CHECKER CAB produc
 tions and Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant to display and sell the work
  of talented artists. The reception is free and open to the public.\n\nPle
 ase call 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations.\n\nPlatypus &amp\; Gnome Re
 staurant is located at 9 S. Front Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\
 n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:163@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180616T100000Z
DTEND:20180616T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20180517T234159Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-at-joanne-geisel/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist\, Joanne Geisel
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_5822" align="alignright" widt
 h="334"] "Evolution of Mankind\," Oil on canvas\, 30"H x 40"W[/caption]\n\
 nJoin us to meet artist\, Joanne Geisel\, on Saturday\, June 16th from 10-
 11am.  Joanne Geisel is one of the artists exhibited in  “Pathways to 
 Understanding: Paintings by Joanne Geisel &amp\; New Work by Brian Evans.
 ”  The art exhibit continues through Saturday\, June 23rd. \n\nJoanne
  will be discussing her work and the ideas behind her inspirations. Light
  refreshments will be served.\n\n\n\n\nJoanne Geisel has been painting\, 
 teaching\, exhibiting and selling her work full time since 2006. Her paint
 ings attempt to capture the feelings\, sights and sounds of her subject. S
 he experiments with texture\, edges\, brushstrokes\, palette knifes and la
 yering colors on canvas to create depth\, luminosity and beauty. Joanne li
 ves and works in Wilmington\, NC. She is on the faculty of The Cameron Art
  Museum School and the Leland Cultural Arts Center and conducts workshops 
 for many other organizations.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:131@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180622T180000Z
DTEND:20180622T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180507T203021Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-7/
SUMMARY:June Fourth Friday Gallery Night & Closing Reception for Joanne Gei
 sel & Brian Evans
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing reception and Fourth Friday Gallery Ni
 ght on Friday\, June 22nd from 6-9pm. Visit with the artists and enjoy re
 freshments with live music. The exhibits will be on view until June 23rd.\
 n\nJoanne Geisel has been painting\, teaching\, exhibiting and selling he
 r work full time since 2006.   Her paintings attempt to capture the feel
 ings\, sights and sounds of her subject. She experiments with texture\, ed
 ges\, brushstrokes\, palette knifes and layering colors on canvas to creat
 e depth\, luminosity and beauty. Joanne lives and works in Wilmington\, N
 C. She is on the faculty of The Cameron Art Museum School and the Leland 
 Cultural Arts Center and conducts workshops for many other organizations.\
 n\nBrian Evans is a ceramic artist who finds inspiration from his surroun
 dings. He uses textured glazes to emulate weathered or patinaed surfaces t
 hat are common due to the salty air of Coastal North Carolina. Brian began
  working in ceramics in 1995 through the Continuing Education program at C
 ape Fear Community College while searching for an outlet for artistic expr
 ession.  He is a full-time ceramic artist.  Brian is a founding member o
 f the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild in Wilmington\, NC which began in 2007 a
 nd is currently serving as President of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild. B
 rian studied under Japanese-American Potter\, Hiroshi Sueyoshi and current
 ly lives and works in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizab
 eth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, T
 raudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (cer
 amics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter) and ot
 her artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:167@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180624T140000Z
DTEND:20180624T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20180611T215420Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-brian-evans/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist\, Brian Evans
DESCRIPTION:Meet artist\, Brian Evans who will answer questions about his c
 eramics. Join us to view Brian's newest art. Refreshments will be served. 
 The event is open and free to the public.\nBrian is one of the artists exh
 ibited in  “Pathways to Understanding: Paintings by Joanne Geisel &amp\
 ; New Work by Brian Evans.”  The art exhibit continues through Saturda
 y\, June 23rd. \nBrian Evans is a ceramic artist who finds inspiration fro
 m his surroundings. He uses textured glazes to emulate weathered or patina
 ed surfaces that are common due to the salty air of Coastal North Carolina
 . Brian began working in ceramics in 1995 through the Continuing Education
  program at Cape Fear Community College while searching for an outlet for 
 artistic expression. He is a full-time ceramic artist. Brian is a founding
  member of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild in Wilmington\, NC which began 
 in 2007 and is currently serving as President of the Coastal Carolina Clay
  Guild. Brian studied under Japanese-American Potter\, Hiroshi Sueyoshi an
 d currently lives and works in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:166@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180627T180000Z
DTEND:20180627T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180613T082127Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-and-special-reception-at
 -the-district-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast and Special Reception at The District Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a champagne toast and special reception on Wednesda
 y\, June 27th from 6-8pm at The District Restaurant to celebrate the capti
 vating works by artists Bob Bryden &amp\; (Joe) P Wiegmann along with our 
 partnership with local restaurants.\n\n\nENJOY THE FINE ART OF DINING!\n\n
 \n \n\n\nAbout Bob Bryden “Archival Ink Transfer Print”\n\n\nBob Bryd
 en’s work exists comfortably within the traditions of minimalism and opt
 ical art. Utilizing the simple elements of point\, line and plane he creat
 es abstract images which are highly structured and concise while at the sa
 me time are optically active and visually illusive. The perceptual experie
 nce of his work involves the interaction of seeing and understanding and i
 s directly related to how vision functions. Bob grew up in the Piedmont re
 gion of North Carolina. He is a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro
 \, NC. He went on to do graduate work in South Asian art history at the Un
 iversity of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His desire for a greater involvement wi
 th creative arts lead to Kentucky and graduate work at the University of L
 ouisville where he received a Masters Degree in Art with a concentration i
 n printmaking. In addition to art he has worked primarily in graphic desig
 n and commercial printing. Today he pursues his creative endeavors in his 
 swamp side home/studio in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout (Joe) P Wieg
 mann “New Photography” \n\n\nAs far back as I can remember\, I was alw
 ays engaged in creative endeavors such as drawing and painting. Throughout
  my school years\, I was often involved in art projects and learned early 
 that creating artwork for the school bulletin boards would gain me extra c
 redit and brownie points. Two years of Civil Engineering at the University
  of Maryland did not provide me with the means to express my creativity. I
  changed my major to Fine Arts and while that didn’t make my parents hap
 py\, they were supportive of my new goals. After 43 years in the graphic d
 esign field and serving as a Creative Director\, I retired and moved to th
 e Wilmington area. The beauty and natural energy of the people and places 
 here have rekindled my own creative energy. I use my photography like any 
 artistic media. I love to achieve strong lines\, great contrast\, textures
  and shapes in my photos. A strong composition is very important also. My 
 goal is to capture an emotion or interest seen through my eyes and present
  it to you in a way that excites YOUR eyes. I hope you enjoy.\n\n\n\n \n\
 n\nThe District is located at 1001 N. 4th Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n
 &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:The District Kitchen & Cocktails\, 1001 N 4th Street\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, United States
GEO:34.247066;-77.946220
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 N 4th Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The District K
 itchen & Cocktails:geo:34.247066,-77.946220
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:168@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180706T180000Z
DTEND:20180706T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180629T073031Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-new-exhibits-art-o
 f-the-camera-and-deb-klein-ahern/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for New Exhibits: "Art of the Camera" and "Waterc
 olors" by Deb Klein Ahern
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the opening reception of two new exhibits on Frid
 ay\, July 6th from 6-8pm! Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments w
 ith live music by Myron Harmon.\n“Art of the Camera\,” a group photogr
 aphy invitational exhibit curated by the Art in Bloom Gallery. This juried
  show invited an array of professional and amateur photographers to create
  a unique showcase of photographers working in a variety of techniques. T
 he featured photographers in this group show include: Gary Allen\, Steve B
 ower\, Ralph Colelli\, Joe DiBartolo\, Frank Fierstein\, Susan Francy\, Wi
 lliam Fridrich\, Leigh Gill\, Harold Hodges\, Charles Kernan\, David Kling
 er\, Kate LeCates\, Barbara Michael\, Jessica Novak\, Daniel Rogers\, Arro
 w Ross\, Barbara Snyder\, Rachel Thompson\, and (Joe) P Wiegmann.\n\nAlso 
 on view is a new exhibit "The Edge of Adaptation: Watercolors by Deb Kline
  Ahern." Her art is multi-faceted in its origins and its media\, in its su
 bject and its style\, constant and current - and ever-evolving. After 30 y
 ears of living in Germany\, Deb has recently moved to Amelia Island\, Flor
 ida where she maintains her studio.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:165@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180711T180000Z
DTEND:20180711T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180619T183116Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-and-special-reception-at
 -pinpoint-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast and Special Reception at PinPoint Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a champagne toast and special reception on Wednesda
 y\, July 11th from 6-8pm at Pinpoint Restaurant to celebrate the captiva
 ting paintings by artists\, Topher Alexander and Kirah Van Sickle along w
 ith our partnership with CHECKER CAB productions and local restaurants.
   Enjoy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\nAbout Toper Alexander\nChristopher (To
 pher) Alexander is a printmaker\, art instructor\, and gallery director cu
 rrently based in Wilmington\, North Carolina. He has a passion for travel 
 and translating the resourcefulness skills he has acquired while abroad in
 to exciting new artwork. Topher has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from 
 the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is fascinated by our so
 ciety's intimate connections to technology\, and loves exploring the ways 
 these outlets mix into our analog world. After focusing primarily on print
 making over the past few years\, painting became an outlet for a more ethe
 real side to his artwork. His series "On the River" has been an ongoing pr
 oject for the past five years.Continuously painting over the same canvases
 \, the images originally formed from site specific locations along the Cap
 e Fear River and evolved into atmospheric studies of light\, color and la
 yers of paint. Details on his work can be found at his website: www. top
 heralexanderart.wixsite.com/taimpressions\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nAbout Kirah Van Si
 ckle\nKirah Van Sickle is an adventurer at heart. Her early years set a f
 oundation for travel\, exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic a
 nd mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and papers with 
 the paint glazes. These are deeply personal expressions of her memories 
 and dreams. In addition to her studio practice\, Kirah is a dynamic instr
 uctor and lecturer\, leading custom studio courses through museum schools
  and local art associations\, directed to both beginner and seasoned art
 ists. She is an award-winning illustrator\, graphic designer and studio a
 rtist\, a certified Golden Artist-Educator\, and active in community arts
  programming\, preservation of cultural resources and enhancing arts educ
 ation. Kirah lives on the Cape Fear Coast of North Carolina and is a staf
 f instructor at the Cameron Art Museum\, Johnston Community College\, and
  Cape Fear Community College. Details on workshops\, exhibits and work ca
 n be found at her website: www.kirahfineart.com\n\nPinPoint is located at 
 114 Market Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pinpoint Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, S
 outheastern United States\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Market St.\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern United States\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=
 100;X-TITLE=Pinpoint Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:132@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180727T180000Z
DTEND:20180727T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180725T231855Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-8/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception & Fourth Friday Gallery Night "Art of the Camera"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing reception and Fourth Friday Gallery Ni
 ght on July 27th from 6-9pm. Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshment
 s . The exhibits will be on view until July 28th.\n\nThe gallery will be r
 affling off a framed photograph with proceeds to benefit Kids Making It! 
 Raffle tickets are $1. The drawing will be held during the reception on th
 e 27th.\n\n“Art of the Camera\,” a group photography invitational exhi
 bit was curated by the Art in Bloom Gallery. This juried show invited an a
 rray of professional and amateur photographers to create a unique showcase
  of photographers working in a variety of techniques. The featured photog
 raphers in this group show include: Gary Allen\, Steve Bower\, Ralph Colel
 li\, Joe DiBartolo\, Frank Fierstein\, Susan Francy\, William Fridrich\, L
 eigh Gill\, Harold Hodges\, Charles Kernan\, David Klinger\, Kate LeCates\
 , Barbara Michael\, Jessica Novak\, Daniel Rogers\, Arrow Ross\, Barbara S
 nyder\, Rachel Thompson\, and (Joe) P Wiegmann.\n\nAlso on view is "The Ed
 ge of Adaptation: Watercolors by Deb Kline Ahern." Her art is multi-facete
 d in its origins and its media\, in its subject and its style\, constant a
 nd current - and ever-evolving. After 30 years of living in Germany\, Deb 
 has recently moved to Amelia Island\, Florida where she maintains her stud
 io.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on can
 vas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay 
 Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown gl
 ass)\,\, Joan McLoughlin (painter)\, Bradley Carter (painting) and other a
 rtists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:169@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180803T180000Z
DTEND:20180803T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180717T183726Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-fresh-take-new-art
 -by-elizabeth-darrow/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Fresh Take: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of "Fresh Take: New Art by El
 izabeth Darrow" on Friday\, August 3rd from 6-8pm! Visit with the artist 
 and enjoy refreshments with live music.\nThis exhibit will feature a selec
 tion of work fresh out of the artist’s studio.  The art includes figura
 tive work and abstract expressionism with oil\, oil pastel\, and/or collag
 e on canvas.  Exhibit dates are August 3 - 25\, 2018 with a raffle to ben
 efit Adopt an Angel\, Animal Rescue and Adoption.\n\nElizabeth Darrow has
  made Wilmington her home since 1977. She works in a variety of styles dep
 ending on her medium\, but usually does not work “from life” in the tr
 aditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of i
 ts own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with colo
 r\, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Each
  piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself
  to the process.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:170@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180808T180000Z
DTEND:20180808T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180803T183029Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wine-at-waterline-artist-showcase-with-e
 lizabeth-darrow/
SUMMARY:Wine at Waterline & Artist Showcase with Elizabeth Darrow
DESCRIPTION:"Small Collage Art by Elizabeth Darrow" at Waterline Brewing Co
 .\nExhibit Dates: August 7 - October 7 \, 2018\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. an
 d Art in Bloom Gallery present “Wine at Waterline” and Art Showcase wi
 th local Wilmington artist\, Elizabeth Darrow.  Join us at Waterline Brew
 ing Co. on Wednesday\,  August 8th from 6-8pm for a free wine and cheese 
 tasting with live music by TK!\n\nElizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington he
 r home since 1977. She works in a variety of styles depending on her mediu
 m\, but usually does not work “from life” in the traditional sense. Mo
 st of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of its own accord\, eme
 rging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color\, repeating patte
 rns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Each piece takes her on
  a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the process.\n\
 nWaterline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:171@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180819T120000Z
DTEND:20180819T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20180718T192252Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-at-waterline-brewing-c
 o-with-elizabeth-darrow/
SUMMARY:Special Reception at Waterline Brewing Co. with Elizabeth Darrow
DESCRIPTION:Special Reception:  Small Collage Art by Elizabeth Darrow at W
 aterline Brewing Co.\nExhibit Dates: August 7 - October 7 \, 2018\n\nJoin 
 us for a special collector's reception in honor of  Wilmington artist\, E
 lizabeth Darroow at Waterline Brewing Co. on Sunday\,  August 19th from n
 oon-3pm!\nElizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. She w
 orks in a variety of styles depending on her medium\, but usually does not
  work “from life” in the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that c
 omes to her seems to hatch of its own accord\, emerging from the process. 
 Darrow enjoys working with color\, repeating patterns and embedding humor 
 (and angst) into her work. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery 
 where she hopes to lose herself to the process.\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. i
 s located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:125@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180824T180000Z
DTEND:20180824T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180803T191549Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-3/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception & Fourth Friday Gallery Night with Elizabeth Darr
 ow
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the closing reception and Fourth Friday Gallery N
 ight on Friday\, August 24th from 6-9pm. Visit with the artists and enjoy 
 refreshments . The exhibit “Fresh Take: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow” w
 ill be on view until August 25th.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThis exhibit will featu
 re a selection of work fresh out of the artist’s studio. The art include
 s figurative work and abstract expressionism with oil\, oil pastel\, and/o
 r collage on canvas. Exhibit dates are August 3 – 25\, 2018 with a raffl
 e to benefit Adopt an Angel\, Animal Rescue and Adoption.\n\n\n \n\n\nEli
 zabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. She works in a vari
 ety of styles depending on her medium\, but usually does not work “from 
 life” in the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her se
 ems to hatch of its own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys 
 working with color\, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) in
 to her work. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hope
 s to lose herself to the process.\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:173@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180829T170000Z
DTEND:20180829T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180823T182106Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/coastal-colors-oil-paintings-by-debra-bu
 cci-at-springhill-suites-by-marriott-in-mayfaire/
SUMMARY:"Coastal Colors: Oil Paintings by Debra Bucci" at SpringHill Suit
 es by Marriott at Mayfaire
DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpringhill Suites Marriott at Mayfaire\, in partnership wit
 h Art in Bloom Gallery\, invite you to a special reception. A pop-up exhib
 it “Coastal Colors: Oil Paintings by Debra Bucci” will be on view on W
 ednesday\, August 29th with a reception from 5-8pm.\n\nMeet the artist and
  enjoy complimentary craft beer provided by Waterline Brewing Company . 
 SpringHill Suites is located in the Mayfaire Shopping Center at 1014 Ashes
  Drive in Wilmington.\n\nDebra Bucci is a published illustrator and has ac
 hieved success as a licensed fine artist. Her art has been featured in Plo
 w &amp\; Hearth magazine and can be found on ArtNeedlepoint.com. She has
  public and private collectors throughout the US including Savorez Restaur
 ant and Wilmington Magazine. She is an anchor artist at Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and has shown work at The Cameron Art Museum. She recently had a show a
 t The District Kitchen &amp\; Cocktails and has exhibited at the Wilmingto
 n International Airport. Debbie has a BFA in Design from Drexel University
  where she studied oil painting and enjoyed a corporate career in Package 
 Design. She has recently moved to Wilmington\, NC with her husband “Art
 ” and dog “T-Bone”.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:SpringHill Suites by Marriott\, 1014 Ashes Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28405\, United States
GEO:34.240425;-77.826859
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1014 Ashes Drive\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SpringHill Suit
 es by Marriott:geo:34.240425,-77.826859
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:172@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180907T180000Z
DTEND:20180907T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180825T170950Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-seasons-change-cer
 amics-by-traudi-thornton-and-paintings-by-pam-toll/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “The Last Song of Summer: Ceramics by Traud
 i Thornton and Paintings by Pam Toll”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new exhibit celebrating new work by two women art
 ists. “The Last Song of Summer” will feature ceramics by Traudi Thornt
 on and paintings by Pam Toll.  Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshme
 nts with live music by Wilmington Symphony violinist\, Shirley Lebo.\n\nAb
 out Traudi Thornton\nTraudi Thornton is a ceramicist currently showing Ra
 ku and Stoneware in Art in Bloom Gallery. She was born in Czechoslovakia
  and raised in Germany.  Traudi first studied music at Creighton Universi
 ty before studying ceramics with Henry Soreco at Creighton\, the Universit
 y of Nebraska at Omaha and then moving back to Germany.  The artist reloc
 ated to Wilmington in 1983.  Additionally\, Traudi completed a Raku works
 hop with Paul Soldner in 1974 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She
  wakes at 3:30 am to work on her ceramics.  She prefers not to rush\, to 
 take her time\, to complete her work properly.\n\nAbout Pam Toll\nPam Toll
 \, an Associate Professor at UNC Wilmington\, received a BA in Art and Eng
 lish Literature from UNC Chapel Hill has been painting since childhood. He
 r studio is located at Acme Art Studios (Wilmington) which she co-founded 
 in 1991\, as a work and exhibition space for artists. She also co-founded 
 No Boundaries International Art Colony (Bald Head Island\, NC) in 1998\, a
  residency program that in the last twenty years brought over 200 artists 
 from around the world with the goal of creating a cross-exchange of cultur
 es and artistic practices to share with our local community.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:135@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20180928T180000Z
DTEND:20180928T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20180927T235741Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-september/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night with Traudi Thornton & Pam Toll
DESCRIPTION:Join us for September's Fourth Friday Gallery Night in Downtown
  Wilmington from 6-9 pm and a reception for “The Last Song of Summer: Ce
 ramics by Traudi Thornton and Paintings by Pam Toll".  Visit with the art
 ists and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit will be on view through October.\
 n\nAbout Traudi Thornton\nTraudi Thornton is a ceramicist currently showi
 ng Raku and Stoneware in Art in Bloom Gallery. She was born in Czechoslo
 vakia and raised in Germany.  Traudi first studied music at Creighton Uni
 versity before studying ceramics with Henry Soreco at Creighton\, the Univ
 ersity of Nebraska at Omaha and then moving back to Germany.  The artist 
 relocated to Wilmington in 1983.  Additionally\, Traudi completed a Raku 
 workshop with Paul Soldner in 1974 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
  She wakes at 3:30 am to work on her ceramics.  She prefers not to rush\
 , to take her time\, to complete her work properly.\n\nAbout Pam Toll\nPam
  Toll\, an Associate Professor at UNC Wilmington\, received a BA in Art an
 d English Literature from UNC Chapel Hill has been painting since childhoo
 d. Her studio is located at Acme Art Studios (Wilmington) which she co-fou
 nded in 1991\, as a work and exhibition space for artists. She also co-fou
 nded No Boundaries International Art Colony (Bald Head Island\, NC) in 199
 8\, a residency program that in the last twenty years brought over 200 art
 ists from around the world with the goal of creating a cross-exchange of c
 ultures and artistic practices to share with our local community.\n\nIn ad
 dition\, view art by Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra
  Bucci (oil on canvas)\, Bradley Carter (paintings)\, Dumay Gorham (scu
 lpture)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Dave 
 Klinger (photographs)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter) and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:164@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181006T100000Z
DTEND:20181006T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20180926T233808Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at the corner of Front and Princess Streets dur
 ing the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Saturday\, October 6th\, from 1
 0am - 5 pm.\n\nStop by for a fun Saturday at Art in Bloom Gallery's tents
  at Front and Princess Streets\, Wilmington\, NC at the American Craft Wal
 k Wilmington 2018. Meet artists at various times throughout the day: Debra
  Bucci Fine Art (oil painting and prints)\; Elizabeth Darrow (oil and coll
 age on canvas)\; Susan Francy (scanographs)\; Mark Gansor Decorative Paint
 ing (acrylic painting)\; Dumay Gorham III (sculpture)\; Ann Howard (jewelr
 y)\; Dave Klinger (hand-crafted wood)\; Helen Welsh (jewelry)\; and Traudi
  Thornton (ceramics).\n\nCongratulations to Debra Bucci for her art work o
 n the official poster of the American Craft Walk Wilmington.\n\nIn additio
 n to our tent at Front and Princess Streets\, the gallery at 210 Princess 
 Street will also be open on Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:178@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181015T113000Z
DTEND:20181015T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20180927T004111Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/munch-and-art-with-mark-gansor-at-platyp
 us-gnome-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Munch & Art with Mark Gansor at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special lunchtime event with Mark Gansor at Platy
 pus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant on Monday\, September 24th from 11:30am until 
 2pm.  View the current show “Waking from Dreams” while you enjoy comp
 limentary wine and appetizers.\n\nENJOY THE FINE ART OF DINING!\n\nThis ev
 ent is free and open to the public. Please call 910-769-9300 for reservati
 ons if you wish to have lunch.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 South Front St.\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:175@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181016T180000Z
DTEND:20181016T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20180930T213650Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wine-at-waterline-artist-showcase-with-c
 harles-kernan/
SUMMARY:Wine at Waterline & Artist Showcase with Charles Kernan
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_7047" align="alignright" width="357"] C
 harles Kernan\, "Crashing Surf" Photography\, 9" x 14"[/caption]\n\n"What 
 Water Knows: Photographs by Charles Kernan" at Waterline Brewing Company\n
 Exhibit Dates: October 9 - December 9\, 2018\n\nWaterline Brewing Co. and 
 Art in Bloom Gallery present a new art showcase with local photographer\, 
 Charles Kernan. This exhibit\, "What Water Knows"\, presents a new selecti
 on of photographs by the artist.  Join us at Waterline Brewing Co. on Tue
 sday\,  October 16th from 6-8pm for a free wine and cheese tasting with l
 ive music by TK!\n\nCharles Kernan is a retired Chemical Engineer from Wil
 mington who is an avid outdoors man\, enjoying camping\, hiking\, bicyclin
 g and kayaking. He has combined his enjoyment of the outdoors and photogra
 phy developing a concentrated interest in scenic photography.  His work h
 as been juried into photography shows and shown at Art in Bloom Gallery.\n
 \nWaterline Brewing Co. is located at 721 Surry Street in Wilmington\, NC.
 \n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Waterline Brewing Co.\, 721 Surry St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
GEO:34.225559;-77.948395
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=721 Surry St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Waterline Brewing C
 o.:geo:34.225559,-77.948395
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:179@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181018T180000Z
DTEND:20181018T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20181015T003238Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-at-platypus-gnome-restau
 rant-for-art-of-the-camera-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant for "Art of the Came
 ra" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Dine at Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant  to view an enticing
  photography exhibit by local professional and amateur photographers.  "
 Art of the Camera" will feature a variety of photographic techniques and i
 nteresting subjects.\n\nJoin us for a special champagne toast and  specia
 l reception  for "Art of the Camera on Thursday\, October 18th from 6-8pm
 .  The reception is free and open to the public with complimentary champ
 agne and appetizers. If you would like stay for dinner\, please call 910-7
 69-9300 for dinner reservations.\n\nThe featured photographers in this gro
 up show include: Gary Allen\,  Ralph Colelli\, Joe DiBartolo\, Frank Fier
 stein\, Susan Francy\, William Fridrich\, Leigh Gill\, Harold Hodges\, Cha
 rles Kernan\, David Klinger\, Kate LeCates\, Barbara Michael\, Jessica Nov
 ak\, Daniel Rogers\, Arrow Ross\, Barbara Snyder\, Rachel Thompson\, and (
 Joe) P Wiegmann\, among others.\n\nThis exhibit is in partnership with CH
 ECKER CAB productions.\n\nPlatypus and Gnome is located at 9 South Front S
 treet in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:133@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181026T180000Z
DTEND:20181026T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20181013T010548Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-9/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception for "Last Song of Summer" & Fourth Friday Gallery
  Night - October
DESCRIPTION:Join us for October’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night in Downtown
  Wilmington from 6-9 pm and the closing reception for “Last Song of Summ
 er: Ceramics by Traudi Thornton and Paintings &amp\; Mixed Media by Pam To
 ll”.  Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments.\n\nThe exhibit con
 tinues through October 27\, 2018.\n\n[caption id="attachment_6975" align="
 alignleft" width="300"] "Summer Night's Dream\," oil on canvas\, by Pam To
 ll[/caption]\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:180@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181102T180000Z
DTEND:20181102T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20181023T205544Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-traveling-light-a-coll
 aborative-exhibit-by-gale-smith-alice-blake-powell/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: "Traveling Light" &  "Thirteenth Grade"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 2 new exhibits on Friday\, November 2nd from 6-8pm
 .   Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music.\n\nFe
 atured in Gallery 1\, “Traveling Light” is a collaboration between art
 ist\, Gale Smith\, and fashion designer\, Alice Blake Powell. “Travelin
 g Light” is an exhibition of both hard and soft materials\, light\, move
 ment\, color and structure. Fashion designer\, Alice Blake Powell and arti
 st\, Gale Smith have collaborated to bring new “out of the box” ideas 
 to this exhibit.\n\nFeatured in Gallery 2\, “Thirteenth Grade” An Art 
 Exhibit presents a gallery show of five high school artists who have worke
 d together for five years.  The artists Harry Antoniades\, Robby Carl\, S
 arah Miller\, Jessie Robertson and Holly Woodcock have each developed an o
 riginal style of work and continue to experiment in multiple mediums.\n\nB
 oth exhibits will be on view until Saturday\, November 24th\, with a closi
 ng reception on Fourth Friday\, November 23rd\, 2018 from 6-9pm.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:176@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181114T173000Z
DTEND:20181114T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20181028T203004Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-and-special-reception-at
 -pinpoint-restaurant-for-pam-toll/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast and Special Reception at PinPoint Restaurant for Pa
 m Toll
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_7066" align="alignright" width="460"] P
 am Toll "Twister" Oil on canvas\, 30" x 40"[/caption]\n\nJoin us for a cha
 mpagne toast and special reception at Pinpoint Restaurant to celebrate t
 he visual narrative paintings in “The Familiar Distance in Going Home: 
 Visual Narratives by Pam Toll” as part of our partnership with CHECKER 
 CAB productions and local restaurants.\n\nEnjoy the Fine Art of Dining!\
 n\nAbout the Exhibit\nMy creative practice and visual language derive from
  a childhood steeped in family story telling. In these oral narratives\, t
 he men discussed the outside world - sometimes dark but often full of humo
 r. Grandpa (Deputy Sheriff) Meeks delivered dark but true tales to the gro
 wnups\, while my sister\, cousin and I camped out nearby\, listening but u
 nseen. PaPa Wallace and his bachelor brother Floyd spun humorous stories a
 bout farming and animals and\, later\, vignettes about their adventures as
  high school janitors. The women delivered their stories while snapping be
 ans\, shucking corn or washing dishes. They covered birth and dying\, and 
 everything in between\, and laced the details with gossip. Some of the wom
 en were like artists to me\, working with thread\, seed sacks and other fo
 und fabrics to make quilts.\n\nThese family narratives and experiences def
 ined my childhood and are the genesis of this body of work. I set out to m
 ake a memoir\, but soon the paintings develop story lines of their own. Us
 ing as source material family and my own childhood photographs (I received
  my first camera when I was 12)\, I constantly move among memory\, myth\, 
 and the present\, between the spoken and the unsaid\, and between the cons
 cious and the unconscious. Both photographic and mental fragments seem to 
 swim in chaos\, and characters come and go. At some juncture\, the paintin
 g begins to lead the narrative\, with intuition and intention resolving th
 e various impulses. All that I am and know merge in the paintings\, and I 
 become the storyteller. ~ Pam Toll\n\nAbout Pam Toll\nPam Toll\, an Associ
 ate Professor at UNC Wilmington\, received a BA in Art and English Literat
 ure from UNC Chapel Hill has been painting since childhood. Her studio is 
 located at Acme Art Studios (Wilmington) which she co-founded in 1991\, as
  a work and exhibition space for artists. She also co-founded No Boundarie
 s International Art Colony (Bald Head Island\, NC) in 1998\, a residency p
 rogram that in the last twenty years brought over 200 artists from around 
 the world with the goal of creating a cross-exchange of cultures and artis
 tic practices to share with our local community.\n\nPinPoint is located at
  114 Market Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pinpoint Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, S
 outheastern United States\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
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 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern United States\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=
 100;X-TITLE=Pinpoint Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:181@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181123T180000Z
DTEND:20181123T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20181016T083139Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-closing-reception-for-trav
 eling-light-thirteenth-grade/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday & Closing Reception for “Traveling Light” & “Th
 irteenth Grade”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing of two exhibits on Friday\, November 2
 3rd from 6-9pm during Downtown Wilmington's Fourth Friday Gallery Night. 
  Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music.\n\nFeature
 d in Gallery 1\, “Traveling Light” is a collaboration between artist\,
  Gale Smith\, and fashion designer\, Alice Blake Powell. “Traveling Lig
 ht” is an exhibition of both hard and soft materials\, light\, movement\
 , color and structure. Fashion designer\, Alice Blake Powell and artist\, 
 Gale Smith have collaborated to bring new “out of the box” ideas to th
 is exhibit.\n\nFeatured in Gallery 2\, “Thirteenth Grade” An Art Exhib
 it presents a gallery show of five high school artists who have worked tog
 ether for five years.  The artists Harry Antoniades\, Robby Carl\, Sarah 
 Miller\, Jessie Robertson and Holly Woodcock have each developed an origin
 al style of work and continue to experiment in multiple mediums.\n\nBoth e
 xhibits will be on view until Saturday\, November 24th.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:174@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181207T180000Z
DTEND:20181207T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20181125T091612Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-colors-of-expression-b
 radley-carter/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: "Colors of Expression: Bradley Carter"
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for a first look at the new work of abstract artist
 \, Bradley Carter.  This exhibit will feature a selection of work fresh o
 ut of the artist’s studio. Enjoy a night with the artist and live music 
 by guitarist Roger Davis as well as a special installation at Monteith Con
 struction\, 208 Princess Street.\n\nThe opening reception will be held on
  Friday\, December 7th from 6-8pm.\n\nThe artist and gallery are partner
 ing to donate all proceeds from the art raffle to New Hanover Regional Med
 ical Center’s Betty H. Cameron Women’s &amp\; Children’s Hospital fo
 r this exhibit. The painting “What it Feels Like – Floral Impressions 
 #44” is on display from Nov. 7 – 26th at the Women’s &amp\; Children
 ’s Hospital &amp\; at Art in Bloom Gallery from Nov. 30th – Dec. 28th.
 \n\nTickets may be purchased during normal business hours until 7:30 pm on
  Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, either in the gallery or on-line.  The raf
 fle drawing will be on December 28th at 7:30pm. Winner does not have to be
  present to win.\n\nAmerican Artist\, Bradley Carter\, is an award winning
 \, international selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art i
 n Virginia before moving to the North Carolina in 2007\, where he currentl
 y resides in Wilmington\, NC. He predominately works in the medium of pain
 ting with his passion in Abstract Expressionism\, but his works also inclu
 de collage\, paint skins\, and furniture.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:189@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181224T100000Z
DTEND:20181224T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20181220T223838Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-gallery-hours/
SUMMARY:Special Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:The gallery will be open with special hours on Christmas Eve fr
 om 10am - 4pm.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:187@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181225T100000Z
DTEND:20181225T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20181220T210932Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/extended-hours-10am-4pm/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed
DESCRIPTION:The gallery will be closed on Christmas Day.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:124@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20181228T180000Z
DTEND:20181228T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20181213T021524Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night & Art Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Wilmington for the Fourth Friday Gallery Ni
 ght on December 28th from 6-9pm. Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshm
 ents with live music. The current exhibit features a selection of work fre
 sh out of the artist’s studio by abstract painter\, Bradley Carter.\n\nT
 he artist and gallery are partnering to donate all proceeds from the art r
 affle to New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Betty H. Cameron Women’
 s &amp\; Children’s Hospital for this exhibit. The painting "What it Fee
 ls Like - Floral Impressions #44" will be on display from Nov. 7 - 26th at
  the Women’s &amp\; Children’s Hospital &amp\; at Art in Bloom Gallery
  from Nov. 30th - Dec. 28th.\n\nTickets may be purchased during normal bus
 iness hours until 7:30 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, either in the g
 allery or on-line.  The raffle drawing will be on December 28th at 7:30pm
 . Winner does not have to be present to win.\n\nIn addition\, view art by 
 Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canva
 s)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans
  (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter) 
 and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:188@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190101T100000Z
DTEND:20190101T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20181220T211043Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-closed/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed
DESCRIPTION:The gallery will be closed on New Year's Day.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:177@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190111T180000Z
DTEND:20190111T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20190109T235758Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-ancient-art-revisi
 ted-a-group-encaustic-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Ancient Art Revisited: A Group Encaustic E
 xhibit”
DESCRIPTION:View paintings created with pigmented wax on surfaces such as w
 ooden panels in a new exhibit: "Ancient Art Revisited: A Group Encaustic E
 xhibit”.  The wax is fused or burned via a heat source creating luminou
 s qualities and colorful depths of layers.  Artists include Judy Hintz Co
 x\, Liz Hosier\, Helen Lewis\, Charles Robertson (New Elements Gallery)\, 
 and Kirah Van Sickle.\n\nThe opening reception will be held on Friday\, Ja
 nuary 11th\, from 6-8pm.   Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments
 . The exhibit continues through February 9th\, 2019.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:182@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190125T180000Z
DTEND:20190125T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190123T205631Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception with Special Guest Roberto Ve
 ngoechea
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Wilmington for the Fourth Friday Gallery Ni
 ght on January 25th from 6-9pm\, with special guest and jewelry designer
 \, Roberto Vengoechea.\n\nOur special guests\, Roberto and June Vengoechea
  from Visions of Creation Gallery\, will be visiting from Black Mountain\,
  NC. They will be here to refresh the selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry a
 t Art in Bloom Gallery as well as working with customers to design one-of
 -a-kind pieces!\n\nThe current exhibit features paintings created with pig
 mented wax on surfaces such as wooden panels in the newest exhibit: “Anc
 ient Art Revisited: A Group Encaustic Exhibit”.  The wax is fused or bu
 rned via a heat source creating luminous qualities and colorful depths of 
 layers.  Artists include Judy Hintz Cox\, Liz Hosier\, Helen Lewis\, Char
 les Robertson (New Elements Gallery)\, and Kirah Van Sickle.\n\nThe exhibi
 t continues through February 9th\, 2019.\n\nIn addition\, view art by Eliz
 abeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canvas)\,
  Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evans (c
 eramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter)\, Br
 adley Carter (painter) and other artists.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:192@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190207T173000Z
DTEND:20190207T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20190120T234856Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-and-special-reception-at
 -pinpoint-restaurant-for-laurie-greenbaum-beitch/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast and Special Reception at PinPoint Restaurant for La
 urie Greenbaum Beitch
DESCRIPTION:Dine at Pinpoint Restaurant to view the new installation of 
 "The Joy of Plein Air: Pastels by Laurie Greenbaum Beitch" as part of our
  partnership with CHECKER CAB productions and local restaurants.\n\nFor
  Wilmington based artist\, Laurie Greenbaum Beitch\, painting is about the
  process of capturing the atmosphere  and colors of serene and magical pl
 aces.   In her work\, Laurie tries to evoke a mood\, to create a feelin
 g of light and of atmosphere by experimenting with different materials and
  techniques. Each of her gorgeous\, velvety pastels are painted en plein a
 ir (the act of painting outdoors) so that she stay true to the location's 
 beauty\, tranquility\, and fragility. \n\nJoin us for a special champagne
  toast and  special reception  for “The Joy of Plein Air" on Thursday
 \, February 7th\, 2019\, 5:30-6:30pm.  The reception is free and open to
  the public with complimentary champagne and appetizers. If you would like
  stay for dinner\, please call 910-769-2972 for dinner reservations.\n\nEn
 joy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\nClick here to view the work in the exhibit.
  \n\nPinPoint is located at 114 Market Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pinpoint Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, S
 outheastern United States\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Market St.\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern United States\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=
 100;X-TITLE=Pinpoint Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:183@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190222T180000Z
DTEND:20190222T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190214T214049Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-5/
SUMMARY:"New Year\, New Art" Exhibit & Fourth Friday Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:The new year brings a variety of brand new art by Art in Bloom 
 Gallery’s core artists to the gallery.  Feast your eyes on new work dir
 ectly out of the artist’s studios.  Art in Bloom Gallery’s core artis
 ts include: Bradley Carter (painting)\, Bob Bryden (printmaking)\, De
 bra Bucci (painting)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Elizabeth Darro
 w (painting)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Susan Francy(photography)\, M
 ark Gansor (painting)\,  Joanne Geisel (painting)\, Dumay Gorham (sc
 ulpture)\, Harold Hodges (photography)\, Dave Klinger (photography)\,
   Joan McLoughlin (painting)\, Jessie Robertson (painting)\, Gale Smi
 th (painter)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, (Joe) P. Wiegmann (photog
 raphy) \, Michael Van Hout (sculpture)\, and Kirah Van Sickle (mixed 
 media and painter).\n\nJoin us for the opening reception\, held during the
  Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, on Friday
 \, February 22nd\, from 6-9pm.   Visit with the artists and enjoy refre
 shments with live music by violinist\, Shirley Lebo.\n\nThe exhibit conti
 nues through March 23\, 2019.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:190@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190314T180000Z
DTEND:20190314T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20190213T085125Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-at-platypus-gnome-restau
 rant-for-david-norris/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant for David Norris
DESCRIPTION:Dine at Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant  to view an enticing
  new exhibit of printmaking and drawings\, "Brayers\, Brushes\, and Color
  Pencils" by artist\, David Norris\, as part of our partnership with CHEC
 KER CAB productions and local restaurants.\n\nWilmington artist\, David 
 A. Norris\, has a BFA degree from the East Carolina University School of A
 rt.  Long settled in the Port City\, he finds the historic atmosphere of 
 Wilmington and the natural beauty of the Cape Fear River and the coast pro
 vide limitless sources of artistic inspiration.\n\nDavid recently has begu
 n a series of monoprints that combine printing techniques with color penci
 ls and lithograph crayons. They build on and compliment a long-standing se
 ries of regional cityscapes and landscapes done in watercolor and color pe
 ncil. He also works in other media ranging from black and white pen drawin
 gs to silverpoint\, scrimshaw\, linoleum block prints\, and collage.\n\nJo
 in us for a special champagne toast and  special reception  for the arti
 st on Thursday\, March 14th from 6-8pm.  The reception is free and open 
 to the public with complimentary champagne and appetizers. If you would li
 ke to stay for dinner\, please call 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations.\
 n\nEnjoy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\nClick here to view a selection of the 
 work that will be shown at Platypus &amp\; Gnome. \n\nPlatypus and Gnome 
 is located at 9 South Front Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
GEO:34.234951;-77.948479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 South Front St.\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:195@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190317T140000Z
DTEND:20190317T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190228T013736Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/trunk-show-with-jewelry-artisan-jameka-w
 risbon-purdie/
SUMMARY:Trunk Show with Jewelry Artisan\, Jameka Wrisbon Purdie
DESCRIPTION:Meet Jewelry Artisan\, Jameka Wrisbon Purdie\, from Alter Ego D
 esigns during a special trunk show on Sunday\, March 17th from 2-5pm.\nJam
 eka puts a lot of time\, effort\, and care into crafting necklaces\, earri
 ngs\, bracelets\, hair accessories and more. All of her creations are asse
 mbled using quality components sourced from all around the world. Most of 
 her designs are one-of-a-kind\, but even duplicates are each unique with t
 he character only handmade items possess. She finds jewelry making to be a
  creative outlet that allows her to step away from normal daily activities
  and become something more than herself. Jameka believes the individuality
  and boldness of her designs can do the same for those who wear them.  We
  all need an ALTER EGO sometimes!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:185@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190322T000000Z
DTEND:20190322T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20190228T003441Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-new-year/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception with "New Year\, New Art"
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Wilmington for the Fourth Friday Gallery Ni
 ght on March 22nd from 6-9pm. Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshment
 s with live music.\n\nThe new year brings a variety of brand new art by Ar
 t in Bloom Gallery’s core artists to the gallery.  Feast your eyes on n
 ew work directly out of the artist’s studios.  Art in Bloom Gallery’s
  core artists include: Bradley Carter (painting)\, Bob Bryden (printma
 king)\, Debra Bucci (painting)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Eliz
 abeth Darrow (painting)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Susan Francy(photog
 raphy)\, Mark Gansor (painting)\,  Joanne Geisel (painting)\, Harold
  Hodges (photography)\, Dave Klinger (photography)\,  Joan McLoughlin
  (painting)\, Jessie Robertson (painting)\, Gale Smith (painter)\, Tr
 audi Thornton (ceramics)\, (Joe) P. Wiegmann (photography) \, Michael
  Van Hout (sculpture)\, and Kirah Van Sickle (mixed media and painter).
 \n\nVisit with the artists and enjoy refreshments.   The exhibit continu
 es through March 23\, 2019.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:193@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190412T180000Z
DTEND:20190412T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190322T183517Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-connections-new-ar
 t-by-brooks-koff-michael-van-hout-and-virginia-wright-frierson/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Connections: New Art by Brooks Koff\, Mich
 ael Van Hout\, and Virginia Wright-Frierson"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception\, Friday\,  April 12th\, fr
 om 6-9pm.   Visit with our artists and enjoy refreshments with live musi
 c by guitarist\, Dargan Frierson. The exhibit continues through May 5\, 
 2019.\nBrooks Koff “paints with glass” creating unique stained-glass 
 mosaics that beg for a sunny window to catch and transform light into bril
 liant color! Unlike traditional stained-glass work\, her pieces are create
 d without the use of patterns\, giving her freedom to fully explore color 
 and design.“Connections: New Art by Brooks Koff\, Michael Van Hout\, and
  Virginia Wright-Frierson” features three artists from Art in Bloom Gall
 ery’s stable of artists.  These Wilmington based artists have collabora
 ted together on many projects and are bringing new work to the gallery wal
 ls.  The artwork will range from beautifully rendered paintings\, to stai
 ned-glass mosaics\, to incredibly detailed tie-wire sculpture.\n\nMichael 
 Van Hout started creating professional art over thirty-years ago after st
 udying Forestry at NC State University and graduating with a BSA degree in
  sculpture from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. In
  addition to wire and metal sculpture\, Michael creates wood sculpture\, w
 oodcut prints\, mixed media\, mobiles\, paintings\, and commissioned works
 .\n\nVirginia Wright-Frierson earned her BFA degree in painting from the 
 University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, and furthered her studies in C
 ortona\, Italy\, New York and Arizona. She and her husband\, Dargan\, sett
 led in Wilmington\, NC in 1977.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:202@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190414T140000Z
DTEND:20190414T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190410T201910Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-talk-demonstration-david-a-norris
 /
SUMMARY:Artist Talk & Demonstration: David A. Norris
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Artist Talk and Demonstration with David A. 
 Norris\, whose latest series combines monoprinting techniques along with c
 olored pencils and lithograph crayons.\nIn addition to the work displayed 
 at Art in Bloom Gallery\, David’s current exhibit\, “Brayers\, Brushes
 \, and Color Pencils by David Norris\,” is showing at Platypus &amp\; Gn
 ome Restaurant through June 3rd.\nWilmington artist\, David A. Norris\, h
 as a BFA degree from the East Carolina University School of Art.  Long se
 ttled in the Port City\, he finds limitless sources of artistic inspiratio
 n in the historic atmosphere of Wilmington\, the natural beauty of the Cap
 e Fear River\, and the coast.\n\nDavid recently has created a series of mo
 noprints that combine printing techniques with color pencils and lithograp
 h crayons. They build on and complement a long-standing series of regional
  cityscapes and landscapes done in watercolor and color pencil. He also wo
 rks in other media ranging from black and white pen drawings to silver poi
 nt\, scrimshaw\, linoleum block prints\, and collage.\n  
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:194@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190426T180000Z
DTEND:20190426T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190425T215007Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-for-connections/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception for "Connections"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday G
 allery Night and reception on Friday\, April 26\, 6-9pm.   Visit with o
 ur artists and enjoy refreshments.   \n“Connections: New Art by Brooks
  Koff\, Michael Van Hout\, and Virginia Wright-Frierson” features three 
 artists from Art in Bloom Gallery’s stable of artists.  These Wilmingto
 n based artists have collaborated together on many projects and are bringi
 ng new work to the gallery walls.  The artwork will range from beautifull
 y rendered paintings\, to stained-glass mosaics\, to incredibly detailed t
 ie-wire sculpture. The exhibit continues through May 4\, 2019.\nBrooks Kof
 f “paints with glass” creating unique stained-glass mosaics that beg 
 for a sunny window to catch and transform light into brilliant color! Unli
 ke traditional stained-glass work\, her pieces are created without the use
  of patterns\, giving her freedom to fully explore color and design.\nMich
 ael Van Hout started creating professional art over thirty-years ago afte
 r studying Forestry at NC State University and graduating with a BSA degre
 e in sculpture from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980
 . In addition to wire and metal sculpture\, Michael creates wood sculpture
 \, woodcut prints\, mixed media\, mobiles\, paintings\, and commissioned w
 orks.\nVirginia Wright-Frierson earned her BFA degree in painting from th
 e University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, and furthered her studies in
  Cortona\, Italy\, New York and Arizona. She and her husband\, Dargan\, se
 ttled in Wilmington\, NC in 1977.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:200@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190428T120000Z
DTEND:20190428T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20190425T222336Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/jewish-journeys-an-art-exhibit-special-r
 eception-and-meet-the-artists/
SUMMARY:"Jewish Journeys: An Art Exhibit" Special Reception and Meet the Ar
 tists
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nCinematic artistic expression is a key element of the Wil
 mington Jewish Film Festival. Art in Bloom Gallery expands that element wi
 th an affiliated art exhibit\, “Jewish Journeys”. Original art will be
  on view and for sale at Art in Bloom Gallery from April 25th – May 8th.
   The exhibit aims to raise money and awareness for the 6th Annual Wilmin
 gton Jewish Film Festival.\n\nThis community project is sponsored by the f
 ilm festival for the second year with guest curator\, Amy Grant\, owner of
  Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St. in historic downtown Wilmington. 
 Artists of all religions and beliefs were encouraged to submit original ar
 t for the exhibit. The artwork that will be exhibited was chosen to encour
 age and expand the understanding of Jewish culture and art. Each artist wa
 s encouraged to express his or her own interpretation of this theme\, “J
 ewish Journeys: An Art Exhibit\,” so the art exhibit will reflect differ
 ent points of view. The exhibit will feature special guest artists\, inclu
 ding\, Robyn Gahr\, and Owen Wexler (New Elements Gallery) and Judith Yael
  Cohen.\n\nGallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm with specia
 l hours on Sunday from noon until 5pm and by appointment.\n\nClick here to
  view the work featured in the exhibit. \n\nThe Wilmington Jewish Film Fe
 stival has as its primary mission the presentation of films with Jewish co
 ntent to advance and share common interests within the Jewish community an
 d at the same time share Jewish heritage with the general public.\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:201@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190505T120000Z
DTEND:20190505T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20190425T222410Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/jewish-journeys-an-art-exhibit-special-g
 allery-hours/
SUMMARY:"Jewish Journeys: An Art Exhibit" Special Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:\n\nCinematic artistic expression is a key element of the Wilmi
 ngton Jewish Film Festival. Art in Bloom Gallery expands that element with
  an affiliated art exhibit\, “Jewish Journeys”. Original art will be o
 n view and for sale at Art in Bloom Gallery from April 25th – May 8th. 
  The exhibit aims to raise money and awareness for the 6th Annual Wilmingt
 on Jewish Film Festival.\n\nThis community project is sponsored by the fil
 m festival for the second year with guest curator\, Amy Grant\, owner of A
 rt in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St. in historic downtown Wilmington. Ar
 tists of all religions and beliefs were encouraged to submit original art 
 for the exhibit. The artwork that will be exhibited was chosen to encourag
 e and expand the understanding of Jewish culture and art. Each artist was 
 encouraged to express his or her own interpretation of this theme\, “Jew
 ish Journeys: An Art Exhibit\,” so the art exhibit will reflect differen
 t points of view. The exhibit will feature special guest artists\, includi
 ng\, Robyn Gahr\, and Owen Wexler (New Elements Gallery).\n\nGallery hours
  are Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm with special hours on Sunday from n
 oon until 5pm and by appointment.\n\nClick here to view the work featured 
 in the exhibit. \n\nThe Wilmington Jewish Film Festival has as its primar
 y mission the presentation of films with Jewish content to advance and sha
 re common interests within the Jewish community and at the same time share
  Jewish heritage with the general public.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:204@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190510T180000Z
DTEND:20190510T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190506T030940Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-go-with-the-flow-c
 ontemporary-art-with-francisca-dekker-and-karen-crouch/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Go With the Flow: Contemporary Art with Fr
 ancisca Dekker and Karen Crouch”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception\, Friday\,  May 10th\, from 
 6-9pm.   Visit with our artists and enjoy refreshments with live music b
 y guitarist\, Roger Davis. The exhibit continues through June 9\, 2019.\n\
 n“Go With the Flow: Contemporary Art with E. Francisca Dekker and Karen 
 Paden Crouch” is a new exhibit playfully pairing two contemporary arti
 sts with painting and sculpture. Both of these Wilmington based artists de
 sign work that evolves fluently through the creative process.\n\nThe paint
 ings and drawings\, in acrylics\, watercolor and inks\, by E. Francisca D
 ekker\, are a direct reflection of the experience she is having. What insp
 ires her is simply nature\, listening to music and seeing someone being qu
 iet or people in motion or dancing. Subjects are everyday people and life-
 models. As a self-taught artist and native to The Netherlands\, there are 
 no boundaries and judgments\, just the freedom to express herself in gestu
 ral lines\, motion and colors. Her ever evolving style is in fluent moveme
 nts – sometimes whimsical and abstract – with contrasting lines. Choic
 e of colors is often symbolic\, vibrant and bold to deepen the sense in mo
 tion in body\, heart and soul.\n\nKaren Paden Crouch creates sculpture be
 cause she must. It is her passion\, and every day that she is allowed to m
 ake something\, it is an unexpected blessing.  Karen’s metal sculptures
  are grounded in the structure and movement of living things. “When I wo
 rk in bronze\, I begin with a flat sheet from which I cut shapes. I heat t
 hese shapes with a torch and beat them into contoured pieces which I then 
 weld into the sculpture’s form. Files\, various abrasives and chemical p
 atinas give the sculpture its final finish. Although I begin with a vision
 \, the sculpture takes its own direction\; if I will listen it will be a b
 etter piece. The found metal pieces grow from collected shapes. Sometimes 
 I have an idea\; sometimes I just start juxtaposing parts until an image e
 merges. But I have always lived by instinct and\, with assembled pieces\, 
 as well as the bronzes\, the sculpture will tell me where to go if I am pa
 tient and listen.“\n\nClick here to view the work featured in the exhibi
 t. 
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:203@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190519T140000Z
DTEND:20190519T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190514T182511Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-demonstration-with-david-a-norris
 /
SUMMARY:Artist Demonstration & Pop Up with David A. Norris
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Artist Talk\, Demonstration and Pop-up Art E
 xhibit with David A. Norris\, whose latest series combines monoprinting t
 echniques along with colored pencils and lithograph crayons.\nIn addition 
 to the work displayed at Art in Bloom Gallery\, David’s current exhibit\
 , “Brayers\, Brushes\, and Color Pencils by David Norris\,” is on disp
 lay at Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant through June 3rd.\nWilmington arti
 st\, David A. Norris\, has a BFA degree from the East Carolina University
  School of Art.  Long settled in the Port City\, he finds limitless sourc
 es of artistic inspiration in the historic atmosphere of Wilmington\, the 
 natural beauty of the Cape Fear River\, and the coast.\n\nDavid recently h
 as created a series of monoprints that combine printing techniques with co
 lor pencils and lithograph crayons. They build on and complement a long-st
 anding series of regional cityscapes and landscapes done in watercolor and
  color pencil. He also works in other media ranging from black and white p
 en drawings to silver point\, scrimshaw\, linoleum block prints\, and coll
 age.\n  
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:186@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190524T180000Z
DTEND:20190524T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190514T223128Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception with “Go With the Flow: Con
 temporary Art with Francisca Dekker and Karen Crouch”
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday 
 Gallery Nights and reception on Friday\, May 24\, 6-9pm. Visit with our ar
 tists and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit continues through June 9\, 2019.
 \n\n\n \n\n\n“Go With the Flow: Contemporary Art with E. Francisca Dekk
 er and Karen Paden Crouch” is an exhibit playfully pairing two contempor
 ary artists with painting and sculpture. Both of these Wilmington based ar
 tists design work that evolves fluently through the creative process. \n\n
 \n \n\n\nThe paintings and drawings\, in acrylics\, watercolor and inks\,
  by E. Francisca Dekker\, are a direct reflection of the experience she is
  having. What inspires her is simply nature\, listening to music and seein
 g someone being quiet or people in motion or dancing. Subjects are everyda
 y people and life-models. As a self-taught artist and native to The Nether
 lands\, there are no boundaries and judgments\, just the freedom to expres
 s herself in gestural lines\, motion and colors. Her ever evolving style i
 s in fluent movements – sometimes whimsical and abstract – with contra
 sting lines. Choice of colors is often symbolic\, vibrant and bold to deep
 en the sense in motion in body\, heart and soul.\n\n\n \n\n\nKaren Paden 
 Crouch creates sculpture because she must. It is her passion\, and every d
 ay that she is allowed to make something\, it is an unexpected blessing. K
 aren’s metal sculptures are grounded in the structure and movement of li
 ving things. “When I work in bronze\, I begin with a flat sheet from whi
 ch I cut shapes. I heat these shapes with a torch and beat them into conto
 ured pieces which I then weld into the sculpture’s form. Files\, various
  abrasives and chemical patinas give the sculpture its final finish. Altho
 ugh I begin with a vision\, the sculpture takes its own direction\; if I w
 ill listen it will be a better piece. The found metal pieces grow from col
 lected shapes. Sometimes I have an idea\; sometimes I just start juxtaposi
 ng parts until an image emerges. But I have always lived by instinct and\,
  with assembled pieces\, as well as the bronzes\, the sculpture will tell 
 me where to go if I am patient and listen.“\n\nIn addition\, view art by
  Elizabeth Darrow (oil and collage on canvas)\, Debra Bucci (oil on canv
 as)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Brian Evan
 s (ceramics)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Joan McLoughlin (painter)
 \, Bradley Carter (painter) and other artists.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:210@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190609T000000Z
DTEND:20190701T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20190611T053236Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/call-for-entries-juried-competition-art-
 of-the-image-19/
SUMMARY:Call for Entries - Juried Competition - Art of the Image 19
DESCRIPTION:\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nCALL
  FOR ENTRIES:  DEADLINE - JUNE 30TH\, 2019 AT MIDNIGHT\n\nArt of the Imag
 e ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition designed to cel
 ebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influence by engaging th
 e photography community with a showing of exceptional photo-based works of
  art. This exhibition is open to artists working in two and three-dimensio
 nal mediums over the age of 18. Any original work of art with a primary fo
 cus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-traditional
  processes\, will be considered for the selection process. Awards and Hono
 rable Mentions will be available to selected artists. This year’s juror 
 is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\, Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nA
 rt of the Image ‘19 will be installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzan
 o\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, gallery and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122
 \; of Wilmington\, NC\, near downtown. Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new h
 ome for visual and performing arts.\n\nArt of the Image ’19 is organized
  by Art in Bloom Gallery and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.\n\nEach artist is allow
 ed to enter as many entries as they wish. Entries to the competition must 
 have been created within the last three (3) years. The non-refundable entr
 y fee for Art of the Image ‘19 is $20 for two (2) entries and $5 for eac
 h additional entry. All entries will be accepted via EntryThingy on Art in
  Bloom Gallery’s website.\n\nJUROR: Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\, Independe
 nt Curator and Art Consultant\n\nBeth Handler Riebe worked in the NYC art 
 world for twenty years\, with curatorial stints at The Museum of Modern Ar
 t\, the Whitney Museum of American Art\, the Yale University Art Gallery\,
  and the Paula Cooper Gallery. She served as an art consultant to Donald B
 . Marron (one of ARTnews’ top 200 collectors). Beth received a BA from O
 berlin College\, and an MA and a PhD from Yale University\, with all three
  degrees in art history. She is a former Trustee of the Cameron Art Museum
  and occasionally teaches art history at UNCW.\n\nHandler Riebe founded LO
 CAL: art + ideas in 2013 in Wilmington\, NC. LOCAL is a think tank that su
 pports art and ideas flourishing BEYOND larger metropolitan areas and cult
 ural networks. It promotes regional artists and introduces their work to n
 ew audiences nearby and nationally through a variety of programming\, incl
 uding private art viewings\, site-specific installations\, and temporary a
 nd online exhibitions.\n\nREAD THE FULL PROSPECTUS AND ENTER TODAY! 
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:205@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190614T180000Z
DTEND:20190614T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190529T001115Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-chasing-shadow-and
 -light-new-art-by-brian-evans-diane-evans-and-mark-gansor/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Chasing Shadow and Light: New Art by Brian
  Evans\, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception\, Friday\,  June 14\, from 
 6-9pm. Visit with our artists and enjoy refreshments with live music by My
 ron Harmon on piano keyboard. The exhibit continues through July 21\, 2019
 .  The Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception is June 28\, 6-9pm.\n“Chas
 ing Shadow and Light: New Art by Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans and Mark Ganso
 r” features three artists working in a variety of media.  These three W
 ilmington based artists are collaborating for the first time in this new e
 xhibition. Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists who play with light and sh
 adow on three dimensional surfaces in their functional and decorative pott
 ery.  Mark is a landscape painter creating impasto surfaces to capture fl
 eeting moments caught in the light.\n\nBrian Evans‘ work conveys inspira
 tion that he finds in his surroundings. Sometimes something as simple as t
 he blade of a saw or a bellows used to blow on a fire can inspire an entir
 e series of work. This body of work conveys simple found objects that insp
 ire minimal or complex linear forms. Brian Evans was born in Beaufort\, SC
 \, but was raised in Western Pennsylvania.  He graduated in 1993 from Ind
 iana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio Art.  He moved to W
 ilmington\, North Carolina in 1995.  He studied ceramics through the Cont
 inuing Education program at Cape Fear Community College while searching fo
 r an outlet for artistic expression. Brian studied under a Japanese-Americ
 an Potter\,  Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Brian is currently serving as President of
  the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild.\n\nLocal artist and potter\, Dianne Evan
 s\, has had a passion for art since childhood. She was born and raised in 
 scenic Indiana\, Pennsylvania. Dianne developed an interest in art while s
 tudying under an inspirational high school art teacher. This experience al
 so inspired her to want to become a teacher. Dianne earned a BS in Element
 ary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995 she
  moved to Wilmington\, North Carolina where she began teaching in several 
 private schools. Although she is no longer teaching\, she works at the Uni
 versity of North Carolina Wilmington. Continuing her love of art\, she too
 k art classes at UNC Wilmington in 2009-2010 where she focused on sculptur
 e and ceramics. A field trip to Penland School of Crafts sparked an intere
 st in pursuing ceramics as an art form.  Dianne is an active member of th
 e Coastal Carolina Clay Guild and participates in local art shows. She pre
 dominately works in the medium of clay focusing on hand-built pottery.\n\n
 Mark Gansor is a native of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Out of several decad
 es of work as a decorative finisher and classical musician\, Mark Gansor
 ’s career as a painter was born. Entirely self- taught he is now secure 
 enough to tell people that he is an artist. He works in acrylics thickly a
 pplied to the canvas with knives\, fingers\, and occasionally brushes.  S
 ince moving to Wilmington five years ago he has been caught up in the arti
 stic vibe of the city:the historical structures\, nature\, and the downtow
 n all figure in his work. He has painted or restored original work in seve
 ral structures on the National Registry which have added to his love of al
 l things old or unusual. The beautiful old churches speak to him\, bringin
 g his love of sacred music and the pipe organ back time and time again.  
 For several years he has been painting works on canvas and hopes that this
  can be his career in retirement. His work is available at Art in Bloom Ga
 llery. He has also recently become Director of Music Ministries at St Andr
 ews Covenant Presbyterian Church in downtown Wilmington.  Mark Gansor is 
 a native of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:207@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190620T180000Z
DTEND:20190620T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20190616T232221Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-at-platypus-gnome-restau
 rant-for-elizabeth-darrow/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant for Elizabeth Darrow
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_8955" align="alignright" width="546"] "
 Asylum" Oil and collage on paper 20.5" x 25.5"[/caption]\n\nDine at Platyp
 us &amp\; Gnome Restaurant to view an enticing new exhibit\,  "Asylum\," 
 an exhibit of collages by Wilmington artist\, Elizabeth Darrow\, as part 
 of our partnership with CHECKER CAB productions and local restaurants.  
 The exhibit continues through September 30th\, 2019.\n\nJoin us for a spec
 ial champagne toast and special reception  for the artist on Thursday\, J
 une 20th from 6-8pm.  The reception is free and open to the public with 
 complimentary champagne and appetizers. If you would like to stay for dinn
 er\, please call 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations.\n\nElizabeth Darrow
  has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford\, Conn. Darrow 
 is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin\, Ohio)\, where she majored
  in painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her caree
 r\, usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism.\n\nShe works in a var
 iety of styles depending on her medium\, but never works “from life” i
 n the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to ha
 tch of its own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working w
 ith color\, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her wo
 rk. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose
  herself to the process.\n\nEnjoy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\nPlatypus and 
 Gnome is located at 9 South Front Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:206@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190628T180000Z
DTEND:20190628T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190518T202101Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-for-chasing-shad
 ow-and-light-new-art-by-brian-evans-diane-evans-and-mark-gansor/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Reception for “Chasing Shadow and Light: New Art by
  Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the The Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception is Ju
 ne 28\, 6-9pm. Visit with our artists and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit
  continues through July 21\, 2019.\n\n\n\nMark Gansor “Ghostly Apparitio
 ns” Acrylic on canvas\, 14″ x 18″\n\n\n“Chasing Shadow and Light: 
 New Art by Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor” features three ar
 tists working in a variety of media.  These three Wilmington based artist
 s are collaborating for the first time in this new exhibition. Brian and D
 ianne are ceramic artists who play with light and shadow on three dimensio
 nal surfaces in their functional and decorative pottery.  Mark is a lands
 cape painter creating impasto surfaces to capture the fleeting moments cau
 ght in the light.\n\nBrian Evans‘ work conveys inspiration that he finds
  in his surroundings. Sometimes something as simple as the blade of a saw 
 or a bellows used to blow on a fire can inspire an entire series of work. 
 This body of work conveys simple found objects that inspire minimal or com
 plex linear forms. Brian Evans was born in Beaufort\, SC\, but was raised 
 in Western Pennsylvania.  He graduated in 1993 from Indiana University of
  Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio Art.  He moved to Wilmington\, North 
 Carolina in 1995.  He studied ceramics through the Continuing Education p
 rogram at Cape Fear Community College while searching for an outlet for ar
 tistic expression. Brian studied under a Japanese-American Potter\,  Hiro
 shi Sueyoshi. Brian is currently serving as President of the Coastal Carol
 ina Clay Guild.\n\nLocal artist and potter\, Dianne Evans\, has had a pass
 ion for art since childhood. She was born and raised in scenic Indiana\, P
 ennsylvania. Dianne developed an interest in art while studying under an i
 nspirational high school art teacher. This experience also inspired her to
  want to become a teacher. Dianne earned a BS in Elementary Education from
  Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995 she moved to Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina where she began teaching in several private schools. A
 lthough she is no longer teaching\, she works at the University of North C
 arolina Wilmington. Continuing her love of art\, she took art classes at U
 NC Wilmington in 2009-2010 where she focused on sculpture and ceramics. A 
 field trip to Penland School of Crafts sparked an interest in pursuing cer
 amics as an art form.  Dianne is an active member of the Coastal Carolina
  Clay Guild and participates in local art shows. She predominately works i
 n the medium of clay focusing on hand-built pottery.\n\nMark Gansor is a 
 native of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Out of several decades of work as a d
 ecorative finisher and classical musician\, Mark Gansor’s career as a pa
 inter was born. Entirely self- taught he is now secure enough to tell peop
 le that he is an artist. He works in acrylics thickly applied to the canva
 s with knives\, fingers\, and occasionally brushes.  Since moving to Wilm
 ington five years ago he has been caught up in the artistic vibe of the ci
 ty:the historical structures\, nature\, and the downtown all figure in his
  work. He has painted or restored original work in several structures on t
 he National Registry which have added to his love of all things old or unu
 sual. The beautiful old churches speak to him\, bringing his love of sacre
 d music and the pipe organ back time and time again.  For several years h
 e has been painting works on canvas and hopes that this can be his career 
 in retirement. His work is available at Art in Bloom Gallery. He has also 
 recently become Director of Music Ministries at St Andrew’s on-the- Soun
 d Episcopal Church in Wilmington.  Mark Gansor is a native of Pittsburgh\
 , Pennsylvania.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:232@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190726T180000Z
DTEND:20190726T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190720T195959Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-opening-rece
 ption-for-detailed-complexity/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night & Opening Reception for "Detailed Compl
 exity"
DESCRIPTION:“Detailed Complexity: Bob Bryden\, Heather Divoky &amp\; H.M.
  Saffer\, II” is a new exhibit where each artist focuses on finite detai
 ls that make their works of art.  At first glance the works in this show 
 seem straightforward\, but\, once viewed closely\, the viewers are drawn i
 nto a new realm where they discover the intricate processes of the artists
 .  This exhibit features artist and printmaker\, Bob Bryden\; artist and 
 illustrator\, Heather Divoky\; and painter\, H.M. Saffer\, II.\n\nJoin us 
 for the opening on Friday\, July 26\, 6-9pm to meet the artists\, hear a
 bout their processes\, and enjoy refreshments and live music by pianist\,
  Myron Harmon.  The exhibit will be on view from July 26 - September 1\,
  2019 with a Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception on August 23 from 6-9pm
 .\n\nBob Bryden’s work exists comfortably within the traditions of mini
 malism and optical art. Utilizing the simple elements of point\, line and 
 plane\, he creates abstract images which are highly structured and concis
 e while at the same time are optically active and visually illusive. The p
 erceptual experience of his work involves the interaction of seeing and un
 derstanding and is directly related to how vision functions. Bob grew up i
 n the Piedmont region of North Carolina. He is a graduate of Guilford Coll
 ege in Greensboro\, NC. He went on to do graduate work in South Asian art 
 history at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His desire for a great
 er involvement with creative arts lead to Kentucky and graduate work at th
 e University of Louisville where he received a Masters Degree in Art with 
 a concentration in printmaking. In addition to art he has worked primarily
  in graphic design and commercial printing. Today he pursues his creative 
 endeavors in his swamp side home/studio in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nHeather Div
 oky is an artist and poet living and working in Wilmington. She obtained 
 her BA in Art History at Appalachian State University and her Masters in A
 rts and Culture at Leiden University\, the Netherlands. Her primary concer
 n is story-telling through great detail and color. Divoky works with marke
 r\, ink\, wire\, and stained glass\, although she is always trying new med
 ia and techniques. She has worked in the arts as a creator\, curator\, his
 torian\, designer\, and administrator\, and her work has been shown natio
 nally and internationally.\n\nH.M. Saffer\, II was born in Philadelphia\, 
 PA\, where he launched his career by exhibiting his art at a public art sh
 ow at the age of six. He has been a painter throughout his varied careers 
 in Paris and Spain.  H.M. returned to the US in 1994. His style of painti
 ng shifted from exclusively works on paper to include oils. He began meldi
 ng his Oriental influences with his Western styles in order to create new 
 and different path towards interpersonal visual expression\, and his curre
 nt works are a reflection of this mélange. Currently\, H.M. lives in upst
 ate New York and his work is represented nationally and internationally.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:209@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190730T173000Z
DTEND:20190730T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20190531T001900Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-and-special-reception-at
 -pinpoint-restaurant-for-gayle-tustin/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast and Special Reception at PinPoint Restaurant for Ga
 yle Tustin
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_9045" align="alignright" width="329
 "] Gayle Tustin "Birch Bark Series #7\," Mixed media on paper 30" x 22"[/c
 aption]\n\nDine at Pinpoint Restaurant to view the new installation by ar
 tist\, Gayle Tustin\, as part of our partnership with CHECKER CAB produ
 ctions and local restaurants.  “TWENTY-TWO by THIRTY” ~From the Flat
  Files of  Gayle Tustin  is selection of mixed media artwork all in the 
 size of 22" x 30".\n\nJoin us for a special champagne toast and special re
 ception for the artist on Tuesday\, July 30\, from 5:30 - 6:30pm.  The re
 ception is free and open to the public with complimentary champagne and ap
 petizers. If you would like to stay for dinner\, please call 910-769-2972 
 for dinner reservations.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Art\n\nAfter a visit to my Wil
 mington studio by Art in Bloom Gallery owner Amy Grant\, I was presented w
 ith the idea of showing a selection of works on paper at Pin Point Restaur
 ant.  Since I had a cache of pieces 22 x 30 inches in my flat files and s
 torage racks\, we agreed it would be interesting to have all works a unifi
 ed size.\n\nIncluded in this selection are works I created and/or exhibite
 d in Macedonia\, Germany\, Peru\, Vermont\, Bald Head Island\, and Wilming
 ton.  The mixed media in these pieces vary with acrylic and oil paint\, g
 raphite\, collage\, sgraffito\, sewing\, found objects\, birch bark\, Indi
 a ink\, sailing charts\, and more.\n\nI am also known as a ceramic artist\
 , hand-building vessel sculpture\, relief wall tiles\, and other three dim
 ensional objects. There are times I find the process of making a clay piec
 e from start to finish laborious\; therefore\, working in other mediums ca
 n be quite a satisfying diversion. ~ Gayle Tustin\, Wilmington\, NC\n\nEnj
 oy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\n\nPinPoint is located at 114 Market Street 
 in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Pinpoint Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, S
 outheastern United States\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
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 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern United States\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=
 100;X-TITLE=Pinpoint Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:211@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190802T180000Z
DTEND:20190802T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190728T163236Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-special-reception-th
 eartworks-6th-anniversary/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Special Reception & theArtWorks&#x2122\; 6th A
 nniversary
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competitio
 n and exhibition designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its c
 ultural influence by engaging the photography community with a showing of 
 exceptional photo-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artis
 ts working in two and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works 
 of art with a primary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditi
 onal and non-traditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handle
 r Riebe\, PhD\, Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\ntheArtWorks&#x
 2122\; 6th Anniversary\, Gallery Talk &amp\; Special Reception  will be h
 osted on Friday\, August 2nd from 6-9pm with a Gallery Talk and Special Re
 ception.  Awards and Honorable Mentions will be announced during the gall
 ery talk along with a People's Choice Award.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 wi
 ll be installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, g
 allery and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\
 , near downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and 
 performing arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom G
 allery and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 
 Willard Street in Wilmington.\nABOUT THE JUROR:\nBeth Handler Riebe\, PhD\
 , Independent Curator and Art Consultant \nBeth Handler Riebe worked in t
 he NYC art world for twenty years\, with curatorial stints at The Museum o
 f Modern Art\, the Whitney Museum of American Art\, the Yale University Ar
 t Gallery\, and the Paula Cooper Gallery. She served as an art consultant 
 to Donald B. Marron (one of ARTnews’ top 200 collectors). Beth received 
 a BA from Oberlin College\, and an MA and a PhD from Yale University\, wit
 h all three degrees in art history. She is a former Trustee of the Cameron
  Art Museum and occasionally teaches art history at UNCW.\nHandler Riebe f
 ounded LOCAL: art + ideas in 2013 in Wilmington\, NC.  LOCAL is a think
  tank that supports art and ideas flourishing BEYOND larger metropolitan a
 reas and cultural networks.  It promotes regional artists and introduces 
 their work to new audiences nearby and nationally through a variety of pro
 gramming\, including private art viewings\, site-specific installations\, 
 and temporary and online exhibitions.\nPhotographers and artists selected 
 for the exhibition include: Louis Aliotta (NC)\, Riley Arthur (NY)\, Alexi
 s Baer (OH)\, Brandin Baron (CA)\, Audrey Berkowitz (NC)\, Carl Bistrack (
 NC)\, Leo Blain (MD)\, Ross Brimberry (NC)\, Nydheri Brown (NC)\, Jean Bur
 nett (WA)\, Jenny Carey (FL)\, Jeff Chase (NC)\, Emma Chryst (NC)\, Jacob 
 Clayton (NC)\, Ralph Colelli (NC)\, Tom Conway (NC)\, Mary Craig (NC)\, Ja
 cob Cutchin (FL)\, Joanne Dagato (SC)\, William Devins (NC)\, Joe DiBartol
 o (NC)\, Sara Drower (IL)\, Doug Dupuis (NC)\, Leslie Elliottsmith (LA)\, 
 Emerald  Estock (TN)\, Frank Fierstein (NC)\, Carlos Flores (NC)\, Cathy 
 Foreman (NC)\, Susan  Francy (NC)\, William Fridrich (NC)\, Sam Frimmel (
 NC)\, Pat Graney (SC)\, Rebecca Gurganus (NC)\, Sarah Haig (MN)\, Jeff Hal
 l (NC)\, Zero Z.  Hartline (NC)\, Jen Johnson (NC)\, Judy Karpinski (NC)\
 , David Klinger (NC)\, Curtis Krueger (NC)\, Harry Longstreet (WA)\, Jenni
 fer Mace (NC)\, Gregory McCall (NC)\, Meg McGrew (NC)\, Joan McLoughlin (N
 C)\, Barbara Michael (NC)\, Trinity Moore (NC)\, George Moore (NC)\, Jorda
 n Mount (NC)\, Paul Murray (RI)\, Peter Oehl (NC)\, Phil Perry (NC)\, A. E
 . Richardson (NC)\, Bill Ritenour (NC)\, Lindy Schoenborn (NC)\, Paul Schr
 eiber (NC)\, Becca Semon (NC)\, Susan Sharpe (NC)\, James Sharpe (NC)\, Ma
 ggie Snyder (WI)\, Barbara Snyder (NC)\, Polly Turner (SC)\, Ken Van Dyne 
 (OH)\, Willis Whyte (SC)\, Joe P. Wiegmann (NC)\, Karen  Wiles (NC)\, Mel
 issa Wilgis (NC)\, Virginia Wright-Frierson (NC)\, and Carmile Zaino (NY).
 \n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:223@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190803T110000Z
DTEND:20190803T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T230952Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-12/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:224@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190804T120000Z
DTEND:20190804T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231022Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-13/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:212@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190809T110000Z
DTEND:20190809T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T225210Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:222@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190810T110000Z
DTEND:20190810T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T230939Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-11/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:225@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190811T120000Z
DTEND:20190811T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231036Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-14/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:213@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190816T110000Z
DTEND:20190816T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T225249Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-2/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:221@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190817T110000Z
DTEND:20190817T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T230925Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-10/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:229@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190818T120000Z
DTEND:20190818T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231248Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-18/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:214@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190823T110000Z
DTEND:20190823T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T225304Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-3/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:233@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190823T180000Z
DTEND:20190823T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190806T204442Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-august-recep
 tion-for-detailed-complexity/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night & August Reception with Special Guests!
DESCRIPTION:“Detailed Complexity: Bob Bryden\, Heather Divoky &amp\; H.M.
  Saffer\, II” is our newest exhibit where each artist focuses on finite 
 details that make their works of art.   At first glance the works in thi
 s show seem straightforward\, but\, once viewed closely\, the viewer is dr
 awn into a new realm where they discover the intricate processes of the ar
 tists.  This exhibit features artist and printmaker\, Bob Bryden\; artist
  and illustrator\, Heather Divoky\; and painter\, H.M. Saffer\, II.\n\nJoi
 n us for the Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception on August 23 from 6-9pm
  to meet the artists\, hear about their processes\, and enjoy refreshments
 .  The exhibit will be on view until September 1\, 2019.\n\nFourth Friday
  also welcomes several very special guests! \nSpecial guests\, Roberto an
 d June Vengoechea from Visions of Creation Gallery\, will be visiting from
  Black Mountain\, NC. They will be here to refresh the selection of one-of
 -a-kind jewelry at Art in Bloom Gallery as well as working with customers 
 to design one-of-a-kind pieces!\nAdditionally\, Art in Bloom Gallery will
  be revealing the official poster of the American Craft Walk Wilmington wi
 th art by our very own Debra Bucci!  Both of the paintings that Debra cre
 ated will be available for sale as well as posters and prints.\n\n\n\n\n&n
 bsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:220@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190824T110000Z
DTEND:20190824T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T230911Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-9/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:230@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190825T120000Z
DTEND:20190825T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231303Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-19/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:215@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190830T110000Z
DTEND:20190830T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T225315Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-4/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:231@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190831T120000Z
DTEND:20190831T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231356Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-20/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:226@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190901T120000Z
DTEND:20190901T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231105Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-15/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:216@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190906T110000Z
DTEND:20190906T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T230003Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-5/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:218@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190907T110000Z
DTEND:20190907T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T230753Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-7/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:227@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190908T120000Z
DTEND:20190908T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190618T231125Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-16/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:217@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190913T110000Z
DTEND:20190913T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20190910T045710Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-6/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours - FINAL Weekend
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:234@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190913T180000Z
DTEND:20190913T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190911T230704Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-transference-new-a
 rt-by-joan-mcloughlin/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Transference: New Art by Joan McLoughlin
 ”
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_10730" align="alignright" wid
 th="317"] "Rumble Seat Ramble" Mixed media on canvas\, 14" x 11"[/caption]
 \n\n“Transference: New Art by Joan McLoughlin” is an exhibit featuring
  new paintings by the Wilmington based artist. Join us for the opening rec
 eption (NEW DATE) on Friday\, September 13th from 6-9pm to meet the artist
 \, to hear about her artistic journey\, and to enjoy refreshments and live
  music by violinist\, Shirley Lebo. The art exhibit continues through Octo
 ber 6\, 2019.  Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday G
 allery Nights including September 27th.\n\nThis body of work includes abst
 ract paintings as well as a new direction using photo transfers incorporat
 ed into the compositions.  This new series has evolved in order to evoke 
 nostalgia by illustrating memories of the past alongside the contemporary 
 art of the present.\n\nJoan McLoughlin\, is a contemporary painter current
 ly working in acrylics.  Her abstract paintings are expressive and imagin
 ative with vibrant\, lush use of color.  She begins with a chaotic canvas
 \, freely painted\, with no deliberate plan.  She then reins it in\, form
 ing composition\,  shapes and sometimes recognizable organic images\, app
 lying artistic principles as needed. Joan says “I try to achieve a balan
 ce between chaos and control.  I am\, by nature\, a very structured\, by-
 the-rules\, perfectionist type.  Art gives me the opportunity to be bold\
 , confident and spontaneous.”  The joy of painting is evident in her wo
 rk.\n\n\n\nJoan was born and raised in New York.  After earning a BFA de
 gree majoring in studio art and photography at Notre Dame of Maryland Univ
 ersity in 2000\, she exhibited and sold her art in Maryland\, Virginia and
  Washington DC.  She now lives and paints in Wilmington\, NC exhibiting 
 locally in solo and group shows.  You can see her art at Art in Bloom Ga
 llery\, Eclipse Artisan Boutique\, the Wilson Center CFCC\, as well as at 
 her home studio.\n\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:219@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190914T110000Z
DTEND:20190914T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190910T045735Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-8/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours - FINAL Weekend
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:228@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190915T120000Z
DTEND:20190915T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190910T045745Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-of-the-image-19-public-hours-17/
SUMMARY:Art of the Image '19 Public Hours - FINAL Weekend
DESCRIPTION:ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19\na juried photographic media competition
  and exhibition\n\n\n\nPublic Hours of Exhibition\n(And by Appointment)\n(
 Friday\, Saturday and Sundays from August 2 to September 15)\nFridays  
 – 11am – 7pm\nSaturdays –11am to 5pm\nSundays – Noon to 5pm\n\n\n\
 nArt of the Image ‘19 is a juried photography competition and exhibition
  designed to celebrate the medium of photography and its cultural influenc
 e by engaging the photography community with a showing of exceptional phot
 o-based works of art.  This exhibition will feature artists working in tw
 o and three-dimensional mediums showcasing original works of art with a pr
 imary focus on the photographic medium\, utilizing traditional and non-tra
 ditional processes.   This year’s juror is Beth Handler Riebe\, PhD\,
  Independent Curator and Art Consultant.\n\nArt of the Image ‘19 will b
 e installed and exhibited at Gallery Verrazzano\, a 7200+ sq.ft.\, galle
 ry and event space located in theArtWorks&#x2122\; of Wilmington\, NC\, ne
 ar downtown.  Gallery Verrazzano is a brand new home for visual and perf
 orming arts.  Art of the Image ’19 is organized by Art in Bloom Galle
 ry and theArtWorks&#x2122\;.  Gallery Verrazzano is located at 200 Will
 ard Street in Wilmington.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Gallery Verrazzano\, theArtWorks™\, 200 Willard Street\, Wilming
 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Willard Street\, Wilmin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gallery Verra
 zzano\, theArtWorks™:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:236@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190918T150000Z
DTEND:20190918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190829T202014Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/louies-hot-dogs-30th-anniversary-celebra
 tion-and-art-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Louie’s Hot Dogs 30th Anniversary Celebration and Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Louie’s Hot Dog
 s at 204 1/2 Princess St\, Wilmington\, NC 2840.  Meet owner\, Mary Garne
 r\, and Mayor Bill Saffo who will make brief remarks. View a hot-dog inspi
 red art exhibit a few doors down at Art in Bloom Gallery. Enjoy refreshmen
 ts and live music By Sylvie Lippard.\n\nLouie’s Hot Dogs regular hours a
 re Monday – Thursday\, 11 am to 6 pm\; Friday 11 am to 3 am\; Saturday n
 oon to 6 pm plus 10 pm to 3 am\; and Sunday noon to 6 pm.  The art exhibi
 t will be at Art in Bloom Gallery during the month of September.  Amy Gra
 nt\, owner of Art in Bloom Gallery\, is delighted to showcase original art
  celebrating Louie’s Hot Dogs and owner Mary Garner\, a great neighbor o
 n Princess Street.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:235@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190921T100000Z
DTEND:20190921T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20190806T235157Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington-2019/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington 2019
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at the corner of Front and Princess Streets dur
 ing the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Saturday\, September 21st\, fro
 m 10am - 5 pm.\n\nStop by for a fun Saturday at Art in Bloom Gallery's te
 nts at Front and Princess Streets\, Wilmington\, NC at the American Craft 
 Walk Wilmington 2019. Meet artists at various times throughout the day: De
 bra Bucci Fine Art (oil painting and prints) and Bradley Carter (painter) 
 along with various artists from Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\nCongratulations t
 o Debra Bucci for her art work on the official poster of the American Craf
 t Walk Wilmington.\n\nIn addition to our tent at Front and Princess Street
 s\, the gallery at 210 Princess Street will also be open on Saturday from 
 10 am - 6 pm.\n\n 
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:238@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190927T180000Z
DTEND:20190927T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190925T062837Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/10875/
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Pop-Up: It's About Time: Art by Elizabeth Darrow\, Virg
 inia Wright-Frierson\, and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception at 216 N. Front Street for "It'
 s About Time: Art by Elizabeth Darrow\, Virginia Wright-Frierson\, and Fri
 ends" on Friday\, September 27\, 6-9 pm during Fourth Friday Gallery Night
 .\n\nExperience a unique\, pop-up exhibit including a wonderful selection 
 of larger works by Art in Bloom Gallery artists.  This show will be exhib
 ited on the First Floor of 216 N. Front Street (the former Expo 216 Buildi
 ng) in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\nFeatured artists will include Karen Pa
 den Crouch\, Elizabeth Darrow\, H.M. Saffer\, II\, Gayle Tustin\, Joe P. 
 Wiegmann Virginia Wright-Frierson among other guest artists. The exhibit w
 ill be on view during special hours from September 27 until November 29. 
  Public hours are Tuesday - Sunday from noon until 5pm.
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:239@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20190927T180000Z
DTEND:20190927T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190910T181906Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-fo
 r-transference-new-art-by-joan-mcloughlin/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception for “Transference: New Art 
 by Joan McLoughlin”
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_10735" align="alignright" wid
 th="335"] "High Rollers" Mixed media on canvas 8" x 8"[/caption]\n\n“Tra
 nsference: New Art by Joan McLoughlin” is an exhibit featuring new paint
 ings by the Wilmington based artist.\n\nJoin us for the Fourth Friday Gall
 ery Night reception in Downtown Wilmington on Friday\, September 27th from
  6-9pm to meet the artist\, to hear about her artistic journey\, and enjoy
  refreshments.\n\nThis body of work includes abstract paintings as well as
  a new direction using photo transfers incorporated into the compositions.
   This new series has evolved in order to evoke nostalgia by illustrating
  memories of the past alongside the contemporary art of the present.\n\nJo
 an McLoughlin\, is a contemporary painter currently working in acrylics. 
  Her abstract paintings are expressive and imaginative with vibrant\, lush
  use of color.  She begins with a chaotic canvas\, freely painted\, with 
 no deliberate plan.  She then reins it in\, forming composition\,  shape
 s and sometimes recognizable organic images\, applying artistic principles
  as needed. Joan says “I try to achieve a balance between chaos and cont
 rol.  I am\, by nature\, a very structured\, by-the-rules\, perfectionist
  type.  Art gives me the opportunity to be bold\, confident and spontaneo
 us.”  The joy of painting is evident in her work.\n\n\n\nJoan was born 
 and raised in New York.  After earning a BFA degree majoring in studio a
 rt and photography at Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2000\, she exhi
 bited and sold her art in Maryland\, Virginia and Washington DC.  She no
 w lives and paints in Wilmington\, NC exhibiting locally in solo and group
  shows.  You can see her art at Art in Bloom Gallery\, Eclipse Artisan B
 outique\, the Wilson Center CFCC\, as well as at her home studio.\n\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:197@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191011T180000Z
DTEND:20191011T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20190929T202415Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-take-four-new-art-
 by-joanne-geisel-ann-hair-barbara-bear-jamison-and-gale-smith/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Take Four: New Art by Joanne Geisel\, Ann Ha
 ir\, Barbara Bear Jamison\, and Gale Smith"
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_10968" align="alignright" width="47
 5"] "Exotic Blooms Theme" (Clockwise) Ann Hair\, Gale Smith\, Joanne Geise
 l\, and Barbara Bear Jamison[/caption]\n\nJoin us for the opening receptio
 n on Friday\, October 11\, from 6-9pm. Visit with our artists\, hear abou
 t their journey with the creation of this exhibit\, enjoy refreshments and
  live music by violinist\, Shirley Lebo. The exhibit continues through  N
 ovember 17th.\n\n\n\n\n\n"Take Four: New Art by Joanne Geisel\, Ann Hair\,
  Barbara Bear Jamison\, and Gale Smith" is a new exhibit where each artist
  will paint her personal interpretations of iconic Wilmington scenes\, inc
 luding scenes from the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Garden. A portion of art sa
 les and a raffle of an original artwork will benefit the Lower Cape Fear H
 ospice.\n\n\n Joanne Geisel's love of drawing and painting began as a chi
 ld. Her goals in creating oil paintings include capturing the feelings\, 
 sights and sounds of her subjects. She continues to experiment with textur
 e\, edges\, brushstrokes\, and palette knife and the layering of color to 
 create depth\, luminosity and beauty. \nAnn Hair is an award winning art
 ist who draws her inspiration and palette from nature but enjoys tweaking
  the colors a bit and turning them up a notch.  She loves working en plei
 n aire and from life.  Currently living on the coast of North Carolina\, 
 she finds inspiration everywhere.\nBarbara Bear Jamison is a 4th generati
 on Wilmington native\, focusing on the beauty of her hometown in her art. 
 She studied art at UNC-Chapel Hill.\nGale Smith studied at UNC Chapel Hill
 \, and considers painting as an ongoing study.  Gale is an award winning 
 artist with her works exhibited in galleries\, private collections and cor
 porate installations.\nThe Lower Cape Fear Hospice will receive a portion 
 of art sales from each artist plus a match from Art in Bloom Gallery.  In
  addition\, the four artists are creating a painting together to be raffle
 d during the art exhibit.  All proceeds from the raffle will go to the Lo
 wer Cape Fear Hospice.\n\nStay tuned for the live painting date to see the
  artists creating the painting for the raffle prize.\n\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:243@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191018T180000Z
DTEND:20191018T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20191014T171928Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/movie-night-with-artist-elizabeth-darrow
 /
SUMMARY:Art & Movie Night with Artist\, Elizabeth Darrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two special receptions &amp\; movie nights with art
 ist\, Elizabeth Darrow during the pop-up art exhibit\, "It's About Time". 
 Experience the first screenings of the short Documentary "Elizabeth Darrow
 : Believing in the Process." Enjoy snacks and view original art. The event
 s are free and open to the public. The Pop-up art exhibit\, receptions\, a
 nd movie nights are presented by Art in Bloom Gallery at 216 N. Front Stre
 et (former Expo216 Building). The art exhibit continues through November 2
 9th and is open Tues - Sunday\, noon to 5 pm and until 9 pm on Fourth Frid
 ay Gallery Nights\, October 25th and November 22nd.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:198@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191025T180000Z
DTEND:20191025T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191022T212504Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-for-take-four/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Reception with "Take Four: New Art by Joanne Geisel\,
  Ann Hair\, Barbara Bear Jamison\, and Gale Smith"
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Frid
 ay Gallery Night and reception on Friday\, October 25\, 6-9pm.   Visit 
 with our artists and enjoy refreshments.   The exhibit continues through
   November 17th.\n\n\n\n\n\n"Take Four: New Art by Joanne Geisel\, Ann Ha
 ir\, Barbara Bear Jamison\, and Gale Smith" is a new exhibit where each ar
 tist will paint her personal interpretations of iconic Wilmington scenes\,
  including scenes from the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Garden. A portion of ar
 t sales and a raffle of an original artwork will benefit the Lower Cape Fe
 ar Hospice.\n\n\n Joanne Geisel's love of drawing and painting began as a
  child. Her goals in creating oil paintings include capturing the feeling
 s\, sights and sounds of her subjects. She continues to experiment with te
 xture\, edges\, brushstrokes\, and palette knife and the layering of color
  to create depth\, luminosity and beauty. \n\nAnn Hair is an award winni
 ng artist who draws her inspiration and palette from nature but enjoys tw
 eaking the colors a bit and turning them up a notch.  She loves working e
 n plein aire and from life.  Currently living on the coast of North Carol
 ina\, she finds inspiration everywhere.\n\nBarbara Bear Jamison is a 4th 
 generation Wilmington native\, focusing on the beauty of her hometown in h
 er art. She studied art at UNC-Chapel Hill.\n\nGale Smith studied at UNC 
 Chapel Hill\, and considers painting as an ongoing study.  Gale is an awa
 rd winning artist with her works exhibited in galleries\, private collecti
 ons and corporate installations.\nThe Lower Cape Fear Hospice will receive
  a portion of art sales from each artist plus a match from Art in Bloom Ga
 llery.  In addition\, the four artists are creating a painting together t
 o be raffled during the art exhibit.  All proceeds from the raffle will g
 o to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice.\n\nRaffle tickets are $5 and may be purc
 hased in the gallery. \n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:240@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191025T180000Z
DTEND:20191025T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191022T212550Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-exhibit-pop-up-its-about-time-art-by
 -elizabeth-darrow-virginia-wright-frierson-and-friends/
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Pop-Up: It's About Time: Art by Elizabeth Darrow\, Virg
 inia Wright-Frierson\, and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception at 216 N. Front Street for "on 
 Friday\, October 25 from 6-9 pm during Fourth Friday Gallery Night.\n\nJoi
 n us at 216 N. Front Street for a pop-up exhibit: It's About Time: Art by 
 Elizabeth Darrow\, Virginia Wright-Frierson\, and Friends".   This uniqu
 e\, pop-up exhibit includes a wonderful selection of larger works by Art i
 n Bloom Gallery artists. This show will be exhibited on the First Floor of
  216 N. Front Street (the former Expo 216 Building) in downtown Wilmington
 \, NC.\n\nFeatured artists will include Karen Paden Crouch\, Elizabeth Dar
 row\, H.M. Saffer\, II\, Traudi Thornton\, Gayle Tustin\, Virginia Wright-
 Frierson among other guest artists. Plus enjoy a selection of furniture pr
 ovided by Decades of Decor on Castle Street. The furniture selected is for
  sale and will change throughout the exhibit.\n\nThe exhibit will be on vi
 ew during special hours from September 27 until November 29. The exhibit w
 ill have extended hours on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights on October 25 and 
 November 22 from 6-9pm.\n\nSpecial public hours for viewing and shopping a
 re Tuesdays – Sundays from Noon - 5pm.
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:245@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191027T150000Z
DTEND:20191027T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20191012T003618Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-talks-with-artist-virginia-wrigh
 t-frierson/
SUMMARY:Gallery Talks with Artist\, Virginia Wright-Frierson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two special receptions and gallery talks with artis
 t\, Virginia Wright-Frierson as part of the pop-up art exhibit\, "It's Abo
 ut Time". The receptions are on Sunday\, October 27th and Sunday\, Novembe
 r 16th from 3-5 pm. Enjoy Italian-inspired desserts and view Virginia's or
 iginal oil and watercolor paintings.  The events are free and open to the
  public.  The receptions and pop-up exhibit are hosted by Art in Bloom Ga
 llery.  The art exhibit continues through November 29th at 216 N. Front S
 treet (former Expo216 Building).  Regular hours are noon to 5 pm\, Tuesda
 y through Sunday and until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery  Nights\, Octobe
 r 25th and November 22nd.\n\n
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:251@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191109T110000Z
DTEND:20191109T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20191031T104953Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/visiting-artist-h-m-saffer-ii/
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist - H.M. Saffer\, II
DESCRIPTION:Join visiting painter\, H.M. Saffer\, II\, at a special meet an
 d greet on Saturday\, November 9th from 11am until 1pm.  We are pleased t
 o announce that H.M. Saffer is visiting Wilmington from his home in Craryv
 ille\, NY.   He will be at "It's About Time" Pop-Up Exhibit located at 2
 16 N. Front Street (the former Expo 216 building) where he will be greetin
 g customers and guests and talking about his work.\n\nAbout the Artist\nBo
 rn July 18\, 1942 in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, H.M. Saffer II launched
  his career by exhibiting his art at a public art show at the tender age o
 f six.\n\nUpon graduation from Temple University in 1965\, he traveled to 
 Paris\, France to enroll in graduate economics courses. Concurrently\, HM
 ’s path took a different twist\, as he soon leveraged his musical talent
  performing with notable French stars Hugues Aufray\, Jacques Brel\, Charl
 es Aznavour\, and many others. He was later hired by Barclay Records as a 
 producer\, and had several hit records in 1968 and 1969. During this perio
 d\, he was also the chef / owner of two restaurants in Paris\, and later a
  third located in Ibiza\, Spain.\n\nHM reentered the United States in 1994
  and took residence in Upstate New York. His style of painting shifted fro
 m exclusively works on paper to include oils. He began melding his Orienta
 l influences with his Western styles in order to create new and different 
 path towards interpersonal visual expression\, and his current works are a
  reflection of this mélange.\n\nHM has instructed at the Norman Rockwell 
 Museum in Stockbridge\, MA\, Berkshire Community College\, Columbia-Greene
  Community College\, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)\, and the Ar
 t School of Columbia County (ASCC).  He currently has gallery representat
 ion both in the United States and Internationally.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Former Expo 216 Building\, 216 N. Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\,
  28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Former Expo 
 216 Building:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:246@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191110T150000Z
DTEND:20191110T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20191012T004006Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-talk-with-artist-virginia-wright
 -frierson/
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Artist\, Virginia Wright-Frierson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception and gallery talks with artist\,
  Virginia Wright-Frierson as part of the pop-up art exhibit\, "It's About 
 Time". Enjoy Italian-inspired desserts and view Virginia's original oil an
 d watercolor paintings.  The event is free and open to the public.  The 
 reception and pop-up exhibit are hosted by Art in Bloom Gallery.  The art
  exhibit continues through November 29th at 216 N. Front Street (former Ex
 po216 Building).  Regular hours are noon to 5 pm\, Tuesday through Sunday
  and until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery  Nights\, October 25th and Novem
 ber 22nd.\n\n
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:242@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191112T173000Z
DTEND:20191112T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20191011T235420Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-angela-rowe-at-pinpoint-
 restaurant/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast & Special Reception:  Angela Rowe at PinPoint Resta
 urant
DESCRIPTION:Dine at Pinpoint Restaurant to view the new installation by a
 rtist\, Angela Rowe\, as part of our partnership with CHECKER CAB produc
 tions and local restaurants.\n\n"Homegrown" is about local food and some
  of the local places that offer fresh food.  The paintings explore the mo
 vement of food from farms and waters to markets and to table.  Woven thro
 ugh these paintings are my food memories and stories\,  a sort of autobio
 graphy in food.  Our local foods are a part of who we are and what makes 
 a place home.\n\nWilmington artist\, Angela Rowe\, is a native of Pisgah F
 orest\, North Carolina who grew up drawing\, doodling\, and creating imagi
 nary houses from shoeboxes and paper. She has done many other things until
  April 2013 when she had the opportunity to focus on making art. Angela be
 gan taking classes at The Museum School of Cameron Art Museum and in Oct
 ober of 2014\, she leased studio space at ACME Art Studios. She works in a
 crylic\, mixed media\, collage and print making.\n\nJoin us for a special 
 champagne toast and special reception for the artist on Tuesday\, November
  12\, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm.  The reception is free and open to the publi
 c with complimentary champagne and appetizers. If you would like to stay f
 or dinner\, please call 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations.\n\nEnjoy the
  Fine Art of Dining!\n\nPinPoint is located at 114 Market Street in Wilmi
 ngton\, NC.\n\n
LOCATION:Pin Point Restaurant\, 114 Market St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, 
 Southeast US\, United States
GEO:34.235069;-77.948280
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=114 Market St.\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, 28401\, Southeast US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pi
 n Point Restaurant:geo:34.235069,-77.948280
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:199@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191114T180000Z
DTEND:20191114T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20190930T225946Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-reception-at-platypus-gn
 ome-restaurant/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast & Reception at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant for Kira
 h Van Sickle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special champagne toast and special reception for
  the artist on Thursday\, November 14th from 6-8pm.  The reception is f
 ree and open to the public with complimentary champagne and appetizers. If
  you would like to stay for dinner\, please call 910-769-9300 for dinner r
 eservations.\n\nDine at Platypus &amp\; Gnome Restaurant to view an enti
 cing new exhibit of Kirah Van Sickle\, as part of our partnership with C
 HECKER CAB productions and local restaurants.\n\nWilmington artist\, Ki
 rah Van Sickle\, is an adventurer at heart. Her early years set a foundat
 ion for travel\, exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic and mix
 ed media works explore incorporating found objects and papers with the pa
 int glazes. These are deeply personal expressions of her memories and dr
 eams. In addition to her studio practice\, Kirah is a dynamic instructor 
 and lecturer\, leading custom studio courses through museum schools and l
 ocal art associations\, directed to both beginner and seasoned artists. 
 She is an award-winning illustrator\, graphic designer and studio artist\
 , a certified Golden Artist-Educator\, and active in community arts progr
 amming\, preservation of cultural resources and enhancing arts education.
  Kirah lives on the Cape Fear Coast of North Carolina and is a staff inst
 ructor at the Cameron Art Museum\, Johnston Community College\, and Cape 
 Fear Community College.\n\nEnjoy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\nPlatypus and G
 nome is located at 9 South Front Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:244@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191116T180000Z
DTEND:20191116T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20191020T012029Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-movie-night-with-artist-elizabeth-da
 rrow/
SUMMARY:Art & Short-Film Night with Artist\, Elizabeth Darrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception &amp\; short-film night with ar
 tist\, Elizabeth Darrow during the pop-up art exhibit\, "It's About Time".
  Experience the first screenings of the short Documentary "Elizabeth Darro
 w: Believing in the Process." The short-film will be shown at 6:30 pm and 
 7:30 pm during the evening.\n\nMeet the aritst. Enjoy snacks and view orig
 inal art. The event is free and open to the public. The Pop-up art exhibit
 \, reception\, and short-film night are presented by Art in Bloom Gallery 
 at 216 N. Front Street (former Expo216 Building). The art exhibit continue
 s through November 29th and is open Tues - Sunday\, noon to 5 pm and until
  9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, November 22nd.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:247@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191117T150000Z
DTEND:20191117T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20191022T224801Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/blown-glass-pop-up-exhibit-with-richard-
 bunting/
SUMMARY:Art-Glass Reception with Richard Bunting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception with artist\, Richard Bunting o
 n Sunday\, November 17th\, 3-5 pm.  View blown-glass art and meet the art
 ist. Enjoy snacks and desserts.  The event is free and open to the public
 .\nActor\, singer\, and glass artist\, Richard Bunting has shown his glass
  art in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Ohio.  He has created and r
 efined his performing art for over 36 years and his glass art for over 18 
 years.\nRichard writes\, “Dancing with molten glass is like dancing with
  a great (but HOT) partner.  As a singer\, actor\, dancer\, director the 
 last four decades\, glass blowing fits as a theatrical experience.”
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:241@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191122T180000Z
DTEND:20191122T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191122T083053Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-exhibit-pop-up-its-about-time-art-by
 -elizabeth-darrow-virginia-wright-frierson-and-friends-2/
SUMMARY:Extended Art Exhibit Pop-Up: "It's About Time"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 216 N. Front Street for a pop-up exhibit “It’s A
 bout Time – Pop Up Exhibit II”.   Experience the reworking of the un
 ique\, pop-up exhibit\, which includes a wonderful selection of larger wor
 ks by Art in Bloom Gallery artists. This show will be exhibited on the Fir
 st Floor of 216 N. Front Street (the former Expo 216 Building) in downtown
  Wilmington\, NC.  Plus view a selection of mid-century modern furniture\
 , on loan and for sale\, from Decades of Decor on Castle Street.\n\n“I
 t’s About Time – Pop Up Exhibit II” will feature additional artists 
 including Laurie Greenbaum Beitch\, Bob Bryden\, Bradley Carter\, Karen 
 Paden Crouch\, Elizabeth Darrow\, Judy Hintz Cox\, David Klinger\, Joa
 n McLoughlin\, H.M. Saffer\, II\, Traudi Thornton\, Gayle Tustin\, Vir
 ginia Wright-Frierson\, Visions of Creation Gallery among other guest ar
 tists.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view during special hours from November 
 22 – December 28. \n\nPublic hours are Tuesday – Sunday from noon unt
 il 5pm\n\n\nwith additional hours on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights\nFriday\
 , November 22\, 6-9pm – Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception\nFriday\, 
 December 27\, 6-9pm – Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:249@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191122T180000Z
DTEND:20191122T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191020T231219Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-with-new-path-ne
 w-art-by-debra-bucci/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Reception with "New Path: New Art by Debra Bucci"
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_11073" align="alignright" width="36
 9"] "Pretty in Pink"\, Oil on Canvas\, 48"x48" Landfall Country Club Art S
 how Ribbon Winner[/caption]\n\nJoin us for the opening reception for “Ne
 w Path: New Art by Debra Bucci\,” Friday\, November 22nd\, 6-9 pm during
  Fourth Friday Gallery Night.  Meet the artist\, Debra Bucci\, and experi
 ence phenomenal oil paintings so vivid you feel as if you are inside the p
 aintings.\n\nDebra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging floral pain
 tings. Dynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and translucency from 
 layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring Debra’s a
 rt to life. Her inspiration comes from the high’s and low’s of the  h
 uman experience and believes this tension makes the art connectable. Her s
 tyle is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements.\n\nDebra is a 
 published illustrator and has achieved success as a licensed fine artist.
   She has public and private collectors throughout the US including Savor
 ez Restaurant and Wilmington Magazine. She is an anchor artist at Art in B
 loom Gallery and is showing work at The Cameron Art Museum.\n\nDebbie has 
 a BFA in Design from Drexel University where she studied oil painting and 
 enjoyed a corporate career in Package Design. She lives in Wilmington\, NC
  with her husband “Art” and dog “T-Bone”.\n\nThe exhibit will be l
 ocated at 210 Princess Street and will be on view until January 19\, 2020.
 \n\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:253@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191210T150000Z
DTEND:20191210T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20191207T001240Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-for-debra-bucci-featur
 ed-artist/
SUMMARY:Special Reception for Debra Bucci\, Featured Artist
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special reception for featured-artist\, Debra Buc
 ci at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess St. in downtown Wilmington\, Tue
 sday\, December 10\, 3-7 pm.  Meet the artist.  Enjoy snacks and drinks.
   Wilmington artist Debra Bucci is the artist selected by StarNews for th
 e 33rd Annual Commemorative Cup and will sign purchased copies of the 33rd
  StarNews Commemorative Cup. The event is free and open to the public.\nTh
 e StarNews has chosen The Cape Fear Literacy Council as the beneficiary of
  a portion of sales of the 33rd Annual Commemorative Cup.\nThe art exhibit
 \, "New Path: New Art by Debra Bucci" continues through January 19\, 2020.
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:256@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191216T160000Z
DTEND:20191216T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20191202T222852Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-for-georgeann-haas-at-
 whqrs-mc-erny-gallery/
SUMMARY:Special Reception for Georgeann Haas at WHQR's MC Erny Gallery
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_11302" align="alignright" width="395"] 
 "At the Core\," acrylic\, ink &amp\; pencil\, 16” x 21.5” by Georgeann
  Haas[/caption]\n\nJoin us for a special reception hosted by Art in Bloom 
 Gallery for artist\, Georgeann Haas\, Monday\, December 16th\, 4-6 pm at t
 he MC Erny Gallery on the third floor of WHQR Public Radio\, 254 N. Front
  Street.\n\nMeet the artist and view original acrylic and mixed media on p
 aper.  Enjoy snacks and drinks.  The event is free and open to the publi
 c.\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with the MC Erny Galler
 y to host this art exhibit continuing through January 17\, 2020. The pop-u
 p art exhibit includes original art by Georgeann Haas (acrylic and mixed m
 edia on paper) and H.M. Saffer\, II (oil on canvas and panel).\n\nRegular 
 hours are 9 am to 5 pm\, Monday through Friday except December 24th - 26th
 .
LOCATION:WHQR MC Erny Gallery\, 254 N. Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=254 N. Front Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WHQR MC Erny
  Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:258@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTSTAMP:20191220T002341Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-closed-2/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will be closed today.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:250@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191227T180000Z
DTEND:20191227T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191201T072518Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-with-new-path-ne
 w-art-by-debra-bucci-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Reception with "New Path: New Art by Debra Bucci"
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_11278" align="alignright" width="32
 8"] "Devoted" Oil on canvas\, 42" x 32"[/caption]\n\nJoin us for the Fourt
 h Friday Gallery Night and reception for “New Path: New Art by Debra Buc
 ci\,” Friday\, December 27th\, 6-9 pm.  Meet the artist\, Debra Bucci\,
  and experience phenomenal oil paintings so vivid you feel as if you are i
 nside the paintings.\n\nDebra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging 
 floral paintings. Dynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and translu
 cency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring 
 Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the high’s and low’s
  of the  human experience and believes this tension makes the art connect
 able. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements.\n\n
 Debra is a published illustrator and has achieved success as a licensed fi
 ne artist.  She has public and private collectors throughout the US inclu
 ding Savorez Restaurant and Wilmington Magazine. She is an anchor artist a
 t Art in Bloom Gallery and is showing work at The Cameron Art Museum.\n\nD
 ebbie has a BFA in Design from Drexel University where she studied oil pai
 nting and enjoyed a corporate career in Package Design. She lives in Wilmi
 ngton\, NC with her husband “Art” and dog “T-Bone”.\n\nThe exhibit
  will be located at 210 Princess Street and will be on view until January 
 19\, 2020.\n\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:252@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191227T180000Z
DTEND:20191227T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191219T214520Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/extended-art-exhibit-pop-up-its-about-ti
 me/
SUMMARY:Closing Reception\, Fourth Friday Gallery Night for Art Exhibit Pop
 -Up: "It's About Time"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 216 N. Front Street for our closing reception of a p
 op-up exhibit “It’s About Time – Pop Up Exhibit II” on Fourth Frid
 ay Gallery Night\, December 27th\, 6-9 pm.   Meet the artists\, enjoy sn
 acks\, and listen to guitarist\, Roger Davis.\n\nExperience the reworking 
 of the unique\, pop-up exhibit\, which includes a wonderful selection of l
 arger works by Art in Bloom Gallery artists. This show will be exhibited o
 n the First Floor of 216 N. Front Street (the former Expo 216 Building) in
  downtown Wilmington\, NC.  Plus view a selection of mid-century modern f
 urniture\, on loan and for sale\, from Decades of Decor on Castle Street.
 \n\n“It’s About Time – Pop Up Exhibit II” features additional arti
 sts including Laurie Greenbaum Beitch\, Bradley Carter\, Karen Paden Cro
 uch\, Elizabeth Darrow\, Judy Hintz Cox\, David Klinger\, Joan McLough
 lin\, H.M. Saffer\, II\, Traudi Thornton\, Gayle Tustin\, Virginia Wri
 ght-Frierson\, Visions of Creation Gallery among other guest artists.\n\
 nThe exhibit will be on view during special hours from November 22 – Dec
 ember 27. \n\nPublic hours are Tuesday – Sunday from noon until 5pm\n\n
 \nwith additional hours on Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, December 27\, 6-9
 pm – Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception
LOCATION:Expo 216\, 216 N. Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Southeaste
 rn US\, United States
GEO:34.237808;-77.949005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=216 N. Front St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT
 LE=Expo 216:geo:34.237808,-77.949005
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:257@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20191227T180000Z
DTEND:20191227T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20191219T211246Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-pop-up-art-exhib
 it-at-mc-erny-gallery/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Reception for Georgeann Haas - Pop-up Art Exhibit at 
 MC Erny Gallery
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_11333" align="alignright" width="474"] 
 "Arrangement in Ink" Acrylic\, ink and collage on paper by Georgeann Haas[
 /caption]\n\nJoin us for a special reception  for the artist MC Erny Gall
 ery during Fourth Friday Gallery Night in Downtown Wilmington on Friday\, 
 December 27 from 6 until 9pm. Meet Georgeann Haas and enjoy snacks.\n\nExp
 erience a new pop-up art exhibit at the MC Erny Gallery with original art 
 by Georgeann Haas (acrylic and mixed media on paper) and H.M. Saffer\, II 
 (oil on canvas and panel) through January 17th\, 2020. Art in Bloom Galler
 y is delighted to host the exhibit.\n\nThe MC Erny Gallery is on the third
  floor of WHQR Public Radio at 254 N. Front Street.\n\nRegular hours are 9
  am to 5 pm\, Monday through Friday except December 24th - 26th.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:WHQR MC Erny Gallery\, 254 N. Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WHQR MC Erny
  Gallery:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20191220T002412Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-closed-3/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will be closed today.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART:20200119T143000Z
DTEND:20200119T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20200102T211938Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-book-release-reading-b
 y-the-writers-of-the-forest/
SUMMARY:Special Reception\, Book Release & Reading by the Writers of the Fo
 rest
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_11370" align="alignright" width="291"] 
 "Coastal Winds and Other Musings"[/caption]\n\nSpecial Reception\, Book Re
 lease &amp\; Reading by the Writers of the ForestThe Writers of the Forest
 \, based in Brunswick County\, announce the release of their second anthol
 ogy titled “Coastal Winds and Other Musings”. The public is invited to
  a special reception starting at 2:30 pm with readings at 3:15-4:00 pm on 
 Sunday\, January 19\, 2020\, at Art in Bloom Gallery. Meet the writers\, l
 isten to excerpts from the book\, and enjoy snacks. The event is free and 
 open to the public. This will be the first in a series of readings to be h
 eld in 2020 at the Art in Bloom Gallery.Edited by Claudia Blanchard and Jo
 hn Stipa\, the anthology\, “Coastal Winds and Other Musings” is a coll
 ection of poetry and prose. The various stories are about more than a plac
 e or a thing.  Former lives have been left behind to pursue dreams in a n
 ewly adopted home.The Writers of the Forest are Claudia Blanchard\, Terry 
 L. Dismore\, Barbara Dullaghan\, Lorraine Gilmore\, Lee Norman Mehler\, Di
 ane Pascoe\, John Stickney\, John Stipa\, and Suzy Tenenbaum.“Coastal W
 inds and Other Musings” may be purchased in paperback and in ebook forma
 t via Amazon.com.  Copies will be available for purchase at the special r
 eception.  “It’s All Relative(s): Stories of Family and Friendship”
  is the first book published by the Writers of the Forest and is also avai
 lable for purchase via Amazon.com.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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UID:254@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200124T180000Z
DTEND:20200124T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20200116T211409Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-opening-reception-2020-new
 -year-new-art/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday & Opening Reception "2020: New Year\, New Art”
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_11367" align="alignright" width="295"] 
 Joanne Geisel "River Birch" Oil on canvas 14" x 11"[/caption]\n\n2020 is a
  new year which brings a variety of brand new art by Art in Bloom Gallery
 ’s core artists to the gallery.  Feast your eyes on new work directly o
 ut of the artists' studios with “2020: New Year\, New Art”.\n\nJoin us
  for the opening reception\, held during the Arts Council of Wilmington's 
 Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, on Friday\, January 24th\, from 6-9pm.   
 Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments .\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery's 
 core artists include:  Bradley Carter (painting)\, Debra Bucci (painting)
 \, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Karen Paden Crouch (sculpture)\, Elizab
 eth Darrow (painting)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Joanne Geisel (painting
 )\, Dave Klinger (photography)\, Brooks Koff (stained glass) Joan McLoughl
 in (painting)\, Gale Smith (painter)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Gayle 
 Tustin (ceramics)\, Angela Rowe (painter)\,  Michael Van Hout (sculpture)
 \, (Joe) P. Wiegmann (photography)\, among others! \n\nOur photography fe
 ature\, "Joe" P. Weigmann\,  presents a group of work entitled is “Look
 ing Beyond"created in November of last year.  Joe states "This abandoned 
 house summoned to me as I traveled to the Outer Banks in November. I stopp
 ed and looking beyond the weathered and decaying façade\, I saw a once di
 gnified and beautiful home. Going inside\, I felt the house’s unknown hi
 story\, a beautiful story."\n\nThe exhibit continues through March 8\, 202
 0 with a special reception during Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception on
  Friday\, February 28\, 6-9pm.\n\nClick here to preview the work in the ex
 hibit. 
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
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UID:275@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T163000
DTSTAMP:20200207T000516Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/second-sunday-reading-series-pre-valenti
 nes-day-open-reading/
SUMMARY:Second-Sunday Reading Series: Pre-Valentine’s Day Open Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special pre-Valentine’s Day Open Reading and re
 ception on Sunday\, February 9th\, 2:30 – 4:30 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gall
 ery\, 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.\
 ; and the reading begins at 3:00 p.m. Refreshments provided!\n\nBring your
  own prose and poetry or share favorites by others. Help us celebrate love
  in all its form\, for example\, romantic\, platonic\, twisted\, unravelle
 d\, struck by lightning and/or "it's complicated."\n\nThe reading and rece
 ption are part of the Second-Sunday Reading Series each month in 2020 at A
 rt in Bloom Gallery. Each Reading has a different focus including guest wr
 iters and is free and open to the public. The series celebrates the conver
 gence of the literary and visual arts.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:274@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20200310
DTSTAMP:20200212T221508Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/ethan-allen-designer-showcase-hours/
SUMMARY:Ethan Allen Designer Showcase Hours
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Allen\, located in Wilmington\, NC\, is partnering with A
 rt in Bloom Gallery to feature original art by contemporary and traditiona
 l artists in the Ethan Allen Design Center on South College Road.  Ethan 
 Allen offers a broad range of furniture and accessories\, including qualit
 y living room furniture\, dining room furniture\, bedroom furniture and ho
 me décor. Customers can create the look they will love from classic to co
 ntemporary with free interior design help from Ethan Allen’s design pros
 .  The design pros are partnering with artists Bob Bryden\, Debra Bucci\
 , Richard Bunting\,  Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz Cox\, Elizabeth Darr
 ow\, Brian Evans\, Joanne Geisel\, Naomi Jones\, Helen Lewis\, Joan M
 cLoughlin\, Angela Rowe\, Olaf Schneider\, Gale Smith\, and Traudi Tho
 rnton to create unique interiors with fine art.\n\n\nJoin us for a special
  reception on Saturday\, February 22 from 5 until 8pm for a unique opp
 ortunity to view the works of art in situ at the Wilmington store located 
 at  818 S College Road.\n\nStore hours are Monday – Saturday 10am – 6
 pm and Sunday 12-5pm.\n\n\nVisit Ethan Allen's furniture store from Februa
 ry 13 until March 8 to view the work. Additionally\, 10% of art sales from
  this show will be donated to DREAMS Center for Arts Education.\n\nCLICK H
 ERE TO VIEW AND PURCHASE THE WORKS ONLINE!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Ethan Allen\, 818 S. College Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, Unit
 ed States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28403\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ethan Allen:
 geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:272@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200220T180000Z
DTEND:20200220T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20200219T215037Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/champagne-toast-reception-for-liz-hosier
 -at-platypus-gnome-restaruant/
SUMMARY:Champagne Toast & Reception for Liz Hosier at Platypus & Gnome Rest
 aurant
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_11363" align="alignright" width="380"] 
 Photo Credit: hedgydesigns.com[/caption]\n\nJoin us for a special champagn
 e toast and special reception for artist\, Liz Hosier\, on Thursday\, Febr
 uary 20 from 6-8pm.  The reception is free and open to the public with co
 mplimentary champagne and appetizers. If you would like to stay for dinner
 \, please call 910-769-9300 for dinner reservations. Dine at Platypus &am
 p\; Gnome Restaurant to view a new exhibit “The Ways of Wax: Works by 
 Liz Hosier“\, as part of our partnership with CHECKER CAB productions 
 and local restaurants.\n\nFeaturing new paintings by North Carolina abstr
 act artist Liz Hosier\, “Ways of Wax” celebrates the versatility of b
 eeswax as a primary medium.  Included are works in oil with cold wax\, en
 caustics (an ancient hot wax painting technique)\, and encaustic monotypes
  (a printmaking technique with encaustic pigment). As an abstract artist\,
  Hosier finds freedom and a challenge within these time-honored “ways of
  wax.”  She is intrigued by how each unique process relies upon layerin
 g to build up surfaces and to create depth\, texture\, movement and lumino
 sity. Each painting expresses a fluid dialogue between artist\, medium\, c
 olor and surface.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nElizabeth (Liz) Hosier grew up o
 utside of Asheville\; the forest was her playground\, while drawing and ot
 her creative endeavors her pastime.  Liz was fortunate to have teachers w
 ho recognized and nurtured her interest in art throughout her early educat
 ion.  She holds an MBA and a BS in Mathematics and moved in the mid-80s t
 o continue her Information Technology (IT) profession at UNC Wilmington. 
  While at UNCW she studied art history and studio art.  When the opportu
 nity to retire presented itself\, Liz began to seriously pursue her love o
 f art and to seek her artist voice.\n\nObsessed with colors and light\, he
 r work has evolved into process-based abstract painting which gives Liz th
 e freedom to consider a variety techniques\, colors and materials. \n\nLi
 z’s strong connection with nature and innate need to be creative are ref
 lected in her artwork.  She works primarily in oil\, mixed media\, encaus
 tic\, and occasionally acrylics. A teaching artist at Museum School at Ca
 meron Art Museum (Wilmington) and member of Diverse Works Art Group (Wi
 lmington)\, Liz’s work can be seen at Gallery Citrine (Wilmington)\, 
 ACME Arts Studios (Wilmington)\, Platypus &amp\; Gnome (Wilmington\, Fe
 bruary 2020)\, and at local and regional exhibitions and shows throughout 
 the southeastern United States.  \n\nEnjoy the Fine Art of Dining!\n\n\
 n\n\n\nPlatypus and Gnome is located at 9 South Front Street in Wilmingto
 n\, NC.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent and Photo Credits: hedgyd
 esigns.com
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Platypus & Gnome Restaurant\, 9 South Front St.\, Wilmington\, NC\
 , 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, Southeastern US\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI
 TLE=Platypus & Gnome Restaurant:geo:34.234951,-77.948479
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UID:273@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T200000
DTSTAMP:20200212T221741Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/ethan-allen-designer-showcase-reception/
SUMMARY:Ethan Allen Designer Showcase Reception
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Allen\, located in Wilmington\, NC\, is partnering with A
 rt in Bloom Gallery to feature original art by contemporary and traditiona
 l artists in the Ethan Allen Design Center on South College Road.  Ethan 
 Allen offers a broad range of furniture and accessories\, including qualit
 y living room furniture\, dining room furniture\, bedroom furniture and ho
 me décor. Customers can create the look they will love from classic to co
 ntemporary with free interior design help from Ethan Allen’s design pros
 .  The design pros are partnering with artists Bob Bryden\, Debra Bucci\
 , Richard Bunting\,  Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz Cox\, Elizabeth Darr
 ow\, Brian Evans\, Joanne Geisel\, Naomi Jones\, Helen Lewis\, Joan M
 cLoughlin\, Angela Rowe\, Olaf Schneider\, Gale Smith\, and Traudi Tho
 rnton to create unique interiors with fine art.\n\n\nJoin us for a special
  reception on Saturday\, February 22 from 5 until 8pm for a unique oppo
 rtunity to view the works of art in situ at the Wilmington store located a
 t  818 S College Road.\n\nStore hours are Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm an
 d Sunday 12-5pm.\n\n\nVisit Ethan Allen's furniture store from February 13
  until March 8 to view the work. Additionally\, 10% of art sales from this
  show will be donated to DREAMS Center for Arts Education.\n\nCLICK HERE T
 O VIEW AND PURCHASE THE WORKS ONLINE!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Ethan Allen\, 818 S. College Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, Unit
 ed States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=818 S. College Road\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28403\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ethan Allen:
 geo:0,0
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UID:255@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200228T180000Z
DTEND:20200228T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20200206T233941Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-reception-2020-new-year-ne
 w-art/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Reception "2020: New Year\, New Art”
DESCRIPTION:2020 is a new year which brings a variety of brand new art by A
 rt in Bloom Gallery’s core artists to the gallery.  Feast your eyes on 
 new work directly out of the artist’s studios with “2020: New Year\, N
 ew Art”.\nJoin us to meet our artists and Special Guest\, June Vengoeche
 a from Visions of Creation Gallery. June will be her to bring a new select
 ion of one-of-a-kind jewelry!\nOur next reception will be held during the 
 Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, on Friday\, 
 February 28th\, from 6-9pm.   Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshme
 nts . The exhibit continues through March 8\, 2020.\n\nArt in Bloom Galler
 y's core artists include:  Bradley Carter (painting)\, Debra Bucci (paint
 ing)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Karen Paden Crouch (sculpture)\, El
 izabeth Darrow (painting)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Joanne Geisel (pain
 ting)\, Dave Klinger (photography)\, Brooks Koff (stained glass) Joan McLo
 ughlin (painting)\, Gale Smith (painter)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Ga
 yle Tustin (ceramics)\, Angela Rowe (painter)\,  Michael Van Hout (sculpt
 ure)\, (Joe) P. Wiegmann (photography)\, among others! \n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:276@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T163000
DTSTAMP:20200227T200548Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/second-sunday-reading-series-poetry-by-j
 oan-leotta-and-lisa-stice/
SUMMARY:Second-Sunday Reading Series: Poetry by Joan Leotta and Lisa Stice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special poetry reading by Joan Leotta and Lisa St
 ice including a reception on Sunday\, March 8th\, 2:30 – 4:30 pm\, at Ar
 t in Bloom Gallery in downtown Wilmington. The reading begins at 3pm. Refr
 eshments provided!\n\nJoan Leotta lives in Calabash\, NC and is a journali
 st\, playwright\, short-story writer and author of several mysteries and r
 omances as well as a poet. In addition\, Joan is a performer of folklore a
 nd personal tales and is about to debut a one-woman show featuring Louisa 
 May Alcott's tie as a Civil War Nurse.\n\nLisa Stice is a poet\, mother\, 
 and military spouse. She is the author of two full-length poetry collectio
 ns\, Permanent Change of Station (Middle West Press\, 2018) and Uniform (A
 ldrich Press\, 2016). In addition\, Lisa is an editor and a Pushcart Prize
  nominee who volunteers as a mentor with the Veterans Writing Project. She
  is a poetry editor for The Military Spouse Book Review\, for Inklette Mag
 azine\, and a writer for the Military Spouse Fine Artists Network (Milspo-
 FAN).\n\nThe reading and reception are part of the Second-Sunday Reading S
 eries each month in 2020 at Art in Bloom Gallery. Each Reading has a diffe
 rent focus including guest writers and is free and open to the public. The
  series celebrates the convergence of the literary and visual arts.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
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UID:279@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T210000
DTSTAMP:20200313T204314Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-a-new-group-exhibi
 t/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for a New Group Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“A Group Exhibit”\nFeaturing Painters\, Helen Lewis\, Debra
  Bucci &amp\; Naomi Jones\nand Photography Feature\, Brian Peterson\n\n\nT
 his new exhibit featured three painters working in a variety of media alon
 g with our photography feature Brian Peterson.  Join us for the opening r
 eception\, Friday\, March 13\, from 6-9pm.   Visit with our artists and
  enjoy refreshments with live music by violinist\, Shirley Lebo.\n\nOur p
 hotography feature\, Brian Peterson\, has been a passionate explorer of 
 the creative life\, as a musician\, visual artist\, museum curator\, criti
 c\, scholar\, and critically acclaimed author. Peterson’s photographs ar
 e in the collections of more than a dozen major museums including the Phi
 ladelphia Museum of Art\, the Amon Carter Museum\, the Virginia Museum of 
 Fine Arts\, the Denver Art Museum\, The Milwaukee Art Museum\, and the Lib
 rary of Congress.\n\n“Ancient Practice: Encaustic Art by Helen Lewis”
  is a new body of work investigating new directions with an ancient pract
 ice.  Helen Lewis works predominantly with pigmented beeswax\, either i
 n the form of encaustic or cold wax with oil. Both mediums involve buildin
 g up many layers\, then excavating\, carving into and highlighting certain
  portions of the surface. “I love the luminosity\, depth and textures th
 at emerge\,” she says. “These techniques allow me to capture subtle nu
 ances of color and texture details that may reference an allusion to a pla
 ce\, an object\, or simply a feeling. Elements and marks that speak of the
  passage of time — weathered aging brick\, peeling paint\, old script an
 d ephemera\, lichen on stone — are fascinating and beautiful to me and f
 requently inspire my artwork. My creative process is an extension of my co
 ntemplative nature\, which is evidenced in my finished pieces. Always\, I 
 endeavor to convey a sense of peace and tranquility through my art — tha
 t same calm centeredness I find along the coast.” Her paintings often ap
 pear understated and minimalistic in tone\, but upon closer inspection\, i
 ntriguing and quiet conversations are happening within them.\n\nDebra Bucc
 i is known for her vibrant and engaging floral paintings. Dynamic color p
 alettes\, moving compositions and translucency from layering oils all work
  together to enhance the depth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her inspir
 ation comes from the high’s and low’s of the human experience and beli
 eves this tension makes the art connectable. Her style is rooted in realis
 m and woven with abstract elements.  Debra is a published illustrator and
  has achieved success as a licensed fine artist.  She has public and priv
 ate collectors throughout the US including Savorez Restaurant and Wilmingt
 on Magazine. She is an anchor artist at Art in Bloom Gallery and is showin
 g work at The Cameron Art Museum.\n\nOriginally from New York\, Naomi Jon
 es currently resides in Greensboro\, North Carolina with her husband\, sc
 ulpture and mobile artist Jay Jones\, their three sons\, and dogs. She wa
 s awarded a BFA with Honors from State University of NY at Purchase. There
  she studied color photography\, graphic design\, sculpture and painting. 
 She has worked in fashion\, museum and trade show display\, home furnishin
 gs and spent ten years as an elementary school art teacher. Besides painti
 ng\, she loves food\, reading and the ocean.\n\nClick here to view the wor
 k featured in the exhibit.\n\nJoin us for the Fourth Friday reception\, he
 ld during the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night
  on March 27th\, from 6-9pm.  The exhibit continues through April 19\, 
 2020.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:277@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T190000
DTSTAMP:20200318T205748Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/historic-plaque-ceremony-reception-wedne
 sday-march-18-5-7-pm/
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Historic Plaque Ceremony & Reception
DESCRIPTION:\n\nTHIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE.\n\nArt in Bl
 oom Gallery is honored to be awarded an historic plaque from the Historic 
 Wilmington Foundation earlier this year.   Join us for the Historic Plaq
 ue Ceremony &amp\; Reception to be celebrated on Wednesday\, March 18 from
  5-7 pm.  The program will begin at 5:10pm with remarks by Margaret Hayne
 s\, Mayor Protem\, City of Wilmington and Terry Espy\, President Downtown 
 Business Alliance (DBA)\, followed by the Historic Plaque Unveiling and re
 marks by Beth Rutledge\, Executive Director and Beverly Tetterton\, Histor
 ic Wilmington Foundation (HWF).   We will host a reception in the galler
 y following the unveiling.\n\nThe Historic Wilmington Foundation’s plaqu
 e program is one of the most prolific in America. Adorning cottages\, mans
 ions\, alleyways\, beach bungalows and more\, HWF’s hand-painted plaques
  honor the heritage of communities across three North Carolina counties. 
  \n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is receiving a black plaque indicating the struc
 ture of the building is 100+ years old. Established in 2015\, the Art in B
 loom Gallery is in a renovated horse stable built by the Quinlivan family 
 of farriers in 1910 at 210 Princess Street in Wilmington\, North Carolina.
    The renovated interior still features the original heart-pine ceiling
  and brick walls and interior wooden walls of the building.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:260@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200327T180000Z
DTEND:20200327T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20200326T190315Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-3/
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception in March
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will be closed on March 27\, Fourth Friday
 \, 6-9 pm per the guidelines of the NC and New Hanover County Emergency Ma
 nagement Team related to gatherings of people. Click here to view the art 
 from our featured show or stop by the gallery during regular hours.\n\nPle
 ase call 484-85-3037 to schedule a private appointment. \n\n**********\n\
 nThis new exhibit featured three painters\, Helen Lewis\, Debra Bucci &amp
 \; Naomi Jones\, working in a variety of media along with our photography 
 feature Brian Peterson.   The exhibit continues through April 19\, 2020.
 \n\nOur photography feature\, Brian Peterson\, has been a passionate exp
 lorer of the creative life\, as a musician\, visual artist\, museum curato
 r\, critic\, scholar\, and critically acclaimed author. Peterson’s photo
 graphs are in the collections of more than a dozen major museums includin
 g the Philadelphia Museum of Art\, the Amon Carter Museum\, the Virginia M
 useum of Fine Arts\, the Denver Art Museum\, The Milwaukee Art Museum\, an
 d the Library of Congress.\n\n“Ancient Practice: Encaustic Art by Helen 
 Lewis” is a new body of work investigating new directions with an ancie
 nt practice.  Helen Lewis works predominantly with pigmented beeswax\, 
 either in the form of encaustic or cold wax with oil. Both mediums involve
  building up many layers\, then excavating\, carving into and highlighting
  certain portions of the surface. “I love the luminosity\, depth and tex
 tures that emerge\,” she says. “These techniques allow me to capture s
 ubtle nuances of color and texture details that may reference an allusion 
 to a place\, an object\, or simply a feeling. Elements and marks that spea
 k of the passage of time — weathered aging brick\, peeling paint\, old s
 cript and ephemera\, lichen on stone — are fascinating and beautiful to 
 me and frequently inspire my artwork. My creative process is an extension 
 of my contemplative nature\, which is evidenced in my finished pieces. Alw
 ays\, I endeavor to convey a sense of peace and tranquility through my art
  — that same calm centeredness I find along the coast.” Her paintings 
 often appear understated and minimalistic in tone\, but upon closer inspec
 tion\, intriguing and quiet conversations are happening within them.\n\nDe
 bra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging floral paintings. Dynamic
  color palettes\, moving compositions and translucency from layering oils 
 all work together to enhance the depth and bring Debra’s art to life. He
 r inspiration comes from the high’s and low’s of the human experience 
 and believes this tension makes the art connectable. Her style is rooted i
 n realism and woven with abstract elements.  Debra is a published illustr
 ator and has achieved success as a licensed fine artist.  She has public 
 and private collectors throughout the US including Savorez Restaurant and 
 Wilmington Magazine. She is an anchor artist at Art in Bloom Gallery and i
 s showing work at The Cameron Art Museum.\n\nOriginally from New York\, N
 aomi Jones currently resides in Greensboro\, North Carolina with her husb
 and\, sculpture and mobile artist Jay Jones\, their three sons\, and dogs
 . She was awarded a BFA with Honors from State University of NY at Purchas
 e. There she studied color photography\, graphic design\, sculpture and pa
 inting. She has worked in fashion\, museum and trade show display\, home f
 urnishings and spent ten years as an elementary school art teacher. Beside
 s painting\, she loves food\, reading and the ocean.\n\nClick here to view
  the work featured in the exhibit.\n\nThe Arts Council of Wilmington/New H
 anover County is pleased to coordinate the monthly Fourth Friday Gallery W
 alk of galleries and arts spaces in downtown Wilmington. The self-guided t
 ours are held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. The 
 event hopes to build on the coordinated marketing effort which has made do
 wntown Wilmington a popular destination for art lovers.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T163000
DTSTAMP:20200326T190332Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/second-sunday-reading-series-a-celebrati
 on-of-national-poetry-month-with-addy-mcculloch/
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Reading Series: A Celebration of National Poetry Month 
 with Addy McCulloch
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed due to COVID-19 State of Emergenc
 y.  The event will be rescheduled after the COVID-19 restrictions are lif
 ted.\n\nJoin us for a special poetry reading by Addy McCulloch addressing 
 Social Justice. The poetry reading and reception are on Sunday\, April 19\
 , 2:30 – 4:30 pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, in downtown Wilmington. Doo
 rs open at 2:30 p.m.\; and the reading begins at 3:00 p.m. Refreshments pr
 ovided!\n\nIn addition to Addy McCulloch’s poetry reading\, there will b
 e an open-reading portion for the public. Readers are invited to read a fa
 vorite poem by another writer\, to address what made that poem resonate in
  their life\, and then to read a work of their own.\n\nThe reading and rec
 eption are part of a Sunday Reading Series each month in 2020 at Art in Bl
 oom Gallery. Each Reading has a different focus including guest writers an
 d is free and open to the public. The series celebrates the convergence of
  the literary and visual arts.\n\nAbout Addy McCulloch\n\nAddy Robinson Mc
 Culloch is a professional writer and editor. Her work has appeared in num
 erous journals and anthologies\, including What Matters\, an anthology fro
 m Jacar Press\, and Get Out of My Crotch: 21 Writers Respond to America’
 s War on Women’s Rights and Reproductive Health. A graduate of Duke Univ
 ersity\, Addy is one of the editors of Rise Up Review.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:261@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200424T180000Z
DTEND:20200424T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20200328T055733Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-ap
 ril/
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception - April
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, we will not have Fourth Friday G
 allery Night\, April 24th. Art in Bloom Gallery is temporarily closed unti
 l further notice.  We wish everyone well during this difficult time.\n\n*
 *******\n\nJoin us for an art reception\, from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown W
 ilmington as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Co
 uncil of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments.\n\nT
 he Arts Council of Wilmington/New Hanover County is pleased to coordinate 
 the monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Walk of galleries and arts spaces in dow
 ntown Wilmington. The self-guided tours are held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on th
 e fourth Friday of each month. The event hopes to build on the coordinated
  marketing effort which has made downtown Wilmington a popular destination
  for art lovers.\n\nStayed tuned for more details on the featured artist!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:262@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200522T180000Z
DTEND:20200522T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20200508T202429Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-ma
 y/
SUMMARY:Canceled: Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception - May
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, Fourth Friday Gallery Night is c
 anceled in May.\n\nView and purchase art via our website at aibgallery.com
 /artists/ or by phone 484 885 3037.  We are also open by appointment by c
 alling 484 885 3037.\n\nThe Arts Council of Wilmington/New Hanover County 
 is pleased to coordinate the monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Walk of galleri
 es and arts spaces in downtown Wilmington. The self-guided tours are held 
 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. The event hopes to
  build on the coordinated marketing effort which has made downtown Wilming
 ton a popular destination for art lovers.\n\nStayed tuned for more details
  on the featured artist!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:282@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTSTAMP:20200715T192655Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-with-brian-evans-diann
 e-evans-kirah-van-sickle-photographer-susan-francy/
SUMMARY:New Exhibit "Visions of Inspiration"  (In Gallery + Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Due to ongoing COVID-19 adjustments\, this exhibit will be in t
 he gallery and online beginning on June 12th.   Where we still do not ha
 ve public hours yet\, we are open by appointment.\n\n********\n\nView a Vi
 rtual Tour of the current exhibit in the gallery by Angle Pros of Wilmingt
 on!\n\n“Visions of Inspiration: Featuring Artists Brian Evans\, Dianne E
 vans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle with Photography Features by Susan Francy &am
 p\; Barbara Snyder” features 5 artists working in a variety of media.  
 Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists who play with light and shadow on thr
 ee dimensional surfaces in their functional and decorative pottery.  Kira
 h's acrylic and mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and 
 papers with paint glazes. Susan Francy and Barbara Snyder are our two phot
 ography features who work in a variety of photographic techniques includin
 g scanography and object photography.  The exhibit will be in the gallery
  and virtual which continues through July 19\, 2020.\nView a Virtual Tour 
 of the current exhibit in the gallery by Angle Pros of Wilmington!\n\n\n\n
 \nArt in Bloom is currently open by appointment only by calling 484-884-30
 37\, or via its website at aibgallery.com. The gallery is also partnering
  with downtown restaurants The Foxes Boxes\, The Basics and Flytrap Brewin
 g. Those who purchase more than $200 of art from Art in Bloom will receive
  a $25 credit for takeout at these businesses (purchases of less than $200
  come with a $10 credit).\n\n\nAs of right now Fourth Friday receptions\, 
 held during the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Nigh
 t are on hold until further notice.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:264@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20200626T180000Z
DTEND:20200626T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20200508T202301Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-ju
 ne/
SUMMARY:Canceled: Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception with Brian Evans\, 
 Dianne Evans\, Kirah Van Sickle & Photographer Susan Francy
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Friday Gallery Night in June is canceled due to COVID-19
  restrictions.\n\nView and purchase art via our website at aibgallery.com/
 artists/ or by phone 484 885 3037.  We are also open by appointment by ca
 lling 484 885 3037.\n\n“New Art by Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans &amp\; Kir
 ah Van Sickle with Photography by Susan Francy” features three artists w
 orking in a variety of media.  These three Wilmington based artists are c
 ollaborating  this new exhibition. Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists w
 ho play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their funct
 ional and decorative pottery.  Kirah's acrylic and mixed media works expl
 ore incorporating found objects and papers with paint glazes.\n\nOur photo
 graphy feature\, Susan Francy is photojournalist\, commercial photographer
  and art photographer for more than 35 years. The overall theme of her art
  images could be described as “ordinary beauty\, closely observed." Thes
 e images are often from nature and although they are focused on still life
  subjects\, there is a dynamic sense of movement and emotionalism in them.
  In recent years she been playing around with scanning objects\, as oppose
 d to photographing them\, creating “scanographs". Susan lives and works 
 in Wilmington.\nAbout the Artists\nBrian Evans' work conveys inspiration t
 hat he finds in his surroundings. Sometimes something as simple as the bla
 de of a saw or a bellows used to blow on a fire can inspire an entire seri
 es of work. This body of work conveys simple found objects that inspire mi
 nimal or complex linear forms. Brian Evans was born in Beaufort\, SC\, but
  was raised in Western Pennsylvania.  He graduated in 1993 from Indiana U
 niversity of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio Art.  He moved to Wilming
 ton\, North Carolina in 1995.  He studied ceramics through the Continuing
  Education program at Cape Fear Community College while searching for an o
 utlet for artistic expression. Brian studied under a Japanese-American Pot
 ter\,  Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Brian is currently serving as President of the C
 oastal Carolina Clay Guild.\n\nLocal artist and potter\, Dianne Evans\, ha
 s had a passion for art since childhood. She was born and raised in scenic
  Indiana\, Pennsylvania. Dianne developed an interest in art while studyin
 g under an inspirational high school art teacher. This experience also ins
 pired her to want to become a teacher. Dianne earned a BS in Elementary Ed
 ucation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995 she moved
  to Wilmington\, North Carolina where she began teaching in several privat
 e schools. Although she is no longer teaching\, she works at the Universit
 y of North Carolina Wilmington. Continuing her love of art\, she took art 
 classes at UNC Wilmington in 2009-2010 where she focused on sculpture and 
 ceramics. A field trip to Penland School of Crafts sparked an interest in 
 pursuing ceramics as an art form.  Dianne is an active member of the Coas
 tal Carolina Clay Guild and participates in local art shows. She predomina
 tely works in the medium of clay focusing on hand-built pottery.\n\nKirah 
 Van Sickle is an adventurer at heart. Her early years set a foundation fo
 r travel\, exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic and mixed med
 ia works explore incorporating found objects and papers with the paint g
 lazes. These are deeply personal expressions of her memories and dreams. 
 In addition to her studio practice\, Kirah is a dynamic instructor and le
 cturer\, leading custom studio courses through museum schools and local a
 rt associations\, directed to both beginner and seasoned artists. She is
  an award-winning illustrator\, graphic designer and studio artist\, a ce
 rtified Golden Artist-Educator\, and active in community arts programming
 \, preservation of cultural resources and enhancing arts education. Kirah
  lives on the Cape Fear Coast of North Carolina and is a staff instructor
  at the Cameron Art Museum\, Johnston Community College\, and Cape Fear C
 ommunity College.\n\nThe exhibit continues through July 19\, 2020.\n\nThe 
 Arts Council of Wilmington/New Hanover County is pleased to coordinate the
  monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Walk of galleries and arts spaces in downto
 wn Wilmington. The self-guided tours are held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on the f
 ourth Friday of each month. The event hopes to build on the coordinated ma
 rketing effort which has made downtown Wilmington a popular destination fo
 r art lovers.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
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UID:283@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T160000
DTSTAMP:20200715T192515Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-open/
SUMMARY:Gallery Open!
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will have open hours this weekend!\n\nFrid
 ay and Saturday from 11am until 4pm!\n\n“Visions of Inspiration: Featuri
 ng Artists Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle with Photogr
 aphy Features by Susan Francy &amp\; Barbara Snyder” features 5 artists
  working in a variety of media.  Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists
  who play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their fun
 ctional and decorative pottery.  Kirah’s acrylic and mixed media work
 s explore incorporating found objects and papers with paint glazes. Susan
  Francy and Barbara Snyder are our two photography features who work in 
 a variety of photographic techniques including scanography and object phot
 ography.  The exhibit will be in the gallery and virtual which continues 
 through July 19\, 2020.\n\nCome by and see the show in person!*\n\n*Face c
 overings are required. We have plenty of hand sanitizer and we have compli
 mentary masks for our customers...just ask!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:285@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T160000
DTSTAMP:20200715T192455Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-open-2/
SUMMARY:Gallery Open!
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will have open hours this weekend!\n\nFrid
 ay and Saturday from 11am until 4pm!\n\n“Visions of Inspiration: Featuri
 ng Artists Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle with Photogr
 aphy Features by Susan Francy &amp\; Barbara Snyder” features 5 artists
  working in a variety of media.  Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists
  who play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their fun
 ctional and decorative pottery.  Kirah’s acrylic and mixed media work
 s explore incorporating found objects and papers with paint glazes. Susan
  Francy and Barbara Snyder are our two photography features who work in 
 a variety of photographic techniques including scanography and object phot
 ography.  The exhibit will be in the gallery and virtual which continues 
 through July 19\, 2020.\n\nCome by and see the show in person!*\n\n*Face c
 overings are required. We have plenty of hand sanitizer and we have compli
 mentary masks for our customers...just ask!
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:284@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200907
DTSTAMP:20200802T201817Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/new-exhibit-visions-of-inspiration-in-ga
 llery-virtual/
SUMMARY:New Exhibit with Jeri Greenberg\, David Norris & Photographer\, Cur
 tis Krueger  (In Gallery + Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is excited to open a new exhibit on Friday
 \, July 24.  The exhibit will be in the gallery and will have many virtua
 l components including a virtual tour\, artist videos and more!  The exhi
 bit continues through September 6\, 2020.\n\n\n\nJeri Greenberg “Green B
 lankets\, 11am” and David Norris “Three Pines”\n\n\nA New Exhibit wi
 th Jeri Greenberg\, David Norris &amp\; Photographer\, Curtis Krueger\, f
 eatures three artists working with a wide range in media from pastel\, mon
 oprints and photography. Jeri Greenberg\, a new pastel artist for the gal
 lery\, paints still-lifes\, urban interiors\, figures\, fabrics\, and the 
 occasional landscape with a color-rich palate.  Complementing Jeri’s pa
 intings are David Norris’ monoprints and drawings.  He continues to b
 uild on his long-standing series of regional cityscapes\, land and watersc
 apes.  Our photography feature is Curtis Krueger.  Curtis has been cre
 ating work for over 25 years and has partnered with the gallery several ti
 mes.  His has an eye for intricate detail and much of his work is inspire
 d by travel.\n\nDue to ongoing COVID-19 adjustments\, this exhibit will be
  in the gallery and online beginning on July 24th.   Where we still do n
 ot have public hours yet\, we are trying to keep the gallery open when sta
 ff are in the building.  Typically\, staff is on site Monday – Friday f
 rom around 10am until 4pm.  Please ring the doorbell if the lights are on
 !  And Art in Bloom is currently open by appointment seven days a week. P
 lease call 484-884-3037 to schedule a time.\n\nClick here to view the Virt
 ual Tour of the exhibit by Angle Pros\, LLC. \n\nAbout the Artists\n\nAft
 er many years as a fashion illustrator and sportswear designer\, Jeri Gre
 enberg turned her love of graphic design towards advertising for a while.
  Having time to devote herself to painting again – and falling in love w
 ith the pastel medium – has led to a new and interesting “next act” 
 as full time painter and teacher. Recently relocated\, Jeri teaches weekly
  classes at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington NC\, and does demos and w
 orkshops around the country\, as well as jurying pastel exhibits.\n\nWilmi
 ngton artist\, David A. Norris\, has a BFA degree from the East Carolina
  University School of Art.  Long settled in the Port City\, he finds the 
 historic atmosphere of Wilmington and the natural beauty of the Cape Fear 
 River and the coast provide limitless sources of artistic inspiration.  M
 ost of David’s work reflects the landscapes of the places where he has l
 ived or visited.  Through his interest in art history\, his work has abso
 rbed influences such as English watercolors\, 19th century engravings\, J
 apanese woodblock prints\, Dutch Baroque landscapes\, and Van Gogh’s ree
 d pen drawings.  David recently has begun a series of monoprints that com
 bine printing techniques with color pencils and lithograph crayons. They b
 uild on and compliment a long-standing series of regional cityscapes and l
 andscapes done in watercolor and color pencil. He also works in other medi
 a ranging from black and white pen drawings to silverpoint\, scrimshaw\, l
 inoleum block prints\, and collage.\n\nSome of the Curtis Krueger’s ea
 rliest memories are of his father and him drawing at the dining room table
 . He was told our television broke down when he was in kindergarten and hi
 s parents\, although they could afford to repair it decided not to.  Curt
 is places much of his fascination with the art-world with their encouragem
 ent and direct participation. The lack of television as entertainment is a
 nother. Curtis studied art at Eastern Michigan University\, earning a BFA\
 , along with two teaching certificates. It was in school where he took a d
 arkroom class and got the incurable photo bug.  For the last 25 years he 
 has earned a living selling my photos at various art festivals and galleri
 es across America. Traveling is a big part of his schedule. Half the year
  is taking up with either shows or photo gathering trips. On an average ye
 ar Curtis travels 30\,000 miles and shoots 50\,000 images.\n\nAs of right 
 now Fourth Friday receptions\, held during the Arts Council of Wilmington
 ’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night are on hold until January of 2021.  The
  exhibit continues through September 6\, 2020.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
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UID:286@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T180000
DTSTAMP:20200828T205540Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/summer-reprise-art-by-pam-toll-2007-2020
 -at-acme-art-studios/
SUMMARY:"Summer Reprise: Art by Pam Toll (2007 - 2020)" at Acme Art Studios
  EXTENDED
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_14798" align="alignright" width="274"] 
 "Cyclone Tree"[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is excited to partner wit
 h Pam Toll of Acme Art Studio to open a new exhibit\, "Summer Reprise".  
 The exhibit\, opening on August 1st\, showcases Pam’s diverse paintings 
 incorporating a variety of mixed media and found objects. The exhibit feat
 ures an array of work from 2007 to the present and highlights how an artis
 t's works continue to connect even after years of separation.\n\nPam Toll\
 , an Associate Professor at UNC Wilmington\, received a BA in Art and Engl
 ish Literature from UNC Chapel Hill and has been painting since childhood.
  Her studio is located at Acme Art Studios (Wilmington) which she co-found
 ed in 1991\, as a work and exhibition space for artists. She also co-found
 ed No Boundaries International Art Colony (Bald Head Island\, NC) in 1998\
 , a residency program that in the last twenty years brought over 200 artis
 ts from around the world with the goal of creating a cross-exchange of cul
 tures and artistic practices to share with our local community.\n\nThe wor
 ks of art will be exhibited at Acme Art Studio and can be viewed in person
  or via a virtual tour.  View the Virtual Tour! \nClick here to view and
  purchase the work featured in the exhibit.\nTo view and purchase the art 
 in-person\, an appointment can be made by calling 910-352-4314. Acme Art S
 tudio is located at 711 N 5th Ave\, Wilmington\, North Carolina 28401.  T
 he exhibit can also be viewed virtually on the web with a virtual tour cr
 eated by Angle Pros\, LLC of Wilmington. The exhibit continues through Oct
 ober 10\, 2020.\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery offers free local delivery\, curbs
 ide pick-up or shipping to other locations at reasonable rates.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Acme Art Studio\, 711 N 5th Ave\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United
  States
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 , NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Acme Art Studio:ge
 o:0,0
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UID:280@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201019
DTSTAMP:20200914T185528Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-contemporary-art-with-
 bradley-carter-elizabeth-singletary-jen-johnson/
SUMMARY:“One More Moment: Art by Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth Singletary & 
 Photographer Jen Johnson”
DESCRIPTION:\n\n"One More Moment: Art by Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth Singlet
 ary &amp\; Jen Johnson" is a new exhibit pairing contemporary artists with
  painting and paper. The exhibit opens on Friday\, September 11 and contin
 ues through October 18\, 2020.\n\nOne More Moment with Bradley Carter\, El
 izabeth Singletary and photographer\, Jen Johnson features artists workin
 g with a wide range in media from paintings\, collage and photography.  B
 radley Carter's unique style of painting is based predominately in Abstrac
 t Expressionism. Complementing Brad's paintings are the exquisite and colo
 r filled "paintings with paper" by collage artist\, Elizabeth Singletary.
    Our photography feature is Jen Johnson.  Jen creates photographs tha
 t are a contemplative inquiry into psychological space\, place\, memory\, 
 loss\, and longing.\n\nThe exhibit will be in the gallery and will have ma
 ny virtual components including a virtual tour\, artist videos and more. V
 iew the virtual tour!\nClick here to view all of the work featured in the 
 exhibit.\nDue to ongoing COVID-19 adjustments\, this exhibit will be in th
 e gallery and online beginning on September 11th. The gallery is now open 
 for gallery hours.   Face coverings are required and we do have addition
 al supplies if needed. \n\nAbout the Artists \n\nAmerican Artist\, Bradl
 ey Carter\, is an award winning\, international selling artist who grew up
  pursuing his passion for art in Virginia before moving to the North Carol
 ina in 2007\, where he currently resides in Wilmington\, NC. He predominat
 ely works in the medium of painting with his passion in Abstract Expressio
 nism\, but his works also include collage\, paint skins\, and furniture.\n
 \nThe colorful bits and pieces of Elizabeth Singletary’s life are imitat
 ed in her chosen art form of collage—a mix of down-home charm and sweepi
 ng sophistication. ​Her great appreciation for nature is incorporated in
  her artwork\, which she describes as “painting with paper.” She works
  alone\, with music playing in the background\, and offers up a prayer tha
 t her works will be full of light and inspire happiness. She hides secret 
 imagery in each piece\, giving gazers a happy little hunt-and-find exercis
 e each time they look at her collages. This fun and lively approach to art
  has garnered much attention. Elizabeth's commissioned pieces are unique 
 as they incorporate family photos\, mementos\, quotes\, and personal image
 ry hidden within. Her artwork has been commissioned for many corporate an
 d private collections.\n\nOur photography feature\, Jen Johnson creates ph
 otographs that are a contemplative inquiry into psychological space\, plac
 e\, memory\, loss\, and longing. Her dreamlike photographs explore the bea
 uty and complexity of the search for home in our ever-changing interior an
 d exterior landscape. Jen’s images reflect the metaphorical way she sees
  the world as a visually impaired photographer.\n\nClick here to view the 
 work in the exhibit. \n\nAs of right now Fourth Friday receptions\, held 
 during the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night ar
 e on hold until January of 2020.  Stay tuned for other virtual opportunit
 ies! \n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wilmington-boat-show/
SUMMARY:Wilmington Boat Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the vendors and participants of the Wilmin
 gton Boat Show!\n\nThe Wilmington Boat Show is designed to be a RETAIL SHO
 PPING VENUE. It will be held in three separate spaces which allows social 
 distancing. There will be no VIP event\, entertainment features\, children
 ’s activities\, seminars\, food trucks\, live animal acts or areas where
  people can congregate.\n\nThe inside area of the show will be held in the
  Wilmington Convention Center and falls under the State’s Retail Sales g
 uidelines which allows attendance based on a square footage formula.\n\nTh
 e outside portion of the show will be under the governor’s outdoor venue
  guidelines. The good news for the boat show is that the expansiveness of 
 the marina and the pier allows the ability to social distance and for area
 s/zones to be sectioned off and monitored closely to stay within the State
  Guidelines.\n\nThis year's boat show is happening this weekend\, October 
 9 - 11\, Friday - Sunday\, at the Convention Center. Visit fine-art galler
 ies down the street from the Convention Center: Art in Bloom Gallery\, Gal
 lery Citrine\, The Bryand Gallery\, Burgwin-Wright House &amp\; Gardens\, 
 New Elements Gallery\, and Port City Pottery &amp\; Fine Crafts!\n\nView p
 ublic\, outdoor sculpture during your stroll around downtown. The sculptur
 e is organized by Arts Council of Wilmington and the City of Wilmington.
LOCATION:Wilmington Convention Center\, 515 Nutt Street\, Wilmington\, NC\,
  28401\, Southeastern NC\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T160000
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URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-oberfest-2020/
SUMMARY:Art-Oberfest 2020
DESCRIPTION:Art-Oberfest 2020 is an art walk through the treasured Carolina
  Place/Ardmore Historic Street Car District featuring both recognized and 
 up and coming artisans hidden throughout the quaint streets of these combi
 ned neighborhoods. You’re invited to take a stroll down the sidewalks\, 
 meet the talented artists and purchase any one or more of the many treasur
 es you will find.\n\nThis event is featuring over 30 local artists and ven
 dors with offerings of paintings\, ceramics\, jewelry\, photography\, fibe
 r arts\, metal works\, glass\, pottery\, florals\, holiday gifts and more\
 , along with live music!  Plus visit End of Days Distillery on the walk t
 o enjoy a handcrafted cocktail and enjoy our lounge. EOD will be having  
 Food Trucks from 1-4 &amp\; 5-8pm.\n\nThis community event is sponsored by
  The George on the Riverwalk\,  End of Days Distillery\, Quinlan Concepts
 \, Wilmington Historic Foundation and Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\nAs a covid-
 compliant outdoor event\, face coverings\, social distancing and no-contac
 t payments are required.\n\nVisit the Art-Oberfest 2020 website for a deta
 iled list of vendors and more!\n\nCarolina Place/Ardmore is located betwee
 n 21st St. / Pender Ave. / Wilmington Ave. / Creece Ave / Church St. / Ann
  St. / Castle St.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTSTAMP:20201019T231030Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/manifestations-of-colour-and-formations-
 with-gale-smith-photographer-melissa-wilgis/
SUMMARY:“Manifestations of Colour and Form with Gale Smith & Photographer
  Melissa Wilgis”
DESCRIPTION:“Manifestations of Colour and Form” is a new exhibit featur
 ing metal artist\, Gale Smith and photography feature\, Melissa Wilgis.  
 The exhibit opens on Friday\, October 23 and continues through December 6\
 , 2020.  It will be displayed in the gallery and will have many virtual c
 omponents including a virtual tour\, artist videos and more.\n\nGale Smith
 's work in this exhibit is about the transformation of sheets of copper in
 to complex assemblages that create a distinctive visual impact while allow
 ing the intrinsic beauty of the metal to shine through.  Vibrant colours 
 dance across the copper pieces and create abstract geometrical shapes.  T
 hese intricate works contain rich textures and reveal extraordinary manife
 stations of colour and formations. Each sculpture is made using dozens of 
 strips of copper which are assembled into a design that create movement wi
 th dimensions. These meticulously cut strips of copper undulate as they re
 flects light that in turn creates movement.\n\nMelissa Wilgis is a fine ar
 t photographer specializing in photograms.  Initially she began making ph
 otograms using what she refers to as her “critters”\; seahorses\, crab
 s\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, sea whips\, wildflowers and other found cu
 riosities. Eventually\, she knew she needed to expand her photogram creati
 ons beyond critters. She is also thrift store junky and made it a priority
  to search out photogrammable objects at the charity shops. "I'm drawn to 
 antique garments\, lace and glass baubles. My photogram compositions are f
 airly simple. This simplicity allows the viewer to find their own story\, 
 be it politics\, feminism\, gender\, sexuality\, body-image\, materialism\
 , culture\, economy\, history\, family or simply nostalgia. To me\, they
 ’re first and foremost\, a reminder to always try to see things in a dif
 ferent light."  Her most recent body of work incorporates images from box
  of early 1900s glass negatives.\nClick here to view the work that will be
  featured in the exhibit.\nDue to ongoing COVID-19 adjustments\, this exhi
 bit will be in the gallery and online beginning on October 23rd. The galle
 ry now has normal business hours.   Face coverings are required and we d
 o have additional supplies if needed. \nAbout the Artists\nHaving studied
  at UNC Chapel Hill\, Gale Smith considers painting as an ongoing study. 
  She has found a new interest in working with copper.  As a plein air pai
 nter\, she began using copper panels as her canvas and loved how the coppe
 r made her colors warm and vibrant. She experimented with different gauges
  of copper and mediums and discovered that inks and oils on copper made co
 lors radiate vibrantly. Never quite sure where the colors and copper will 
 take her\, Gale paints\, cuts and weaves two abstract paintings together t
 o create a dimensional piece of art.  The soft gentle curves that she cut
 s into the copper\, allows her to form the piece into soothing and thought
  provoking structural designs.  It is her desire that the viewer will exp
 erience a personal interaction with her art. Often\, she writes small quot
 es\, prayers or poems that relate to the piece of work on the back of the 
 copper strips and weaves them into the design.  Gale donates a portion of
  the proceeds from her sales to various organizations and charities. Gale 
 is an award winning artist with her works exhibited in galleries\, private
  collections and corporate installations.\nMelissa Wilgis is a fine art ph
 otographer specializing in photograms. She made her first photogram in 198
 6 in Mr. Fecik’s photography class at Boardman High School. At the time\
 , making photograms was simply a way to learn her way around the darkroom.
  It taught her how to use an enlarger and what the various chemicals do. L
 eaving photograms behind\, Melissa pursued photojournalism throughout high
  school and college. After graduating with a BA in English from NC State U
 niversity\, she started working for a branch of Eastman Kodak called Quale
 x in tech support. Over the next several years\, she moved further away fr
 om photography and became further entrenched in corporate America. She fin
 ally came to my senses and left that world. Melissa soon found found some 
 film photography classes at the local community college and soon became th
 e darkroom assistant. She is now a full time mom with a home darkroom wher
 e she creates her work.  Melissa regularly exhibits her work in shows in 
 and around Wilmington.\n\nAs of right now Fourth Friday receptions\, held 
 during the Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night are
  on hold until January of 2021.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTSTAMP:20201119T011914Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/the-holidays-art-exhibit-sale-featuring-
 art-in-bloom-gallery-artists/
SUMMARY:"The Holiday Art Exhibit + Sale" Featuring Art in Bloom Gallery Art
 ists
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Holiday Season is here and Art in Bloom Gallery is cel
 ebrating with a rotating exhibit featuring over 28 of Art in Bloom Gallery
 's Artists!  Feast your eyes on new work directly out of the artists’ s
 tudios. Shop for meaningful\, original and special gifts of art that will 
 bring smiles all year round!  All of our artists are offering fine art un
 der $250.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11a
 m-4pm.  If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website 
 (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at 
 the door or take advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also 
 ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers complementary gift 
 wrapping.\nClick here to view the work that will be featured in the exhibi
 t.\nFeatured artists include:  Bradley Carter (painting)\, Debra Bucci
  (painting)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Judy Hintz Cox (abstract p
 ainter)\, Karen Paden Crouch (sculpture)\, Elizabeth Darrow (painting)\
 , Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Dianne Evans (ceramics)\, Susan Francy (photog
 rapher)\, Mark Gansor (painter)\, Joanne Geisel (painting)\, Dumay Gorham 
 (sculpture)\, Jeri Greenberg (pastel artist)\, Liz Hosier (encaustic paint
 er)\, Curtis Krueger (photographer)\, Dave Klinger (photography)\, Brook
 s Koff (stained glass)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painter)\,  Joan McLoughl
 in (painting)\, David Norris (printmaker)\,  Jameka Purdie (jewelry)\, Je
 ssie Robertson (painter)\, Gale Smith (painter)\, Barbara Snyder (photogra
 pher)\,  Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Gayle Tustin (ceramics)\, Angela
  Rowe (painter)\,  Michael Van Hout (sculpture)\, Kirah Van Sickle (pain
 ter)\, Roberto Vengoechea (jewelry)\, Virginia Wright-Frierson (painter)\,
  Rebecca Yeomans (fiber artist)\, among others! \n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201122
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTSTAMP:20201130T232417Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/tributaries-of-abstraction-art-by-dick-r
 oberts-at-acme-arts-studio/
SUMMARY:“Tributaries of Abstraction: Art by Dick Roberts” at ACME Art S
 tudios
DESCRIPTION:“Tributaries of Abstraction: Art by Dick Roberts” at ACME A
 rts Studios\nNovember 22\, 2020 - January 29\, 2021\n\n\n[caption id="atta
 chment_15769" align="alignright" width="351"] Photography by William Fridr
 ich[/caption]\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is excited to partner with Dick 
 Roberts of Acme Art Studios to open a new exhibit\, "Tributaries of Abstra
 ction".  The exhibit\, opening on November 22nd\, showcases Dick's painti
 ngs.\n\nRegarding this works in this exhibit\, Dick states “The painting
 s are about the act of painting. Although individually the paintings posse
 ss different intensities\, opposing levels of complexity and abstraction\,
  and perhaps a vague adherence to a narrative\, the core of the process of
  painting remains consistent. The paintings are a reflection of the proces
 s of painting them. Every process is unique.  The magic of painting can n
 ever be totally explained. I find joy in discovering the emerging world of
  a new painting. Although harmony of the mind and the heart is important\,
  the metabolic process of converting color\, form and line into the forces
  that drive the painting is absolutely necessary.”\n\nDick Roberts is a
 n artist and poet with his studio located at Acme Art Studios (Wilmington)
  which he co-founded in 1991\, as a work and exhibition space for artists.
  He also co-founded No Boundaries International Art Colony (Bald Head Isla
 nd\, NC) in 1998\, a residency program that in the last twenty years broug
 ht over 200 artists from around the world with the goal of creating a cros
 s-exchange of cultures and artistic practices to share with our local comm
 unity.\n\nThe exhibit is now on exhibit at Acme Art Studios and can be vie
 wed in person\, online\, or via our Virtual Tour.\nView the Virtual Tour!\
 nClick here to view the work that will be featured in the exhibit.\n\n\nAr
 t in Bloom Gallery will hosts dates for Client Visits\, as well as appoint
 ments.  These dates will be announced closer to the exhibit.  Client vis
 its to Acme will be limited to 3 – 5 people and hosted by the artist. Ma
 sks will be mandatory.  To view and purchase the art in-person\, an appoi
 ntment can be made by calling 484-885-3037. Acme Art Studio is located at 
 711 N 5th Ave\, Wilmington\, North Carolina 28401.\n\nThe exhibit can also
  be viewed virtually on the web with a virtual tour created by Angle Pros\
 , LLC of Wilmington.\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery offers free local delivery\,
  curbside pick-up or shipping to other locations at reasonable rates.
LOCATION:Acme Art Studios\, 711 N. 5th Ave.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Uni
 ted States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201211
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210125
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URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artistic-photography-frank-fierstein/
SUMMARY:"Artistic Photography: Frank Fierstein"
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_16267" align="alignright" width="426"] 
 "Out of the Mist"[/caption]\n\nThis month's photography feature is focused
  on artistic photographer\, Frank Fierstein. The exhibit opens on Friday\,
  December 11 and and continues through January 24\, 2021.\n\nA friend of 
  Frank's\, a world renowned doctor of pharmacology\, once asked him a ques
 tion with regards to his artistic photography\; “What is your purpose?
 “. For decades\, Frank has tried to understand\, answer and pursue what 
 that purpose has been. "To visually see my feelings in images\, that repre
 sent myself as a child and young adult\, has given me a  better connectio
 n\, a deeper understanding\, and a clearer meaning  in my personal life. 
 Even as I have become a photography dinosaur\, still working in my “chem
 ical darkroom” and still using film for all of my artistic work\, I cont
 inue to seek images that represent and connect with my heart and soul. Mak
 ing prints that emit light from the silver they are made from is as import
 ant today as it ever was in this digital age of ink and sensors. After bei
 ng given clear guidance by a great teacher about creating art with my phot
 ography\, my artistic quest to find wonderful images has never ceased and 
 to this day remains amazingly strong."  Currently\, Frank teaches a class
  in Artistic Photography at Brunswick Community College\, where he encoura
 ges his students to connect with who they are through their own photograph
 y.\nClick here to view the work that will be featured in the exhibit.\nDue
  to ongoing COVID-19 adjustments\, this exhibit will be in the gallery and
  online beginning on December 11th. The gallery now has normal business ho
 urs.   Face coverings are required and we do have additional supplies if
  needed. 
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20210121T174152Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/elements-bob-bryden-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Elements: Bob Bryden" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_16920" align="alignright" width="377"] 
 "Untitled" Printing Ink on paper\, 22" x 30"[/caption]\n"Elements: Bob Bry
 den" is a showing of art dedicated to the idea that simplicity can reveal 
 great complexity. This show is featured in the gallery along with “Wm. F
 ridrich: Cyanotype Print Collection”. The exhibits open on Friday\, Febr
 uary 5 and continue through March 14\, 2021.\nBob Bryden’s work exists
  comfortably within the traditions of minimalism and optical art. Utilizin
 g the simple elements of point\, line and plane\, he creates abstract ima
 ges which are highly structured and concise while at the same time are opt
 ically active and visually illusive. The perceptual experience of his work
  involves the interaction of seeing and understanding and is directly rela
 ted to how vision functions. Bob grew up in the Piedmont region of North C
 arolina. He is a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro\, NC. He went 
 on to do graduate work in South Asian art history at the University of Mic
 higan in Ann Arbor. His desire for a greater involvement with creative art
 s lead to Kentucky and graduate work at the University of Louisville where
  he received a Masters Degree in Art with a concentration in printmaking. 
 In addition to art he has worked primarily in graphic design and commercia
 l printing. Today he pursues his creative endeavors in his swamp side home
 /studio in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nClick here to view the work that will be fe
 atured in the exhibit.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm a
 nd Saturday 11am-4pm.  If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom G
 allery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art online 
 and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery.  Pl
 us we can also ship anywhere within the U.S.\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20210121T174300Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wm-fridrich-cyanotype-print-collection-e
 xhibit/
SUMMARY:"Wm. Fridrich: Cyanotype Print Collection" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_16923" align="alignright" width="293"] 
 "Augusta" Cyanotype on paper[/caption]\n"Wm. Fridrich: Cyanotype Print Col
 lection" is an exhibit of photography based works by our first photography
  feature of the 2021 Exhibit Season. This show is featured in the gallery 
 along with "Elements: Bob Bryden".  The exhibits open on Friday\, Februar
 y 5 and continue through March 14\, 2021.\n\nIn his investigation of the 
 cyanotype process Wm. Fridrich credits this body of work to a quote by Pet
 er Henry Emerson (1899) “No one but a vandal would print a landscape in 
 red or cyanotype”.\n\nWhen speaking about this body of work Wm. states 
  "Robert Hughes\, [when] referring to the DADA move­ment (and Marcel Duch
 amp in particular)\, said that “like his Bottle Rack\, Bicycle Wheel and
  other ‘ready­mades’…the world is so full of interesting objects th
 at the artist need not add to them. Instead he could just pick one\, and t
 his ironic act of choice was equivalent to creation.\nThe camera is the de
 finitive instrument for making these ironic acts of choice. Then the funct
 ion of this device — to record what already exists — in the DADA belie
 f\, is equivalent to the act of creation."\nWm. Fridrich studied art\, scu
 lpture and photography at UCLA\, motorcycle magazines and in the U.S. Army
 \, as a combat illustrator. He then launched a successful graphic design c
 areer in the early 1970s.\nIntroduced to the Dada and Surrealist movements
  by his wife\, art historian Marsha McKee\, William became clinically obse
 ssed with Marcel Duchamp\, Man Ray and Joseph Cornell: he has not yet reco
 vered.\nClick here to view the work that will be featured in the exhibit.\
 n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11am-4pm. 
  If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aib
 gallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door
  or take advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship any
 where within the U.S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210503
DTSTAMP:20210311T170134Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/springtime-celebration-with-new-elements
 -gallery-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Springtime Celebration with New Elements Gallery” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_17670" align="alignright" wid
 th="319"] "La Sorpresa" by Sheila Ortiz (Represented by New Elements Galle
 ry)[/caption]\nSpringtime Celebration with New Elements Gallery is a colla
 boration presenting an eclectic mix of paintings capturing elements of Spr
 ing - when life is alive with everything!  The artists included that are 
 represented by New Elements Gallery are Kristen Dill\, Fritzi Huber\, and 
 Sheila Keefe Ortiz.  Art in Bloom Gallery artists include Debra Bucci\, 
  Bradley Carter\, Mark Gansor\, Laurie Greenbaum Beitch\, Jeri Greenberg\,
  Joan McLoughlin\, and  Kirah Van Sickle.   In addition to our featured
  painters\, our photography feature is by Nydheri Brown.\nThe exhibit open
 s on Friday\, March 19 and continues through May 2\, 2021.\nClick here to
  preview the work that will be featured in the exhibit.\n\nThe gallery is 
 open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11am-4pm.  If you prefer to 
 shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is al
 ways open!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage
  of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U
 .S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T160000
DTSTAMP:20210306T235851Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/beauty-in-everyday-life-photography-by-n
 ydheri-brown-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Beauty in Everyday Life: Photography by Nydheri Brown" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_17675" align="alignright" width="31
 3"] "Breakthrough - September 2" Photography on paper by Nydheri Brown[/ca
 ption]\n\n\nBeauty in Everyday Life: Photography by Nydheri Brown is a pho
 tography exhibit in conjunction with Springtime Celebration with New Eleme
 nts Gallery.\n\nNydheri Brown is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist b
 ased in southeastern North Carolina. Experimenting with different material
 s and mediums and exploring her interests\, Nydheri enhances her ability t
 o see the spectacular and create new things reimagining what inspires her.
  Being homeschooled allowed her to explore different avenues of creative e
 xpression and to experiment with different mediums. She has been featured 
 in several group showings. She is currently enrolled at Cape Fear Communit
 y College.\n\nIn her artist statement\, Nydheri states "I am passionate ab
 out creating and exploring art. For as long as I can remember\, and certai
 nly before I could articulate it\, I have taken a multidisciplinary approa
 ch to art. My parents share fond memories of me combining unlikely things 
 to create new textures\, colors\, and shapes. As an artist\, I endeavor to
  capture the beauty of everyday life. Most people miss the spectacular bec
 ause they do not slow down to appreciate the beauty surrounding them in re
 al-time\; at the moment. I have found that photography is the most accessi
 ble way to capture and share the spectacular beauty that draws my eye."\n\
 nThe exhibit opens on Friday\, March 19 and continues through May 2\, 2021
 .\n\nClick here to preview the work that will be featured in the exhibit.\
 n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11am-4pm. 
  If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aib
 gallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door
  or take advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship any
 where within the U.S.\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:303@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210510
DTSTAMP:20210427T195721Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/mothers-day-sale/
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Sale!!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Mothers of all kinds!  Shop the gallery during May
  1st-9th and receive a 10% discount! Or bring Mom (or children..even the f
 urry ones) into the gallery and receive a special 15% In-Store Discount. 
  We will have special gallery hours on Sunday\, May 9th from 11am-4pm.  G
 ive Mom a gift as special as she is!\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:296@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTSTAMP:20210504T174152Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/canvas-and-clay-creating-art-with-expres
 sion-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Canvas and Clay: Creating Art with Expression” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_18079" align="alignright" width="364"] 
 "Rocking Vessel" by Dianne Evans[/caption]\n\nCanvas and Clay: Creating Ar
 t with Expression is a new exhibit celebrating the two- and 3-dimensional 
 art of Debra Bucci\, Brian Evans and Dianne Evans along with featured phot
 ographers..\nThe exhibit opens on Friday\, May 7 and continues through Jun
 e 20\, 2021.\nDebra continues to experiment with abstract and nature-base
 d images to build emotional connection. She is exploring the rhythm of rep
 eating elements with high contrast to build depth and explosive color to l
 ift and empower the viewer.\n\nIn his recent work\, Brian explores complex
  geometric\, linear\, and abstract forms. He focuses on how they relate to
  each other and how they entice the viewer's eye to explore the intricacie
 s of each piece.\n\nIn her recent work\, Dianne continues to focus on the 
 relationship of dynamic graphic patterns and forms. She is interested in h
 ow the interplay of these individual elements elevate each other into a mo
 re harmonious design.\n\nStay tuned for more details and to preview the wo
 rk that will be featured in the exhibit.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday –
  Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11am-4pm.  If you prefer to shop from home 
 the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  Pu
 rchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free lo
 cal delivery.  Plus\, we can also ship anywhere within the U.S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:304@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T160000
DTSTAMP:20210427T200902Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-mothers-day-hours/
SUMMARY:Special Mother's Day Hours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Mothers of all kinds!  Shop the gallery during May
  1st-9th and receive a 10% discount! Or bring Mom (or children...even the 
 furry ones) into the gallery and receive a special 15% In-Store Discount.
   We will have special gallery hours on Sunday\, May 9th from 11am-4pm. 
  Give Mom a gift as special as she is!\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:305@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T160000
DTSTAMP:20210512T181155Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-debra-bucci/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Debra Bucci
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Saturday\, June 5th from 12-4pm or on
  Sunday\, June 6th from 12-4pm to meet one of the featured artists in our 
 current exhibit "Canvas and Clay: Creating Art with Expression."\n\n"Canva
 s and Clay: Creating Art with Expression" is a new exhibit celebrating the
  two and 3 dimensional art of Debra Bucci\, Brian Evans and Dianne Evans a
 long with featured photographers. The exhibit continues through June 20\, 
 2021.\n\nDebra continues to experiment with abstract and nature-based imag
 es to build emotional connection. She is exploring the rhythm of repeating
  elements with high contrast to build depth and explosive color to lift up
  and empower the viewer and she is known for her vibrant and engaging flo
 ral paintings.\n\nDynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and translu
 cency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring 
 Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the high’s and low’s
  of the  human experience and believes this tension makes the art connect
 able. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements.\n\n
 Debra is a published illustrator and has achieved success as a licensed fi
 ne artist. Her art has been featured in Plow &amp\; Hearth magazine and ca
 n be found on ArtNeedlepoint.com. She has public and private collectors t
 hroughout the US including Savorez Restaurant and Wilmington Magazine. She
  is an anchor artist at Art in Bloom Gallery and is showing work at The Ca
 meron Art Museum. She recently had a show at The District Kitchen &amp\; C
 ocktails and has exhibited at the Wilmington International Airport.\n\nDeb
 ra has a BFA in Design from Drexel University where she studied oil painti
 ng and enjoyed a corporate career in Package Design. She has recently move
 d to Wilmington\, NC with her husband “Art” and dog “T-Bone”.\n\nT
 he gallery is open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 11am-4pm. If yo
 u prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgaller
 y.com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take
  advantage of our free local delivery. Plus we can also ship anywhere with
 in the U.S.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:297@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTSTAMP:20210609T180919Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/harmonious-relationships-art-inspired-by
 -music-exhibit-fundraiser/
SUMMARY:“Harmonious Relationships: Art Inspired by Music” Exhibit & Fun
 draiser
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_17348" align="alignright" width="292"] 
 "Spiraling" Oil on canvas by Debra Bucci[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery
  is delighted to partner with Opera Wilmington to celebrate the production
  of The Magic Flute Opera.  Harmonious Relationships: Art Inspired by Mus
 ic celebrates the convergence of music and visual art.  This exhibit will
  include works of art by artists Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth 
 Darrow\, Helen Lewis\, Lori Joy Peterson\, Jameka Wrisbon Purdie\, Traudi 
 Thornton\, and Pam Toll among others.  In addition to this exhibit our ph
 otography feature is Gary Allen.\n\nThe exhibit opens on Friday\, June 25\
 , during Fourth Friday Gallery Night and continues through August 8\, 202
 1.\n\nA portion of art sales from the Opera Wilmington Shop on the Art in 
 Bloom Gallery website will be donated to Opera Wilmington. Stay tuned for 
 more details and to preview the work that will be featured in the exhibit.
 \n\nAbout Opera Wilmington\n\nFounded in ­­­­2013 as the area’s only
  live\, fully staged professional opera company\, Opera Wilmington has bec
 ome a cultural touchstone in the coastal Carolina region. Artistic Directo
 r Nancy King\, along with a board of dedicated community supporters and de
 voted opera lovers\, envisioned a dynamic company that would provide excel
 lence in operatic performance and education\, as well as inspire appreciat
 ion of the art form within the Wilmington community and surrounding areas.
 \n\nTo bring this vision to life\, Nancy King (a voice/opera professor at 
 the University of North Carolina Wilmington) brought together a collaborat
 ive artistic team of fellow UNCW faculty members: Assistant Artistic Direc
 tor and costume designer Mark Sorenson\, scenic designer Max Lydy\, conduc
 tor and chorus master Joe Hickman\, and choreographer Nancy Podrasky Carso
 n.\n\nCast members include nationally emerging singers along with local ta
 lent and advanced UNCW students\, and the Opera Wilmington Orchestra is co
 mposed of UNCW faculty and other professional musicians from across the st
 ate.\n\nAbout Photography Feature\, Gary Allen\n\nGary Allen's lifelong ob
 session with photography began in 1974 when he got his first camera at th
 e age of 12 and has been a professional photographer since 1980. During t
 he 80’s and 90’s he worked as an award-winning newspaper photojournali
 st\, mostly with the News &amp\; Observer in Raleigh\, NC (North Carolina
  photographer of the year five times and runner-up six times). He has won 
 awards for his work on local\, state\, regional\, national and internation
 al levels including being part of the Pulitzer Prize winning team at the 
 N&amp\;O in 1996. Since 2000\, Allen has worked as a commercial photograph
 er and as manager of Southeastern Camera store in Wilmington\, NC. During
  his tenure at the camera store\, Allen began his journey into pursuing hi
 s artistic visions in photography.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday - Thursd
 ay 10am-4pm and Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm. If you prefer to shop from ho
 me the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open! 
  Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free
  local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:306@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20210625T180000Z
DTEND:20210625T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20210607T180533Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-ju
 ne-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception - June
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmingto
 n\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council 
 of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!\n\nFour
 th Fridays are back!  This is an  after-hours celebration of art and cul
 ture\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month.
  Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for 
 a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n\nIn accordance with CDC Guide
 lines\, masks are required for unvaccinated persons in all galleries\, an
 d we ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply with the rules of each
  exhibit they visit.\nFeatured Art\nArt in Bloom Gallery is delighted to p
 artner with Opera Wilmington to celebrate the production of The Magic Flut
 e Opera.  Harmonious Relationships: Art Inspired by Music celebrates the 
 convergence of music and visual art.  This exhibit will include works of 
 art by artists Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth Darrow\, Helen Lew
 is\, Lori Joy Peterson\, Jameka Wrisbon Purdie\, Traudi Thornton\, and Pam
  Toll among others.  In addition to this exhibit our photography feature 
 is Gary Allen.\n\nThe exhibit opens on Friday\, June 25\, during Fourth Fr
 iday Gallery Night and continues through August 8\, 2021.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:307@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20210723T180000Z
DTEND:20210723T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20210629T155157Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-ju
 ne-3/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception - July
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmingto
 n\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council 
 of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!\n\nFour
 th Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and cultur
 e\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Ar
 t-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a f
 un\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n\nIn accordance with CDC Guidelin
 es\, masks are required for unvaccinated persons in all galleries\, and w
 e ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply with the rules of each ex
 hibit they visit.\nFeatured Art\nArt in Bloom Gallery is delighted to part
 ner with Opera Wilmington to celebrate the production of The Magic Flute O
 pera.  Harmonious Relationships: Art Inspired by Music celebrates the con
 vergence of music and visual art.  This exhibit will include works of art
  by artists Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter\, Elizabeth Darrow\, Helen Lewis\
 , Lori Joy Peterson\, Jameka Wrisbon Purdie\, Traudi Thornton\, and Pam To
 ll among others.  In addition to this exhibit our photography feature is 
 Gary Allen.\n\nThe exhibit will be open during Fourth Friday Gallery Night
  and continues through August 8\, 2021.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:312@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T180000
DTSTAMP:20210731T194702Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/start-with-the-eyes-a-pop-up-art-exhibit
 -featuring-elizabeth-darrow-friends/
SUMMARY:“Start With The Eyes: A Pop-Up Art Exhibit Featuring Elizabeth Da
 rrow & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a first look at the new work of Wilmington’s own\
 , Elizabeth Darrow.  “Start with the Eyes” will be exhibited at 820 
 Town Center Drive in Mayfaire Shopping Center near Wrightsville Beach and 
 will be open to the public in this pop-up show.  This exhibit will featur
 e a selection of work fresh out of the artist’s studio.  The art includ
 es Elizabeth’s figurative work and abstract expressionist works. In addi
 tion to Elizabeth Darrow’s new art\, view new art by painters\, Debra B
 ucci\, Bradley Carter and Joan McLoughlin\,  along with ceramic artist
 s Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans and Traudi Thornton.\n\nElizabeth Darrow
  has made Wilmington her home since 1977. She works in a variety of style
 s depending on her medium\, but usually does not work “from life” in t
 he traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch
  of its own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with
  color\, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work.
  Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose he
 rself to the process.\n\nThe exhibit opens on Thursday\, July 29 and conti
 nues through Sunday\, August 29\, 2021.\n\nStay tuned for more details an
 d to preview the work that will be featured in the exhibit.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Mayfaire Shopping Center\, 820 Town Center Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=820 Town Center Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mayfaire S
 hopping Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:313@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T210000
DTSTAMP:20210611T171421Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-start-with-the-eyes/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception “Start With The Eyes"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a first look at the new work of Wilmington’s own\
 , Elizabeth Darrow.  “Start with the Eyes” will be exhibited at 820 
 Town Center Drive in Mayfaire Shopping Center near Wrightsville Beach and 
 will be open to the public in this pop-up show.  This exhibit will featur
 e a selection of work fresh out of the artist’s studio.  The art includ
 es Elizabeth’s figurative work and abstract expressionist works. In addi
 tion to Elizabeth Darrow’s new art\, view new art by painters\, Debra B
 ucci\, Bradley Carter and Joan McLoughlin\,  along with ceramic artist
 s Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans and Traudi Thornton.\n\nElizabeth Darrow
  has made Wilmington her home since 1977. She works in a variety of style
 s depending on her medium\, but usually does not work “from life” in t
 he traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch
  of its own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with
  color\, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work.
  Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose he
 rself to the process.\n\nThe exhibit opens on Thursday\, July 29 and conti
 nues through Sunday\, August 29\, 2021.\n\nStay tuned for more details an
 d to preview the work that will be featured in the exhibit.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Mayfaire Shopping Center\, 420 Town Center Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=420 Town Center Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mayfaire S
 hopping Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:298@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTSTAMP:20210803T172502Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/what-we-keep-karen-paden-crouch-angela-r
 owe-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“What We Keep: Karen Paden Crouch & Angela Rowe” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_18764" align="alignright" width="236"] 
 "Emerging" Welded Bronze by Karen Paden Crouch[/caption]\n\nWhat We Keep i
 s an exhibit with a continuing conversation between two old friends Karen 
 Paden Crouch and Angela Rowe.  Along with this exhibit we will display th
 e work of our photography feature Audrey Kriss Berkowitz.\n\nEvents of thi
 s past year drew us inside\, kept us inside and made us look inside. We ha
 ve examined our history\, our symbols\, and what matters most to us when s
 o much of what we considered essential became inaccessible. Evolving from 
 that experience\, "What We Keep" is a continuing conversation between two 
 old friends Karen Paden Crouch and Angela Rowe who have relished the bless
 ing of time to make art and make sense of what has sustained us and what w
 e will take with us as we emerge from this complex experience. The work in
 cludes individual and collaborative pieces in clay\, bronze\, paper and ca
 nvas.\n\nThe exhibit opens on Friday\, August 13 and continues through Sep
 tember 19\, 2021.\n\nClick here to preview the work that will be featured
  in the exhibit.\n\nIf you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Galle
 ry Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art online and 
 pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus w
 e can also ship anywhere within the U.S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:315@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T160000
DTSTAMP:20210813T170721Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artists-at-mayfaire/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artists at Mayfaire
DESCRIPTION:Meet our featured artists\, Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter and El
 izabeth Darrow\, at our temporary Mayfaire location over the next few week
 s!\n\nEach Sunday\, during the month of August\, visit the gallery to view
  the work of our featured artists and meet the artists during special hour
 s. The pop up exhibit "Start With the Eyes" is on view until August 29th!
LOCATION:Mayfaire Shopping Center\, 820 Town Center Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=820 Town Center Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mayfaire S
 hopping Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:316@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T160000
DTSTAMP:20210819T194203Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artists-at-mayfaire-2/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artists at Mayfaire
DESCRIPTION:Meet our featured artists\, Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter and El
 izabeth Darrow\, at our temporary Mayfaire location over the next few week
 s!\n\nEach Sunday\, during the month of August\, visit the gallery to view
  the work of our featured artists and meet the artists during special hour
 s. The pop up exhibit "Start With the Eyes" is on view until August 29th!\
 n\n
LOCATION:Mayfaire Shopping Center\, 820 Town Center Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=820 Town Center Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mayfaire S
 hopping Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:309@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20210827T180000Z
DTEND:20210827T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20210824T185722Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-oc
 tober-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night (Reveal of New Oil Painting by Debra Bu
 cci) - August 27
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Fourth Friday Gallery Night\, August 27th
 \, 6-9pm\, at Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street in Historic Down
 town Wilmington.  Meet artist\, Debra Bucci\, as she reveals her new oil
  painting. The image will be incorporated into the poster for the America
 n Craft Walk Wilmington (ACWW)\, Saturday\, September 25th\, 10am – 5pm
 \, downtown along Front Street.\nACWW is Wilmington’s largest outdoor ar
 t show and sale featuring more than 100 of the region’s finest artists. 
 Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with artist\, Debra Bucci\, 
 and Cool Wilmington\, a leading event management and production company i
 n Wilmington.\nWhat We Keep is our featured exhibit with a continuing conv
 ersation between two old friends Karen Paden Crouch and Angela Rowe.  Alo
 ng with this exhibit we will display the work of our photography feature A
 udrey Kriss Berkowitz.\n\nEvents of this past year drew us inside\, kept u
 s inside and made us look inside. We have examined our history\, our symbo
 ls\, and what matters most to us when so much of what we considered essent
 ial became inaccessible. Evolving from that experience\, "What We Keep" is
  a continuing conversation between two old friends Karen Paden Crouch and 
 Angela Rowe who have relished the blessing of time to make art and make se
 nse of what has sustained us and what we will take with us as we emerge fr
 om this complex experience. The work includes individual and collaborative
  pieces in clay\, bronze\, paper and canvas.\n\nThe exhibit continues thro
 ugh September 19\, 2021.\n\nClick here to preview the work that will be f
 eatured in the exhibit.\n\nFourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hour
 s celebration of art and culture\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the 
 fourth Friday of each month. Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to downto
 wn Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n\n
 In accordance with CDC Guidelines\, masks are required for all persons in
  all galleries\, and we ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply wit
 h the rules of each exhibit they visit.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:317@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T180000
DTSTAMP:20210908T155832Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/extended-dates-start-with-the-eyes-a-pop
 -up-art-exhibit-featuring-elizabeth-darrow-friends/
SUMMARY:Extended Dates! “Start With The Eyes: A Pop-Up Art Exhibit Featur
 ing Elizabeth Darrow & Friends
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for a look at the new work of Wilmington’s own\, 
 Elizabeth Darrow. “Start with the Eyes” will be exhibited at 820 Town 
 Center Drive in Mayfaire Shopping Center near Wrightsville Beach and will 
 be open to the public in this pop-up show.\n\nThis exhibit features a sele
 ction of work fresh out of the artist’s studio. The art includes Elizabe
 th’s figurative work and abstract expressionist works. In addition to El
 izabeth Darrow’s new art\, view new art by artists\, Bob Bryden\, Debra 
 Bucci\, Richard Bunting\, Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz Cox\, Joan McLoughli
 n\, H.M. Saffer\, and Kirah Van Sickle\, along with ceramic artists Brian 
 Evans\, Dianne Evans and Traudi Thornton.\n\nThe exhibit will be on vie
 w until Tuesday\, September 28\, 2021.\n\nElizabeth Darrow  has made Wilm
 ington her home since 1977. She works in a variety of styles depending on 
 her medium\, but usually does not work “from life” in the traditional 
 sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of its own acc
 ord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color\, repeat
 ing patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Each piece tak
 es her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the pr
 ocess.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Mayfaire Shopping Center\, 820 Town Center Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=820 Town Center Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mayfaire S
 hopping Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:318@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T200000
DTSTAMP:20210907T185340Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-house-special-reception-start-with-
 the-eyes-extended/
SUMMARY:Open House & Special Reception “Start With The Eyes- Extended"
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nJoin us for an open house and special reception celebrati
 ng 13 of our artists in the pop-up exhibit “Start with the Eyes.”  We
  will be joined by many of our artists\, along with live music and party f
 avors!\n\nThis exhibit features a selection of work fresh out of our artis
 ts' studios. The art includes Elizabeth Darrow’s figurative and abstract
  expressionist works\, in addition to new art by Bob Bryden\, Debra Bucci
 \, Richard Bunting\, Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz Cox\, Jeri Greenberg\
 , Joan McLoughlin\, H.M. Saffer\, and Kirah Van Sickle\, along with cer
 amic artists Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans and Traudi Thornton.\n\nThe ex
 hibit will be on view until Tuesday\, September 28\, 2021.  Regular hours
  are noon to 6pm\, Monday-Saturday and noon to 4pm\, Sunday and by appoint
 ment.\n\n\nThis exhibit is located at 820 Town Center Drive in Mayfaire Sh
 opping Center between the movie theater and Breadsmith.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Mayfaire Shopping Center\, 820 Town Center Drive\, Wilmington\, NC
 \, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=820 Town Center Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mayfaire S
 hopping Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:299@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210924
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20210910T152651Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/birdsong-helen-mirkil-with-photographer-
 kelly-starbuck-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Birdsong: Helen Mirkil” & “Full Circle: Photography by Kelly
  Starbuck” Featured Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_19242" align="alignright" width="56
 0"] "Squirrel's Nest" by Helen Mirkil &amp\; "Harbor Island" by Kelly Sta
 rbuck[/caption]\n\n\n\nBirdsong features the work of artist\, Helen Mirk
 il alongside Kelly Starbuck‘s photographic works in Full Circle.\n\nB
 irdsong is a continuing series of art by artist\, Helen Mirkil. Birds ca
 n put a song in our hearts when there’s no song to be found. Each bird s
 pecies is entirely different\, and for Helen each journey into the world o
 f birds is different too.  She never quite knows where it’s leading her
 . It’s not unlike the life of following and listening to the music of th
 e Holy Spirit.\n\nBorn in 1952\, Helen is a graduate of the Pennsylvania
  Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) Certificate and MFA programs\, as well as
  the BFA program of the University of  Pennsylvania (with studio classes 
 at PAFA). Helen is also a poet. Her collection of poems entitled Sower on
  the Cliffs: poems and drawings was published in 2013 by BookArts Press. 
 Helen’s home is in Wilmington\, North Carolina. Along with a spacious st
 udio across town\, she is setting down roots\, enjoying her children and g
 randchildren.\n\n\n—\n\nDeeply inspired by memories\, documentation and 
 the feeling of a specific moment\, Kelly’s personal work seeks to capt
 ure a sense of time and space by playing with light and shadow. Growing up
  in Wrightsville Beach\, then experiencing the intensity of New York City\
 , her latest collection honors her relationship with both nature and city 
 life. “New York is where I became a photographer. This exhibit is all ab
 out utilizing the energy of the city\, the bright lights and connecting it
  to where I am now\, back at my roots\, back at the beach\,” explains St
 arbuck.\n\nKelly Starbuck\, a native of Wrightsville Beach\, North Carolin
 a\, moved to New York City where she resided for 14 years. During those ye
 ars Kelly found her calling to become a photographer. Fernando Bengoechea\
 , an international celebrity\, interior and lifestyle photographer gave Ke
 lly her start as his studio manager. She assisted on photo shoots and work
 ed as a teaching assistant at The International Center of Photography. Kel
 ly began her work as a photographer soon thereafter with a focus on portra
 iture\, interior\, product\, travel and lifestyle projects as well as pers
 onal fine art projects. At the end of 2009\, Kelly returned to Wilmington\
 , NC to be near her family at the beach and to make Wilmington her home ba
 se for business. Starbuck made her mark in the Wilmington art community by
  curating fine art photography shows at her gallery\, SALT Studio Photogra
 phy\, in the Brooklyn Arts District.\n\nThe exhibits open on Friday\, Sept
 ember 24 and continues through November 7\, 2021.\n\n\nStay tuned for mor
 e details and to preview the work that will be featured in the exhibit.\n\
 nThe gallery is open Monday – Thursday 10am-4pm and Friday - Saturday 10
 am-5pm.  If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website
  (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at
  the door or take advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also
  ship anywhere within the U.S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:308@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20210924T180000Z
DTEND:20210924T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20210910T152758Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-au
 gust-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - September 24 - Opening Reception for 
 2 Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_19242" align="alignright" width="591"] 
 "Squirrel's Nest" by Helen Mirkil &amp\; "Harbor Island" by Kelly Starbuc
 k[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmi
 ngton\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Coun
 cil of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!  A
 rt in Bloom will host two new guests artists this month!\n\nBirdsong feat
 ures the work of artist\, Helen Mirkil\, alongside Kelly Starbuck‘s ph
 otographic works in Full Circle.\n\n“Birdsong” is a continuing series
  of art by artist\, Helen Mirkil. Birds can put a song in our hearts when 
 there’s no song to be found. Each bird species is entirely different\, a
 nd for Helen each journey into the world of birds is different too.  She 
 never quite knows where it’s leading her. It’s not unlike the life of 
 following and listening to the music of the Holy Spirit.\n\nBorn in 1952\,
  Helen Mirkil is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (
 PAFA) Certificate and MFA programs\, as well as the BFA program of the Uni
 versity of  Pennsylvania (with studio classes at PAFA). Helen is also a 
 poet. Her collection of poems entitled Sower on the Cliffs: poems and draw
 ings was published in 2013 by BookArts Press. Helen’s home is in Wilming
 ton\, North Carolina. Along with a spacious studio across town\, she is se
 tting down roots\, enjoying her children and grandchildren.\n\n\n--\n\nDee
 ply inspired by memories\, documentation and the feeling of a specific mom
 ent\, Kelly's personal work seeks to capture a sense of time and space by 
 playing with light and shadow. Growing up in Wrightsville Beach\, then exp
 eriencing the intensity of New York City\, her latest collection honors he
 r relationship with both nature and city life. “New York is where I beca
 me a photographer. This exhibit is all about utilizing the energy of the c
 ity\, the bright lights and connecting it to where I am now\, back at my r
 oots\, back at the beach\,” explains Starbuck.\n\nKelly Starbuck\, a nat
 ive of Wrightsville Beach\, North Carolina\, moved to New York City where 
 she resided for 14 years. During those years Kelly found her calling to be
 come a photographer. Fernando Bengoechea\, an international celebrity\, in
 terior and lifestyle photographer gave Kelly her start as his studio manag
 er. She assisted on photo shoots and worked as a teaching assistant at The
  International Center of Photography. Kelly began her work as a photograph
 er soon thereafter with a focus on portraiture\, interior\, product\, trav
 el and lifestyle projects as well as personal fine art projects. At the en
 d of 2009\, Kelly returned to Wilmington\, NC to be near her family at the
  beach and to make Wilmington her home base for business. Starbuck made he
 r mark in the Wilmington art community by curating fine art photography sh
 ows at her gallery\, SALT Studio Photography\, in the Brooklyn Arts Distri
 ct.\n\nThe exhibits open on Friday\, September 24 and continues through No
 vember 7\, 2021.\n\n\n--\n\nFourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-ho
 urs celebration of art and culture\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on th
 e fourth Friday of each month. Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to down
 town Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n
 \nIn accordance with CDC Guidelines\, masks are required for all persons 
 in all galleries\, and we ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply w
 ith the rules of each exhibit they visit.\n\nStay tuned for more details o
 n our featured artists and guests.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:300@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20220125T162753Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington-2021/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hold the date for the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Satur
 day\, September 25th\, from 10am – 5 pm.\n\nStop by for a fun Saturday 
 at Art in Bloom Gallery’s tents at Front and Princess Streets\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC at the American Craft Walk Wilmington 2021. Meet artists at variou
 s times throughout the day: Debra Bucci Fine Art (oil painting and prints)
  and Bradley Carter (painter) along with various artists from Art in Bloom
  Gallery.\n\nIn addition to our tent\, the gallery at 210 Princess Street 
 will also be open on Saturday from 10am – 5 m.\n\nDebra Bucci – 2021 F
 eatured Poster Artist\n\n\n\nAbout Debra:  Debra Bucci is known for her 
 vibrant and engaging floral paintings. Motivated by requests for commissio
 ns and her love of dogs\, she has expanded her collection with the introdu
 ction of a Modern Art Dog Series. Dynamic color palettes\, moving composi
 tions and translucency from layering oils all work together to enhance the
  depth and bring Debra’s art to life.\n\nDebra will be creating somethin
 g brand new for this year’s poster.  We find it best to let the artist 
 let their brush and imagination do the creating.\n\nBelow are the 2016\, 2
 017\, 2018\, 2019 and 2021 posters.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Front and Princess\, 35 N Front St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Sou
 theastern NC\, United States
GEO:34.236320;-77.949043
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=35 N Front St\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, Southeastern NC\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 Front and Princess:geo:34.236320,-77.949043
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:314@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20211022T180000Z
DTEND:20211022T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20211012T175641Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-oc
 tober-3/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception - October 22
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmi
 ngton\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Coun
 cil of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!  A
 rt in Bloom will host two new guests artists this month!\n\nBirdsong feat
 ures the work of artist\, Helen Mirkil\, alongside Kelly Starbuck‘s ph
 otographic works in Full Circle.\n\n“Birdsong” is a continuing series
  of art by artist\, Helen Mirkil. Birds can put a song in our hearts when 
 there’s no song to be found. Each bird species is entirely different\, a
 nd for Helen each journey into the world of birds is different too.  She 
 never quite knows where it’s leading her. It’s not unlike the life of 
 following and listening to the music of the Holy Spirit.\n\nBorn in 1952\,
  Helen Mirkil is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (
 PAFA) Certificate and MFA programs\, as well as the BFA program of the Uni
 versity of  Pennsylvania (with studio classes at PAFA). Helen is also a 
 poet. Her collection of poems entitled Sower on the Cliffs: poems and draw
 ings was published in 2013 by BookArts Press. Helen’s home is in Wilming
 ton\, North Carolina. Along with a spacious studio across town\, she is se
 tting down roots\, enjoying her children and grandchildren.\n\n\n--\n\nDee
 ply inspired by memories\, documentation and the feeling of a specific mom
 ent\, Kelly's personal work seeks to capture a sense of time and space by 
 playing with light and shadow. Growing up in Wrightsville Beach\, then exp
 eriencing the intensity of New York City\, her latest collection honors he
 r relationship with both nature and city life. “New York is where I beca
 me a photographer. This exhibit is all about utilizing the energy of the c
 ity\, the bright lights and connecting it to where I am now\, back at my r
 oots\, back at the beach\,” explains Starbuck.\n\nKelly Starbuck\, a nat
 ive of Wrightsville Beach\, North Carolina\, moved to New York City where 
 she resided for 14 years. During those years Kelly found her calling to be
 come a photographer. Fernando Bengoechea\, an international celebrity\, in
 terior and lifestyle photographer gave Kelly her start as his studio manag
 er. She assisted on photo shoots and worked as a teaching assistant at The
  International Center of Photography. Kelly began her work as a photograph
 er soon thereafter with a focus on portraiture\, interior\, product\, trav
 el and lifestyle projects as well as personal fine art projects. At the en
 d of 2009\, Kelly returned to Wilmington\, NC to be near her family at the
  beach and to make Wilmington her home base for business. Starbuck made he
 r mark in the Wilmington art community by curating fine art photography sh
 ows at her gallery\, SALT Studio Photography\, in the Brooklyn Arts Distri
 ct.\n\nThe exhibits open on Friday\, September 24 and continues through No
 vember 7\, 2021.\n\n\n--\n\nJoin us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in 
 downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by
  the Arts Council of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase ori
 ginal art!\n\nFourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hours celebration
  of art and culture\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday
  of each month. Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington
  galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n\nIn accordance
  with CDC Guidelines\, masks are required for unvaccinated persons in all
  galleries\, and we ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply with th
 e rules of each exhibit they visit.\n\nStay tuned for more details on our 
 featured artists and guests.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:321@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T160000
DTSTAMP:20211015T152807Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-oberfest-2021/
SUMMARY:Art-Oberfest 2021
DESCRIPTION:Art-Oberfest 2021 is an art walk through the treasured Carolina
  Place/Ardmore Historic Street Car District featuring both recognized and 
 up and coming artisans hidden throughout the quaint streets of these combi
 ned neighborhoods. You’re invited to take a stroll down the sidewalks\, 
 meet the talented artists and purchase any one or more of the many treasur
 es you will find.\n\nThis event is featuring over 30 local artists and ven
 dors with offerings of paintings\, ceramics\, jewelry\, photography\, fibe
 r arts\, metal works\, glass\, pottery\, florals\, holiday gifts and more\
 , along with live music!\n\nJoin several of our artists on Saturday\, Octo
 ber 23 from 12-4 pm  in the Carolina Place/Ardmore Neighborhood for th
 e 2021 Art-Oberfest! Art in Bloom Gallery will have a booth featuring arti
 sts including Debra Bucci and Bradley Carter at 1914 Pender Avenue.\n\n
 As a covid-compliant outdoor event\, face coverings\, social distancing an
 d no-contact payments are required.\n\nVisit the Art-Oberfest 2021 website
  for a detailed list of vendors and more!\n\nCarolina Place/Ardmore is loc
 ated between 21st St. / Pender Ave. / Wilmington Ave. / Creece Ave / Churc
 h St. / Ann St. / Castle St.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:319@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T160000
DTSTAMP:20211006T191947Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-talk-with-helen-mirkil/
SUMMARY:"Gallery Talk" with Artist & Poet\, Helen Mirkil
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_19457" align="alignright" w
 idth="372"] "Quartet #1" Mixed media on canvas[/caption]\n\nJoin us Saturd
 ay\, October 23 from 2-4pm to meet artist\, Helen Mirkil\, and to hear a 
 Gallery Talk from 2:30-3:00pm. The gallery talk will focus on Helen's newe
 st work featured in her exhibit\, Birdsong.\n\n\n\n\n\nBirdsong is a cont
 inuing series of art by artist\, Helen Mirkil. Birds can put a song in ou
 r hearts when there’s no song to be found. Each bird species is entirely
  different\, and for Helen each journey into the world of birds is differe
 nt too.  She never quite knows where it’s leading her. It’s not unlik
 e the life of following and listening to the music of the Holy Spirit.\n\n
 Born in 1952\, Helen Mirkil is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of
  the Fine Arts (PAFA) Certificate and MFA programs\, as well as the BFA pr
 ogram of the University of  Pennsylvania (with studio classes at PAFA). 
 Helen is also a poet. Her collection of poems entitled Sower on the Cliffs
 : poems and drawings was published in 2013 by BookArts Press. Helen’s h
 ome is in Wilmington\, North Carolina. Along with a spacious studio across
  town\, she is setting down roots\, enjoying her children and grandchildre
 n.\n\n\nThe exhibit continues through November 7\, 2021.\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:320@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T160000
DTSTAMP:20211006T191326Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/19458/
SUMMARY:"Poetry Reading" by Artist & Poet\, Helen Mirkil
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_19459" align="alignright" width="354"] 
 "Sower on the Cliffs" Book Cover[/caption]\n\nJoin us Saturday\, October 3
 0 from 2-4pm to meet artist\, Helen Mirkil\, and to listen to a Poetry Re
 ading from 2:30-3:00pm.\n\nMirkil’s book\, Sower on the Cliffs/ poems a
 nd drawings\, is published by BookArts Press and available at BarnesandNo
 ble.com\n\nAbout the Book: Sower on the Cliffs\n\n"Where is the singing /w
 hen twisted thoughts /flood the soul...?" Helen Mirkil asks in these lyric
 al poems that celebrate her faith in God and fascination with the sweetnes
 s of quotidian life. She questions the mystery\, serves as witness\, obser
 ves details as a mother and a lover\, and she tells stories. The poems are
  paired with ten evocative drawings\, that enrich rather than illustrate h
 er vision. Sower on the Cliffs collects the words and images of a striving
  soul\, a poet pilgrim\, a remarkable artist.\n\nBirdsong is a continuing
  series of art by artist\, Helen Mirkil. Birds can put a song in our hear
 ts when there’s no song to be found. Each bird species is entirely diffe
 rent\, and for Helen each journey into the world of birds is different too
 .  She never quite knows where it’s leading her. It’s not unlike the 
 life of following and listening to the music of the Holy Spirit.\n\nBorn i
 n 1952\, Helen Mirkil is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the F
 ine Arts (PAFA) Certificate and MFA programs\, as well as the BFA program 
 of the University of  Pennsylvania (with studio classes at PAFA). Helen 
 is also a poet. Her collection of poems entitled Sower on the Cliffs: poem
 s and drawings was published in 2013 by BookArts Press. Helen’s home is
  in Wilmington\, North Carolina. Along with a spacious studio across town\
 , she is setting down roots\, enjoying her children and grandchildren.\n\n
 \nThe exhibit continues through November 7\, 2021.\n\n&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:322@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T150000
DTSTAMP:20211026T163636Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-talk-with-guest-photographer-kel
 ly-starbuck/
SUMMARY:"Gallery Talk" with Guest Photographer\, Kelly Starbuck
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_19422" align="alignright" width
 ="424"] "Seapath" by Kelly Starbuck[/caption]\n\nJoin us Saturday\, Novemb
 er 6 from 1-3 pm to meet guest photographer\, Kelly Starbuck\, and to hear
  a Gallery Talk from 1:30-2:15 pm followed by a Q &amp\; A Session. The ga
 llery talk will focus on Kelly's newest work featured in her exhibit\, Ful
 l Circle.\n\nThe event will be in the gallery\, however it will also be av
 ailable for Live Streaming on our Facebook page. The live stream will star
 t a few minutes before 1:30pm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeeply inspired by memories\, 
 documentation and the feeling of a specific moment\, Kelly’s personal 
 work seeks to capture a sense of time and space by playing with light and 
 shadow. Growing up in Wrightsville Beach\, then experiencing the intensity
  of New York City\, her latest collection honors her relationship with bot
 h nature and city life. “New York is where I became a photographer. This
  exhibit is all about utilizing the energy of the city\, the bright lights
  and connecting it to where I am now\, back at my roots\, back at the beac
 h\,” explains Starbuck.\n\nKelly Starbuck\, a native of Wrightsville Bea
 ch\, North Carolina\, moved to New York City where she resided for 14 year
 s. During those years Kelly found her calling to become a photographer. Fe
 rnando Bengoechea\, an international celebrity\, interior and lifestyle ph
 otographer gave Kelly her start as his studio manager. She assisted on pho
 to shoots and worked as a teaching assistant at The International Center o
 f Photography. Kelly began her work as a photographer soon thereafter with
  a focus on portraiture\, interior\, product\, travel and lifestyle projec
 ts as well as personal fine art projects. At the end of 2009\, Kelly retur
 ned to Wilmington\, NC to be near her family at the beach and to make Wilm
 ington her home base for business. Starbuck made her mark in the Wilmingto
 n art community by curating fine art photography shows at her gallery\, SA
 LT Studio Photography\, in the Brooklyn Arts District.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:301@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20211108T041020Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/the-holiday-art-exhibit-sale-featuring-a
 rt-in-bloom-gallery-artists/
SUMMARY:“The Holiday Art Exhibit + Sale” Featuring Art in Bloom Gallery
  Artists
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Holiday Season and Art in Bloom Gallery will celebrate
  with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30 of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Art
 ists!  Feast your eyes on new work directly out of the artists’ studios
 . Shop for meaningful\, original and special gifts of art that will bring 
 smiles all year round!  All of our artists are offering fine art under $2
 50.\n\nAlong with this exhibit we will feature  "Jeff Chase: Night".  Je
 ff is a photographer and painter who lives in Wilmington\, NC.  This body
  of work continues an ongoing theme…capturing a moment in time gone unno
 ticed by others.\n\nFeatured artists include:  Bradley Carter (painting)
 \, Debra Bucci (painting)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Judy Hint
 z 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)\, Dumay Gorham (sculpture)\, Jeri Greenberg (pastel artist
 )\, \, Curtis Krueger (photographer)\, Dave Klinger (photography)\, 
 Brooks Koff (stained glass)\, Helen Lewis (encaustic painter)\,  Joan
  McLoughlin (painting)\, David Norris (printmaker)\,  Jameka Purdie 
 (jewelry)\, Jessie Robertson (painter)\, Gale Smith (painter)\, Traudi T
 hornton (ceramics)\, Gayle Tustin (ceramics)\, Angela Rowe (painter)\
 ,  Michael Van Hout (sculpture)\, Kirah Van Sickle (painter)\, Rober
 to Vengoechea (jewelry)\, among others! \nThe exhibit opens on Friday\, 
 November 12 and continues through January 9\, 2022.\nThe gallery is open 7
  days a week: Monday – Thursday\, 10am-4pm\; Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm\
 ; Sunday\, noon-4pm\; and by appointment.  If you prefer to shop from hom
 e the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  
 Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free 
 local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bl
 oom also offers complementary gift wrapping.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:323@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20211110T162548Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/night-jeff-chase-photography-feature-exh
 ibit/
SUMMARY:“Night: Jeff Chase” Photography Feature Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_19606" align="alignright" width="277"] 
 "Ted's" by Jeff Chase[/caption]\n\n"Night" features the work of\, Jeff Cha
 se\, photographer and painter who lives in Wilmington\, NC.  This body of
  work continues an ongoing theme...capturing a moment in time gone unnotic
 ed by others.\n\nJeff states that “Photography has been a passion for me
  since I got my first camera at age 6.  It was a Brownie Box Camera which
  introduced me to the idea of capturing a moment in time which\, most like
 ly\, no one else saw.  At age 14\, I set up my own darkroom and would spe
 nd hours trying to edit and perfect what I had seen through the camera’s
  lens.  In high school and in college I furthered my education by taking 
 all the photography classes available.  Once digital photography became t
 he norm\, I continued to advance my skills by learning Photoshop and Adobe
  Lightroom.  These tools have furthered the way photographers can use the
 ir photos to “paint” imagery that they saw in their mind’s eye\, ima
 ges that were only imagined while looking through the lens of a camera. 
   This level of advancement has opened a new world for me\, allowing me t
 o not only capture images but also to interpret what I see.  However\, af
 ter all these years\, I am still after the same thing – trying to captur
 e a moment in time that has gone unnoticed by anyone else.  It is truly a
  passion that will keep me fascinated the rest of my life.”\n\nAlong wit
 h this exhibit will be the "The Holiday Art Exhibit + Sale”  with over 
 30 of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!  Feast your eyes on new work dire
 ctly out of the artists’ studios. Shop for meaningful\, original and spe
 cial gifts of art that will bring smiles all year round!\n\nThe gallery is
  open Monday – Friday 10am-4pm\; Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm\; Sunday 12-
 4pm and by appointment.  If you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom
  Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!  Purchase art onlin
 e and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery.  
 Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers co
 mplementary gift wrapping.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:324@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T170000
DTSTAMP:20211111T205938Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-jeff-chase/
SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Jeff Chase
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_19829" align="alignright" width="377"] 
 "Bizarre"[/caption]\n\nJoin us Sunday\, November 21 from 3-5pm to meet gue
 st photographer\, Jeff Chase\, and view his exhibit.\n\n“Night” featu
 res the work of  Jeff Chase\, photographer and painter who lives in Wilm
 ington\, NC.  This body of work continues an ongoing theme…capturing a 
 moment in time gone unnoticed by others.\n\nJeff states that “Photograph
 y has been a passion for me since I got my first camera at age 6.  It was
  a Brownie Box Camera which introduced me to the idea of capturing a momen
 t in time which\, most likely\, no one else saw.  At age 14\, I set up my
  own darkroom and would spend hours trying to edit and perfect what I had 
 seen through the camera’s lens.  In high school and in college I furthe
 red my education by taking all the photography classes available.  Once d
 igital photography became the norm\, I continued to advance my skills by l
 earning Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.  These tools have furthered the wa
 y photographers can use their photos to “paint” imagery that they saw 
 in their mind’s eye\, images that were only imagined while looking throu
 gh the lens of a camera.   This level of advancement has opened a new wo
 rld for me\, allowing me to not only capture images but also to interpret 
 what I see.  However\, after all these years\, I am still after the same 
 thing – trying to capture a moment in time that has gone unnoticed by an
 yone else.  It is truly a passion that will keep me fascinated the rest o
 f my life.”\n\nJeff Chase is a photographer and painter who lives in Wil
 mington\, NC.  He also spent over 20 years as an art dealer in Boston MA.
   Over the last 20 years\, he has participated in over 30 exhibitions in 
 Florida\, New York\, Massachusetts\, North Carolina\, and Michigan.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:310@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20211126T180000Z
DTEND:20211126T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20210819T120844Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-no
 vember-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - November 26
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmingto
 n\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council 
 of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!\n\nFour
 th Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and cultur
 e\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Ar
 t-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a f
 un\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n\nIn accordance with CDC Guidelin
 es\, masks are required for all persons in all galleries\, and we ask tha
 t all Fourth Friday participants comply with the rules of each exhibit the
 y visit.\n\nStay tuned for more details on our featured artists and guests
 .\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:311@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20211217T180000Z
DTEND:20211217T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20211109T163304Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-de
 cember-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception - December 17
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmingto
 n\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council 
 of Wilmington.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!\n\nFour
 th Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and cultur
 e\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Ar
 t-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a f
 un\, free\, family-friendly experience.\n\nIn accordance with CDC Guidelin
 es\, masks are required for unvaccinated persons in all galleries\, and w
 e ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply with the rules of each ex
 hibit they visit.\n\nStay tuned for more details on our featured artists a
 nd guests.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:338@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTSTAMP:20220119T165934Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/unique-precious-new-work-by-joanne-geise
 l-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Unique & Precious: Our Coast's Irreplaceable Landscapes by Joann
 e Geisel" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_20468" align="alignright" width="
 316"] "Nature" by Joanne Geisel[/caption]\n\n\n\n\n“Unique &amp\; Precio
 us: Our Coast's Irreplaceable Landscapes” features the newest paintings 
 of Joanne Geisel\, who lives in Wilmington\, NC. Joanne began a new series
  of paintings commenting on how unique our particular geographic area is.
   She illustrates this through local coastal scenes and her paintings of 
 Venus Flytraps.  Flytraps are indigenous to only this 150 mile geographic
  area and marshes that are estuaries to animals and plants.\n\n\n\nJoanne'
 s love of drawing and painting began as a child. After completing a degree
  in Art Education\, she enjoyed careers in human services and higher educa
 tion. She received a Masters in Public Administration using her creative s
 kills in program development\, marketing and helping others with career an
 d educational goals. Since 2006\, Joanne has been a full time artist\; pai
 nting\, teaching\, exhibiting and selling  artwork. Her goals in creating
  oil paintings include capturing the feelings\, sights and sounds of her s
 ubject. She continues to experiment with texture\, edges\, brushstrokes\, 
 and palette knife and the layering of color to create depth\, luminosity a
 nd beauty. Joanne is on the faculty of The Cameron Art Museum School\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, and the Leland Cultural Arts Center and conducts workshops 
 for many organizations.\n\nAlong with this exhibit\, our featured photogra
 phy show is "Seeing Art Through the Camera: Joe P. Wiegmann".  This show 
 features photographs that combine technical and artistic aspects of what h
 e sees through his camera lens.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, Janu
 ary 28th from 6-9pm\, in downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Frida
 y Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Seas
 on.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays G
 allery Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy
  locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, fr
 ee\, family-friendly experience.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Thursda
 y 10am-4pm\, Friday – Saturday 10am-5pm\, and by appointment.   If you
  prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery
 .com) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door or tak
 e advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere w
 ithin the U.S.\n\n \n\n\n
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:339@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTSTAMP:20220105T162532Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/seeing-art-through-the-camera-joe-p-wieg
 mann-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Seeing Art Through the Camera: (Joe) P. Wiegmann" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_20337" align="alignright" width="
 275"] "Restaurant Ready"[/caption]\n\n"Seeing Art Through the Camera" is o
 ur newest show featuring the photographic work of (Joe) P. Wiegmann.  Yea
 rs ago\, a professional photographer gave me great advice\, “Always carr
 y your camera with you.” Over the years\, I have cultivated my own philo
 sophy to taking photographs and my advice is\, “Vary your camera angle a
 nd the height at which you shoot your images.” The theme of my January 2
 022 Photo Show is\, “Seeing Art Through The Camera”. I usually see the
  art of the image before I actually grab for my camera. Then I think about
  how to take the photo technically. I try various angles or staging height
 s to take the photograph. I hope that the image captured represents what I
  envisioned. Once the image is printed\, I look forward to a printed piece
  that displays an additional richness of artistry. Not all photographs wor
 k perfectly but when they do\, it is such a great high!\n\nAs far back as 
 I can remember\, I was always engaged in creative endeavors such as drawin
 g and painting. Two years of Civil Engineering at the University of Maryla
 nd did not provide me with the means to express my creativity. When I chan
 ged my major to Fine Arts\, it didn’t make my parents happy but they wer
 e supportive of my new goals. After 43 years in the graphic design field a
 nd serving as a Creative Director\, I retired and moved to the Wilmington 
 area. The beauty and natural energy of the places and artists here have re
 kindled my creative energy.\n\n\n\nAlong with this exhibit is “Unique &a
 mp\; Precious: Our Coast's Irreplaceable Landscapes” featuring the newe
 st paintings of Joanne Geisel\, who lives in Wilmington\, NC. Joanne began
  a new series of paintings commenting on how unique our particular geograp
 hic area is.  She illustrates this through local coastal scenes and her p
 aintings of Venus Flytraps.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, January 
 28th from 6-9pm\, in downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Ga
 llery Night hosted by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season. 
  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Galle
 ry Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy loc
 als and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\,
  family-friendly experience.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Thursday 10
 am-4pm\, and Friday – Saturday 10am-5pm\, and by appointment.   If you
  prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery
 .com) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door or tak
 e advantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere w
 ithin the U.S.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:327@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20220128T180000Z
DTEND:20220128T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20220125T152714Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-reception-ja
 nuary-21/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - January
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmingto
 n\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council 
 of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the artists and purchase o
 riginal art!\n\n\n\nFourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hours celeb
 ration of art and culture\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the Fourth 
 Friday of each month. Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilm
 ington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience.\nArt in Bl
 oom Gallery welcomes special guests\, Roberto &amp\; June Vengoechea from 
 Visions of Creation\, located in Black Mountain\, NC on Friday\, January 2
 8th!\nThey will be refreshing our selection of jewelry as well as working 
 with customers to design one-of-a-kind creations!\nStop by the gallery to 
 meet Roberto and maybe even work with him on a special piece...Valentine's
  Day is just around the corner.\nAdditionally\, the gallery will be featur
 ing 2 exhibits for January's Fourth Friday.  \n\n\n“Unique &amp\; Preci
 ous: Our Coast's Irreplaceable Landscapes”  will be featuring the newes
 t paintings of Joanne Geisel\, who lives in Wilmington\, NC. Joanne began 
 a new series of paintings commenting on how unique our particular geograph
 ic area is.  She illustrates this through local coastal scenes and her pa
 intings of Venus Flytraps.\n\n\nAlong with this exhibit\, our featured pho
 tography show is “Seeing Art Through the Camera: Joe P. Wiegmann”.  
 This show features photographs that combine technical and artistic aspects
  of what he sees through his camera lens.\n\nIn accordance with CDC Guidel
 ines\, masks are required for unvaccinated persons in all galleries\, and
  we ask that all Fourth Friday participants comply with the rules of each 
 exhibit they visit.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:340@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T150000
DTSTAMP:20220125T164050Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-talk-painting-demonstration-with
 -joanne-geisel/
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk & Painting Demonstration with Joanne Geisel
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_20505" align="alignright" width="34
 0"] Joanne Geisel - Painting Demonstration[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gal
 lery on Saturday\, February 5 at 1pm for a gallery talk with Joanne Geisel
 !  Focusing on her current exhibit in the gallery\, “Unique &amp\; Pre
 cious: Our Coast’s Irreplaceable Landscapes"\, she will discuss her choi
 ce of subject and along with the evolution of her work.  As a special tre
 at\, Joanne will also be painting in the gallery as she demonstrates her w
 ork from conception to completion.\n\nThe event will be in the gallery\; h
 owever\, it will also be available for Live Streaming on our Facebook page
 . Check our Facebook Page for more details! The live stream will start a f
 ew minutes before 1:10pm.\n\n“Unique &amp\; Precious: Our Coast’s Irre
 placeable Landscapes” features the newest paintings of Joanne Geisel\,
  who lives in Wilmington\, NC. Joanne began a new series of paintings comm
 enting on how unique our particular geographic area is.  She illustrates 
 this through local coastal scenes and her paintings of Venus Flytraps.  F
 lytraps are indigenous to only this 150 mile geographic area and marshes t
 hat are estuaries to animals and plants.\n\n\n\n\nJoanne’s love of drawi
 ng and painting began as a child. After completing a degree in Art Educati
 on\, she enjoyed careers in human services and higher education. She recei
 ved a Masters in Public Administration using her creative skills in progra
 m development\, marketing and helping others with career and educational g
 oals. Since 2006\, Joanne has been a full time artist\; painting\, teachin
 g\, exhibiting and selling  artwork. Her goals in creating oil paintings
  include capturing the feelings\, sights and sounds of her subject. She co
 ntinues to experiment with texture\, edges\, brushstrokes\, and palette kn
 ife and the layering of color to create depth\, luminosity and beauty. Joa
 nne is on the faculty of The Cameron Art Museum School\, Wilmington\, NC\,
  and conducts workshops for many local arts organizations.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:343@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T180000
DTSTAMP:20220214T173328Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-and-greet-with-joanne-geisel/
SUMMARY:"Meet and Greet" with Joanne Geisel
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Art in Bloom Gallery for a special meet and greet wi
 th artist\, Joanne Geisel on Wednesday\, February 16th from 4-6PM.  Joann
 e is the current featured artist at Art in Bloom Gallery. Her show: “Uni
 que &amp\; Precious: Our Coast’s Irreplaceable Landscapes by Joanne Geis
 el” will be on display through February 19\, 2022.\n\nJoanne’s love of
  drawing and painting began as a child. After completing a degree in Art E
 ducation\, she enjoyed careers in human services and higher education. She
  received a Masters in Public Administration using her creative skills in 
 program development\, marketing and helping others with career and educati
 onal goals. Since 2006\, Joanne has been a full time artist\; painting\, t
 eaching\, exhibiting and selling  artwork. Her goals in creating oil pai
 ntings include capturing the feelings\, sights and sounds of her subject. 
 She continues to experiment with texture\, edges\, brushstrokes\, and pale
 tte knife and the layering of color to create depth\, luminosity and beaut
 y. Joanne is on the faculty of The Cameron Art Museum School\, Wilmington
 \, NC\, and the Leland Cultural Arts Center and conducts workshops for man
 y organizations.
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  Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:344@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20220215T192219Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/sibs-2-brooks-koff-michael-van-hout-exhi
 bit/
SUMMARY:“Sibs 2: Brooks Koff & Michael Van Hout” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n“Sibs 2” features the newest glass mosaic art and oi
 l paintings of siblings\, Brooks Koff and Michael Van Hout. These Wilm
 ington based artists have collaborated together on many projects and are b
 ringing new work to the gallery walls.  The artwork will range from beaut
 ifully rendered paintings to colorful glass mosaics.\n\nBrooks Koff “pa
 ints with glass” creating unique stained-glass mosaics that beg for a su
 nny window to catch and transform light into brilliant color! Unlike tradi
 tional stained-glass work\, her pieces are created without the use of patt
 erns\, giving her freedom to fully explore color and design.\n\nMichael Va
 n Hout started creating professional art over thirty-years ago after stud
 ying Forestry at NC State University and graduating with a BSA degree in s
 culpture from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. In a
 ddition to wire and metal sculpture\, Michael creates wood sculpture\, woo
 dcut prints\, mixed media\, mobiles\, paintings\, and commissioned works.\
 n\n\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, February 25th from 6-9pm\, in d
 owntown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted b
 y the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the art
 ists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an aft
 er-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy locals and visitors flo
 ck to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly exp
 erience.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Thursday 10am-4pm\, Friday – 
 Saturday 10am-5pm\, and by appointment.   If you prefer to shop from hom
 e the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always open!
   Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our fr
 ee local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
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UID:328@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20220225T180000Z
DTEND:20220225T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20211221T193533Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-january-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - February
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery from 6 until 9pm\, in downtown Wilmingto
 n\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council 
 of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the artists and purchase o
 riginal art!\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nFourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-
 hours celebration of art and culture\, which is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on 
 the Fourth Friday of each month. Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to do
 wntown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience.
 \n\nIn accordance with CDC Guidelines\, masks are required for unvaccinat
 ed persons in all galleries\, and we ask that all Fourth Friday participan
 ts comply with the rules of each exhibit they visit.\n\nStay tuned for mor
 e details on our featured artists and guests.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:342@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T180000
DTSTAMP:20220218T165422Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-artist-event-featuring-gale-smi
 th/
SUMMARY:"Meet the Artist" Event - Featuring Gale Smith
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_20741" align="alignright" width="24
 2"] Gale Smith in her Studio[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Thursd
 ay\, April 7th from 4-6pm with artist\, Gale Smith\, for a special "Meet t
 he Artist" Event!  Gale will be visiting from her new home in Virginia Be
 ach\, VA\, to bring new art to the gallery.\n\n\nHaving studied at UNC Cha
 pel Hill\, Gale considers painting as an ongoing study. Recently\, she stu
 died with Robert Longley at the Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown\, M
 A and also with Lois Griffel\, the former director of the Cape Cod School 
 of Art.\nGale found a new interest in working with copper a few years ago.
   As a plein air painter\, she began using copper panels as her canvas an
 d loved how the copper made her colors warm and vibrant.\nShe experiments 
 with different gauges of copper and mediums and discovered that inks and o
 ils on copper made colors radiate vibrantly. Never quite sure where the co
 lors and copper will take her\, Gale paints\, cuts and weaves two abstract
  paintings together to create a dimensional piece of art.  The soft gentl
 e curves that she cuts into the copper\, allows her to form the piece into
  soothing and thought provoking structural designs.  It is her desire tha
 t the viewer will experience a personal interaction with her art. Often\, 
 she writes small quotes\, prayers or poems that relate to the piece of wor
 k on the back of the copper strips and weaves them into the design.\nGale 
 is an award winning artist with her works exhibited in galleries\, private
  collections and corporate installations.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:345@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTSTAMP:20220308T152817Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/intimate-interiors-pastels-by-jeri-green
 berg-ceramics-by-traudi-thornton-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Intimate Interiors: Pastels by Jeri Greenberg & Ceramics by Traudi
  Thornton" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:"Intimate Interiors: Pastels by Jeri Greenberg &amp\; Ceramics 
 by Traudi Thornton" is an exciting new exhibit featuring the colorful work
  of two very different artists. In addition to pastel paintings of intimat
 e interiors\, Jeri will be featuring several of her newest works from "Res
 taurants + Art 2022:  Celebrating Wilmington’s Restaurant Scene"\, a j
 oint project in collaboration with Art in Bloom Gallery\, Terry Espy of Mo
 Mentum Companies\, and different restaurants and cafes in our community.\n
 \n\n[caption id="attachment_20825" align="alignright" width="241"] Jeri Gr
 eenberg "Red Chair with Leather Ottoman"[/caption]\n\nAfter many years as 
 a fashion illustrator and sportswear designer\, Jeri Greenberg turned her
  love of graphic design and color into a new and exciting “next act”\,
  working as a full-time painter and teacher.  Jeri loves painting still l
 ifes\, urban interiors\, figures and fabrics\, and the occasional landscap
 e as well. Recently relocated\, Jeri teaches weekly classes at the Cameron
  Art Museum in Wilmington NC\, and holds demos and workshops around the co
 untry\, as well as jurying national and international pastel exhibits.\n\n
 Traudi Thornton is a ceramicist currently showing Raku and Stoneware at Ar
 t in Bloom Gallery. She was born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Germany.
   Traudi first studied music at Creighton University before studying cera
 mics with Henry Soreco at Creighton\, the University of Nebraska at Omaha 
 and then moving back to Germany.  The artist relocated to Wilmington in 1
 983.  Additionally\, Traudi completed a Raku workshop with Paul Soldner i
 n 1974 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.\n\nAlong with this exhibit 
 our photographic feature will be\, "The Water of Life: Photography by Alli
 son Bowman".\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, April 22nd from 6-9pm\,
  in downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hos
 ted by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with th
 e artists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery Nights are a
 n after-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy locals and visitor
 s flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendl
 y experience.\n\nThe gallery is open Monday – Thursday 10am-4pm\, Friday
  – Saturday 10am-5pm\, and by appointment.   If you prefer to shop fro
 m home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is always o
 pen!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of ou
 r free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:330@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20220422T180000Z
DTEND:20220422T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20220418T193625Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-april/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Celebrating "Intimate Interiors" Exhibi
 t
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Friday\, April 22nd from 6-9pm\, in 
 downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted 
 by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the ar
 tists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an af
 ter-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy locals and visitors fl
 ock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly ex
 perience.\n“Intimate Interiors: Pastels by Jeri Greenberg &amp\; Ceramic
 s by Traudi Thornton” is an exciting new exhibit featuring the colorful 
 work of two very different artists.\n\n\nAfter many years as a fashion ill
 ustrator and sportswear designer\, Jeri Greenberg turned her love of gra
 phic design and color into a new and exciting “next act”\, working as 
 a full-time painter and teacher.  Jeri loves painting still lifes\, urban
  interiors\, figures and fabrics\, and the occasional landscape as well. R
 ecently relocated\, Jeri teaches weekly classes at the Cameron Art Museum 
 in Wilmington NC\, and holds demos and workshops around the country\, as w
 ell as jurying national and international pastel exhibits.\n\nTraudi Thorn
 ton is a ceramicist currently showing Raku and Stoneware at Art in Bloom 
 Gallery. She was born in Czechoslovakia and raised in Germany.  Traudi fi
 rst studied music at Creighton University before studying ceramics with He
 nry Soreco at Creighton\, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and then mov
 ing back to Germany.  The artist relocated to Wilmington in 1983.  Addit
 ionally\, Traudi completed a Raku workshop with Paul Soldner in 1974 at th
 e University of Nebraska at Omaha.\n\nAlong with this exhibit our photogra
 phic feature will be\, “The Water of Life: Photography by Allison Bowma
 n”. This is a showcase of impactful prints created during the Covid-19 p
 andemic.  Allison's photography highlights the unique experience we all s
 hared in the isolation. While I lived in the Outer Banks through the cours
 e of the pandemic\, the manifestations of these experiences seem to be ide
 alized in the forms and relationships I built with the bodies of water aro
 und me. Please enjoy “The Water of Life”.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nFourth Fri
 days Gallery Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and culture\, wh
 ich is held from 6 – 9 p.m. on the Fourth Friday of each month. Art-savv
 y locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, f
 ree\, family-friendly experience.\n\nIn accordance with CDC Guidelines\, 
 masks are required for unvaccinated persons in all galleries\, and we ask 
 that all Fourth Friday participants comply with the rules of each exhibit 
 they visit.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:348@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T210000
DTSTAMP:20220419T155551Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-celebrating-
 the-water-of-life-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night Celebrating "The Water of Life" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Friday\, April 22nd from 6-9pm\, in 
 downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted 
 by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the ar
 tists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an af
 ter-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy locals and visitors fl
 ock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly ex
 perience.\n"The Water of Life: Photography by Allison Bowman" is a showcas
 e of impactful prints created during the Covid-19 pandemic.\nAllison's pho
 tography highlights the unique experience we all shared in the isolation. 
 While I lived in the Outer Banks through the course of the pandemic\, the 
 manifestations of these experiences seem to be idealized in the forms and 
 relationships I built with the bodies of water around me. Please enjoy “
 The Water of Life”.\nAlong with this exhibit "Intimate Interiors: Pastel
 s by Jeri Greenberg &amp\; Ceramics by Traudi Thornton" is an exciting new
  exhibit featuring the colorful work of two very different artists. In add
 ition to her pastel paintings of intimate interiors\, Jeri will be featuri
 ng several of her newest works from "Restaurants + Art 2022:  Celebratin
 g Wilmington’s Restaurant Scene"\, a joint project in collaboration with
  Art in Bloom Gallery\, Terry Espy of MoMentum Companies\, and different r
 estaurants and cafes in our community. A portion of art sales from Restaur
 ants + Art 2022 will benefit NourishNC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:350@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220508
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220509
DTSTAMP:20220504T154240Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-mothers-day-hours-2/
SUMMARY:Special Mother's Day Hours
DESCRIPTION:Happy Mother Day!! Art in Bloom Gallery is celebrating Mothers 
 of all kinds.  Shop the gallery (in store or online) anytime during May 5
 -9th and receive a 15% discount.  Additionally we will host special galle
 ry hours on Sunday\, May 8th from 12-4pm.  Give Mom a gift as special as 
 she is!\n\n(Use Coupon Code on our website iheartmom2022).\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:346@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T171318Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-studio-party-with-judy-hintz-cox/
SUMMARY:"Open Studio Party & Art Sale" with Judy Hintz Cox
DESCRIPTION:If you have seen the work of abstract artist\, Judy Hintz Cox\,
  you'll know that she creates paintings that evoke emotions\, convey simpl
 icity\, and become a starting point for meditation.\n\nArt in Bloom Galler
 y is pleased to present a unique event at the home studio of artist\, Judy
  Hintz Cox.  This "Open Studio Party &amp\; Art Sale" will feature 75+ ab
 stract and minimalist paintings at Judy's home and home studio in Oak Isla
 nd\, NC.   Join us for a reception on Saturday afternoon\, May 14th from
  4 until 7pm with wine and refreshments while you get a special view into 
 her art and home.  We will also be hosting viewing hours on Sunday\, May 
 15th from 1 until 4pm.\n\nJudy’s home is a pleasant 35-minute drive from
  downtown Wilmington.  But if you don’t want to drive\, reserve your sp
 ot on the “Saturday Party Bus” from Wilmington to Oak Island for the
  reception on Saturday.  Let us take care of the driving as you relax wit
 h refreshments.  Spots are limited so contact the gallery for details. Yo
 u can e-mail us at artinbloomgallery@gmail.com or call the gallery at 910-
 763-8341. The Deadline for Reservations is Wednesday at 4pm!\n\nThere is p
 lenty of street parking available and there are two vacant lots on 7th Str
 eet that guests are welcome to use.   (One lot is on the right at the be
 ginning of the street and the other is on the left at the end of the stree
 t.)\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nJudy started painting while living in Peru\, SA
 \, at the age of 26.  That was over 40 years ago.\n\nUpon returning to th
 e USA\, Judy worked as an artists’ model\, where she met established art
 ists\, who critiqued her art.  This was invaluable. She was taught how to
  “see” color\, composition and expression.  Her quest to learn more g
 ave her the incentive to enroll at the University of Maryland for a second
  BA\, in Studio Arts.\n\nMs. Hintz Cox resigned from her Psychiatric RN ca
 reer to pursue art full time in 1999.  For the past 20 years\, Judy has d
 eveloped a unique style as an abstract minimalist. She has exhibited exten
 sively throughout the USA.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Judy\\'s Home Studio\, 110 SE 7th Street\, Oak Island\, NC\, 28465
 \, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=110 SE 7th Street\, Oak Isl
 and\, NC\, 28465\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Judy\\'s Home 
 Studio:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:347@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20220505T163853Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-studio-party-with-judy-hintz-cox-2/
SUMMARY:"Open Studio Party" with Judy Hintz Cox
DESCRIPTION:If you have seen the work of abstract artist\, Judy Hintz Cox\,
  you'll know that she creates paintings that evoke emotions\, convey simpl
 icity\, and become a starting point for meditation.\n\nArt in Bloom Galler
 y is pleased to present a unique event at the home studio of artist\, Judy
  Hintz Cox.  This "Open Studio Party &amp\; Art Sale" will feature 75+ ab
 stract and minimalist paintings at Judy's home and home studio in Oak Isla
 nd\, NC.   Join us for a reception on Saturday afternoon\, May 14th from
  4 until 7pm with wine and refreshments while you get a special view into 
 her art.  We will also be hosting viewing hours on Sunday\, May 15th from
  1 until 4pm.\n\nReserve your spot on the "Saturday Party Bus” from Wilm
 ington to Oak Island for the reception on Saturday.  Let us take care of 
 the driving as you relax with refreshments.  Spots are limited so contact
  the gallery for details.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nJudy started painting whi
 le living in Peru\, SA\, at the age of 26.  That was over 40 years ago.\n
 \nUpon returning to the USA\, Judy worked as an artists’ model\, where s
 he met established artists\, who critiqued her art.  This was invaluable.
  She was taught how to “see” color\, composition and expression.  Her
  quest to learn more gave her the incentive to enroll at the University of
  Maryland for a second BA\, in Studio Arts.\n\nMs. Hintz Cox resigned from
  her Psychiatric RN career to pursue art full time in 1999.  For the past
  20 years\, Judy has developed a unique style as an abstract minimalist. S
 he has exhibited extensively throughout the USA.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Judy\\'s Home Studio\, 110 SE 7th Street\, Oak Island\, NC\, 28465
 \, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=110 SE 7th Street\, Oak Isl
 and\, NC\, 28465\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Judy\\'s Home 
 Studio:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:351@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220710
DTSTAMP:20220512T181819Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/visual-introspection-photography-by-wazg
 riffin-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Visual INTROspection" Photography by WAZgriffin Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_21404" align="alignright" width="237"] 
 "Bees on a Pear"[/caption]\n\nVisual INTROspection is WAZ’s first show 
 at Art in Bloom. The show features images meant to evoke self reflection\,
  challenge the viewer\, and inspire an emotional response. Some will exper
 ience amusement at a gathering of ballerinas\, warmth watching a young gir
 l dance on the beach\, or amazement at a swarm of bees eight inches long. 
 Whatever the reaction\, the desire is that the viewer has enjoyed a moment
  of contemplation through these images.\n\nWAZgriffin has more than forty 
 years experience as a photographer. A graduate of the University of South 
 Carolina\, where he studied photojournalism\, television production\, and 
 media arts\, WAZ has worked both in California and North Carolina as a tea
 cher\, teaching computer literacy\, photography\, and video production. Hi
 s work has won numerous awards both nationally\, locally\, and internation
 ally through shows and competitions. He lives in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nAlong
  with our photography feature will be the exhibit\, "Primordial Lines: Bri
 an Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle\," including contemporary ceramic and mi
 xed media art.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, May 27 from 6-9pm\, i
 n downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hoste
 d by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the 
 artists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an 
 after-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy locals and visitors 
 flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly 
 experience.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:353@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220710
DTSTAMP:20220518T152302Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/two-chicks-a-dude-brian-evans-dianne-eva
 ns-kirah-van-sickle-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Primordial Lines: Brian Evans & Kirah Van Sickle" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_21273" align="alignright" width="304"] 
 "Orange Crush" by Kirah Van Sickle[/caption]\n\n"Primordial Lines: Brian E
 vans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle\," will feature artists working in contempora
 ry ceramics and mixed media art.   These 2 Wilmington based artists are 
 collaborating in this new exhibition. Brian is a ceramic artist who plays 
 with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in his functional and 
 decorative pottery.  Kirah's acrylic and mixed media works explore incorp
 orating found objects and papers with paint glazes.  The show will also f
 eature new ceramic works by Dianne Evans.\nAbout the Artists\nBrian Evans'
  work conveys inspiration that he finds in his surroundings. Sometimes som
 ething as simple as the blade of a saw or a bellows used to blow on a fire
  can inspire an entire series of work. This body of work conveys simple fo
 und objects that inspire minimal or complex linear forms. Brian Evans was 
 born in Beaufort\, SC\, but was raised in Western Pennsylvania.  He gradu
 ated in 1993 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio
  Art.  He moved to Wilmington\, North Carolina in 1995.  He studied cera
 mics through the Continuing Education program at Cape Fear Community Colle
 ge while searching for an outlet for artistic expression. Brian studied un
 der a Japanese-American Potter\,  Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Brian is currently se
 rving as President of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild.\n\nKirah Van Sickle
  is an adventurer at heart. Her early years set a foundation for travel\,
  exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic and mixed media works e
 xplore incorporating found objects and papers with the paint glazes. The
 se are deeply personal expressions of her memories and dreams. In additio
 n to her studio practice\, Kirah is a dynamic instructor and lecturer\, l
 eading custom studio courses through museum schools and local art associ
 ations\, directed to both beginner and seasoned artists. She is an award-
 winning illustrator\, graphic designer and studio artist\, a certified Go
 lden Artist-Educator\, and active in community arts programming\, preserv
 ation of cultural resources and enhancing arts education. Kirah lives on
  the Cape Fear Coast of North Carolina and is a staff instructor at the Ca
 meron Art Museum\, Johnston Community College\, and Cape Fear Community C
 ollege.\n\nAlong with this exhibit our photographic exhibit is "Visual INT
 ROspection: Photography by WAZgriffin". WAZ's show features images meant 
 to evoke self reflection\, challenge the viewer\, and inspire an emotional
  response.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, May 27 from 6-9pm\, in do
 wntown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by
  the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  Visit with the arti
 sts and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an afte
 r-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy locals and visitors floc
 k to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, family-friendly expe
 rience.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:329@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20220527T180000Z
DTEND:20220527T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20220518T144321Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-march/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday Gallery Night - 2 New Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_21273" align="alignright" width="304"] 
 "Orange Crush" by Kirah Van Sickle[/caption]\n\n“Primordial Lines: Brian
  Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle\,” will feature artists working in conte
 mporary ceramics and mixed media art.   These 2 Wilmington based artists
  are collaborating in this new exhibition. Brian is a ceramic artist who p
 lays with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in his functional
  and decorative pottery.  Kirah’s acrylic and mixed media works explore
  incorporating found objects and papers with paint glazes.  The show will
  also feature new ceramic works by Dianne Evans.\n\nAlong with this exhibi
 t our photographic exhibit is "Visual INTROspection: Photography by WAZgri
 ffin". WAZ's show features images meant to evoke self reflection\, challe
 nge the viewer\, and inspire an emotional response.\n\nJoin us in the gall
 ery on Friday\, May 27 from 6-9pm\, in downtown Wilmington\, as part of th
 e Fourth Friday Gallery Night hosted by the Arts Council of Wilmington fo
 r the 2022 Season.  Visit with the artists and purchase original art!  F
 ourth Fridays Gallery Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and cul
 ture. Art-savvy locals and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries
  for a fun\, free\, family-friendly experience. Visit with the artists and
  purchase original art!\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:331@aibgallery.com
DTSTART:20220624T180000Z
DTEND:20220624T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20220613T192300Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-gallery-night-june/
SUMMARY:Final Fourth Friday Gallery Night & Farewell Event
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_21568" align="alignright" width="286"] 
 Kirah Van Sickle "Center Fold"[/caption]\n\nThis will be Art in Bloom Gall
 ery's final Fourth Friday in downtown Wilmington\, as we prepare for our m
 ove to our new location in Mayfaire Town Center.  Our new location\, loca
 ted at 6866 Main Street\, is slated to open in early August.    The Gall
 ery has been part of a lively downtown art scene for the last 7 years.  T
 he gallery will have extended open hours until our final day on July 9th.
    Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunda
 y 12 - 4pm.\n\n“Primordial Lines: Brian Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle\,
 ” will feature artists working in contemporary ceramics and mixed media
  art.   These 2 Wilmington based artists are collaborating in this new e
 xhibition. Brian is a ceramic artist who plays with light and shadow on th
 ree dimensional surfaces in his functional and decorative pottery.  Kirah
 ’s acrylic and mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and
  papers with paint glazes.\n\nAlong with this exhibit our photographic exh
 ibit is "Visual INTROspection: Photography by WAZgriffin". WAZ's show fea
 tures images meant to evoke self reflection\, challenge the viewer\, and i
 nspire an emotional response.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, June 2
 4 from 6-9pm\, in downtown Wilmington\, as part of the Fourth Friday Gall
 ery Night hosted by the Arts Council of Wilmington for the 2022 Season.  
 Visit with the artists and purchase original art!  Fourth Fridays Gallery
  Nights are an after-hours celebration of art and culture. Art-savvy local
 s and visitors flock to downtown Wilmington galleries for a fun\, free\, f
 amily-friendly experience. Visit with the artists and purchase original ar
 t!\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 210 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284
 01\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States
GEO:34.236435;-77.947021
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=210 Princess Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, Coastal North Carolina\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS
 =100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Gallery:geo:34.236435,-77.947021
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:354@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T170000
DTSTAMP:20220609T190443Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-closing-in-downtown-location/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closing in Downtown Location
DESCRIPTION:\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is Moving to Mayfaire!\n\nArt in Bloom
  Gallery is closing its doors at our 210 Princess Street location in July\
 , after a very vibrant 7 years.  The gallery is relocating to our new loc
 ation in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street.  We are slated to open
  our new space with double the space and double the art in early August!!\
 n\nThe gallery will have extended open hours until our final day on July 9
 th.\nMonday - Thursday 10am - 4pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunda
 y 12 - 4pm.\n\nMeanwhile we are celebrating our two current exhibits!  
 “Primordial Lines: Brian Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle\,” will feature
  artists working in contemporary ceramics and mixed media art.   These 2
  Wilmington based artists are collaborating in this new exhibition. Brian 
 is a ceramic artist who plays with light and shadow on three dimensional s
 urfaces in his functional and decorative pottery.  Kirah’s acrylic and 
 mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and papers with pain
 t glazes.\n\nAlong with this exhibit our photographic exhibit is "Visual I
 NTROspection: Photography by WAZgriffin". WAZ's show features images mean
 t to evoke self reflection\, challenge the viewer\, and inspire an emotion
 al response.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:355@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220802
DTSTAMP:20220611T192148Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/our-new-location-is-opening-in-august/
SUMMARY:Our New Location is Opening in August!!
DESCRIPTION:\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is Moving to Mayfaire!\n\nArt in Bloom
  Gallery is closing its doors at our 210 Princess Street location in July\
 , after a very vibrant 7 years.  The gallery is relocating to our new loc
 ation in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street.  We are slated to open
  our new gallery with double the space and double the art in early August!
 !\n\nStay tuned for more details on our opening date and special reception
 s.\n\nThe gallery downtown will have extended open hours until our final d
 ay on July 9th.\nMonday - Thursday 10am - 4pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am - 5
 pm and Sunday 12 - 4pm.\n\nMeanwhile we are celebrating our two current ex
 hibits!  “Primordial Lines: Brian Evans &amp\; Kirah Van Sickle\,” wi
 ll feature artists working in contemporary ceramics and mixed media art. 
   These 2 Wilmington based artists are collaborating in this new exhibiti
 on. Brian is a ceramic artist who plays with light and shadow on three dim
 ensional surfaces in his functional and decorative pottery.  Kirah’s ac
 rylic and mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and papers
  with paint glazes.\n\nAlong with this exhibit our photographic exhibit is
  "Visual INTROspection: Photography by WAZgriffin". WAZ's show features i
 mages meant to evoke self reflection\, challenge the viewer\, and inspire 
 an emotional response.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:358@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T200000
DTSTAMP:20220810T184237Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/grand-opening-reception/
SUMMARY:GRAND OPENING Reception at Mayfaire Town Center
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with us during our official Grand Opening Recept
 ion on Thursday\, August 18th from 5 until 8pm\, at our new location in Ma
 yfaire Town Center.  We are celebrating our artists with a brand-new exhi
 bit\, Making A Move: New Art Featuring Art in Bloom Gallery Artists\, at o
 ur new location in Mayfaire Town Center. The Gallery is pleased to presen
 t the work of our featured artists showcasing an abundance of creativity w
 ith a feast your eyes.\nThe gallery presents an eclectic mix of original\,
  traditional\, and contemporary works of art\, represents over 30 artists\
 , many of which are local to the Wilmington area. Our offerings include fi
 ne art paintings\, functional and decorative ceramics\, jewelry\, fiber ar
 t\, blown glass\, photography\, mixed media art\, limited-edition prints a
 nd more!\n\nFeatured artists include:  Bradley Carter (painting)\, Debr
 a 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 (paint
 ing)\, Jeri Greenberg (pastel artist)\, Curtis Krueger (photographer)\,
  Dave Klinger (photography)\,   Joan McLoughlin (painting)\, David No
 rris (printmaker)\,  Jameka Purdie (jewelry)\, Jessie Robertson (paint
 er)\, Gale Smith (painter)\, Traudi Thornton (ceramics)\, Gayle Tustin
  (ceramics)\, Angela Rowe (painter)\, Kirah Van Sickle (painter)\, Ro
 berto Vengoechea (jewelry)\, among others! 
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:360@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T190000
DTSTAMP:20220816T193033Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/back-to-school-special-event/
SUMMARY:Back-to-School Bash at Mayfaire Town Center
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_22121" align="alignright" width="319"] 
 Jeri Greenberg "Mother and Child Reunion" Pastel on paper[/caption]\nVisit
  Art in Bloom Gallery during the Back-to-School Bash at Mayfaire Town Cent
 er\nView original art and meet the artists. Bring friends and family to th
 is special event\, 10-7pm.  There will be an arts demonstration and a tab
 le for anyone who would like to draw.\nSeems like our summer vacations hav
 e barely begun and it’s already time to turn our attention to getting th
 e kiddos prepared for back to school.\n\nTo make sure you have everything 
 you need for your kids’ first day\, we are hosting a BIG Back to School 
 Bash just for you on August 20!\n\nActivities include:\nSHOPPING: Particip
 ating stores throughout the center will be hosting special discounts and a
 ctivities all day.\nGIVEAWAYS: The first 100 shoppers at our Back To Schoo
 l Bash in front of Flip n Fly on Saturday\, August 20 at 10am will receive
  a Dick's Sporting Goods cinch bag filled with exclusive coupons and a ret
 ailer gift card. Limit one per family. Must be 18 or older.\nACTIVITIES: C
 hildren can have their face painted from 10am-2pm outside of Barnes and No
 ble\, or join Belle for Storytime inside Barnes &amp\; Noble from 12pm-1pm
 ! You may also catch a photo with Elsa\, Anna\, Belle\, Mirabel or Ariel w
 hile roaming the Town Center from 10am-2pm.\nCHANCE TO WIN: Enter to win t
 he following: a $30 gift card to Art in Bloom\, $25 gift card to Belk\, $2
 5 gift card to Buckle\, $10 gift card to CAVA\, $20 gift card to Clean Jui
 ce\, $50 gift certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods\, a $25 gift card to Is
 a Roe or a $25 gift card to Style Me Boutique by subscribing to our email 
 newsletter. Subscribe by August 21.\n\n\n\nFind out more!  \n\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:359@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20220820T214016Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/ladies-night-out/
SUMMARY:"Girl's Night Out" at Mayfaire Town Center
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_20780" align="alignright" width="431"] 
 Jeri Greenberg "Floriana: At the Bar" Pastel on paper[/caption]\nVisit Art
  in Bloom Gallery during Girl's Night Out at Mayfaire Town Center\nView or
 iginal art\, enjoy a glass of wine\, meet some of our artists and try on b
 eautiful jewelry by our jewelry artists!\n\nRound up your best friends and
  make plans to enjoy "Girl's Night Out" at Mayfaire Town Center on Wednesd
 ay\, September 14th from 5 until 8pm.  Your evening will be filled with 
 fashion\, beauty\, exclusive deals and endless shopping!\n\nFind out More!
 \n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:362@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20220907T163328Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/trunk-show-with-jewelry-designer-alter-e
 go-designs/
SUMMARY:Trunk Show with Jewelry Designer "Alter Ego Designs"
DESCRIPTION:\nWe are excited to invite you to a very special Trunk Show wit
 h Jewelry Artisan\, Alter Ego Designs\, during Mayfaire Town Center’s hi
 ghly anticipated Girl’s Night Out! Event on Wednesday\, September 14th f
 rom 5-8pm. \nMeet Jewelry Artisan\, Jameka Wrisbon Purdie\, from Alter Eg
 o Designs during a special trunk show and the unveiling of her newest jewe
 lry collection.  As part of Mayfaire’s “Girls Night Out Event” you 
 can save 10% on your purchase in the gallery. Jameka believes the individu
 ality and boldness of her designs can do the same for those who wear them 
 and that we all need an ALTER EGO sometimes!\n\nAbout the Artist\n\n\n\nI 
 put a lot of time\, effort\, and care into crafting necklaces\, earrings\,
  bracelets\, hair accessories and more. All of my creations are assembled 
 using quality components sourced from all around the world. Most of my des
 igns are one-of-a-kind\, but even duplicates are each unique with the char
 acter only handmade items possess.  I find jewelry making to be a creativ
 e outlet that allows me to step away from normal daily activities and beco
 me something more than myself.\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:363@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTSTAMP:20221003T183530Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/pursuit-of-joy-paintings-by-debra-bucci-
 bradley-carter-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Pursuit of Joy: Paintings by Debra Bucci + Bradley Carter” Exh
 ibit
DESCRIPTION:“Pursuit of Joy: Paintings by Debra Bucci + Bradley Carter”
  is an exhibit featuring two artist’s individual search for creative fr
 eedom through brush\, canvas\, and paint. This exhibit will be the first f
 eatured artist show to enliven the walls of the new gallery space\, locate
 d in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\nOn view along with this exhibit is Restauran
 ts + Art\, a joint project\, celebrating Wilmington’s restaurant scene\
 , with pastel paintings by artist\, Jeri Greenberg.\n\nClick here to for 
 a preview the work in this exhibit.\n\nAbout the Artists \n\nDebra Bucci
  is known for her vibrant and engaging floral paintings. Dynamic color pa
 lettes\, moving compositions and translucency from layering oils all work 
 together to enhance the depth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her inspira
 tion comes from the high’s and low’s of the human experience and belie
 ves this tension makes the art connectable. Her style is rooted in realism
  and woven with abstract elements.\n\nAmerican Artist\, Bradley Carter\,
  is an award winning\, international selling artist who grew up pursuing 
 his passion for art in Virginia before moving to the North Carolina in 200
 7\, where he currently resides in Wilmington\, NC. He predominately works 
 in the medium of painting with his passion in Abstract Expressionism.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:364@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T000000
DTSTAMP:20221003T183634Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/restaurants-art-2022-celebrating-wilming
 tons-restaurant-scene-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Restaurants + Art 2022:  Celebrating Wilmington’s Restaurant S
 cene” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Restaurants + Art is a joint project\, celebrating Wilmington
 ’s restaurant scene\, with pastel paintings by artist\, Jeri Greenberg.
   This project is in collaboration with Art in Bloom Gallery\, MoMentum C
 ompanies\, and a delectable selection of restaurants and cafes in our comm
 unity.\n\nThe purpose of the project is to celebrate and support our many 
 different restaurants and cafes in our wonderful city through visual art. 
 Participating restaurants include: Restaurants include: The Cafe at Camer
 on Art Museum (CAM Cafe)\, Elijah’s\, Floriana\, S &amp\; L Deli\, Q
 uanto Basta\, Tarantelli’s\, The Basics\, The Green House\, White Fr
 ont\, Winnie’s Tavern\, along with others.  A portion of art sales w
 ill benefit NourishNC. NourishNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wh
 ose mission is to “Provide healthy food to hungry children\, empowering 
 them to succeed in the classroom and in their community.”\n\nAlong with 
 this exhibit\, our featured show is “Pursuit of Joy: Paintings by Debra
  Bucci + Bradley Carter“ Exhibit featuring the work of 2 exquisite pain
 ters.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nAfter many years as a fashion illustrator and
  sportswear designer\, Jeri Greenberg turned her love of graphic design 
 and color into a new and exciting “next act”\, working as a full-time 
 painter and teacher.\n\nFeeling that “Pastels are an immediate tool to e
 xpress feelings” and the perfect medium in which to “Make the Ordinary
 \, Extraordinary”\,  Jeri works to tell stories in her work enabling he
 r to draw the viewer in . With her background in illustration\, Jeri helps
  her students get a strongly drawn foundation down behind their color work
 .\n\nJeri loves painting still lifes\, urban interiors\, figures and fabri
 cs\, and the occasional landscape as well. Recently relocated\, Jeri teach
 es weekly classes at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington NC\, and holds d
 emos and workshops around the country\, as well as jurying national and in
 ternational pastel exhibits.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 284025
 \, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 284025\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom G
 allery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:341@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T170000
DTSTAMP:20220825T180654Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington-2022/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington 2022
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Satur
 day\, September 17th\, from 10am – 5 pm.\n\nOver 100 local artisans wil
 l set up along Front Street in downtown Wilmington.\n\n\nStop by for a fun
  day at Art in Bloom Gallery’s tents at Front and Princess Streets.\nMee
 t artists at various times throughout the day: Debra Bucci Fine Art (oil p
 ainting and prints)\, Bradley Carter (painter)\, Brian Evans (ceramic arti
 st)\,  Dianne Evans (ceramic artist)\, and Mark Gansor along with various
  other artists from Art in Bloom Gallery.\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&
 nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nDebra Bucci has created something brand new for this 
 year’s poster! We find it best to let the artist’s brush and imaginati
 on do the creating.\nAbout Debra:  Debra Bucci is known for her vibrant a
 nd engaging floral paintings. Motivated by requests for commissions and he
 r love of dogs\, she has expanded her collection with the introduction of 
 a Modern Art Dog Series. Dynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and 
 translucency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and
  bring Debra’s art to life.\n&nbsp\;\n\nBelow are the 2016\, 2017\, 2018
 \, 2019 and 2021 posters featuring images of paintings by Debra Bucci.\n\n
 \n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:356@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T200000
DTSTAMP:20220830T194040Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception/
SUMMARY:"Restaurants + Art" Exhibit -  Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Restaurants + Art is a joint project\, celebrating Wilmington
 ’s restaurant scene\, with pastel paintings by artist\, Jeri Greenberg.
   This project is in collaboration with Art in Bloom Gallery\, MoMentum C
 ompanies\, and a delectable selection of restaurants and cafes in our comm
 unity.\n\nThe purpose of the project is to celebrate and support our many 
 different restaurants and cafes in our wonderful city through visual art. 
 Participating restaurants include: Restaurants include: The Cafe at Camer
 on Art Museum (CAM Cafe)\, Elijah’s\, Floriana\, S &amp\; L Deli\, Q
 uanto Basta\, Tarantelli’s\, The Basics\, The Green House\, White Fr
 ont\, Winnie’s Tavern\, along with others.  A portion of art sales w
 ill benefit NourishNC. NourishNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wh
 ose mission is to “Provide healthy food to hungry children\, empowering 
 them to succeed in the classroom and in their community.”\n\nAlong with 
 this exhibit\, our featured show is “Pursuit of Joy: Paintings by Debra
  Bucci + Bradley Carter” Exhibit” featuring the work of 2 exquisite p
 ainters.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nAfter many years as a fashion illustrator 
 and sportswear designer\, Jeri Greenberg turned her love of graphic desi
 gn and color into a new and exciting “next act”\, working as a full-ti
 me painter and teacher.\n\nFeeling that “Pastels are an immediate tool t
 o express feelings” and the perfect medium in which to “Make the Ordin
 ary\, Extraordinary”\,  Jeri works to tell stories in her work enabling
  her to draw the viewer in . With her background in illustration\, Jeri he
 lps her students get a strongly drawn foundation down behind their color w
 ork.\n\nJeri loves painting still lifes\, urban interiors\, figures and fa
 brics\, and the occasional landscape as well. Recently relocated\, Jeri te
 aches weekly classes at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington NC\, and hold
 s demos and workshops around the country\, as well as jurying national and
  international pastel exhibits.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nTh
 anks to everyone involved in the project: Jeri Greenberg for the idea fo
 r the project and for her original art\; Terry Espy\, MoMentum Companies\
 ; the gallery team\; the participating restaurants and cafes\; and Nourish
 NC.
CATEGORIES:Community Service Project,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:361@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T200000
DTSTAMP:20220901T190835Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/pursuit-of-joy-paintings-by-debra-bucci-
 bradley-carter-opening-reception/
SUMMARY:"Pursuit of Joy: Paintings by Debra Bucci + Bradley Carter" Opening
  Reception
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_22360" align="alignright" width="322"] 
 "I'm With You" by Bradley Carter[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery on M
 onday\, September 19th from 5-8pm for a special Opening &amp\; Reception
  for this exhibit of work!\n\nOn view along with this exhibit is Restaura
 nts + Art\, a joint project\, celebrating Wilmington’s restaurant scene
 \, with pastel paintings by artist\, Jeri Greenberg.\n\n“Pursuit of Joy
 : Paintings by Debra Bucci + Bradley Carter” is an exhibit featuring two
  artist’s individual search for creative freedom through brush\, canvas\
 , and paint. This exhibit will be the first featured artist show to enlive
 n the walls of the new gallery space\, located in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\
 nAbout the Artists \n\nDebra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging 
 floral paintings. Dynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and translu
 cency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring 
 Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the high’s and low’s
  of the human experience and believes this tension makes the art connectab
 le. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements.\n\nAm
 erican Artist\, Bradley Carter\, is an award winning\, international sell
 ing artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art in Virginia before mov
 ing to the North Carolina in 2007\, where he currently resides in Wilmingt
 on\, NC. He predominately works in the medium of painting with his passion
  in Abstract Expressionism.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:370@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T180000
DTSTAMP:20221019T200329Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/end-of-show-party-pursuit-of-joy-paintin
 gs-by-debra-bucci-bradley-carter-exhibit/
SUMMARY:End-of-Show Party - “Pursuit of Joy: Paintings by Debra Bucci + B
 radley Carter” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for a special end-of-show reception and meet artist
 s Debra Bucci and Bradley Carter on Sunday\, October 30th\, 4-6pm..\n\nEnj
 oy original art\, food\, drink\, and conversation. Stop by in a costume an
 d participate in our costume contest for a chance to win a $50 gift certif
 icate to purchase art at Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\n“Pursuit of Joy: Paint
 ings by Debra Bucci + Bradley Carter” is an exhibit featuring two artis
 t’s individual search for creative freedom through brush\, canvas\, and 
 paint. This exhibit will be the first featured artist show to enliven the 
 walls of the new gallery space\, located in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\nOn vi
 ew along with this exhibit is Restaurants + Art\, a joint project\, celeb
 rating Wilmington’s restaurant scene\, with pastel paintings by artist\,
  Jeri Greenberg.\n\nAbout the Artists \n\nDebra Bucci is known for her 
 vibrant and engaging floral paintings. Dynamic color palettes\, moving com
 positions and translucency from layering oils all work together to enhance
  the depth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the
  high’s and low’s of the human experience and believes this tension ma
 kes the art connectable. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abs
 tract elements.\n\nAmerican Artist\, Bradley Carter\, is an award winnin
 g\, international selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art 
 in Virginia before moving to the North Carolina in 2007\, where he current
 ly resides in Wilmington\, NC. He predominately works in the medium of pai
 nting with his passion in Abstract Expressionism.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:365@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T200000
DTSTAMP:20221003T180132Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/pam-toll/
SUMMARY:"Pam Toll: Landscape & Memory" Book Celebration and Signing
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to celebrate the long awaited publication of Pam 
 Toll: Landscape &amp\; Memory. Meet artist\, Pam Toll\, and book designer\
 , Ned Irvine. Join us for a book celebration and signing along with refres
 hments and conversation. The reception is free and open to the public.\nAr
 tist\, Pam Toll\, and book designer\, Ned Irvine have created an outstandi
 ng catalog of Pam Toll's drawings. The book includes essays and stories al
 ong with photos of Pam Toll’s drawings made with a variety of mediums.\n
 Pam Toll is an associate professor in the Art and Art History Department 
 at UNC Wilmington. In addition to teaching\, Pam’s career includes the c
 reation of original art in a variety of media plus installations. Pam’s 
 art is in diverse public and private collections worldwide. She also co-fo
 unded Acme Art Studios and the No Boundaries International Art Colony.\nNe
 d Irvine is an associate professor in the Art and Art History Departmen
 t at UNC Wilmington\, a graphic designer\, and a graphic artist. His curr
 ent practice assists artists and educational and cultural clients with the
 ir printed communications. Before returning to teaching full time\, Irvine
  worked in publication design for clients such as McGraw-Hill and Global 
 Finance Magazine.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:366@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230109
DTSTAMP:20221114T205547Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/collaborating-with-nature-fiber-art-with
 -rebecca-yeomans-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Collaborating with Nature: Fiber Art with Rebecca Yeomans” Exh
 ibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_22784" align="alignright" width="51
 4"] "Catalpa Jam" Fiber art with Eco printing and stitching\, 26.5"H x 39.
 5"W[/caption]\n\n“Collaborating with Nature: Fiber Art with Rebecca Yeom
 ans” Exhibit\n\n\nNovember 10\, 2022 - January 8\, 2023\nRain Date Recep
 tion: Sunday\, December 4th\, 3-5pm\nCollaborating with Nature investigate
 s the intricate fiber art pieces created by Rebecca Yeomans. Rebecca’s 
 current work combines botanical printing\, knitting\, and stitching with a
  painterly feel. She is a full-time artist residing in Wilmington\, N.C.\n
 Rebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centered around making. She lea
 rned to knit at eight years old and was considered the “class artist” 
 in school. She studied studio art at UNC-Chapel Hill\, receiving a BFA in 
 1974. After earning an MFA from Auburn University in 1979 she taught there
  for several years. Rebecca and her husband Tom moved to Wilmington\, NC i
 n 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. She was a f
 ounding board member for DREAMS of Wilmington and later taught classes. He
 r fiber jewelry can be seen at the CAM gift shop. After she and Tom raised
  two artsy daughters\, Rebecca quickly moved into full time artist mode. H
 er current work combines botanical printing\, knitting\, and stitching wit
 h a painterly feel.\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, December 4th  fro
 m 3-5pm for a very special "Rain Date Reception" to celebrate the work of 
 these two unique artists! On view along with this exhibit is Art Made with
  Light: Photograms by Melissa Wilgis.\nClick here for a preview of the wor
 k that will appear in this exhibit! \n\nAbout the Process\nThe botanical 
 printmaking process is almost always the inspiration and starting point fo
 r my work. Eco or botanical printing is the art of transferring color from
  natural plant material on to fabric or paper using pressure\, moisture\, 
 and heat. Beautiful contact plant portraits are captured by bundling veget
 ation and fabric\, either by rolling around a pipe or stacking in layers a
 nd binding tightly. The bundle is then steamed or immersed in simmering na
 tural dye coaxing the pigment out of the leaves and on to the cloth. Resul
 ts depend on many variables: type of fabric\, water source\, plant species
 \, season\, climate\, and type of vessel used to name a few. Thus each pie
 ce is unique and always a surprise. The process involves many steps: scour
 ing\, mordanting\, pre dyeing\, printing with plant material\, post dyeing
 \, rinsing\, and perhaps printing again. I enjoy the relationship with the
  natural world inherent in the process: foraging walks\, growing my own dy
 e plants\, the aroma of cooking eucalyptus\, and the opening of a bundle t
 o reveal what gift Mother Nature has given. When a piece of printed paper 
 or cloth excites me\, I begin the slow process of embellishing. This invol
 ves tearing fabric\, arranging and rearranging\, pinning\, basting\, and d
 eciding on a place to start. I approach this process intuitively\, reactin
 g playfully\, exploring this or that\, asking what if? The piece evolves a
 nd its story unfolds. Hopefully a lovely whole is created by the intricate
  details. In a nutshell\, the beauty of the materials and the process of m
 aking are what my artwork is about. I am co-creating with Mother Nature an
 d collaborating with the fabric\, yarn\, and thread.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:367@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230109
DTSTAMP:20221114T205525Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-made-with-light-photograms-by-meliss
 a-wilgis-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Art Made with Light: Photograms by Melissa Wilgis” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_22796" align="alignright" width="31
 5"] "Small Stars" Photogram on paper[/caption]\n\n“Art Made with Light: 
 Photograms by Melissa Wilgis” Exhibit\nNovember 10\, 2022 - January 8\, 
 2023\nRain Date Reception: Sunday\, December 4\, 3-5pm\n\n\nArt Made with 
 Light is a new collection of cyanotypes by photographer\, Melissa Wilgis
 . Melissa is a fine art photographer specializing in photograms. Her cyano
 types on silver gelatin are a three-step process that requires thoughtful 
 planning and time spent both in a traditional darkroom and outside under t
 he sun. For this body of work\, sea whips gathered from local beaches are 
 combined with seashell x-rays and other collected items to create images t
 hat are eye-catching and unique.\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, Decem
 ber 4th  from 3-5pm for a very special "Rain Date Reception" to celebrate
  the work of these two unique artists!  On view along with this exhibit i
 s Collaborating with Nature: Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeomans”.\nClick her
 e for a preview of the work that will appear in this exhibit! \n\nAbout t
 he Artist\n\nI’m a fine art photographer specializing in photograms.  I
  made my first photogram in 1986 in Mr. Fecik’s photography class at Boa
 rdman High School.  I don’t recall the specifics\, but I’m fairly cer
 tain a clear cassette tape was involved.  At the time\, making photograms
  was simply a way to learn my way around the darkroom.  It taught me how 
 to use an enlarger and what the various chemicals do.  Leaving photograms
  behind\, I pursued photojournalism throughout high school and college.  
 After graduating with a BA in English from NC State University\, I started
  working for a branch of Eastman Kodak called Qualex.  I was in tech supp
 ort\, helping one-hour-photo lab operators fix their problems via telephon
 e.  Over the next several years\, I moved further away from photography a
 nd became further entrenched in corporate America.  I finally came to my 
 senses and left that world.  I found some film photography classes at the
  local community college and took a few to get back into the swing of thin
 gs. Soon I started working there as the darkroom assistant.  Four years l
 ater I became pregnant with my daughter and left my job at the community c
 ollege to focus on being a mom.  When my daughter was about a year old\, 
 my husband completed the darkroom in our garage.  The baby-monitor picked
 -up a signal out there\, so I was able to go into the darkroom during napt
 ime\, in addition to occasional evenings and weekends.  Making photograms
  gained traction for me during this time because it was photography I coul
 d do without wandering too far from my young daughter.  She was and still
  is my regular\, full-time job.\n\nI initially began making photograms usi
 ng what I refer to as my “critters”\; seahorses\, crabs\, butterflies\
 , dragonflies\, sea whips\, wildflowers and other found curiosities.  My 
 husband works in marine biology and helps me gather specimens.  No animal
 s are ever harmed—they’re gathered after they’ve passed.  One day m
 y husband came home with a deceased baby stingray.  He had been out in th
 e field and noticed some fishermen getting ready to toss it back.  He ask
 ed if he could have the ray and they agreed.  So\, the joke now is that i
 t’s all fine and good if your husband brings you flowers.  But it’s e
 xciting if he brings you a dead baby stingray.  Eventually\, I knew I nee
 ded to expand my photogram creations beyond critters.  I’m a thrift sto
 re junky and made it a priority to search out photogrammable objects at th
 e charity shops.  I’m drawn to antique garments\, lace\, and glass baub
 les.  My photogram compositions are simple.  This simplicity allows the 
 viewer to find their own story\, be it politics\, feminism\, gender\, sexu
 ality\, body-image\, materialism\, culture\, economy\, history\, family or
  simply nostalgia.  To me\, they’re first and foremost\, a reminder to 
 always try to see things in a different light.”
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:368@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T200000
DTSTAMP:20221006T171850Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-rebecca-yeomans-me
 lissa-wilgis-exhibits/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Rebecca Yeomans & Melissa Wilgis' Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_22795" align="alignright" width="311"] 
 Melissa Wilgis "Mushroom Coral" Cyanotype on paper[/caption]\n\n“Collabo
 rating with Nature: Fiber Art with Rebecca Yeomans” Exhibit and\n“Art 
 Made with Light: Photograms by Melissa Wilgis” Exhibit\n\n November 10\
 , 2022 - January 8\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, November 10\, 5-8
 pm\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery presents two brand new exhibits\, opening on No
 vember 10th\, by 2 very different artists.  Fiber artist\, Rebecca Yeoman
 s and photographer\, Melissa Wilgis both work with found objects in their 
 respective work.  Both of these artists reside in Wilmington and Hampstea
 d\, N.C. These exhibits will be on view in the gallery from November 10\, 
 2022\, until January 8\, 2023\, at our gallery in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\
 n“Collaborating with Nature” investigates the intricate fiber art pie
 ces created by Rebecca Yeomans. Rebecca’s current work combines botanic
 al printing\, knitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel.\n\n“Art Ma
 de with Light” is a new collection of cyanotypes by photographer\, Mel
 issa Wilgis.  Melissa is a fine art photographer specializing in photogra
 ms. Her cyanotypes on silver gelatin are a three-step process that require
 s thoughtful planning and time spent both in a traditional darkroom and ou
 tside under the sun. For this body of work\, sea whips gathered from local
  beaches are combined with seashell x-rays and other collected items to cr
 eate images that are eye-catching and unique.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on
  Thursday\, November 10th from 5-8pm for a very special Opening Recept
 ion to celebrate the work of these 2 unique artists!  Enjoy conversations
  and refreshments during this event.  Gallery events are always free and 
 open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Galle
 ry\, showcases the work of over local 30 artists.\n\n[caption id="attachme
 nt_22784" align="alignright" width="420"] Rebecca Yeomans "Catalpa Jam" Fi
 ber art with Eco printing and stitching\, 26.5"H x 39.5"W[/caption]\n\nEst
 ablished in 2015\, the gallery presents an eclectic mix of original\, trad
 itional\, and contemporary works of art and represents over 30 artists. Ar
 t in Bloom Gallery has now moved to our new location in Mayfaire Town Cent
 er and is open 7 days a week.  Gallery Hours are Monday – Saturday 10am
 -7pm and Sunday 12-6pm.\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nRebecca Yeomans has lived
  her entire life centered around making. She learned to knit at eight year
 s old and was considered the “class artist” in school. She studied stu
 dio art at UNC-Chapel Hill\, receiving a BFA in 1974. After earning an MFA
  from Auburn University in 1979 she taught there for several years. Rebecc
 a and her husband Tom moved to Wilmington\, NC in 1984 and she worked as a
  scenic artist in the film industry. She was a founding board member for D
 REAMS of Wilmington and later taught classes. Her fiber jewelry can be see
 n at the CAM gift shop. After she and Tom raised two artsy daughters\, Reb
 ecca quickly moved into full time artist mode. Her current work combines b
 otanical printing\, knitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel.\n\nMel
 issa Wilgis is a fine art photographer specializing in photograms.  “I 
 initially began making photograms using what I refer to as my “critters
 ”\; seahorses\, crabs\, butterflies\, dragonflies\, sea whips\, wildflow
 ers and other found curiosities.  My husband works in marine biology and 
 helps me gather specimens.  No animals are ever harmed—they’re gather
 ed after they’ve passed.  One day my husband came home with a deceased 
 baby stingray.  He had been out in the field and noticed some fishermen g
 etting ready to toss it back.  He asked if he could have the ray and they
  agreed.  So\, the joke now is that it’s all fine and good if your husb
 and brings you flowers.  But it’s exciting if he brings you a dead baby
  stingray.  Eventually\, I knew I needed to expand my photogram creations
  beyond critters.  I’m a thrift store junky and made it a priority to s
 earch out photogrammable objects at the charity shops.  I’m drawn to an
 tique garments\, lace\, and glass baubles.  My photogram compositions are
  simple.  This simplicity allows the viewer to find their own story\, be 
 it politics\, feminism\, gender\, sexuality\, body-image\, materialism\, c
 ulture\, economy\, history\, family or simply nostalgia.  To me\, they’
 re first and foremost\, a reminder to always try to see things in a differ
 ent light.”
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:369@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T121500
DTSTAMP:20221011T220909Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/karen-paden-crouch-in-the-land-of-make-b
 elieve-film-screening/
SUMMARY:"Karen Paden Crouch In The Land of Make Believe" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us at Thalian Hall on Friday\, November 18th for Cucal
 orus Film Festival's Striped Pyjama Squid Shorts. Art in Bloom Gallery's f
 ilm "Karen Paden Crouch In The Land of Make Believe" will be on the big sc
 reen.\n\nThe short documentary\, focusing on local sculptor\, Karen Paden 
 Crouch\, is an honest reflection on how welding transformed a trial lawyer
  after several traumatic experiences. Directed by Christina Capra and edit
 ed by Jessie Robertson.\n\nWe are proud to be an Official Selection of Cuc
 alorus Film Festival 2022.\n\nAdditionally\, Karen's work will be on view 
 at Art in Bloom Gallery beginning on November 10th for viewing and for pur
 chase.\n\nPurchase your tickets at: www.cucalorus.org/film\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut Street\
 , Wimington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=310 Chestnut Street\, Wimin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:372@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T180000
DTSTAMP:20221122T223933Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artists-sunday-shop-art/
SUMMARY:Artists Sunday - Shop Art
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nArtist Sunday is coming up on November 27!\n\n\n\nArt i
 n Bloom Gallery has partnered with Artists Sunday\, a national movement to
  encourage consumers to #ShopArt the Sunday after Thanksgiving\, and give 
 artist-created gifts this holiday season. It’s like Black Friday or Smal
 l Business Saturday but for art.\n\nJoin us in supporting our favorite loc
 al artists and shop art this coming Sunday.  Stop in the gallery for some
  seasonal refreshments or shop online.  The gallery is open from 12-6pm.\
 n\n\n\n✓ Artists Sunday is a day to support local artists in your commu
 nity.\n\n✓ Artists Sunday was created in 2020 to encourage people to sh
 op with artists and buy art as gifts during the holidays.\n\n\n\n✓ Ther
 e’s perhaps nothing more personal than a gift of the arts.\n\n\n\n\n✓
  Give something special\, unique\, and handcrafted this holiday season an
 d support local artists and the local economy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✓ More than
  500 communities across the United States have come together for the secon
 d year to champion local artists and promote the giving of the arts this h
 oliday season.\n\n✓ Communities from coast-to-coast\, large and small\,
  are celebrating Artists Sunday on Nov 27\, 2022 by highlighting local art
 ists\, creators and makers and promoting the giving of artistic items and 
 experiences for the holidays.\n\n✓ Positioned during the year’s busie
 st holiday shopping weekend\, Artist Sunday\, falls between Black Friday\,
  Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.\n\n✓ Artists Sunday unites a
 rtists and communities across the country\, all promoting shopping with lo
 cal artists.\n\n✓ Artists Sunday\, the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov 2
 7 this year)\, is the world’s largest art event\, dedicated to supportin
 g artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives\, co
 mmunities\, and the economy.\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:374@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230109
DTSTAMP:20221214T220053Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/moments-photography-by-carlos-flores-eve
 nt/
SUMMARY:“Moments: Photography by Carlos Flores” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Moments: Photography by Carlos Flores” on view in the gal
 lery from December 4th until January 8\, 2023. Carlos states that “Life
  is nothing but an infinite number of moments that are in constant motion.
  Unfortunately\, it’s quite impossible to remember it all. My camera is 
 my greatest tool because with it I’m able to collect and store passing m
 oments that become memories to later reminisce. It gives me great honor to
  share those with you. Moments.”\n\nCarlos Flores is a contemporary phot
 ographer and filmmaker who was born in El Salvador and immigrated to the U
 nited States at the early age of two. In 2017\, he discovered his passion 
 for film photography. Ever since then\, Carlos has been passionate about c
 apturing moments to show the world what he sees through his lens.\n\nClick
  here for a preview of the work that will appear in this exhibit! \n\nHis
  photography has been displayed at The ArtWorks Gallery Verrazzano\, Gravi
 ty Records\, Leland Cultural Arts Center\, Leland Town Hall\, Arts on Fire
 \, and Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to
  the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery show
 cases a plethora of fine art of over local 30 artists.  The gallery is op
 en Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located i
 n Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:371@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T170000
DTSTAMP:20221114T205451Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/rain-date-reception-for-rebecca-yeomans-
 melissa-wilgis-exhibits/
SUMMARY:"Rain Date Reception" for Rebecca Yeomans & Melissa Wilgis' Exhibit
 s
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_22972" align="alignright" width="437"] 
 Rebecca Yeomans "Still Life with Flowers &amp\; Fringe" 30.5" x 30.5"[/cap
 tion]\n\n"Rain Date Reception" on Sunday\, December 4th\, 3-5pm\n\nArt in 
 Bloom Gallery presents two brand new exhibits by two very different artist
 s.  Fiber artist\, Rebecca Yeomans and photographer\, Melissa Wilgis both
  work with found objects in their respective work.  Both of these artists
  reside in Wilmington and Hampstead\, N.C. Join us in the gallery on Sunda
 y\, December 4th  from 3-5pm for a very special "Rain Date Reception" to 
 celebrate the work of these two unique artists!  Enjoy conversations and 
 refreshments during this event. These exhibits will be on view in the gal
 lery until January 8\, 2023\, at our gallery in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\n
 “Collaborating with Nature” investigates the intricate fiber art piec
 es created by Rebecca Yeomans. Rebecca’s current work combines botanica
 l printing\, knitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel.\n\n“Art Mad
 e with Light” is a new collection of cyanotypes by photographer\, Meli
 ssa Wilgis.  Melissa is a fine art photographer specializing in photogram
 s. Her cyanotypes on silver gelatin are a three-step process that requires
  thoughtful planning and time spent both in a traditional darkroom and out
 side under the sun. For this body of work\, sea whips gathered from local 
 beaches are combined with seashell x-rays and other collected items to cre
 ate images that are eye-catching and unique.\n\nGallery events are always 
 free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bl
 oom Gallery\, showcases the work of over local 30 artists.\n\nAbout the Ar
 tists\n\nRebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centered around making
 . She learned to knit at eight years old and was considered the “class a
 rtist” in school. She studied studio art at UNC-Chapel Hill\, receiving 
 a BFA in 1974. After earning an MFA from Auburn University in 1979 she tau
 ght there for several years. Rebecca and her husband Tom moved to Wilmingt
 on\, NC in 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. Sh
 e was a founding board member for DREAMS of Wilmington and later taught cl
 asses. Her fiber jewelry can be seen at the CAM gift shop. After she and T
 om raised two artsy daughters\, Rebecca quickly moved into full time artis
 t mode. Her current work combines botanical printing\, knitting\, and stit
 ching with a painterly feel.\n\nMelissa Wilgis is a fine art photographer 
 specializing in photograms.  “I initially began making photograms using
  what I refer to as my “critters”\; seahorses\, crabs\, butterflies\, 
 dragonflies\, sea whips\, wildflowers and other found curiosities.  My hu
 sband works in marine biology and helps me gather specimens.  No animals 
 are ever harmed—they’re gathered after they’ve passed.  One day my 
 husband came home with a deceased baby stingray.  He had been out in the 
 field and noticed some fishermen getting ready to toss it back.  He asked
  if he could have the ray and they agreed.  So\, the joke now is that it
 ’s all fine and good if your husband brings you flowers.  But it’s ex
 citing if he brings you a dead baby stingray.  Eventually\, I knew I need
 ed to expand my photogram creations beyond critters.  I’m a thrift stor
 e junky and made it a priority to search out photogrammable objects at the
  charity shops.  I’m drawn to antique garments\, lace\, and glass baubl
 es.  My photogram compositions are simple.  This simplicity allows the v
 iewer to find their own story\, be it politics\, feminism\, gender\, sexua
 lity\, body-image\, materialism\, culture\, economy\, history\, family or 
 simply nostalgia.  To me\, they’re first and foremost\, a reminder to a
 lways try to see things in a different light.”
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:373@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T170000
DTSTAMP:20221128T192540Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-for-moments-photography-by-car
 los-flores/
SUMMARY:Reception for "Moments: Photography by Carlos Flores”
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23056" align="alignright" width="635"] 
 "Sunrise" by Carlos Flores[/caption]\n\nWe are celebrating our newest gues
 t photographer on Sunday December 4th from 3-5pm.\n\n“Moments: Photograp
 hy by Carlos Flores” on view in the gallery from December 4th until Janu
 ary 8\, 2023. Carlos states that “Life is nothing but an infinite number
  of moments that are in constant motion. Unfortunately\, it’s quite impo
 ssible to remember it all. My camera is my greatest tool because with it I
 ’m able to collect and store passing moments that become memories to lat
 er reminisce. It gives me great honor to share those with you. Moments.”
 \n\nCarlos Flores is a contemporary photographer and filmmaker who was bor
 n in El Salvador and immigrated to the United States at the early age of t
 wo. In 2017\, he discovered his passion for film photography. Ever since t
 hen\, Carlos has been passionate about capturing moments to show the world
  what he sees through his lens.\n\nHis photography has been displayed at T
 he ArtWorks Gallery Verrazzano\, Gravity Records\, Leland Cultural Arts Ce
 nter\, Leland Town Hall\, Arts on Fire\, and Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\nGall
 ery events are always free and open to the public. On view along with thes
 e exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art of over
  local 30 artists.  The gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm 
 and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main 
 Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n \n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:375@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230112
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTSTAMP:20230214T011041Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/monochrome-moments-a-photographic-glimps
 e-into-nature-tim-smith-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Monochrome Moments: A Photographic Glimpse into Nature: Tim Smit
 h” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23299" align="alignright" width="387"] 
 "Dragonfly On Leaf" by Tim Smith[/caption]\n\n“Monochrome Moments: A Pho
 tographic Glimpse into Nature" is a new exhibit by photographer\, Tim Smit
 h.  This new show will be on view from January 12 - February 26\, 2023\, 
 with an opening reception on Thursday\, January 12th from 5-8pm.  Tim’s
  images\, shown here in black/white\, illustrate a keen interest in light 
 and composition. His visual voice is often one of quiet reflection and int
 rospection. He is skilled enough to give the viewer those same emotions. 
  His talents have convinced local and regional photo editors as well as th
 e movie industry to use his photographs on their magazine covers\, TV show
 s and movies\, often as light-hearted and beautiful scenes. ~Jerry Blow\,
  AIAP\, Raleigh\, NC\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Thursday\, January 12th
   from 5-8pm for a special opening reception to celebrate the new show.
   On view along with this exhibit is Bold and Bright: New Work by Mark Ga
 nsor &amp\; Gale Smith.\n\nClick here for a preview of the work that will 
 appear in this exhibit! \n\nAbout the Artist\n\nTim Smith\, a native Nort
 h Carolinian\, is one of those rare people who has known his direction in 
 life from childhood.  As the provocative writer\, Henry Miller\, said: 
 “The moment one gives close attention to anything\, even a blade of gras
 s\, it becomes a mysterious\, awesome\, indescribably magnificent world in
  itself.”  Tim’s personal photographic direction in life has been to 
 give close attention to and to photograph his world. His interest began ar
 ound the age of 8 after becoming fascinated with his uncle’s Polaroid ca
 mera.  He completed his first formal photography course during high schoo
 l in Asheboro\, NC where he contributed many photographs for his yearbook.
   After that came a photography degree from Randolph Community College an
 d then six years with the NC National Guard as a photographer. He has cont
 inued his photographic journey as a fine art photographer while living in 
 the Wilmington area over the past four decades.\n\nGallery events are alwa
 ys free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in
  Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art of over local 30 artists.
   The gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm an
 d is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington
 \, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:376@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230112
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTSTAMP:20230214T010906Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/bold-and-bright-new-work-by-mark-gansor-
 gale-smith-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Bold and Bright: New Work by Mark Gansor & Gale Smith” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23309" align="alignright" width="425"] 
 "Sunday Afternoon" by Mark Gansor[/caption]\n\n“Bold and Bright" is our 
 newest exhibit with fresh new works by long-time gallery artists\, Mark Ga
 nsor and Gale Smith.  Mark is a landscape painter using impasto surfaces 
 to capture fleeting moments caught in the light. His works are playful and
  full of color!  Complimenting Mark's paintings are the sculptural metal 
 works by\, mixed media artist\, Gale Smith. Gale's work in this exhibit i
 s about the transformation of sheets of copper into complex assemblages th
 at create a distinctive visual impact while allowing the intrinsic beauty 
 of the metal to shine through.  Vibrant colours dance across the copper p
 ieces and create abstract geometrical shapes.  These intricate works cont
 ain rich textures and reveal extraordinary manifestations of colour and fo
 rmations.\n\nOn view along with this exhibit is Monochrome Moments: A Phot
 ographic Glimpse into Nature by Tim Smith. These new shows will be on view
  from January 12 – February 26\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Thu
 rsday\, January 12th from 5-8pm.\n\nClick here for a preview of the work t
 hat will appear in this exhibit! \n\nAbout the Artists\n\nMark Gansor is
  a native of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Out of several decades of work as 
 a decorative finisher and classical musician\, Mark Gansor’s career as a
  painter was born. Entirely self- taught he is now secure enough to tell p
 eople that he is an artist. He works in acrylics thickly applied to the\n\
 n[caption id="attachment_23308" align="alignright" width="415"] "Here Come
 s the Sun" by Gale Smith[/caption]\n\ncanvas with knives\, fingers\, and o
 ccasionally brushes.  Since moving to Wilmington five years ago he has be
 en caught up in the artistic vibe of the city\, and the historical structu
 res\, nature\, and the downtown all figure in his work. He has painted or 
 restored original work in several structures on the National Registry whic
 h have added to his love of all things old or unusual. The beautiful old c
 hurches speak to him\, bringing his love of sacred music and the pipe orga
 n back time and time again.  For several years he has been painting works
  on canvas and hopes that this can be his career in retirement. His work i
 s available at Art in Bloom Gallery. He has also recently become Director 
 of Music Ministries at St Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church in downtown
  Wilmington.  Mark Gansor is a native of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania.\n\nHa
 ving studied at UNC Chapel Hill\, Gale Smith considers painting as an on
 going study.  She has found a new interest in working with copper.  As a
  plein air painter\, she began using copper panels as her canvas and loved
  how the copper made her colors warm and vibrant. She experimented with di
 fferent gauges of copper and mediums and discovered that inks and oils on 
 copper made colors radiate vibrantly. Never quite sure where the colors an
 d copper will take her\, Gale paints\, cuts and weaves two abstract painti
 ngs together to create a dimensional piece of art.  The soft gentle curve
 s that she cuts into the copper\, allows her to form the piece into soothi
 ng and thought provoking structural designs.  It is her desire that the v
 iewer will experience a personal interaction with her art. Often\, she wri
 tes small quotes\, prayers or poems that relate to the piece of work on th
 e back of the copper strips and weaves them into the design.  Gale donate
 s a portion of the proceeds from her sales to various organizations and ch
 arities. Gale is an award winning artist with her works exhibited in galle
 ries\, private collections and corporate installations.\n\nGallery events 
 are always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\
 , Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art of over local 30 a
 rtists.  The gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 7pm and Sunday 
 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in W
 ilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:377@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T200000
DTSTAMP:20221220T232009Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-bold-and-bright-mo
 nochrome-moments-exhibits/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Bold and Bright" & "Monochrome Moments" Ex
 hibits
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23310" align="alignright" width="469"] 
 "The Shimmering Horizon" by Mark Gansor[/caption]\n\n“Opening Reception
 ” on Thursday\, January 12th from 5-8pm\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery presents
  two brand new exhibits to kick of the new year!   Join us in the galler
 y on Thursday\, January 12th from 5-8pm for a very special opening recep
 tion to celebrate the work of these artists!  Enjoy conversations and ref
 reshments during this event. These exhibits will be on view in the gallery
  until February  26\, 2023\, at our gallery in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\n
 “Bold and Bright" is our newest exhibit with fresh new works by long-tim
 e gallery artists\, Mark Gansor and Gale Smith.  Mark is a landscape pain
 ter using impasto surfaces to capture fleeting moments caught in the light
 . His works are playful and full of color!  Complimenting Mark's painting
 s are the sculptural metal works by\, mixed media artist\, Gale Smith. Ga
 le's work in this exhibit is about the transformation of sheets of copper 
 into complex assemblages that create a distinctive visual impact while all
 owing the intrinsic beauty of the metal to shine through.  Vibrant colour
 s dance across the copper pieces and create abstract geometrical shapes. 
  These intricate works contain rich textures and reveal extraordinary mani
 festations of colour and formations.\n\n"Monochrome Moments: A Photographi
 c Glimpse into Nature” is a new exhibit by photographer\, Tim Smith. 
  Tim’s images\, shown here in black/white\, illustrate a keen interest 
 in light and composition. His visual voice is often one of quiet reflectio
 n and introspection. He is skilled enough to give the viewer those same em
 otions.  His talents have convinced local and regional photo editors as w
 ell as the movie industry to use his photographs on their magazine covers\
 , TV shows and movies\, often as light-hearted and beautiful scenes. ~Jer
 ry Blow\, AIAP\, Raleigh\, NC\n\nThese new shows will be on view from Janu
 ary 12 – February 26\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Thursday\, Ja
 nuary 12th from 5-8pm.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the p
 ublic. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases 
 a plethora of fine art of over local 30 artists.  The gallery is open Mon
 day – Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayf
 aire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:378@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T180000
DTSTAMP:20230125T234717Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/live-painting/
SUMMARY:Live Painting Demonstration with Mark Gansor
DESCRIPTION:As part of our current exhibit “Bold and Bright"\, we are ple
 ased to announce a live painting demonstration in the gallery by artist\, 
 Mark Gansor!   Mark is a landscape painter using impasto painting techni
 ques that capture fleeting moments caught in light. His works are playful 
 and full of color and we are thrilled to have him in the gallery on Thursd
 ay\, February 9th from 4-6pm to paint for our customers.  Come by\, enjoy
  a glass of wine and get a few ideas for Valentine's Day!\n\nMark Gansor 
 is a native of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Out of several decades of work a
 s a decorative finisher and classical musician\, Mark Gansor’s career as
  a painter was born. Entirely self- taught he is now secure enough to tell
  people that he is an artist. He works in acrylics thickly applied to the 
 canvas with knives\, fingers\, and occasionally brushes.  Since moving to
  Wilmington five years ago he has been caught up in the artistic vibe of t
 he city\, and the historical structures\, nature\, and the downtown all fi
 gure in his work. He has painted or restored original work in several stru
 ctures on the National Registry which have added to his love of all things
  old or unusual. The beautiful old churches speak to him\, bringing his lo
 ve of sacred music and the pipe organ back time and time again.  For seve
 ral years he has been painting works on canvas and hopes that this can be 
 his career in retirement. His work is available at Art in Bloom Gallery. H
 e has also recently become Director of Music Ministries at St Andrews Cove
 nant Presbyterian Church in downtown Wilmington.  Mark Gansor is a native
  of Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania.\n\nGallery events are always free and open 
 to the public. Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art of ov
 er local 30 artists.  The gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 6p
 m and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Mai
 n Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:385@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20230214T012422Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/photography-and-scanography-celebration-
 with-susan-francy/
SUMMARY:Reception Celebrating Scanography with photographer\, Susan Francy
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us in the gallery for a special recepti
 on to meet artist\, Susan Francy.  We are excited to celebrate her featur
 ed article\, "Ordinary Beauty Closely Observed\," in Wrightsville Beach Ma
 gazine's February issue written by Amanda Lisk.\n\nEnjoy refreshments and 
 conversation while viewing Susan's unique scanography!\n\nAbout the Artist
 \n“I’ve been a photojournalist\, commercial photographer and art pho
 tographer for more than 35 years. The overall theme of my art images cou
 ld be described as “ordinary beauty\, closely observed.” These image
 s are often from nature and although they are focused on still life subj
 ects\, there is a dynamic sense of movement and emotionalism in them. In
  recent years I’ve been playing around with scanning objects\, as opp
 osed to photographing them\, creating “scanographs. Scanography is a pr
 ocess of image capture using a flatbed scanner as the image capturing dev
 ice. I work from nature\, scanning live flowers\, etc. I then print out t
 he resulting digital images on high quality\, archival photo paper.”\n
 \nSusan lives and works in Wilmington.\n\nGallery events are always free a
 nd open to the public. Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine a
 rt of over local 30 artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am
 –7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Ma
 in Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:381@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20230223T154227Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/landscapes-reimagined-a-themed-group-exh
 ibit/
SUMMARY:“Landscapes Reimagined: A Themed Group Exhibit”
DESCRIPTION:\n“Landscapes Reimagined” is our newest\, themed\, group ex
 hibit celebrating landscapes both real and imagined.  Each of our artists
  has been invited to offer their individual take on the concept of a lands
 cape. This show will refresh the soul while filling your eyes with the col
 ors and tranquility of real or imagined landscapes of all kinds.\n\nFeatur
 ed artists include Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz Cox\, Joanne Geisel\, Joan 
 McLoughlin\, David A. Norris\, H.M. Saffer\, Kirah Van Sickle\, and Virgin
 ia Wright Frierson among others.\n\n\n\nOn view along with this exhibit is
  our photography guest Michael Mosure.  These new shows will be on view f
 rom March 2 until April 9\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Thursday\,
  March 2nd from 5-8pm.\n\nClick here for a preview of the work that will a
 ppear in this exhibit! \n\n\nGallery events are always free and open to t
 he public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showca
 ses a plethora of fine art of over 30 local artists. The gallery is open M
 onday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm located in Mayfaire Town Cen
 ter at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:384@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T200000
DTSTAMP:20230223T170834Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-for-landscapes-reimagi
 ned-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Landscapes Reimagined" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Opening Reception” on Thursday\, March 2nd from 5-8pm\n\nA
 rt in Bloom Gallery presents two brand new exhibits in March!   Join us 
 in the gallery on Thursday\, March 2 from 5-8pm for a very special openi
 ng reception to celebrate the work of our artists!  Enjoy conversations a
 nd refreshments during this event. These exhibits will be on view in the g
 allery until March 2 - April 9\, 2023\, at our gallery in Mayfaire Town Ce
 nter.\n\n“Landscapes Reimagined” is our newest\, themed\, group exhib
 it celebrating landscapes both real and imagined.  Each of our artists ha
 ve been invited to offer their individual take on the concept of a landsca
 pe.  This show will refresh the soul while filling your eyes with the col
 ors and tranquility of real or imagined landscapes of all kinds.\n\nFeatur
 ed artists include Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz Cox\, Joanne Geisel\, David
  Klinger\, Joan McLoughlin\, David A. Norris\, H.M. Saffer\, Kirah Van Sic
 kle\, and Virginia Wright Frierson among others.\n\n\n\nOn view along with
  this exhibit is our photography guest\, Michael Mosure.  Details coming 
 soon!\n\nClick here for a preview of the work that will be featured in thi
 s exhibit! \n\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. O
 n view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a pletho
 ra of fine art of over 30 local artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Sa
 turday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Ce
 nter at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:386@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000
DTSTAMP:20230216T080621Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-collaboration-with-the-green-house-a
 rt-reception/
SUMMARY:Art Collaboration with The Green House - Art Reception
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us in celebrating a new art partnership with Art in Bl
 oom Gallery and local restaurant\, The Green House\, along with several of
  our local artists. This art partnership will offer a curated selection of
  ceramics\, sculpture and fiber art by Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans\, Angela
  Rowe\, and Rebecca Yeomans in The Green House Restaurant's beautiful spac
 e.  All of the original artwork will be for sale and may be viewed in the
  restaurant as well as online.  Join us at the opening art reception at t
 he restaurant on Wednesday\, March 8th from 5-7pm. The reception is free a
 nd open to the public.\n\nThe Green House is a local vegetarian and vegan 
 restaurant welcoming customers to experience an inventive\, plant-based me
 nu\, which has an emphasis on sustainability\, seasonality\, and all of th
 e amazing local producers our area has to offer. Make dinner reservations 
 at OpenTable or contact the restaurant.\n\nClick here to preview the work 
 online!\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThe Green House\n1427 Military Cutoff
 \, Unit 106\,\nWilmington\, NC 28405\n910-679-4994\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:The Green House\, 1427 Military Cutoff\, Unit 106\, Wilmington\, N
 C\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1427 Military Cutoff\, Unit
  106\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 The Green House:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:382@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T180000
DTSTAMP:20230223T160331Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/live-painting-demonstration-with-david-n
 orris/
SUMMARY:Live Watercolor Demonstration with David Norris
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_23652" align="alignright" width="276"] 
 "February Moonlight II" Ink and watercolor on paper[/caption]\n\nAs part o
 f our current exhibits “Imaginary Landscapes" Exhibit\, we are pleased t
 o host a live watercolor and mixed media demonstration in the gallery by a
 rtist\, David Norris!   \n\nDavid's works are of local scenery and we are
  thrilled to have him in the gallery on Thursday\, March 23rd from 4-6pm t
 o create art for our customers.  Come by\, enjoy a glass of wine and lear
 n more about David's process!\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nWilmington artist\, D
 avid A. Norris\, has a BFA degree from the East Carolina University School
  of Art.  Long settled in the Port City\, he finds the historic atmospher
 e of Wilmington and the natural beauty of the Cape Fear River and the coas
 t provide limitless sources of artistic inspiration. Most of David’s wor
 k reflects the landscapes of the places where he has lived or visited.  T
 hrough his interest in art history\, his work has absorbed influences such
  as English watercolors\, 19th century engravings\, Japanese woodblock pr
 ints\, Dutch Baroque landscapes\, and Van Gogh’s reed pen drawings.\n\nG
 allery events are always free and open to the public. Art in Bloom Gallery
  showcases a plethora of fine art of over 30 local artists.  The gallery 
 is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is located in M
 ayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:390@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T170000
DTSTAMP:20230313T155505Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-landscapes-reimagin
 ed-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for “Landscapes Reimagined" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: “Artist Reception” on Sunday\, March 26th from 3-5pm\n\nJo
 in us in the gallery on Sunday\, March 26 from 3-5pm for an artist recepti
 on to celebrate the work of our artists!  Enjoy special refreshments and 
 met our artists!\n\nFeatured artists include Bradley Carter\, Judy Hintz C
 ox\, Mark Gansor\, Joanne Geisel\, David Klinger\, Joan McLoughlin\, Mich
 ael Mosure\,  David A. Norris\, Kirah Van Sickle\, and Virginia Wright F
 rierson among many others.\n\n“Landscapes Reimagined” is our newest\,
  themed\, group exhibit celebrating landscapes both real and imagined.  E
 ach of our artists have been invited to offer their individual take on the
  concept of a landscape.  This show will refresh the soul while filling y
 our eyes with the colors and tranquility of real or imagined landscapes of
  all kinds.\nClick here for a preview of the work that is featured in this
  exhibit! \n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On v
 iew along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora 
 of fine art of over 30 local artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Satur
 day 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Cente
 r at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:391@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T190000
DTSTAMP:20230323T184200Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/jewelry-designer-visit-reception/
SUMMARY:Jewelry Designer Reception & First Look at New Inventory
DESCRIPTION:\n\nOur incredible jewelry designer\, Roberto Vengoechea\, is m
 aking a special trip to Wilmington on April 7-8! Roberto will be bringing 
 in new jewelry inventory and meeting with customers to discuss his designs
  or maybe even create that one-of-a-kind piece you have been dreaming of!\
 n\nJoin us in the gallery on Friday\, April 7 from 5-7pm for a first look 
 at our newest inventory!\n\nRoberto will also be in the gallery on Saturda
 y\, April 8\, 10am-5pm to discuss commissioned pieces. Customers are welco
 me to schedule an appointment for a specific time or just stop by.  To sc
 hedule an appointment\, call us at the gallery at 910-679-4257.\n\nHave yo
 u ever considered a customized piece? Do you have gemstones in older setti
 ngs you want to breathe new life into? Follow this link to learn more abou
 t how Roberto works with clients to create his handcrafted pieces.  Click
  here to learn more about the commission process. \n\nVisions of Creation
  Gallery specializes in jewelry commissions - they design jewelry of all k
 inds for individuals seeking one-of-a-kind\, unique\, memorable and timele
 ss pieces for themselves or their loved ones.  Throughout the entire desi
 gn process\, you will be working directly with the designer.  No part of 
 the design is conveyed or transferred to anyone or designed by computer.\n
 \nAbout Roberto Vengoechea\n\nDesigner\, Roberto Vengoechea\, is originall
 y from Colombia\, South America. He immigrated to the USA as a young man t
 o Miami\, Florida where he learned and honed his craft skills.  He and hi
 s wife\, June\, have been in Black Mountain for over 20 years where they h
 ave grown both personally and professionally.\n\nGallery events are always
  free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in B
 loom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists.  
 The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is 
 now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC
 .
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28405\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
 y:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:387@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTSTAMP:20230330T171751Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/landscapes-reimagined-a-themed-group-exh
 ibit-2/
SUMMARY:"Interconnected: New Work by Barbara Snyder" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_23747" align="alignright" width="
 367"] Barbara Snyder "Untitled 2"[/caption]\n\nIn April\, we welcome a new
  photography show "Interconnected" with new work by\, Barbara Snyder.\n\nB
 arbara states that “There is often a commonality in what we think of as 
 our individual past. As a lens- based artist\, I seek to reposition my pas
 t as an operative with a broader context. In exploring its impact\, both a
 ctive and benign\, memory becomes metaphorical and ritualistic. I strive f
 or my images and assemblages to provoke\, engage\, and inform a universal 
 memory with influences of contemporary life. These new works referencing s
 trength are influenced by the interconnectedness of the natural world.”\
 n\nBarbara Snyder is a self-educated lens-based artist\, working with digi
 tal\, film and alternative processes. She has shown nationally and interna
 tionally and was a recipient of the 2014 and 2017 North Carolina Regional 
 Artists Grant. Snyder lives and works in Wilmington\, North Carolina.\n\nO
 n view along with this exhibit is our featured painter\, Debra Bucci.  Th
 ese new shows will be on view from April 13 - May 21\, 2023\, with an open
 ing reception on Thursday\, April 13th  from 5-8pm.\n\nClick here for a p
 review of the work that will appear in this exhibit! \n\n\nGallery events
  are always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits
 \, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local 
 artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-
 6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilm
 ington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:392@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTSTAMP:20230405T200055Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/debra-bucci-new-paintings-from-the-studi
 o/
SUMMARY:"Debra Bucci: New Paintings from the Studio"
DESCRIPTION:\n\nDebra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging floral an
 d abstract paintings.\nDynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and tr
 anslucency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and b
 ring Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the high’s and lo
 w’s of the human experience and believes this tension makes the art conn
 ectable. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements.\
 nDebra is a published illustrator and has achieved success as a licensed f
 ine artist. Her art has been featured in Plow &amp\; Hearth magazine and c
 an be found on ArtNeedlepoint.com. She has public and private collectors t
 hroughout the US including Savorez Restaurant and Wilmington Magazine. She
  is an anchor artist at Art in Bloom Gallery and has showing work at The C
 ameron Art Museum. She currently has paintings on sale at True Blue Butche
 r &amp\; Table Restaurant and has exhibited at the Wilmington Internationa
 l Airport.\nDebra has a BFA in Design from Drexel University where she stu
 died oil painting and enjoyed a corporate career in Package Design. She ha
 s recently moved to Wilmington\, NC with her husband “Art” and dog “
 T-Bone”.\nOn view along with this exhibit is our featured photography sh
 ow "Interconnected" with new work by Barbara Snyder.  These new shows wil
 l be on view from April 13 - May 21\, 2023\, with an opening reception on 
 Thursday\, April 13th  from 5-8pm.\n\nClick here for a preview of the wor
 k that will appear in this exhibit! \n\n\nGallery events are always free 
 and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom G
 allery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists.  The ga
 llery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now lo
 cated in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:388@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20230405T203124Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/opening-reception-interconnected-new-wor
 k-by-barbara-snyder/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - With Debra Bucci & Barbara Snyder
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_23747" align="alignright" width="36
 7"] Barbara Snyder "Untitled 2"[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery presents
  two brand new exhibits in April!   Join us in the gallery on Thursday\,
  April 13th from 5-8pm for our artist reception to celebrate the work of 
 these artists!  Enjoy conversations and refreshments during this event. T
 hese exhibits will be on view in the gallery until May 21\, 2023\, at our 
 gallery in Mayfaire Town Center.\n\n“Debra Bucci: New Paintings from the
  Studio” will feature vibrant and engaging floral and abstract painting
 s. Debra Bucci's dynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and transluc
 ency from layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring D
 ebra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the high’s and low’s 
 of the human experience and believes this tension makes the art connectabl
 e. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elements.\n\n“
 Interconnected: New Work”  will feature thew work of lens based artist\
 , Barbara Snyder. Barbara states that “There is often a commonality in w
 hat we think of as our individual past. As a lens- based artist\, I seek t
 o reposition my past as an operative with a broader context. In exploring 
 its impact\, both active and benign\, memory becomes metaphorical and ritu
 alistic. I strive for my images and assemblages to provoke\, engage\, and 
 inform a universal memory with influences of contemporary life. These new 
 works referencing strength are influenced by the interconnectedness of the
  natural world.”\n\nThese new shows will be on view from April 13 – Ma
 y 21\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Thursday\, April 13th from 5-8p
 m.\n\nClick here for a preview of the work that will appear in this exhibi
 t! \n\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view a
 long with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fi
 ne art of over 30 local artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 1
 0am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 
 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St.\, Wilmington\
 , NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galle
 ry:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:380@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20230214T012108Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/trunk-show-with-jewelry-designer-alter-e
 go-designs-2/
SUMMARY:Trunk Show with Jewelry Designer - Jameka Wrisbon Purdie
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars to meet Jewelry Artisan\, Jameka Wrisbon Pu
 rdie\, from Alter Ego Designs during a special trunk show just in time for
  Mother's Day! Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, April 30th to view and s
 hop Jameka's new selection of jewelry.\n\nJameka believes the individualit
 y and boldness of her designs can do the same for those who wear them.\n\n
 We all need an ALTER EGO sometimes!\nAbout the Artist\n\n\n\n"I put a lot 
 of time\, effort\, and care into crafting necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets
 \, hair accessories and more. All of my creations are assembled using qual
 ity components sourced from all around the world. Most of my designs are o
 ne-of-a-kind\, but even duplicates are each unique with the character only
  handmade items possess.  I find jewelry making to be a creative outlet t
 hat allows me to step away from normal daily activities and become somethi
 ng more than myself." - Jameka Wrisbon Purdie\n\n\nGallery events are alwa
 ys free and open to the public. Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora 
 of fine art of over local 30 artists.  The gallery is open Monday – Sat
 urday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is located in Mayfaire Town Center 
 at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:393@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230703
DTSTAMP:20230525T190505Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/on-the-road-to-find-out-new-art-by-eliza
 beth-darrow-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"On the Road to Find Out" New Art by Elizabeth Darrow Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24060" align="alignright" width="381"] 
 "On the Road to Find Out" Oil and oil pastel on canvas\, 36" x 48"[/captio
 n]\n\nJoin us for a look at the new work of Wilmington’s own\, Elizabeth
  Darrow. “On the Road to Find Out” will feature a selection of work fr
 esh out of the artist’s studio.  The art includes Elizabeth’s figurat
 ive work and abstract expressionist works.\n\nElizabeth Darrow has made Wi
 lmington her home since 1977. She works in a variety of styles depending o
 n her medium\, but usually does not work “from life” in the traditiona
 l sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of its own a
 ccord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color\, repe
 ating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Each piece t
 akes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the 
 process.\n\nClick here to view the newest work in this exhibit!\n\nOn view
  along with this exhibit is our featured photography show with new work by
  Allison Bowman. These new shows will be on view from May 25 - July 2\, 2
 023\, with an opening reception on Thursday\, June 1st  from 5-8pm.\n\nGa
 llery events are always free and open to the public. On view along with th
 ese exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art of ov
 er 30 local artists. The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and 
 Sunday 12-6pm located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmi
 ngton\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
 y:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:394@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTSTAMP:20230525T172448Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/cape-fears-ocean-dwellers-photography-by
 -allison-bowman-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Cape Fear’s Ocean Dwellers: Photography by Allison Bowman” E
 xhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24157" align="alignright" width="432"] 
 "Surf Break" by Allison Bowman[/caption]\n"Cape Fear's Ocean Dwellers" is 
 a showcase of impactful photography by\, Allison Bowman\, whose work tells
  the stories of some of the ocean dwelling creatures in the waters around 
 Cape Fear.  From sleeping loggerhead turtles wintering in ship wrecks to 
 the local art of sunrise wave chasing\, Allison presents a body of photogr
 aphy printed on metal depicting the habits of “Caper Fear’s Ocean Dwel
 lers”.\nOn view along with this exhibit is our feature show “On the Ro
 ad to Find Out: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow”. These new shows will be on
  view from May 230 - July 2\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Thursday
 \, June 1st  from 5-8pm.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to th
 e public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcas
 es a plethora of fine art of over 30 local artists. The gallery is open Mo
 nday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm located in Mayfaire Town Cent
 er at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
 y:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:395@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000
DTSTAMP:20230525T180457Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-landscapes-reimagin
 ed-exhibit-2/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Elizabeth Darrow & Allison Bowman
DESCRIPTION: “Artist Reception” on Thursday\, June 1st\, 5-8pm\n\nJoin 
 us in the gallery on Thursday\, June 1st from 5-8pm for an artist receptio
 n to celebrate the new work of our artists\, featuring live music by violi
 nist\, Shirley Lebo!  Enjoy special refreshments and met our artists!\n\n
 Our featured shows include “On the Road to Find Out" New Art by Elizabet
 h Darrow\, and “Cape Fear’s Ocean Dwellers: Photography by Allison Bow
 man”. These new shows will be on view from May 25 - July 2\, 2023.\n\n&n
 bsp\;\n\nJoin us for a look at the new work of Wilmington’s own\, Elizab
 eth Darrow. “On the Road to Find Out” will feature a selection of work
  fresh out of the artist’s studio.  The art includes Elizabeth’s figu
 rative work and abstract expressionist works.\n\n\n"Cape Fear's Ocean Dwel
 lers" is a showcase of impactful photography by\, Allison Bowman\, whose w
 ork tells the stories of some of the ocean dwelling creatures in the water
 s around Cape Fear.  From sleeping loggerhead turtles wintering in ship w
 recks to the local art of sunrise wave chasing\, Allison presents a body o
 f photography printed on metal depicting the habits of “Caper Fear’s O
 cean Dwellers”.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public
 . On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a ple
 thora of fine art of over 30 local artists.  The gallery is open Monday
 –Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire To
 wn Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:397@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20230615T142914Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-photographer-allison-bowman/
SUMMARY:Meet the Photographer - Allison Bowman
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_24568" align="alignright" width="36
 3"] "Ocean Textures I" Photography on aluminum[/caption]\n\nMeet photograp
 her\, Allison Bowman\, in the gallery on Saturday\, June 17th from 3-5pm!\
 n\nAllison is our current guest photographer whose impactful photography 
  tells the stories of some of the ocean dwelling creatures in the waters a
 round Cape Fear.   Meet the artist\, learn more about his surf and under
 water photography and talk with him about his techniques.  Allison will a
 lso be in the gallery on Saturday\, July 1st from 3-5pm just in case you m
 iss him this weekend.  His show  “Cape Fear’s Ocean Dwellers”  is
  on view until July 2nd.\nClick here to view the newest work in this exhib
 it!\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
 y:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:383@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T170000
DTSTAMP:20230626T153222Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/film-screenings/
SUMMARY:Art in Bloom Gallery Shorts - Matinee Artist Film Screenings
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Thalian Hall in the Ruth &amp\; Bucky Stein Studio T
 heatre on Sunday\, June 25th from 2-5pm for a series of film shorts produc
 ed by Art in Bloom Gallery!  Since 2019\, the gallery has produced films 
 about our artists and their respective processes.  Two of these films pre
 miered as an official selections of the Cucalorus Film Festival!\n\nScreen
 ing will begin at 2:30pm with 3 of our documentary shorts featuring artist
 s\, Karen Paden Crouch\, Elizabeth Darrow\, and Gayle Tustin followed by a
  Q&amp\;A session with the Director\, Christina Capra\, Editor Jessie Robe
 rtson\, and our artists.  After the Q&amp\;A Session concludes\, all gues
 ts will be invited to a reception in the lobby.\n\nTickets are on sale now
 !   Visit Thalian Hall's website to purchase!\nLimited Seating is availa
 ble. Tickets are $25 each. (Plus NC Sales Tax).\n\n\nOur Film Shorts will 
 include the following documentary shorts:\nKaren Paden Crouch:  In the La
 nd of Make Believe: An Artist's Journey\nAn honest reflection on how weldi
 ng transformed a trial lawyer after several traumatic experiences.\nAugust
  2022\n    Official Selection ~ Cucalorus Film Festival 2022\n    Nomi
 nee ~ LA Independent Women in Film Awards 2023\n    Semi Finalist ~ Dubl
 in World Film Festival March 2023\n    Nominee ~ California Indies 2023\
 n    Semi Finalist ~ New York International Women Festival March 2023 \n
     Semi Finalist ~ Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival Spring 202
 3 \n    Semi Finalist ~ Paris International Short Festival April 2023\nO
 fficial Selection ~ North Carolina Film Festival Summer 2023\n \n\nGayle T
 ustin: Seeking Freedom Through Art\nAn intriguing documentary about the ar
 tistic process of Gayle Tustin\, a nonrepresentational ceramist\, sculptor
 \, painter\, collage and assemblage artist.\nAugust 2021\n\nElizabeth Darr
 ow: Believing in the Process\nLook deeper into the many phases and process
 es of Elizabeth Darrow’s art work in this documentary.\nAugust 2019\n  
    Official Selection ~ Cucalorus Film Festival 2020\n     Official S
 election ~ Docutime 2020\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is open every day of 
 the week at 6866 Main St.\, Mayfaire Town Center. Stop by to view original
  art by Karen Paden Crouch (welded-bronze sculpture)\; Gayle Tustin (ceram
 ic\, sculpture\, collage\, and assemblage)\; and Elizabeth Darrow (oil pai
 nting\, oil pastel\, and collage) before or after the Film Shorts.\n\n&nbs
 p\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut Street\
 , Wimington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=310 Chestnut Street\, Wimin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:398@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T170000
DTSTAMP:20230615T142856Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-the-photographer-allison-bowman-2/
SUMMARY:Meet the Photographer - Allison Bowman
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_24566" align="alignright" width="45
 6"] "Ocean Dweller (Lionfish)" Photograph on aluminum[/caption]\n\nMeet ph
 otographer\, Allison Bowman\, in the gallery on Saturday\, July 1st from 3
 -5pm!\n\n\n\nAllison is our current guest photographer whose impactful pho
 tography  tells the stories of some of the ocean dwelling creatures in th
 e waters around Cape Fear.   Meet the artist\, learn more about his surf
  and underwater photography and talk with him about his techniques.    H
 is show  “Cape Fear’s Ocean Dwellers”  is on view until July 2nd.\
 nClick here to view the newest work in this exhibit!\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230706
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTSTAMP:20230705T194447Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dorothy-gillespie-art-a-celebration-spec
 ial-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Dorothy Gillespie Art – A Celebration” Special Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nDorothy Gillespie Photo Courtesy of The Dorothy M. Gilles
 pie Foundation\n\n\nIn collaboration with The Dorothy M. Gillespie Founda
 tion\, Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to present the work of\, painter\, 
 sculptor and installation artist\, Dorothy M. Gillespie (1920-2012)\, in a
  special exhibit of her work.\n\nWilmington celebrates the legacy of artis
 t &amp\; activist\, Dorothy Gillespie\, in collaboration with The Dorothy
  M. Gillespie Foundation. Gillespie had close ties in Wilmington through 
 a long-time friendship with Thalian Hall’s\, Tony Rivenbark\, who worked
  as her studio assistant in the 1970s. Rivenbark brought Gillespie and her
  art to the Cape Fear Region. Gillespie’s legacy lives on in Wilmington 
 and the additional public venues showcasing Gillespie’s art\, including 
 the Cameron Art Museum\, the New Hanover County Arboretum\, Thalian Hal
 l Center for the Performing Arts\, Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma
  W. Daniels Gallery and the Wilson Center\, and UNCW’s CAB Gallery.\n
 \nThe Foundation proudly presents the works and history of the 20th centur
 y American Artist\, Dorothy Gillespie\, which included abstract expression
 ism\, decorative abstraction\, site-specific installations\, the women’s
  movement and art in public spaces. She was a pioneer in the new direction
 s of metal sculpture and best known for large-scale\, highly colorful pain
 ted arrangements of cut aluminum with enamel strips radiating\, undulating
 \, or curling in giant arrangements of ribbon\, enchanted towers\, and eve
 n the burst of fireworks piece. Dorothy Gillespie is well known as a paint
 er\, sculptor and installation artist whose work incorporated many signifi
 cant 20th-century trends in art.\n\nClick here to preview the work on view
  at Art in Bloom Gallery from July 6 – August 13.\n\nClick here to downl
 oad our DG Interactive Brochure featuring Dorothy Gillespie's work around
  Wilmington!\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nDorothy Gillespie (1920-2012\, America
 n) was a painter and sculptor born in Roanoke\, VA. She enjoyed an artisti
 c career that spanned over 70 years before her death at 92. She studied at
  the Maryland Institute College of Art\, MD then moved to New York City in
  1943 where she studied at the Art Students League of New York and Stanley
  William Hayter’s Atelier 17.\n\nGillespie was also an important player 
 in the women’s art movement. Known for her tremendous output of colorful
 \, joyful sculptural art\, she was among those who helped blaze a path for
  women artists during the feminist art movement in the 1960’s and 1970
 ’s. Always experimenting and trying new materials and techniques\, Gille
 spie mastered many mediums\, including painting\, paper\, sculpture\, prin
 tmaking\, environment and happenings\, ceramics\, jewelry and set designs.
 \n\nAs a painter\, sculptor and installation artist\, Gillespie’s art en
 compasses many significant 20th Century trends in art\, including abstract
  expressionism\, decorative abstraction\, site-specific installation\, the
  women’s movement\, and art in public spaces.\n\nEducation was always ve
 ry important to Dorothy Gillespie\, and during her life she visited over 5
 0 colleges and universities where she gave public lectures\, coached and t
 aught young artists. She was a Distinguished Professor of Art\, Radford Un
 iversity\, and a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow for many years. In 1990 sh
 e was recognized for her commitment to education when she received a Docto
 r of Pedagogy\, Niagara University.\n\nDorothy Gillespie is the subject of
  numerous reviews\, scholarly articles\, television and radio interviews a
 nd the book Dorothy Gillespie.\n\n\n\nThis selection on view\, and for sa
 le\, is organized and sponsored by The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation. Th
 e work is directly from the late artist’s studio located in Narrowsbur
 g\, NY.  The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation fosters the legacy of Dorot
 hy Gillespie’s life and work. The Foundation supports artists\, initiati
 ves\, and institutions that embody the same innovative\, inclusive multidi
 sciplinary approach that Dorothy Gillespie exemplified in both her art and
  philanthropic endeavors.\n\nVisit The Foundation’s website for more i
 n depth information on the artist and her larger than life works of art.\n
 \n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230706
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTSTAMP:20230705T212218Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/revisiting-photography-by-jennifer-mace-
 exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Revisiting: Photography by Jennifer Mace” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“Revisiting” by guest photographer\, Jennifer Mace\, is 
 a brand new body of silver gelatin prints reflecting on the artist’s pas
 t.  This collection of images serves as symbols of Jennifer’ life. The
 y represent locations\, events and experiences from her world that have be
 en embedded in her mind. They are reminders of  happy times. Working on t
 his collection of work allowed Jennifer to separate the stress of her dail
 y life and find a new path for her artwork.\n\nClick here to preview the w
 ork on view at Art in Bloom Gallery from July 6 – August 13.\n\nOn view 
 along with this exhibit is a special exhibit\, “Dorothy Gillespie Art 
 – A Celebration”. These new shows will be on view from July 6 – Aug
 ust 13\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Thursday\, July 6th  from 5
 -8pm featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!\n\nAbout th
 e Photographer\nJennifer received her BFA in Photography from Colorado Sta
 te University in 1994 and my MFA in Photography from James Madison Univers
 ity in 2003. She moved to Wilmington in the summer of 2008 where she’s b
 een teaching photography at Cape Fear Community College. Over the years  
 Jennifer has created several different bodies of work. She work with the f
 ilm process and digital photography just as often. In the last decade as t
 here are advances with technology\, she find herself turning away from tha
 t progress. This collection of images was shot with medium format black an
 d white film.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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UID:399@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T200000
DTSTAMP:20230615T172329Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dorothy-gillespie-art-jennifer-mace-arti
 st-reception/
SUMMARY:“Dorothy Gillespie Art" & Jennifer Mace - Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:\n\n“Exhibit Reception” on Thursday\, July 6th\, 5-8pm\n\nJ
 oin us in the gallery on Thursday\, July 6th from 5-8pm for a special rec
 eption to celebrate the work of Dorothy Gillespie\, Jennifer Mace and all
  of our artists\, featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!
   Enjoy special refreshments and meet our artists.\n\nOur featured shows 
 include “Dorothy Gillespie Art – A Celebration” Special Exhibit and 
 “Revisiting: Photography by Jennifer Mace”.  These new shows will be 
 on view from July 6 – August 13\, 2023.\n\n\nIn collaboration with The 
 Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation\, Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to prese
 nt the work of\, painter\, sculptor and installation artist\, Dorothy M. G
 illespie (1920-2012)\, in a special exhibit of her work.\n\nWilmington cel
 ebrates the legacy of artist &amp\; activist\, Dorothy Gillespie\, in col
 laboration with The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation. Gillespie had close 
 ties in Wilmington through a long-time friendship with Thalian Hall’s\, 
 Tony Rivenbark\, who worked as her studio assistant in the 1970s. Rivenbar
 k brought Gillespie and her art to the Cape Fear Region. Gillespie’s leg
 acy lives on in Wilmington and the additional public venues showcasing Gil
 lespie’s art\, including the Cameron Art Museum\, the New Hanover Coun
 ty Arboretum\, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, Cape Fear C
 ommunity College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery and the Wilson Center\, a
 nd UNCW’s CAB Gallery.\n\nThe Foundation proudly presents the works and
  history of the 20th century American Artist\, Dorothy Gillespie\, which i
 ncluded abstract expressionism\, decorative abstraction\, site-specific in
 stallations\, the women’s movement and art in public spaces. She was a p
 ioneer in the new directions of metal sculpture and best known for large-s
 cale\, highly colorful painted arrangements of cut aluminum with enamel st
 rips radiating\, undulating\, or curling in giant arrangements of ribbon\,
  enchanted towers\, and even the burst of fireworks piece. Dorothy Gillesp
 ie is well known as a painter\, sculptor and installation artist whose wor
 k incorporated many significant 20th-century trends in art.\n\n\n\nThis se
 lection on view\, and for sale\, is organized and sponsored by The Dorothy
  M. Gillespie Foundation. The work is directly from the late artist’s s
 tudio 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 in
 novative\, inclusive multidisciplinary approach that Dorothy Gillespie exe
 mplified in both her art and philanthropic endeavors.\n\nVisit The Founda
 tion’s website for more in depth information on the artist and her larg
 er than life works of art.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nGallery events are always free an
 d open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gal
 lery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists.  The gall
 ery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now loca
 ted in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20230713T163711Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/book-signing-event-well-heeled-in-paris-
 with-billy-cone/
SUMMARY:Book Signing Event "Well Heeled in Paris" with Billy Cone
DESCRIPTION: A Book Signing &amp\; Pop Up Art Event\nSunday\, July 16th\, 2
 023  ~  3-5pm\n\nWe invite you to celebrate the newest book of photograp
 hs\, "Well Heeled in Paris" by Billy Cone. Meet the artist\, purchase your
  own copy of his book and join us for a book celebration and signing along
  with refreshments and conversation. The reception is free and open to the
  public.\n\n\n"Well Heeled in Paris" by Billy Cone\n\nJust when many art b
 ooks have become wordy\, academic\, and even fleeting in impact\, Billy Co
 ne crafts the definitive fine art coffee table book of photography of high
  heels in Paris.\n\nCone is a purist.  His eye for detail and subtlety in
  the images of women going about their daily activities in high heels is e
 xtraordinary.  Cone’s pictures are colorful\, playful and beautiful.  
 In every photograph he strives to portray a cultural fashion phenomenon—
 the wearing of high heel footwear in the City of Enlightenment.  For Bill
 y Cone\, “Emotion is what art is all about.”\n\nIn his catalogue of wo
 men in heels with the backdrop of Paris\, Well Heeled In Paris delights th
 e senses and heightens emotion.\n\nBilly has published four books of photo
 graphy with film.  This is his first book created with digital technology
  on 100 pound glossy paper.  He desired another center piece coffee table
  book for his contingency and fans.  Well Heeled was conceived over 15 ye
 ars ago when Cone had been capturing what he calls\, “Hundred year black
  and white photos with old Paris\, leaving out all modernities.”  These
  brilliant cliches have yet to be shown to the public.  So\, in this ende
 avor\, there are “lag times\,” as Billy calls the times when there is 
 almost nothing of note to photograph.  This is when it hit him.  He noti
 ced the women around him wearing heels crossing streets\, riding scooters\
 , walking children to school\, enjoying café life\, riding bikes and doin
 g just about everything in heels.  He turned his camera in that new direc
 tion despite the inner battle of feeling like a paparazzi and began a body
  of work he had no particular plans for at the time.  This body of work i
 s what you see in this exciting oeuvre with some images meticulously color
 ed for emphasis and intrigue.  This is Well Heeled In Paris!\n\nBilly say
 s that on average\, people look at the pictures of photography and art boo
 ks\, leaving the text behind.  “So many art books are wordy\, but who h
 as the time to read them\,” he says.  “Plus\, often these books belon
 g to someone else or a bookstore.”  There is no time for text.  Theref
 ore\, Cone created an art book with short quotes about heels and an entici
 ng intro to a world many have missed—Well Heeled In Paris.\n\nThe book i
 s an escape from ordinary life as a book should be.  Here is a chance for
  a pleasant distraction\, what people used to call a “short read.”  Y
 et Billy believes that as Ansel Adams once said\, “Photographs are often
  looked at\, seldom looked into.”  And Billy likes to say that a pictur
 e is not what is imagined\, it’s what is seen.  Many never actually see
  what is there\, because they imagine myriad other things.  Here is a cha
 nce to see and feel the emotion of art.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\
 , United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20230717T164604Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/ceramic-creations-featuring-brian-evans-
 dianne-evans-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Ceramic Creations: Featuring Brian Evans & Dianne Evans” Exhib
 it
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24960" align="alignright" width="429"] 
 Ceramic Works by Brian Evans and Dianne Evans[/caption]\n\nThis new exhibi
 t celebrates the 3 dimensional ceramic work art of Brian Evans and Dian
 ne Evans.\n\nStay tuned to preview the work that will be available.\n\nOn 
 view along with this exhibit we will be also featuring the new exhibit "He
 arts &amp\; Souls: Pastel Paintings by  Jeri Greenberg"   accompanied b
 y our photography feature\, David Norris.  These new shows will be on vi
 ew from August 17 – October 1\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Sund
 ay\, August 20th\, from 2-5pm featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\,
  Roger Davis!\nAbout the Artists\nBrian Evans‘ work conveys inspiration
  that he finds in his surroundings. Sometimes something as simple as the b
 lade of a saw or a bellows used to blow on a fire can inspire an entire se
 ries of work. This body of work conveys simple found objects that inspire 
 minimal or complex linear forms. Brian Evans was born in Beaufort\, SC\, b
 ut was raised in Western Pennsylvania.  He graduated in 1993 from Indiana
  University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio Art.  He moved to Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina in 1995.  He studied ceramics through the Continui
 ng Education program at Cape Fear Community College while searching for an
  outlet for artistic expression. Brian studied under a Japanese-American P
 otter\,  Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Brian is currently serving as President of the
  Coastal Carolina Clay Guild.\n\nLocal artist and potter\, Dianne Evans\,
  has had a passion for art since childhood. She was born and raised in sce
 nic Indiana\, Pennsylvania. Dianne developed an interest in art while stud
 ying under an inspirational high school art teacher. This experience also 
 inspired her to want to become a teacher. Dianne earned a BS in Elementary
  Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995 she mo
 ved to Wilmington\, North Carolina where she began teaching in several pri
 vate schools. Although she is no longer teaching\, she works at the Univer
 sity of North Carolina Wilmington. Continuing her love of art\, she took a
 rt classes at UNC Wilmington in 2009-2010 where she focused on sculpture a
 nd ceramics. A field trip to Penland School of Crafts sparked an interest 
 in pursuing ceramics as an art form.  Dianne is an active member of the C
 oastal Carolina Clay Guild and participates in local art shows. She predom
 inately works in the medium of clay focusing on hand-built pottery.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20230717T171921Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/hearts-souls-new-pastels-by-jeri-greenbe
 rg-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Hearts & Souls: New Pastels by Jeri Greenberg” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_24836" align="alignright" width="31
 9"] "Queen of Hearts" Pastel on paper by Jeri Greenberg[/caption]\n\nHeart
 s &amp\; Souls is Jeri Greenberg's newest body of work featuring her amazi
 ng pastel paintings.\n\nStay tuned to preview the work that will be availa
 ble.\n\nOn view along with this exhibit will be the "Ceramic Creations: Fe
 aturing Brian Evans and Dianne Evans"\, accompanied by our photography fea
 ture\, David Norris.  These new shows will be on view from August 17 – 
 October 1\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Sunday\, August 20th\, fr
 om 2-5pm featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!\n\nAbout 
 the Artist\n\nAfter many years as a fashion illustrator and sportswear des
 igner\, Jeri Greenberg turned her love of graphic design and color into 
 a new and exciting “next act”\, working as a full-time painter and tea
 cher.\n\nFeeling that “Pastels are an immediate tool to express feelings
 ” and the perfect medium in which to “Make the Ordinary\, Extraordinar
 y”\,  Jeri works to tell stories in her work enabling her to draw the v
 iewer in . With her background in illustration\, Jeri helps her students g
 et a strongly drawn foundation down behind their color work.\n\nJeri loves
  painting still lifes\, urban interiors\, figures and fabrics\, and the oc
 casional landscape as well. Recently relocated\, Jeri teaches weekly class
 es at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington NC\, and holds demos and worksh
 ops around the country\, as well as jurying national and international pas
 tel exhibits.\n\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20230717T184445Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/david-norris-photography-feature-exhibit
 /
SUMMARY:“David Norris – Photography Feature” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:In Gallery &amp\; Online\n\n“Ibis Two-Step” Photograph on p
 aper\n\n\nDavid Norris has been a long time Art in Bloom Gallery artist w
 hose work continuously evolves.  From his earlier monoprints\, engravings
 \, drawings\, watercolors to his most recently painted oil on canvas.  Da
 vid loves to experiment with multiple processes but has almost always work
 ed from the photographs he has taken of landscapes and place\, which serve
  as his muse.\n\nStay tuned to preview the work that will be available.\n\
 nOn view along with this exhibit will be “Hearts &amp\; Souls: Pastel P
 aintings by  Jeri Greenberg“  along with “Ceramic Creations: Featu
 ring Brian Evans &amp\; Dianne Evans”.  These new shows will be on v
 iew from August 17 – October 1\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Sun
 day\, August 20th\, from 2-5pm featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\,
 Roger Davis!\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nWilmington artist\, David A. Norris\,
  has a BFA degree from the East Carolina University School of Art.  Long 
 settled in the Port City\, he finds the historic atmosphere of Wilmington 
 and the natural beauty of the Cape Fear River and the coast provide limitl
 ess sources of artistic inspiration.\n\nMost of David’s work reflects th
 e landscapes of the places where he has lived or visited.  Through his in
 terest in art history\, his work has absorbed influences such as English w
 atercolors\, 19th century engravings\, Japanese woodblock prints\, Dutch 
 Baroque landscapes\, and Van Gogh’s reed pen drawings.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T170000
DTSTAMP:20230720T180959Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-three-a/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Four Artists
DESCRIPTION:“Exhibit Reception” on Sunday\, August 20th\, 2-5pm\n\nJoin
  us in the gallery on Sunday\, August 20th\, 2-5pm for a special artist's
  reception to celebrate three new shows featuring the pastels of Jeri Gree
 nberg\, ceramics by Brian Evans and Dianne Evans as well as photography by
  David A. Norris.  Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists and enjo
 y live music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!\n\nOur featured shows incl
 ude “Hearts &amp\; Souls: New Pastels by Jeri Greenberg”\, “Ceramic 
 Creations: Featuring Brian Evans &amp\; Dianne Evans” and  David Norris
  - Photography Feature. These new shows will be on view from August 17 –
  October 1\, 2023.\n\n"Hearts &amp\; Souls" is Jeri Greenberg’s newest 
 body of work featuring her amazing pastel paintings. Jeri loves painting s
 till lifes\, urban interiors\, figures and fabrics\, and the occasional la
 ndscape as well. Recently relocated\, Jeri teaches weekly classes at the C
 ameron Art Museum in Wilmington NC\, and holds demos and workshops around 
 the country\, as well as jurying national and international pastel exhibit
 s.\n“Ceramic Creations: Featuring Brian Evans &amp\; Dianne Evans” cel
 ebrates the 3 dimensional ceramic work art these artists.  Brian Evans‘
  work conveys inspiration that he finds in his surroundings. Sometimes som
 ething as simple as the blade of a saw or a bellows used to blow on a fire
  can inspire an entire series of work. This body of work conveys simple fo
 und objects that inspire minimal or complex linear forms.  He studied cer
 amics through the Continuing Education program at Cape Fear Community Coll
 ege while searching for an outlet for artistic expression. Brian studied u
 nder a Japanese-American Potter\,  Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Brian is currently s
 erving as President of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild.  Local artist and
  potter\, Dianne Evans\, has had a passion for art since childhood.  Dia
 nne is an active member of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild and participate
 s in local art shows. She predominately works in the medium of clay focusi
 ng on hand-built pottery.\n"David Norris - Photography Feature" David Norr
 is has been a long time Art in Bloom Gallery artist whose work continuousl
 y evolves.  From his earlier monoprints\, engravings\, drawings\, waterco
 lors to his most recently painted oil on canvas.  David loves to experime
 nt with multiple processes but has almost always worked from the photograp
 hs he has taken of landscapes and place\, which serve as his muse. Wilming
 ton artist\, David\, has a BFA degree from the East Carolina University Sc
 hool of Art.  Long settled in the Port City\, he finds the historic atmos
 phere of Wilmington and the natural beauty of the Cape Fear River and the 
 coast provide limitless sources of artistic inspiration.\nGallery events a
 re always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\,
  Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local ar
 tists.  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6p
 m and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmin
 gton\, NC.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, Wilmington\,
  NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T170000
DTSTAMP:20230911T184214Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/american-craft-walk-wilmington-2023/
SUMMARY:American Craft Walk Wilmington 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Satur
 day\, September 16th\, from 10am – 5 pm.\n\nOver 100 local artisans wil
 l set up along Front Street in downtown Wilmington.\n\n\nStop by for a fun
  day at Art in Bloom Gallery’s tents at Front and Princess Streets and v
 iew original art by Debra Bucci\, Bradley Carter\, and Jessie Robertson!\n
 \n\n\nDebra Bucci has created something brand new for this year’s poster
 ! We find it best to let the artist’s brush and imagination do the creat
 ing.\nAbout Debra:  Debra Bucci is known for her vibrant and engaging flo
 ral paintings. Motivated by requests for commissions and her love of dogs\
 , she has expanded her collection with the introduction of a Modern Art Do
 g Series. Dynamic color palettes\, moving compositions and translucency fr
 om layering oils all work together to enhance the depth and bring Debra’
 s art to life.\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\
 nBelow are the 2016\, 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, 2021\, 2022 and 2003 posters fe
 aturing images of paintings by Debra Bucci.\n\n\n\n\n
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T170000
DTSTAMP:20230920T142727Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-demo-with-pastel-painter-jeri-gre
 enberg/
SUMMARY:Artist Demo with Pastel Painter\, Jeri Greenberg
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25667" align="alignright" width="443"] 
 The many tools of Jeri Greenberg![/caption]\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, Septemb
 er 24\, 2-5pm for a demonstration by Jeri Greenberg at Art in Bloom Galler
 y! Hearts &amp\; Souls is Jeri Greenberg’s newest body of work featuri
 ng her amazing pastel paintings. The event is free and open to the public
 . Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments\, conversation\, and a demonstrat
 ion of pastel painting!\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nAfter many years as a fashi
 on illustrator and sportswear designer\, Jeri Greenberg turned her love 
 of graphic design and color into a new and exciting “next act”\, worki
 ng as a full-time painter and teacher.\n\nFeeling that “Pastels are an i
 mmediate tool to express feelings” and the perfect medium in which to 
 “Make the Ordinary\, Extraordinary”\,  Jeri works to tell stories in 
 her work enabling her to draw the viewer in . With her background in illus
 tration\, Jeri helps her students get a strongly drawn foundation down beh
 ind their color work.\n\nJeri loves painting still life\, urban interiors\
 , figures and fabrics\, and the occasional landscape as well. Recently rel
 ocated\, Jeri teaches weekly classes at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmingt
 on NC\, and holds demos and workshops around the country\, as well as jury
 ing national and international pastel exhibits.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20231107T223506Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/intentional-camera-movement/
SUMMARY:“Intentional Camera Movement (ICM): Photography by Robert Beauche
 ne” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe gallery is excited to show new work by photographer\, R
 obert Beauchene\, in the upcoming exhibit "Intentional Camera Movement (IC
 M)"\nUnlike many ICM photographers who choose to retain the recognizable f
 orms and subjects of their photos - simply "blurring" fairly traditional s
 ubjects (like landscapes\, wildlife\, portraits and street scenes)\, Rober
 t Beauchene centers his attention on light - it's shape\, tone\, texture a
 nd intensity. The results of this approach are images that are often absen
 t of any recognizable form but are full of interesting lines\, colors and 
 patterns. Think abstract expressionist painting - but with a camera.  As 
 with any photographic technique\, Beauchene utilizes light\, location\, ca
 mera settings\, etc. to intentionally arrive at a pre-conceived "vision". 
 In other words\, these photos are not "accidents" - they are the result of
  careful planning and the precise use of the tools at hand. All of his ima
 ges are created in camera with very little\, if any\, post processing or d
 igital manipulation of any kind.\nOn view along with this exhibit will be
  “Poet's Garden: New Paintings by Helen Mirkil" and "Ceramic Vessel Scu
 lpture &amp\; Mixed Media Art by Gayle Tustin".   These new shows by our 
 featured artists will be on view from October 5 - November 19\, 2023\, wit
 h an opening reception on Sunday\, October 8th\, from 2-5pm featuring liv
 e music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!\n\nClick here to preview the w
 ork that will be available during his show. \nAbout the Artist \nRobert B
 eauchene is a lifelong photographer and musician originally from Poughkeep
 sie\, NY. His black &amp\; white work can be seen throughout the area unde
 r the brand CAPE FEAR NOIR and his abstract work has received internationa
 l recognition. He also builds custom furniture! He lives in Wilmington wit
 h his wife\, Polly.\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20231107T223506Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/poets-garden-new-paintings-by-helen-mirk
 il-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Poet's Garden: New Paintings by Helen Mirkil” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25644" align="alignright" width="443"] 
 A Time to Mourn and a Time To Dance” [Ecclesiastes 3:46]\, Acrylic on ca
 nvas\, 19" x 24"[/caption]Helen Mirkil's upcoming exhibit "Poet's Garden"
  features her newest paintings inspired by the artwork of her sons and gra
 ndchildren. Helen’s ‘conversations with art’ honor the works they ad
 apt while visualizing her relationships with her family. Helen sees her cr
 eativity as a gift and an outlet\, and uses art and poetry to express what
  inspires or weighs on her soul. Helen Mirkil moved from the Philadelphia 
 suburbs to Wilmington in 2019. Along with their spacious studios at the Ar
 tWorks\, she and her husband have established roots in NC and enjoy being 
 near her children and their families.\n\nHelen will also be hosting an Art
 ist Talk on Sunday\, October 22 as well as a Poetry Reading on Sunday\, 
 November 12.  Stay tuned for more details and times!\n\nClick here to pre
 view the work that will be available during her show.  \nAbout the Artis
 t\nHelen Mirkil moved from the Philadelphia suburbs to Wilmington in 2019.
  Along with their spacious studios at theArtWorks she and her husband are
  sinking down roots in North Carolina and enjoying being near her children
  and their families. Helen is a Certificate/BFA recipient from the Pennsyl
 vania Academy of the Fine Arts (Pafa) and the University of Pennsylvania. 
 At Pafa she also completed an MFA.\n\nHelen was awarded a British American
  Travel Grant from the Wales/Philadelphia Exchange for a two-month residen
 cy. Her Penllyn Series landscapes were exhibited at Walter Wickiser Galler
 y in NYC. Landscape painting also earned her the Valerie Lamb Smith Painti
 ng Residency as well as being twice awarded first prize in the Scenes of t
 he Schuylkill Exhibition.\n\nWorks by Helen can be seen at the American Ac
 ademy of Arts and Letters in NYC\, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art\
 , Bryn Mawr College Library Collection\, James A. Michener Art Museum\, Vi
 llanova University Art Collection\, University of Mary Washington Gallerie
 s\, Monmouth Comprehensive School in Wales\, U.K.\, Teaching Collection of
  PAFA\, and Woodmere Art Museum.\n\nOn view along with this exhibit will b
 e “Intentional Camera Movement (ICM): Photography by Robert Beauchene”
  and “Ceramic Vessel Sculpture &amp\; Mixed Media Art by Gayle Tustin
 ”.   These new shows by our featured artists will be on view from Octo
 ber 5 – November 19\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Sunday\, Octo
 ber 8th\, from 2-5pm featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Da
 vis!\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view alo
 ng with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine
  art by over 30 local artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10a
 m–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 68
 66 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20231121T160740Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/studio-ceramics/
SUMMARY:“Ceramic Vessel Sculpture & Mixed Media Art by Gayle Tustin” Ex
 hibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\nGayle Tustin’s upcoming exhibit “Ceramic Vessel Sculptu
 re &amp\; Mixed Media Art” features her most recent red earthenware vess
 el sculptures using terra sigillata with oxide patinas\, along with mixed 
 media on painter’s canvases. “Tustin finds inspiration from her enviro
 nment\, long walks\, dreams\, and sketches from traveling. Books\, convers
 ations\, trash treasures picked up from the street\, gesture sketches\, an
 tique stores\, and swimming are other sources. Sometimes her ideas are pla
 nned out in the sketchbook\, but more often her process represents a spont
 aneous flow.”\n\nGayle works out of her home studio and has been a fixtu
 re in the Wilmington arts scene for 30 years. She is one of the original f
 ounders of No Boundaries International Art Colony that happens annually on
  Bald Head Island.\n\nClick here to preview the work that will be availabl
 e during her show.\nAbout the Artist\nGayle Tustin was born in New Castle 
 and grew up in Sharpsville\, PA. She has been fascinated with art since ea
 rly childhood\, cutting up old wallpaper books and magazines for pasting i
 nto collage assemblages\, to making mud pies in the backyard.\n\nPenn Stat
 e University laid the foundation for her ceramic work as well as Alfred Un
 iversity in NY\, after initially completing an Associate Degree in busines
 s from Robert Morris University\, PA. Tustin is the first person to gradua
 te with honors in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina Wilming
 ton in 1996.\n\nShe has participated in numerous artist colonies including
  Northern Macedonia\, Spain\, Germany\, Brazil\, and South Africa. She is 
 responsible for helping to create the No Boundaries International Art Colo
 ny\, a gathering of local and international artists that meet annually on 
 Bald Head Island to make art.\n\nTustin has been commissioned for donor ti
 le memorial projects in Wilmington by the Lower Cape Fear Hospice includin
 g “Celebration of Life I\, II &amp\; III” and “Safe Passages”\, as
  well as “Bountiful Life I - VI” in Whiteville. Her ceramic relief com
 missioned works can be seen in Raleigh at the NC State Bar Foundation\, 
 “ We are the People of North Carolina” and Novant Health in Winston-Sa
 lem\, “With Compassionate Care” and “Landscapes from Memory”.\n\nF
 or more information about Gayle’s extraordinary art\, read “Freedom\, 
 Fluidity\, and Flow: The Life and Work of Gayle Tustin” by Fritts Causby
  in Wrightsville Beach Magazine\, September 2023.\n\nOn view along with th
 is exhibit will be “Poet’s Garden: New Paintings by Helen Mirkil” an
 d “Intentional Camera Movement (ICM): Photography by Robert Beauchene
 ”. These new shows by our featured artists will be on view from October 
 5 – November 19\, 2023\, with an opening reception on Sunday\, October 
 8th\, from 2-5pm featuring live music by solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!
 \n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view along w
 ith these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art
  by over 30 local artists.  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–
 7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 M
 ain Street in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T173000
DTSTAMP:20230916T172757Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/booth-at-made-great-goods-from-greater-w
 ilmington/
SUMMARY:Booth at MADE: Great Goods from Greater Wilmington at WilmingtonBiz
  Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:MADE: Great Goods from Greater Wilmington\n\n\n2023 WilmingtonB
 iz Conference &amp\; Expo\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is honored to announce t
 hat the gallery won in the Arts Category for MADE Wilmington 2023. Visit o
 ur Table during the WilmingtonBiz Conference &amp\; Expo on Thursday\, Oct
 ober 5\, 9-5:30pm in the Wilmington Convention Center downtown.\n\nProduce
 d by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal\, MADE is a nomination-based 
 competition seeking to spotlight makers\, manufacturers\, artisans\, desig
 ners and small businesses in New Hanover\, Brunswick and Pender counties.\
 n\nWith roots in an economy originally built on tobacco\, textiles\, and f
 urniture\, North Carolina is no stranger to the making of things. While it
 s industries may have broadened over the years\, the focus on locally made
  goods continues to hold strong. MADE was created to spotlight some of the
  innovations occurring in design and manufacturing originating in the tri-
 county area.\n\nMADE Award winners are selected by a judging panel and wil
 l be profiled in a special MADE section of the Sept.15 issue of the Great
 er Wilmington Business Journal as well as featured at the annual Wilmingto
 nBiz Expo on October 5 at the Wilmington Convention Center.\n\nAward categ
 ories:\n\n 	Manufacturers (Example includes: Goods mass-produced in the t
 ri-county area)\n 	Exporters (Example includes: Companies that export out
 side the United States)\n 	Functional Product (Examples include: furnitur
 e\, tools\, gadgets\, beauty products\, industrial\, medical\, energy devi
 ces)\n 	Food/Beverage (Examples include: wine/spirits\, dry/baked/canned 
 goods\, sustainably-grown foods)\n 	Arts (Examples include: apparel\, acc
 essories\, textiles\, home goods\, stationery)\n 	Supporter (Examples inc
 lude: Businesses that support these innovators including law firms\, lende
 rs\, makerspaces\, studio spaces\, retail markets\, manufacturing associat
 ions\, etc.\n
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Wilmington Convention Center\, 515 Nutt Street\, Wilmington\, NC\,
  28401\, Southeastern NC\, United States
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 E=Wilmington Convention Center:geo:34.242397,-77.951126
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T170000
DTSTAMP:20230911T162940Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-helen-mirkil-robert
 -beauchene-gayle-tustin/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Helen Mirkil\, Robert Beauchene & Gayle Tustin
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery will be hosting a free Artist Reception on
  Sunday\, October 8th\, from 2-5pm featuring live music by solo jazz guita
 r\, Roger Davis!\n\nWe will be celebrating 3 new shows and artists featuri
 ng “Poet’s Garden: New Paintings by Helen Mirkil” \, “Intentional 
 Camera Movement (ICM): Photography by Robert Beauchene” and “The Studi
 o Ceramics of Gayle Tustin”. These new shows by our featured artists wil
 l be on view from October 5 – November 19\, 2023.\n\nGallery events are 
 always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Ar
 t in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artis
 ts. The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and
  is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\
 , NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\,
  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T170000
DTSTAMP:20230911T183851Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/jewelry-designer-visit/
SUMMARY:Jewelry Designer Visit - Roberto Vengoechea
DESCRIPTION:The incredible jewelry designer\, Roberto Vengochea\, is makin
 g a special trip from Black Mountain\, NC on October 18th! Roberto will be
  bringing in new jewelry inventory and meeting with customers to discuss h
 is designs or create that one-of-a-kind piece you have been dreaming about
 !\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Wednesday\, October 18th for a first look 
 at our newest inventory!  While we work on inventorying the new inventory
 \, Roberto will also be in the gallery to discuss commissioned pieces as 
 well.  Our customers can schedule an appointment if you prefer.  Just ca
 ll the gallery at 910-679-4257 to request a special time.\nVisions of Crea
 tion Gallery specializes in jewelry commissions - they design jewelry of a
 ll kinds for individuals seeking one-of-a-kind\, unique\, memorable and ti
 meless pieces for themselves or their loved ones.  Throughout the entire 
 design process\, you will be working directly with the designer.  No part
  of the design is conveyed or transferred to anyone or designed by compute
 r.\nClick here to learn more about the commission process. \nAbout Robert
 o Vengoechea\n\nDesigner\, Roberto Vengoechea\, is originally from Colombi
 a\, South America. He immigrated to the USA as a young man to Miami\, Flor
 ida where he learned and honed his craft skills.  He and his wife\, June\
 , have been in Black Mountain for over 20 years where they have grown both
  personally and professionally.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28405\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T160000
DTSTAMP:20230912T220746Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-talk-with-helen-mirkil/
SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Helen Mirkil
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25646" align="alignright" width="311"] 
 “My Inmost Being Will Rejoice” [Proverbs 23:16]\, Acrylic on canvas\,1
 9″ x 24″[/caption]Join us on Sunday\, October 22\, 2-4pm for an Artist
  Talk by Helen Mirkil.  \n\nHelen's upcoming exhibit “Poet’s Garden
 ” features her newest paintings inspired by the artwork of her sons and 
 grandchildren. Helen’s ‘conversations with art’ honor the works they
  adapt while visualizing her relationships with her family. Helen sees her
  creativity as a gift and an outlet\, and uses art and poetry to express w
 hat inspires or weighs on her soul.\n\nMeet the artist and enjoy refreshme
 nts\, conversation\, and listen to her talk about her most recent body of 
 work. The event is free and open to the public.\nAbout the Artist\nHelen M
 irkil moved from the Philadelphia suburbs to Wilmington in 2019. Along wi
 th their spacious studios at theArtWorks she and her husband are sinking 
 down roots in North Carolina and enjoying being near her children and thei
 r families. Helen is a Certificate/BFA recipient from the Pennsylvania Aca
 demy of the Fine Arts (Pafa) and the University of Pennsylvania. At Pafa s
 he also completed an MFA.\n\nHelen was awarded a British American Travel G
 rant from the Wales/Philadelphia Exchange for a two-month residency. Her P
 enllyn Series landscapes were exhibited at Walter Wickiser Gallery in NYC.
  Landscape painting also earned her the Valerie Lamb Smith Painting Reside
 ncy as well as being twice awarded first prize in the Scenes of the Schuyl
 kill Exhibition.\n\nWorks by Helen can be seen at the American Academy of 
 Arts and Letters in NYC\, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art\, Bryn Ma
 wr College Library Collection\, James A. Michener Art Museum\, Villanova U
 niversity Art Collection\, University of Mary Washington Galleries\, Monmo
 uth Comprehensive School in Wales\, U.K.\, Teaching Collection of PAFA\, a
 nd Woodmere Art Museum.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
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UID:414@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T160000
DTSTAMP:20231107T221332Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/poetry-reading-with-helen-mirkil/
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Helen Mirkil
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25645" align="alignright" width="276"] 
 “In Spirit and in Truth” [John 4:24]\,Acrylic on board on wood\,Thrift
  Store Series\, 15.5″ x 15.5″[/caption]Join us on Sunday\, November 12
 th\,  2-4pm for a Poetry Reading with artist\, Helen Mirkil.  Meet the a
 rtist\, enjoy refreshments\, conversation\, and hear a poetry reading.  T
 he event is free and open to the public.\n\nHelen's upcoming exhibit “Po
 et’s Garden” features her newest paintings inspired by the artwork of 
 her sons and grandchildren. Helen’s ‘conversations with art’ honor t
 he works they adapt while visualizing her relationships with her family. H
 elen sees her creativity as a gift and an outlet\, and uses art and poetry
  to express what inspires or weighs on her soul.\nAbout the Artist\nHelen 
 Mirkil moved from the Philadelphia suburbs to Wilmington in 2019. Along w
 ith their spacious studios at theArtWorks she and her husband are sinking
  down roots in North Carolina and enjoying being near her children and the
 ir families. Helen is a Certificate/BFA recipient from the Pennsylvania Ac
 ademy of the Fine Arts (Pafa) and the University of Pennsylvania. At Pafa 
 she also completed an MFA.\n\nHelen was awarded a British American Travel 
 Grant from the Wales/Philadelphia Exchange for a two-month residency. Her 
 Penllyn Series landscapes were exhibited at Walter Wickiser Gallery in NYC
 . Landscape painting also earned her the Valerie Lamb Smith Painting Resid
 ency as well as being twice awarded first prize in the Scenes of the Schuy
 lkill Exhibition.\n\nWorks by Helen can be seen at the American Academy of
  Arts and Letters in NYC\, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art\, Bryn M
 awr College Library Collection\, James A. Michener Art Museum\, Villanova 
 University Art Collection\, University of Mary Washington Galleries\, Monm
 outh Comprehensive School in Wales\, U.K.\, Teaching Collection of PAFA\, 
 and Woodmere Art Museum.
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28401\, Un
 ited States
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  NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Galler
 y:geo:0,0
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UID:408@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTSTAMP:20231120T211705Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/traudi-thornton-studio-ceramics-pottery-
 sale-a-three-day-event/
SUMMARY:"Traudi Thornton Studio Ceramics & Pottery Sale" - A Three Day Even
 t
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25564" align="alignright" width="341"] 
 Photo by Chris Brehmer Photography[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is pl
 eased to announce a very special event in collaboration with the estate of
  master ceramicist\, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).\n\nTraudi was a staple a
 rtist at the gallery and participated in exhibits and sales beginning in 2
 015.  Throughout the weekend of November 17-19th\, the gallery will prese
 nt a Studio Ceramics &amp\; Pottery Sale along with a small retrospective 
 exhibit of work by the late ceramic artist.  Art in Bloom Gallery is hono
 red to be able to release a special selection of her work to the public du
 ring this special 3-day sale.\n\nTraudi’s true calling was nature and ga
 rdening. Her study of the medium was a product of the strong connection sh
 e had to it. From the process of how she worked with clay\, studying the c
 hemical compounds she used for her glazing to her intricate and scientific
  firing techniques\, her relationship to each of the pieces she created wa
 s primal.  Traudi’s special interests include hand-building\, surface t
 exture\, ceramic sculpture\, raku and terre sigillata. Her work ranged fro
 m sculptural wall pieces\, raku vessels to functional pieces.\n\nAbout the
  Artist\nTraudi Thornton was born in Czechoslovakia in 1940. She first stu
 died music at Creighton University before studying ceramics with Henry Sor
 eco at Creighton\, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and raku in a works
 hop with Paul Soldner at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1972. She 
 returned to Germany and joined a cooperative art community in which she li
 ved and worked on ceramics.\n\nLove precipitated her move to Wilmington in
  1983. She once again built a ceramic studio and began teaching ceramics a
 t the Community Art Center where she influenced many budding ceramists.\n\
 nTraudi said\, “Working with clay validates my existence. During the pla
 stic state\, the relationship is that of master and a much beloved pet. I 
 tell the clay to stay and push it\, but often I have to listen. We have a 
 rhythm. Clay needs heat to be transferred to a hard material. After the fi
 rst fire everything turns from a state of grey to pink\, and a slight estr
 angement takes place because they now look different than what they did be
 fore. Glazes also look pink or white or grey before they are fired. I imag
 ine now how the optics will look in their final state\, and after making c
 hoices the second fire takes over. Total surrender is demanded by heat and
  flame. After the firing is completed\, the cooling period leaves my mood 
 fluctuating between doubt and hope. And\, then only after removing the pie
 ces from the kiln\, can I say they belong to me.”\n\nTraudi showed and s
 old her work through Art in Bloom Gallery beginning in 2015. She is surviv
 ed by the family she chose and loved here in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:416@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T200000
DTSTAMP:20231107T221252Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/traudi-thornton-studio-ceramic-party/
SUMMARY:"Traudi Thornton Studio Ceramics & Pottery" - Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25564" align="alignright" width="341"] 
 Photo by Chris Brehmer Photography[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is pl
 eased to announce a very special event in collaboration with the estate of
  master ceramicist\, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023). Join us for a a special 
 preview party which will be held on Friday\, November 17th from 5-8pm with
  live music featuring solo jazz guitar\, Roger Davis!\n\nTraudi was a stap
 le artist at the gallery and participated in exhibits and sales beginning 
 in 2015.  Throughout the weekend of November 17-19th\, the gallery will p
 resent a Studio Ceramics &amp\; Pottery Sale along with a small retrospect
 ive 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 publi
 c during this special 3-day sale.\n\nTraudi’s true calling was nature an
 d gardening. Her study of the medium was a product of the strong connectio
 n she had to it. From the process of how she worked with clay\, studying t
 he chemical compounds she used for her glazing to her intricate and scient
 ific firing techniques\, her relationship to each of the pieces she create
 d was primal.  Traudi’s special interests include hand-building\, surfa
 ce texture\, ceramic sculpture\, raku and terre sigillata. Her work ranged
  from sculptural wall pieces\, raku vessels to functional pieces.\n\nAbout
  the Artist\nTraudi Thornton was born in Czechoslovakia in 1940. She first
  studied music at Creighton University before studying ceramics with Henry
  Soreco at Creighton\, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and raku in a w
 orkshop with Paul Soldner at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1972. 
 She returned to Germany and joined a cooperative art community in which sh
 e lived and worked on ceramics.\n\nLove precipitated her move to Wilmingto
 n in 1983. She once again built a ceramic studio and began teaching cerami
 cs at the Community Art Center where she influenced many budding ceramists
 .\n\nTraudi said\, “Working with clay validates my existence. During the
  plastic state\, the relationship is that of master and a much beloved pet
 . I tell the clay to stay and push it\, but often I have to listen. We hav
 e a rhythm. Clay needs heat to be transferred to a hard material. After th
 e first fire everything turns from a state of grey to pink\, and a slight 
 estrangement takes place because they now look different than what they di
 d before. Glazes also look pink or white or grey before they are fired. I 
 imagine now how the optics will look in their final state\, and after maki
 ng choices the second fire takes over. Total surrender is demanded by heat
  and flame. After the firing is completed\, the cooling period leaves my m
 ood fluctuating between doubt and hope. And\, then only after removing the
  pieces from the kiln\, can I say they belong to me.”\n\nTraudi showed a
 nd sold her work through Art in Bloom Gallery beginning in 2015. She is su
 rvived by the family she chose and loved here in Wilmington\, NC.
CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main Street\, Wilmington\, North Carol
 ina\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, North Carolina\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art
  in Bloom Gallery:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:418@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTSTAMP:20231127T193105Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/unus-mundus-photography-by-jon-ann-tomas
 elli-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"UNUS MUNDUS: Photography by Jo Ann Tomaselli" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:UNUS MUNDUS: Photography by Jo Ann Tomaselli\nNovember 24\, 202
 3 – January 7\, 2024\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, December 10\, 2-5pm\nI
 n Gallery &amp\; Online\nThe gallery is excited to show new work by photog
 rapher\, Jo Ann Tomaselli\, in the upcoming exhibit “UNUS MUNDUS”. 
  Unus Mundus\, the Latin phrase for “One World”\, encapsulates the id
 ea of a domain located outside of time and space\, from which everything e
 merges and to which everything returns. This intriguing body of work was i
 nitiated during the height of the pandemic. It was created in honor of the
  millions of souls who transcended their earthly bodies during this time.\
 n\nArtist\, 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\, na
 ture\, or portrait work. Her inspiration? Color\, shape\, design\, and the
  most delightful factor of all ~ fun!\n\nClick here to preview the work th
 at will be available during his show. \n\nOn view along with this exhibit
  will be our annual “Holiday Art Exhibit &amp\; 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\, f
 rom 2-5pm featuring live music by guitarist\, Miles Moore!\nAbout the Arti
 st\nAfter obtaining her Liberal Arts degree in Photography &amp\; Creative
  Writing at Stockton University\, Pomona\, NJ\, Jo Ann Tomaselli moved t
 o coastal NC in 1995. Since 2004\, she has migrated from 35mm format darkr
 oom photography to digital photography processed in Adobe Lightroom and Ph
 otoshop. Today Jo Ann shoots her fine art photography with a Galaxy S23 Ul
 tra and Sony A7Riii with a variety of pro lenses\, while running a small B
 &amp\;B and blending wonderful potions.
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LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:419@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTSTAMP:20231127T193258Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/the-holiday-art-exhibit-sale/
SUMMARY:"The Holiday Art Exhibit + Sale"
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Holiday Season and Art in Bloom Gallery will celebrate
  with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30 of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Art
 ists!  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.\nClick here to preview and purchase art online!\nAlo
 ng 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 eve
 ry moment behind the lens offers an opportunity to see the world from a di
 fferent point of view. Her photographic goal is simplicity\, be that in he
 r landscape\, nature\, or portrait work.\n\n\nFeatured artists include: 
  Robert Beauchene (photograher)\, Bradley Carter (painting)\, Debra B
 ucci (painting)\, Richard Bunting (blown glass)\, Judy Hintz Cox (abs
 tract painter)\, Karen Paden Crouch (sculpture)\, Elizabeth Darrow (pa
 inting)\, Brian Evans (ceramics)\, Dianne Evans (ceramics)\, Susan Fr
 ancy (photographer)\, Mark Gansor (painter)\, Joanne Geisel (painting
 )\, Jeri Greenberg (pastel painter)\, Curtis Krueger (photographer)\,
  Dave Klinger (photography)\,  Joan McLoughlin (painting)\, David Nor
 ris (printmaker)\,  Jameka Purdie (jewelry)\, Jessie Robertson (pain
 ter)\, Tim Schwarz (woodworker) Gale Smith (painter)\, Traudi Thornto
 n (ceramics)\, Pam Toll (painter)\, Gayle Tustin (ceramics)\, Angela
  Rowe (painter)\, Kirah Van Sickle (painter)\, Roberto Vengoechea (je
 welry)\, Melissa Wilgis (photographer) and Rebecca Yeomans (fiber arti
 st)\, among others! The exhibit opens on Black Friday\, November 24 and 
 continues through January 7\, 2024.\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:412@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T160000
DTSTAMP:20231127T191113Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-talk-with-mixed-media-painter-kir
 ah-van-sickle/
SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Mixed Media Painter\, Kirah Van Sickle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, December 3\, 2-4pm for an Artist Talk by mi
 xed media painter\, Kirah Van Sickle at Art in Bloom Gallery!\n\nThe event
  is free and open to the public. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments\, 
 conversation\, and a demonstration of pastel painting!\n\nAbout the Artist
 \n\nKirah Van Sickle is an adventurer at heart. Her early years set a fou
 ndation for travel\, exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic and
  mixed media works explore incorporating found objects and papers with th
 e paint glazes. These are deeply personal expressions of her memories an
 d dreams. In addition to her studio practice\, Kirah is a dynamic instruc
 tor and lecturer\, leading custom studio courses through museum schools a
 nd local art associations\, directed to both beginner and seasoned artis
 ts.\n\nShe is an award-winning illustrator\, graphic designer and studio 
 artist\, a certified Golden Artist-Educator\, and active in community art
 s programming\, preservation of cultural resources and enhancing arts edu
 cation. Kirah lives on the Cape Fear Coast of North Carolina and is a sta
 ff instructor at the Cameron Art Museum\, Johnston Community College\, an
 d Cape Fear Community College.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:417@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T170000
DTSTAMP:20231127T203136Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-artist-reception-holiday-art-exh
 ibit/
SUMMARY:Special Artist Reception - Holiday Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 2024 Holiday Season and the new show b
 y Jo Ann Tomaselli\, guest photographer\, on Sunday\, December 10th from 2
 -5pm featuring live music by guitarist\, Miles Moore!\n\nArt in Bloom Gall
 ery will celebrate with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30 of Art in Blo
 om 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 abundan
 ce of creativity\, which will bring smiles all year round!  All of our ar
 tists are offering fine art under $250.\n\nAlong with this exhibit we will
  celebrate  “UNUS MUNDUS: Photography by Jon Ann Tomaselli”.  Artist
 \, Jo Ann Tomaselli finds that defining herself as a particular type of p
 hotographer 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.\n\nThe exhibits opens on Black Friday\, November 24 and con
 tinues through January 7\, 2024.\n\nGallery events are always free and ope
 n to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery 
 showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The gallery is 
 open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in 
 Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nIf you pre
 fer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com
 ) is always open!  Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take ad
 vantage of our free local delivery.  Plus we can also ship anywhere withi
 n the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers complimentary gift wrapping and gift c
 ards available.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:424@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T235900
DTSTAMP:20231230T181601Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/out-of-the-shadows-photography-by-meg-mc
 grew-exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Out of the Shadows" Photography by Meg McGrew Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The gallery is pleased to present new work by photographer\, Me
 g McGrew\, in the upcoming exhibit "Out of the Shadows". \n\nFrom the tim
 e Meg McGrew first picked up a camera\, she’s always been fascinated by 
 shadows. Yet her show "Out of the Shadows" relates to more than Meg’s li
 felong appreciation for them. It also reflects Meg coming through the dark
 er\, shadowy world of trauma to the more colorful creative life she has to
 day. After a severe car accident in August 2016\, it took Meg a long while
  to make any kind of artwork again. But one day\, sitting in her wheelchai
 r with her camera nearby\, Meg picked it up and started to photograph her 
 shadows on the wall across from her. The images in this show started with 
 photos either totally made up of shadows or where a shadow is a primary fo
 cus in the piece. Meg then used an online photo editing program to digital
 ly alter them in some way.\n“Light and dark. Day and night... I now have
  a deeper appreciation of the way shadows can accentuate the light in the 
 image and in my life.”\nArtist\, Meg McGrew\, has been focused on how ob
 jects and shadows can be transformed into different and unique images. She
 ’s taken the original photos and altered them digitally\, playing with e
 xposure\, color\, contrast and applications that add texture to the image.
  Time melts when she’s involved in this process.\n\nClick here to previe
 w the work that will be available during her show. \n\nThis new show will
  be on view starting January 11\, 2024 with an opening reception on Sunday
 \, January 14th\, from 2-5pm featuring live music by guitarist\, Roger Dav
 is!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:425@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T170000
DTSTAMP:20231218T172751Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-artist-reception/
SUMMARY:Special Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 2024 and the new show by Meg McGrew\, 
 guest photographer\, on Sunday\, January 14th from 2-5pm featuring live mu
 sic by solo jazz guitarist\, Roger Davis!\n\nFrom the time Meg McGrew firs
 t picked up a camera\, she’s always been fascinated by shadows. Yet her 
 show "Out of the Shadows" relates to more than Meg’s lifelong appreciati
 on for them. It also reflects Meg coming through the darker\, shadowy worl
 d of trauma to the more colorful creative life she has today. After a seve
 re car accident in August 2016\, it took Meg a long while to make any kind
  of artwork again. But one day\, sitting in her wheelchair with her camera
  nearby\, Meg picked it up and started to photograph her shadows on the wa
 ll across from her. The images in this show started with photos either tot
 ally made up of shadows or where a shadow is a primary focus in the piece.
  Meg then used an online photo editing program to digitally alter them in 
 some way.\n“Light and dark. Day and night... I now have a deeper appreci
 ation of the way shadows can accentuate the light in the image and in my l
 ife.”\nArtist\, Meg McGrew\, has been focused on how objects and shadows
  can be transformed into different and unique images. She’s taken the or
 iginal photos and altered them digitally\, playing with exposure\, color\,
  contrast and applications that add texture to the image. Time melts when 
 she’s involved in this process.\n\nGallery events are always free and op
 en to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery
  showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The gallery is
  open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is located in May
 faire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.If you prefer to 
 shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website is always open!  Purchas
 e art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local d
 elivery.  Plus we can ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also off
 ers complimentary gift wrapping and gift cards are available.\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:423@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTSTAMP:20231221T180206Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/three-artists-work-of-elizabeth-darrow-g
 ayle-tustin-and-karen-paden-crouch-at-the-cameron-art-museum/
SUMMARY:3 Artists 3 Films: Temporary Exhibition at CAM
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Cameron Art Museum's permanent collection houses the wo
 rks of three dynamic women featured in a series of film shorts produced by
  Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\nJoin us for a temporary exhibition of their work
  from January 21-March 3\, 2024 as well as a screening and Q&amp\;A with t
 he artists and filmmakers on January 28\, 3-5pm\, in the Reception Hall.\n
 \n\nElizabeth Darrow: Believing in the Process\nGayle Tustin: Seeking Free
 dom Through Art\nKaren Paden Crouch: In the Land of Make Believe: An Artis
 t’s Journey\nThe film makers are Christina Capra and Jessie Robertson.\n
 \n\nProceeds benefit Educational Programming at CAM.\n\nPurchase tickets v
 ia the Cameron Art Museum.\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Cameron Art Museum\, 3201 S 17th St\, 3201 S 17th St.\, NC\, 28412
 \, United States
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 h St.\, NC\, 28412\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cameron Art 
 Museum:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:420@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T170000
DTSTAMP:20231221T180835Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/3-artists-3-films-opening-reception-and-
 screening-at-the-cameron-art-museum/
SUMMARY:3 Artists 3 Films: Opening Reception and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe Cameron Art Museum's permanent collection houses the 
 works of three dynamic women featured in a series of film shorts produced 
 by Art in Bloom Gallery.\n\nJoin us for a temporary exhibition of their wo
 rk from January 21-March 3\, 2024 as well as a screening and Q&amp\;A with
  the artists and filmmakers on Sunday\, January 28\, 3-5pm\, in the Recept
 ion Hall.\n\n\nElizabeth Darrow: Believing in the Process\nGayle Tustin: S
 eeking Freedom Through Art\nKaren Paden Crouch: In the Land of Make Believ
 e: An Artist’s Journey\nThe film makers are Christina Capra and Jessie R
 obertson.\n\n\nProceeds benefit Educational Programming at CAM.\n\nPurchas
 e tickets via the Cameron Art Museum.\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Cameron Art Museum\, 3201 S 17th St\, 3201 S 17th St.\, NC\, 28412
 \, United States
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 h St.\, NC\, 28412\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cameron Art 
 Museum:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:426@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20240203T044221Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/two-minds-one-artist-paintings-by-consta
 nce-pappalardo-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Two Minds\, One Artist: Paintings by Constance Pappalardo” Exh
 ibit
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to present Cary artist and pain
 ter\, Constance Pappalardo. Whether she is working in black and white or i
 n color Constance’s contemporary abstract watercolors evoke feelings of 
 hope and peace\, in addition to beauty. Her black and white works are insp
 ired by music where her paintings in color are about light and imagination
 . Constance’s color work is heavily influenced by nature and the magic o
 f the ever-changing landscape.\n\nConstance was born in Lima\, Peru. She m
 oved to New York City at the age of eight. The art and culture of the city
  inspired her to pursue her art studies. After high school\, Ms. Pappalard
 o studied painting at The School of Visual Arts\, in Manhattan. Pappalardo
  now lives in Cary\, North Carolina. Her contemporary abstract watercolors
  have been featured in numerous galleries in Cary\, Raleigh\, Chapel Hill\
 , and other cities in North Carolina.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\
 , March 3rd from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists and 
 enjoy live music by violinist\, Shirley Lebo!\n\nClick here to preview the
  work that will be available during her show.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:428@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20240210T235146Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/traudi-thornton-1940-2023-pottery-pantry
 -seconds-sale-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Traudi Thornton: Pottery\, Pantry & Seconds Sale” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to continue our collaboration w
 ith the estate of master ceramicist\, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).\n\nTrau
 di continues her unique presence at Art in Bloom Gallery\, where she parti
 cipated in exhibits and sales beginning in 2015. The gallery is pleased to
  present “Pottery\, Pantry &amp\; ‘Seconds Sale’” featuring unique
  works of pottery by the artist along with a selection of “Seconds”. A
  second in pottery means that the work has slight imperfections such as fl
 aws or pitting on the glazed surface\, blemishes\, stress cracks or glaze 
 drips. For Traudi\, most of these pieces ended up in her pantry where she 
 used them daily. Art in Bloom Gallery is honored to be able to release thi
 s special selection of her work to honor her memory.\n\nJoin us for an ope
 ning reception\, which will be held on Sunday\, March 3rd from 2-5pm\, wit
 h live music featuring violinist\, Shirley Lebo!\n\nStay tuned for works t
 hat will be on sale soon!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:427@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T170000
DTSTAMP:20240210T182458Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-constance-pappalard
 o/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Constance Pappalardo & Traudi Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, March 3rd from 2-5pm. Enjoy 
 special refreshments\, meet our artists and enjoy live music by violinist\
 , Shirley Lebo! Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to present Cary artist and
  painter\, Constance Pappalardo and to continue our collaboration with the
  estate of master ceramicist\, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).\n\nArt in Bloo
 m Gallery is pleased to present Cary artist and painter\, Constance Pappal
 ardo. Her show “Two Minds\, One Artist" will present her black and white
  and color works in this exciting show! Constance’s contemporary abstrac
 t watercolors evoke feelings of hope and peace\, in addition to beauty. He
 r black and white works are inspired by music where her paintings in color
  are about light and imagination. Constance’s color work is heavily infl
 uenced by nature and the magic of the ever-changing landscape.\n\nTraudi c
 ontinues her unique presence at Art in Bloom Gallery\, where she participa
 ted in exhibits and sales beginning in 2015. The gallery is pleased to pre
 sent “Pottery\, Pantry &amp\; ‘Seconds Sale’” featuring unique wor
 ks of pottery by the artist along with a selection of “Seconds”. A sec
 ond in pottery means that the work has slight imperfections such as flaws 
 or pitting on the glazed surface\, blemishes\, stress cracks or glaze drip
 s. For Traudi\, most of these pieces ended up in her pantry where she used
  them daily. Art in Bloom Gallery is honored to be able to release this sp
 ecial selection of her work to honor her memory.\n\nGallery events are alw
 ays free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art i
 n Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists.
  The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is
  now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, N
 C.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T210000
DTSTAMP:20240412T184936Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/world-premiere-of-dorothy-gillespie-a-li
 fe-in-color-a-90-minute-documentary-plus-qa/
SUMMARY:World Premiere of "Dorothy Gillespie: Courage\, Independence\, and 
 Color" at Thalian Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Main Stage in Historic Thalian Hall for the worl
 d premiere of "Dorothy Gillespie: Courage\, Independence\, and Color\," a 
 90-minute documentary plus Q&amp\;A with the NYC-based filmmakers of White
  Ladder Productions and members of the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation.\n\
 nA limited number of VIP tickets are also available for a reception from 5
 :30-7:00pm prior to the film.\n\nPurchase all tickets online via the Thali
 an Hall Box Office or call the Box Office at 910-632-2285.\n\nA portion of
  ticket sales will benefit The Dorothy Gillespie Foundation and Historic T
 halian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnu
 t St\,\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Historic Thali
 an Hall Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
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UID:422@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20240412T185123Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/sunday-matinee-showing-of-dorothy-gilles
 pie-a-life-in-color-a-90-minute-documentary-plus-qa/
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee "Dorothy Gillespie: Courage\, Independence\, and Col
 or" at Thalian Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Main Stage in Historic Thalian Hall for the worl
 d premiere of “Dorothy Gillespie: Courage\, Independence\, and Color\,
 ” a 90-minute documentary plus Q&amp\;A with the NYC-based filmmakers of
  White Ladder Productions and members of the Dorothy M. Gillespie Found
 ation.\n\nA limited number of VIP tickets are also available for a recepti
 on from 5:30-7:00pm prior to the film.\n\nPurchase all tickets online vi
 a the Thalian Hall Box Office or call the Box Office at 910-632-2285.\n\nA
  portion of ticket sales will benefit The Dorothy Gillespie Foundation a
 nd Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut St.\, W
 ilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall Ce
 nter for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:429@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20240419T004323Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/observations-photography-by-joe-p-wiegma
 nn-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“OBSERVATIONS: Photography by (Joe) P. Wiegmann” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:“OBSERVATIONS” will be our newest show featuring the photog
 raphic work of Leland artist\, (Joe) P. Wiegmann.  Joe states that: “As
  far back as I can remember\, I have been engaged in various creative ende
 avors such as drawing and painting. Two years of Civil Engineering at the 
 University of Maryland did not provide me with the means to express my cre
 ativity and so\, I changed my major to Fine Art. After more than 43 years 
 in the graphic\, printing\, and creative design field\, I retired from my 
 Creative Director and Department Head position to move to the Wilmington\,
  NC area. The beauty and natural energy of the environment and artist comm
 unity here has rekindled my creative energy.”\n\n“While photography is
  my current creative medium\, I have noticed that my art and graphic backg
 round plays heavily with my images. I begin by observing my surroundings b
 efore even taking my first photo. I look for lines\, shapes\, layers\, col
 ors\, and textures. I consider taking photos from various angles and heigh
 ts to best capture the image. I mainly use a Fujifilm X-T3 camera and occa
 sionally\, my iPhone Pro 12 in RAW mode\, to be able to employ various lig
 hting effects. I bracket my shots and take full image as well as tightly c
 ropped images\, so I have plenty of information going into post-production
 . I select the image that best captures my observation and the emotion I f
 elt when I saw the image. I want to communicate the same visual excitement
  to the viewer through a printed piece.”\n\nClick Here to preview the wo
 rk that will be on view and for sale!\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\
 , April 28th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\,
  and enjoy live music by Heather Heath and Justin Lacey!  On view along w
 ith this exhibit will be a very special exhibit by guest artist\, Clarence
  Mayo from the Durham Art Guild\, whose artistic creations are a result of
  his deep inspiration from a diverse range of tribal icons and symbols ori
 ginating from different cultures across the globe.  In addition\, we feat
 ure continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Ar
 tists!\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20240426T193910Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/traudi-thornton-stoneware-pottery-raku-w
 are-on-going-exhibit-sale/
SUMMARY:“Traudi Thornton: Stoneware Pottery & Raku Ware - On Going Exhibi
 t & Sale"
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_29732" align="alignright" width="274"] 
 Stoneware Pottery &amp\; Raku Ware by Traudi Thornton[/caption]\nArt in Bl
 oom Gallery and the Estate of Traudi Thornton are pleased to continue to r
 epresent the work of late master ceramicist and artist Traudi Thornton (19
 40-2023).  The gallery will offer works of Traudi’s functional stonewar
 e pottery as well as her unique raku ware.  Traudi continues her unique p
 resence at Art in Bloom Gallery\, where she has participated in exhibits a
 nd sales beginning in 2015.\nClick here to view the Stoneware Pottery work
 s\n\nClick here to view the Raku Ware works. \n\nJoin us in the gallery o
 n Sunday\, April 28th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our 
 artists\, and enjoy live music by Heather Heath and Justin Lacey!  On vie
 w along with this exhibit will be a very special exhibit by guest artist\,
  Clarence Mayo from the Durham Art Guild\, whose artistic creations are a 
 result of his deep inspiration from a diverse range of tribal icons and sy
 mbols originating from different cultures across the globe.  In addition\
 , we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Galle
 ry’s Artists!\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:433@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20240426T192634Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-with-clarence-mayo-joe-
 wiegmann-and-the-work-of-traudi-thornton/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception with Clarence Mayo\, Joe Wiegmann and the work of 
 Traudi Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, April 28th\, from 2-5pm for 
 a very special reception celebrating the paintings of guest painter\, Clar
 ence Mayo\, the photography of (Joe) P. Wiegmann and a new release of raku
  ware by master ceramicist\, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).\n\nEnjoy special
  refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by Heather Heath a
 nd Justin Lacey!\n\n Gallery events are always free and open to the publi
 c.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:431@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20240410T223552Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/mom-me-event-at-mayfaire/
SUMMARY:"Mom & Me" Event at Mayfaire
DESCRIPTION:A Mother's Day celebration both moms and kids will enjoy!\n\nJo
 in us in Mayfaire Town Center on Saturday\, May 11 from 10am-5pm\, for a '
 Mom &amp\; Me' event with food\, fashion\, and fun!  Art in Bloom Gallery
  is offering sweet treats along with a bubbly beverage for all moms\, plus
  a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. Any purchase made over $100 will
  also receive a special handcrafted gift.\n\nCheck out Mayfaire's Website 
 for participating stores and events!\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:434@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T170000
DTSTAMP:20240502T221205Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/28th-annual-orange-street-artsfest/
SUMMARY:28th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
DESCRIPTION:Thalian Association Community Theatre is excited to announce th
 at the 28th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest will be held this year on Memori
 al Day Weekend.\n\nVisit Art in Bloom Gallery's booth downtown during the
  28th Annual Art Street Fair on May 25-26th!  We will be featuring severa
 l of our artists including\, Debra Bucci\, Jessie Robertson and pottery by
  Traudi Thornton.  \n\n
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20240502T221234Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/28th-annual-orange-street-artsfest-2/
SUMMARY:28th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
DESCRIPTION:Thalian Association Community Theatre is excited to announce th
 at the 28th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest will be held this year on Memori
 al Day Weekend.\n\nVisit Art in Bloom Gallery's booth downtown during the
  28th Annual Art Street Fair on May 25-26th!  We will be featuring severa
 l of our artists including\, Debra Bucci\, Jessie Robertson and pottery by
  Traudi Thornton.  \n\n
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:436@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20240725T174904Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/capturing-nature-paintings-by-debra-bucc
 i-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Capturing Nature: Paintings by Debra Bucci” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Debra Bucci’s newest paintings\, which will be featured in he
 r upcoming exhibit\, capture nature’s sparkles through tiny dots\, thick
  lines and extraordinary brush strokes. These paintings will present a bro
 ad variety of work that Debra is known for including her willow trees\, la
 ndscapes\, seascapes\, florals and her newest abstracts!\n\nJoin us in the
  gallery on Sunday\, June 16th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\
 , meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by Haley Heath and Justin Lacey
 !  On view along with this exhibit will be a new show “Dance Around the
  Light\,” featuring the photographic work Brian H. Peterson.  In addit
 ion\, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom G
 allery’s Artists!\n\nClick here to preview the works that will be on vie
 w and available for sale!\n\nDebra Bucci is known for her vibrant and eng
 aging floral and landscape paintings.\n\nDynamic color palettes\, moving c
 ompositions and diversity in applications all work together to enhance the
  depth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the hig
 h’s and low’s of the  human experience and believes this tension make
 s the art connectable. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstr
 act elements.\n\nDebra is a published illustrator and has achieved success
  as a licensed fine artist. Her art has been featured in Plow &amp\; Heart
 h magazine and can be found on ArtNeedlepoint.com. She has also been the 
 poster artist for The American Craft Walk in Wilmington for 8 years. She h
 as public and private collectors throughout the US including Savorez Resta
 urant and Wilmington Magazine. She is an anchor artist at Art in Bloom Gal
 lery.  She is honored to be the only artist to continually show at True B
 lue Butcher &amp\; Table for the past 3 years. In addition to the Art in B
 loom Gallery\, she can be found at The Orange Street Festival and the Arbo
 retum Show in Wilmington.\n\nDebra has a BFA in Design from Drexel Univers
 ity where she studied oil painting and enjoyed a corporate career in Packa
 ge Design. She now lives in Wilmington\, NC with her husband “Art” and
  dog “T-Bone”.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:437@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20240523T202141Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dance-around-the-light-photography-by-br
 ian-h-peterson-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Dance Around the Light: Photography by Brian H. Peterson” Exhi
 bit
DESCRIPTION:The gallery is pleased to showcase the photographic work of Bri
 an H. Peterson\, with a curated selection of works. Brian has been an ar
 tist\, curator\, critic\, musician\, author\, videographer\, and arts admi
 nistrator for more than forty years. Art in Bloom Gallery will also presen
 t Brian’s most recent publication\, The Blossoming of the World (AR Pr
 ess\, 2023)\, a spiritual autobiography and story of healing and salvation
 . The gallery will offer paperback and hardcover copies for purchase.\n\nA
 dditionally\, the gallery will be scheduling a reading for Brian’s new b
 ook in conjunction with his exhibit.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Father
 ’s Day\, Sunday\, June 16th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\,
  meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by Haley Heath and Justin Lacey!
   On view along with this exhibit will be a new show “Capturing Nature\
 ,” with Debra Bucci’s newest paintings\, which capture nature’s spar
 kles through tiny dots\, thick lines and extraordinary brush strokes. Thes
 e paintings will present a broad variety of work that Debra is known for i
 ncluding newly imagined willow trees\, landscapes\, seascapes\, florals an
 d abstracts! In addition\, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 
 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nBrian H. P
 eterson has more than forty years’ experience as a curator\, critic\, v
 isual artist\, musician\, and arts administrator. His photographs are in t
 he collections of The Philadelphia Museum of Art\, the Amon Carter Museum\
 , the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, and the Denver Art Museum\, among oth
 ers.\n\nAs the Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief Curator at the James A. 
 Michener Art Museum (1990-2013)\, he managed the exhibition program\, cura
 ted historic and contemporary exhibitions\, and was the editor and princip
 al author of the landmark publication\, Pennsylvania Impressionism (2002
 ).\n\nAs well as author of The Smile at the Heart of Things (2009) and 
 I Give My Eyes (2018)\, Peterson has also contributed critical writing to
  the Los Angeles Times\, the Philadelphia Inquirer\, American Arts Quarter
 ly\, and the Photo Review. In retirement he has taken up videography while
  continuing his work as writer and photographer.\n\nHis 1981 song cycle 
 “Moon Songs\,” based on the poetry of E. E. Cummings\, was featured on
  the CD Modern American Art Song (2015) with mezzo-soprano Sharon Mabry. P
 eterson’s most recent publication\, in its second printing\, is The Blo
 ssoming of the World (AR Press\, 2023)\, a spiritual autobiography and st
 ory of healing and salvation.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:438@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20240523T203052Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-debra-bucci-brian-h
 -peterson/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Debra Bucci & Brian H. Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Father’s Day\, Sunday\, June 16th\
 , from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy l
 ive music by Haley Heath and Justin Lacey!\n\nOn view will be 2 brand new
  exhibits!  “Capturing Nature\,” with Debra Bucci’s newest painting
 s\, capturing nature’s sparkles through tiny dots\, thick lines and extr
 aordinary brush strokes. These paintings will present a broad variety of w
 ork that Debra is known for including newly imagined willow trees\, landsc
 apes\, seascapes\, florals and abstracts! We are also celebrating the new 
 showcase of photographic work in “Dance Around the Light" by Brian H. Pe
 terson\, with a curated selection of works. Brian has been an artist\, cur
 ator\, critic\, musician\, author\, videographer\, and arts administrator 
 for more than forty years. Art in Bloom Gallery will also present Brian’
 s most recent publication\, The Blossoming of the World (AR Press\, 2023)
 \, a spiritual autobiography and story of healing and salvation. The galle
 ry will offer paperback and hardcover copies for purchase.\n\nIn addition\
 , we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Galle
 ry’s Artists!\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. 
 On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a pleth
 ora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The gallery is open Monday–Sat
 urday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town Cen
 ter at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nIf you prefer to shop from 
 home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website is always open! Purchase art onlin
 e and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery. P
 lus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers com
 plementary gift wrapping and gift cards available.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:439@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T160000
DTSTAMP:20240603T200537Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/book-reading-with-brian-h-peterson/
SUMMARY:Book Reading with Brian H. Peterson
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Brian H. Peterson's exhibit "Dance Around t
 he Light\," the gallery is pleased to host a book reading showcasing his m
 ost recent publication\, The Blossoming of the World (AR Press\, 2023)\, 
 a spiritual autobiography and story of healing and salvation. The gallery 
 will offer paperback and hardcover copies for purchase during the reading 
 throughout his exhibit.\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, June 23rd from 2-4pm for a 
 book reading in collaboration with Brian's wife\, Helen Mirkil.  View his
  new exhibit and hear directly from the artist about his work.  This even
 t is free and open to the public.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nBrian H. Peterson
  has more than forty years’ experience as a curator\, critic\, visual a
 rtist\, musician\, and arts administrator. His photographs are in the coll
 ections of The Philadelphia Museum of Art\, the Amon Carter Museum\, the V
 irginia Museum of Fine Arts\, and the Denver Art Museum\, among others.\n\
 nAs the Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief Curator at the James A. Michene
 r Art Museum (1990-2013)\, he managed the exhibition program\, curated his
 toric and contemporary exhibitions\, and was the editor and principal auth
 or of the landmark publication\, Pennsylvania Impressionism (2002).\n\nA
 s well as author of The Smile at the Heart of Things (2009) and I Give 
 My Eyes (2018)\, Peterson has also contributed critical writing to the Lo
 s Angeles Times\, the Philadelphia Inquirer\, American Arts Quarterly\, an
 d the Photo Review. In retirement he has taken up videography while contin
 uing his work as writer and photographer.\n\nHis 1981 song cycle “Moon S
 ongs\,” based on the poetry of E. E. Cummings\, was featured on the CD M
 odern American Art Song (2015) with mezzo-soprano Sharon Mabry. Peterson
 ’s most recent publication\, in its second printing\, is The Blossoming
  of the World (AR Press\, 2023)\, a spiritual autobiography and story of 
 healing and salvation.\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T210000
DTSTAMP:20240625T024823Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-at-momentum-companies-down
 town/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:MoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are please to an
 nounce a collaboration! Join us downtown Wilmington on June 28th fro 6-9 d
 uring Fourth Friday Gallery Night. We are featuring the original work of a
 rtist\, John Sharkey\, and gallery artist\, Kirah Van Sickle.\n\nIn additi
 on to Fourth Friday\, June 28\, 6-9pm\, the show runs through September 16
 \, 2024. MoMentum Companies is at 103 S. Front Street. View art Monday-Fri
 day from 9am-3pm.\n\nClick here to view and purchase works on view at MoMe
 ntum! 
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=103 S. Front Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 MoMentum Companies:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:442@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T210000
DTSTAMP:20240726T205109Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/july-fourth-friday-at-momentum-companies
 -downtown/
SUMMARY:CANCELED - July Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. Visit 
 us August 23rd for our next Fourth Friday event at MoMentum!\n\n&nbsp\;\n\
 nMoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are pleased to collaborate
 ! Join us in downtown Wilmington at 103 S. Front St.\, at MoMentum Compani
 es headquarters\, on July 26th from 6-9 during Fourth Friday Gallery Night
 . We are featuring the original work of artist\, John Sharkey\, and galler
 y artist\, Kirah Van Sickle.\n\nIn addition to Fourth Friday\, July 26\, 6
 -9pm\, the show runs through September 16\, 2024. View art Monday-Friday f
 rom 9am-3pm at MoMentum Companies is at 103 S. Front Street.\n\nClick here
  to view and purchase works on view at MoMentum!\n\n[caption id="attachmen
 t_31067" align="alignleft" width="300"] Palm Island by Kirah Van Sickle[/c
 aption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_31091" align="alignleft" width="300"] L
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=103 S. Front Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 MoMentum Companies:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20240703T195908Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/endless-skies-new-work-by-joanne-geisel-
 exhibit/
SUMMARY:"Endless Skies: New Work by Joanne Geisel Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_31197" align="alignright" width="290"] 
 "Beach Study" Oil on paper\, 8" x 6"[/caption]\n\nThe newest exhibit “En
 dless Skies” will feature the newest plein-air and studio paintings of J
 oanne Geisel.  Joanne states "In our daily lives\, we get caught up in ro
 utines and therefore limit our awareness of the possibilities.  On the ot
 her hand\, looking at skies can be transforming\, as they can be limitless
  in their expansiveness\, colors and the endless formation of clouds\, and
  through them we feel we can go beyond our limitations and even time and s
 pace. The oceans\, lakes\, and marshes express other dimensions of the lan
 dscapes and ourselves."\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, August 4th\
 , from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy l
 ive music by Miles Moore!  On view along with this exhibit will be a new
  exhibit "Metamorphosis: Mud to Modern" featuring the ceramic work of Bria
 n Evans and Dianne Evans. In addition\, we feature continuously rotating 
 art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nAbout the Artist
 \n\nMy love of drawing and painting began as a child which led to choose a
  bachelor’s degree in art education where I could take a broad array of 
 studio courses and then I continued with graduate courses to become perman
 ently certified to teach in New York State.  I later received a master’
 s in public administration. My careers were in human services and higher e
 ducation\, where I used my creative and problem-solving skills in program 
 development and management\, marketing\, community outreach\, and career a
 nd educational counseling. Upon moving to North Carolina in 2005\, I focus
 ed on becoming a full-time artist\; painting\, teaching\, exhibiting\, and
  selling my artwork. My goals in creating oil paintings include capturing 
 the feelings\, sights and sounds of my subject. I continue to experiment w
 ith texture\, edges\, brushstrokes\, and palette knife and the layering of
  color to create depth\, luminosity\, and beauty.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:445@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20240903T220652Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/metamorphosis-mud-to-modern-new-work-by-
 brian-evans-dianne-evans-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Metamorphosis: Mud to Modern” New Work by Brian Evans & Dianne
  Evans Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This new exhibit "Metamorphosis: Mud to Modern" celebrates the 
 newest creations of the 3-dimensional\, ceramic work of Brian Evans and 
 Dianne Evans. Inspired by patterns and textures\, these artists marry form
  and design as they shape exquisite forms from mounds of clay.\n\nBrian's 
 current body of work consists of altered wheel-thrown forms that are inspi
 red by curves\, lines\, and cavities found in nature. The finished pieces 
 exude a quiet sensuality that invites the viewer to touch the subtle curve
 s and flowy lines that draw one’s eyes around the form. These new vessel
 s reflect the curvy lines found in some of his sculptural works. Brian's s
 culptural work reflects modern abstract designs. These structures consist 
 of curvilinear and geometric lines and shapes that move the viewer’s eye
 s around the piece. Brian is intrigued by how the light and shadow interpl
 ay while painting an interesting shadow on the pedestal or wall. The shado
 w is different depending on the angle at which the light approaches the pi
 ece.  The patinated surfaces on his work reveal an aged or weathered look
  on a modern design. He finds the juxtaposition of present and past intrig
 uing.\n\nDianne’s current work consists of minimalistic forms that make 
 a statement on their own and act as a canvas for designs and patterns. The
  form dictates the design. Her surface decorations are inspired by textile
  patterns\, shapes\, repetition\, layering of color and pattern\, and the 
 relationship between form and design.  The shapes and patterns interact w
 ith each other\, creating movement across the surface and drawing your eye
  around the piece. Dianne’s work is meant to bring people joy\, peace an
 d serenity through form\, color\, and design.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on
  Sunday\, August 4th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our
  artists\, and enjoy live music by Miles Moore!  On view along with this
  exhibit will be a new exhibit of the plein-air and studio paintings of Jo
 anne Geisel.  In addition\, we feature continuously rotating art featurin
 g 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nClick here to preview the wo
 rk in the show!\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nBrian Evans was raised in Western 
 Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1993 from Indiana University of Pennsyl
 vania with a B.A. in Studio Art. His primary focus was in sculpture and pa
 inting.  He moved to Wilmington\, North Carolina in 1995.  He began in c
 eramics through the Continuing Education program at Cape Fear Community Co
 llege while searching for an outlet for artistic expression. Brian studied
  under a Japanese-American Potter named Hiroshi Sueyoshi. He immediately r
 ecognized the caliber of Hiroshi’s skills as an artist and took full adv
 antage of his instruction.\n\nFrom 2002 through 2008\, Brian taught Potter
 y Classes through the Cape Fear Community College Continuing Education Pro
 gram. He also became a full-time ceramic artist. Since 2002\, He has recei
 ved various awards at Fine Art Shows and Art Festivals. In 2003 and in 200
 5\, Brian was awarded The Regional Artist Grant for New Hanover County\, N
 orth Carolina. His work can be found in public and private collections acr
 oss the nation and abroad. Brian is a founding member of the Coastal Carol
 ina Clay Guild in Wilmington\, NC which began in 2007. He is currently the
  Executive President of Orange Street Pottery Incorporated which is a 501c
 3 organization that includes Coastal Carolina Clay Guild. Brian began teac
 hing at Orange Street Pottery again in 2017 and is still teaching currentl
 y.\n\nLocal artist and potter\, Dianne Evans\, has had a passion for art 
 since childhood. She was born and raised in scenic Indiana\, Pennsylvania.
  Dianne developed an interest in art while studying under an inspirational
  high school art teacher. This experience also inspired her to want to bec
 ome a teacher. Dianne earned a BS in Elementary Education from Indiana Uni
 versity of Pennsylvania in 1994. In 1995 she moved to Wilmington\, North C
 arolina where she began teaching in several private schools. Although she 
 is no longer teaching\, she works at the University of North Carolina Wilm
 ington. Continuing her love of art\, she took art classes at UNC Wilmingto
 n in 2009-2010 where she focused on sculpture and ceramics. A field trip t
 o Penland School of Crafts sparked an interest in pursuing ceramics as an 
 art form.  Dianne is an active member of the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild 
 and participates in local art shows. She predominately works in the medium
  of clay focusing on hand-built pottery.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20240708T151311Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-for-brian-evans-dianne-
 evans-joanne-geisel/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Brian Evans\, Dianne Evans & Joanne Geisel
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, August 4th\, from 2-5pm. E
 njoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by Mi
 les Moore!  In addition\, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 
 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nOn view will be 2 brand new ex
 hibits! The new exhibit "Metamorphosis: Mud to Modern" celebrates the newe
 st creations of the 3-dimensional\, ceramic work of Brian Evans and Dian
 ne Evans. Inspired by patterns and textures\, these artists marry form and
  design as they shape exquisite forms from mounds of clay. On view along w
 ith this exhibit will be a new exhibit of the plein-air and studio paintin
 gs of Joanne Geisel in her new show "Endless Skies".  Joanne's new work s
 peaks to the ability to look to the skies to find transformation\, "as the
 y can be limitless in their expansiveness\, colors and the endless formati
 on of clouds\, and through them we feel we can go beyond our limitations a
 nd even time and space."\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the
  public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcase
 s a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The gallery is open Mon
 day–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire
  Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n\nIf you prefer to s
 hop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website is always open! Purchase
  art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of our free local de
 livery. Plus we can also ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also 
 offers complementary gift wrapping and gift cards available.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:443@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T210000
DTSTAMP:20240630T161717Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/august-fourth-friday-at-momentum-compani
 es-downtown/
SUMMARY:August Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:MoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are pleased to c
 ollaborate to show art at 103 S. Front St. at the headquarters of MoMentum
  Companies! Join us in downtown Wilmington on August 23 from 6-9 during Fo
 urth Friday Gallery Night. We are featuring the original work of artist\, 
 John Sharkey\, and gallery artist\, Kirah Van Sickle.\n\nIn addition to Fo
 urth Friday\, August 23\, 6-9pm\, the show runs through September 16\, 202
 4. MoMentum Companies is at 103 S. Front Street. View art Monday-Friday fr
 om 9am-3pm.\n\nClick here to view and purchase works on view at MoMentum!\
 n\n[caption id="attachment_31067" align="alignleft" width="300"] Palm Isla
 nd by Kirah Van Sickle[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_31091" align="
 alignleft" width="300"] Landing 1 by John Sharkey[/caption]
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
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 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
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UID:448@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20240907T135505Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/leaf-love-stories/
SUMMARY:“Leaf Love Stories: New Work by Rebecca Yeomans” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_31891" align="alignright" width="306"] 
 Rebecca Yeomans “Keep Looking Up” Sweetgum leaves\, horsetail\, silk\,
  linen\, and thread\, 35.5”H x 50.25”W[/caption]\n\nThis new exhibit 
 “Leaf Love Stories” celebrates the newest work of fiber artist\, Rebec
 ca Yeomans. In this show\, each creation has a story - from finding inspir
 ation in the Barbie movie\, to picking tobacco\, to using ink derived from
  guns. The pieces in this show represent over a year of gathering leaves a
 nd materials and making art on almost a daily basis. Rebecca has used this
  show to explore new things while learning a great deal\, and delighting i
 n all the swirling ideas this process stirs up.\n\nThe piece titled ‘Kee
 p Looking Up’ has a featured role in the short documentary that was rece
 ntly filmed about Rebecca's creative process of contact botanical printing
 .  She explains that "The phrase carries a double meaning: when foraging\
 , I “keep looking up” and all around for leaves\; when making\, I keep
  an optimistic outlook by striving to add beauty\, joy\, and wonder to our
  world through art."  The film “Full Circle: Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeoma
 ns” captures the artist in her home studio and foraging for leaves and o
 ther botanical materials to create her original art. It will be released t
 o the public in June of 2025 but has already received several accolades fr
 om several film festivals.  As of August\, it is an official selection in
  Lift-Off Global Network Los Angeles and Raleigh Film &amp\; Art Festival 
 (Best Documentary Category). \nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, Septemb
 er 15th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and 
 enjoy live music by violinist\, Shirley Lebo!  On view along with this ex
 hibit will be a new exhibit "The Light Within: Photograms by Melissa Wilgi
 s.  In addition\, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of A
 rt in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\nClick here to preview the work in the sh
 ow!\n\nAbout the Artist\nRebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centere
 d around making. She learned to knit at eight years old and was considered
  the “class artist” in school. She studied studio art at UNC-Chapel Hi
 ll\, receiving a BFA in 1974. After earning an MFA from Auburn University 
 in 1979 she taught there for several years. Rebecca and her husband Tom mo
 ved to Wilmington\, NC in 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the fi
 lm industry. She was a founding board member for DREAMS of Wilmington and 
 later taught classes.  After she and Tom raised two artsy daughters\, Reb
 ecca quickly moved into full time artist mode. Her current work combines b
 otanical printing\, knitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel.\n\n\n\
 n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:450@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20240907T154218Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/the-light-within-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“The Light Within: Photograms by Melissa Wilgis & Frances Jane Wi
 lgis” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_31869" align="alignright" width="261"] 
 Melissa Wilgis "Angelic" Silver gelatin photogram on paper[/caption]\n\nTh
 is new exhibit "The Light Within" celebrates the newest photogram work of 
 photographer\, Melissa Wilgis. This is a series of silver gelatin photogra
 ms with gold leaf highlights. With a few exceptions\, the subjects she is 
 using are handmade\, antique textiles\, including collars\, gowns\, doilie
 s and remnants. When she is working in the darkroom\, the ideas in Melissa
 's head and heart are always so clear.  She embraces the challenge of tra
 nslating those ideas into images with her photograms. The tricky part come
 s when she tries to articulate those thoughts as words. While working on t
 his series\, Melissa stumbled upon a quote by Maya Angelou that says preci
 sely what’s been in her head while creating this body of work. She said\
 , “Let nothing dim the light that shines from within”.\n\nAlong with M
 elissa's work will be the artistic debut of Frances Jane Wilgis. Frances J
 ane has been working alongside her mother to produce her own special photo
 grams. Her inspiration for her cat photograms is a stray cat at camp Kirkw
 ood summer camp. The inspiration for her other pictures is dreams and the 
 night sky.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, September 15th\, from 2-
 5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music 
 by violinist\, Shirley Lebo!  On view along with this exhibit will be a n
 ew exhibit "Leaf Love Stories:  New Work by  Rebecca Yeomans. In additio
 n\, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gal
 lery’s Artists!\n\nClick here to preview the work in the show!\n\n\n\nAr
 tist Statement\n\nThe Light Within is a series of silver gelatin photogram
 s with gold leaf highlights. With a few exceptions\, the subjects are hand
 made\, antique textiles\, including collars\, gowns\, doilies and remnants
 . The textiles themselves are all handmade works of art. I’m struck by t
 he beauty of these items and amazed that someone made them by hand\, espec
 ially the simple doll’s dress\, that was likely made by a child. The lig
 ht within those individuals allowed them to create such beauty. I can feel
  that radiant energy when I’m handling the items in the darkroom. The mo
 th and rabbit\, representing all creatures\, carry that same light with th
 em.\n\nWhen I’m working in the darkroom\, the ideas in my head and heart
  are always so clear to me. I embrace the challenge of translating those i
 deas into images with my photograms. The tricky part comes when I try to a
 rticulate those thoughts as words. While working on this series\, I stumbl
 ed upon a quote by Maya Angelou that says precisely what’s been in my he
 ad while creating this body of work. She said\, “Let nothing dim the lig
 ht that shines from within”. Every being on this earth has a unique radi
 ance that can’t be extinguished by outside forces. This light represents
  the goodness in each of us\; our inner strength\, creativity\, kindness\,
  courage and more. We should embrace that light and let it shine brightly.
 \n\nAbout Frances Jane Wilgis\n\nHi\, I’m Frances Jane Wilgis and I’m 
 9 years old. I live in Hampstead\, NC\, with my parents and 7 pets\; 6 chi
 ckens and a dog. My favorite color is pink. My favorite animal is the tige
 r. My favorite food is french-fries.\n\nThe inspiration for my cat photogr
 ams is a stray cat at camp Kirkwood summer camp. The inspiration for my ot
 her pictures is dreams and the night sky. The inspiration for my feather p
 icture is a feather falling to the ground.\n\nHere’s a few things about 
 the cat. She loves butterflies. Her name is Coreo. She’s black and white
 .\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20240829T191041Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Melissa Wilgis & Rebecca Yeomans
DESCRIPTION:Two artists with 2 new exhibits will be celebrated on Sunday\, 
 September 15th from 2-5pm!\n\n “Leaf Love Stories” celebrates the newe
 st work of fiber artist\, Rebecca Yeomans. In this show\, each creation ha
 s a story - from finding inspiration in the Barbie movie\, to picking toba
 cco\, to using ink derived from guns. The pieces in this show represent ov
 er a year of gathering leaves and materials and making art on almost a dai
 ly basis. Rebecca has used this show to explore new things while learning 
 a great deal\, and delighting in all the swirling ideas this process stirs
  up.\n\n"The Light Within" celebrates the newest photogram work of photogr
 apher\, Melissa Wilgis. This is a series of silver gelatin photograms with
  gold leaf highlights. With a few exceptions\, the subjects she is using a
 re handmade\, antique textiles\, including collars\, gowns\, doilies and r
 emnants. When she is working in the darkroom\, the ideas in Melissa's head
  and heart are always so clear.  She embraces the challenge of translatin
 g those ideas into images with her photograms. The tricky part comes when 
 she tries to articulate those thoughts as words. While working on this ser
 ies\, Melissa stumbled upon a quote by Maya Angelou that says precisely wh
 at’s been in her head while creating this body of work. She said\, “Le
 t nothing dim the light that shines from within”.\n\nAlong with Melissa'
 s work will be the artistic debut of Frances Jane Wilgis. Frances Jane has
  been working alongside her mother to produce her own special photograms. 
 Her inspiration for her cat photograms is a stray cat at camp Kirkwood sum
 mer camp. The inspiration for her other pictures is dreams and the night s
 ky.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, September 15th\, from 2-5pm. En
 joy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by viol
 inist\, Shirley Lebo!   In addition\, we feature continuously rotating a
 rt featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nGallery events ar
 e always free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, 
 Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local art
 ists. The gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm a
 nd is now located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmingto
 n\, NC.\n\nIf you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Websi
 te (www.aibgallery.com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up 
 at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery. Plus we can als
 o ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers complementary gif
 t wrapping and gift cards available.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T210000
DTSTAMP:20240926T181353Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-at-momentum/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:MoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are pleased to 
 announce a collaboration! Join us downtown Wilmington on Fourth Friday Gal
 lery Nights. We are featuring the original work of artist\, John Sharkey\
 , and gallery artist\, Constance Pappalardo.\n\nThe opening Fourth Friday
  Event is September 27th\, from 6-9pm\, and the show runs through January
  1\, 2025. (Additional Fourth Friday receptions will be October 25\, Novem
 ber 22 and December 27.)\n\nView art Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm at MoMentu
 m Companies at 103 S. Front Street in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\nClick h
 ere to view and purchase works on view at MoMentum!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
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UID:452@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20240925T201950Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/creating-art-artist-talk-with-melissa-wi
 lgis-rebecca-yeomans/
SUMMARY:Creating Art! Artist Talk with Melissa Wilgis & Rebecca Yeomans
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_32185" align="alignright" width="563"] 
 Creating Art with Melissa Wilgis &amp\; Rebecca Yeomans[/caption]\n\nJoin 
 us on Sunday\, October 6th from 2-4pm\, for an enlightening Artist Talk wi
 th our two featured artists - photographer\, Melissa Wilgis\, and fiber ar
 tist\, Rebecca Yeomans! These talented women will discuss the works in the
 ir featured shows and give insight into the unique artistic processes behi
 nd them. Learn how Melissa captures an objects' light through her photogra
 ms\, and how Rebecca dyes textiles with plants dyes through chemistry!\n\n
 About the Featured Shows\n\nThe new exhibit “The Light Within” celebra
 tes the newest photogram work of photographer\, Melissa Wilgis. This is a 
 series of silver gelatin photograms with gold leaf highlights. With a few 
 exceptions\, the subjects she is using are handmade\, antique textiles\, i
 ncluding collars\, gowns\, doilies and remnants. When she is working in th
 e darkroom\, the ideas in Melissa’s head and heart are always so clear.
   She embraces the challenge of translating those ideas into images with 
 her photograms. The tricky part comes when she tries to articulate those t
 houghts as words. While working on this series\, Melissa stumbled upon a q
 uote by Maya Angelou that says precisely what’s been in her head while c
 reating this body of work. She said\, “Let nothing dim the light that sh
 ines from within”.\n\nThis new exhibit “Leaf Love Stories” celebrate
 s the newest work of fiber artist\, Rebecca Yeomans. In this show\, each 
 creation has a story – from finding inspiration in the Barbie movie\, to
  picking tobacco\, to using ink derived from guns. The pieces in this show
  represent over a year of gathering leaves and materials and making art on
  almost a daily basis. Rebecca has used this show to explore new things wh
 ile learning a great deal\, and delighting in all the swirling ideas this 
 process stirs up.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public
 . On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a ple
 thora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The gallery is open Monday–S
 aturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now located in Mayfaire Town C
 enter at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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UID:459@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20241015T195332Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/painted-powerfully-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Painted Powerfully: New Work by Jeri Greenberg” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_32304" align="alignright" width="324"] 
 "Rainy Days" Pastel on paper[/caption]\n\n“Painted Powerfully” is the 
 newest exhibit of pastel paintings by artist\, Jeri Greenberg.\n\nJeri's p
 ast shows were mostly one subject and one focus. With her newest works her
  intent is to paint powerfully no matter the subject matter. This body of 
 work features people\, still lifes\, side-eyed glances and teetering apple
 s.  The common denominators are powerful strokes\, strong mark making and
  joyous color.\n\nAs an instructor\, Jeri pushes her students to find thei
 r joy at their easel because for this artist the "easel has always been my
  “home”\; the place I am the most serene\, and the place where my scat
 tered thoughts come together and settle around me like pixie dust."\n\nJoi
 n us in the gallery on Sunday\, November 3rd\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special r
 efreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by solo guitarist\, 
 Roger Davis!  On view along with this new work will be a new exhibit by p
 ainter and sculptor\, Jessie Robertson\, “Frogs &amp\; Friends: Conserva
 tion Art"\, as well as the kick off to the 2024 Holiday Season!\n\nThe hol
 iday's will begin a little early with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30
  of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists.  Feast your eyes on new work direct
 ly out of the artists’ studios. Shop for unique works of art that come w
 ith an abundance of creativity\, which will bring smiles all year round! 
  Many our artists are offering fine art under $250.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\
 nAfter many years as a fashion illustrator and sportswear designer\, Jeri 
 turned her love of graphic design towards advertising next. Having time to
  devote herself to painting again\, and falling in love with the pastel me
 dium\, has led to a new and interesting “next act”\, as a full-time pa
 inter and teacher.\n\nFeeling that “Pastels are an immediate tool to exp
 ress feelings” and the perfect vehicle in which to “Make the Ordinary\
 , Extraordinary” and tell stories in her paintings\, Jeri works to const
 antly get a deeper understanding of this wonderful medium. With her backgr
 ound in illustration\, Jeri helps her students get a strongly drawn founda
 tion down behind their color work.\n\nJeri loves painting still lifes\, ur
 ban interiors\, figures and fabrics\, and the occasional landscape as well
 . Recently relocated\, Jeri teaches weekly classes at the Cameron Art Muse
 um in Wilmington NC\, and holds demos and workshops around the country\, a
 s well as jurying national and international pastel exhibits.\n\n&nbsp\;\n
 \n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20241101T194629Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/frogs-friends-conservation-art-by-jessie
 -robertson-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Frogs & Friends: Conservation Art by Jessie Robertson” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_32359" align="alignright" width="314"] 
 "Improvisation #1 (Magnificent Tree Frog)" Oil on canvas\, 23.25” x 19.2
 5” (Framed)[/caption]\n\n"Frogs &amp\; Friends" features multimedia arti
 st Jessie Robertson's conservation art in her first solo exhibit.\n\nBeyon
 d her role as an Art in Bloom gallery specialist and filmmaker\, Jessie's 
 two lifelong passions are art and frogs. "Frogs &amp\; Friends" demonstrat
 es how she fuses these interests - celebrating the diverse frog species sh
 e studies while spreading awareness for their conservation. To Jessie\, "T
 he tragedy of frogs’ dramatic declines is that every threat they face\, 
 from climate change to infectious disease\, is human caused. But that’s 
 exactly why I have so much hope that we can work together to save them. Fr
 ogs are our friends\, and I hope we can learn to be better friends to them
 ."\n\nJessie enjoys the challenge of exploring art through different media
 . Building off her background with acrylic paints\, which she enjoys for t
 heir vibrancy and control\, "Frogs &amp\; Friends" also features her newer
  explorations into oil painting and ceramic slip-casting. Now that she's g
 raduated with degrees in Studio Art and Digital Arts from UNCW\, Jessie ho
 pes that the more she learns and creates\, the more successful she will be
  in achieving her goal of saving the frogs.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on S
 unday\, November 3rd\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our a
 rtists\, and enjoy live music by solo guitarist\, Roger Davis!  On view a
 long with this new work will be a new exhibit of pastels by Jeri Greenberg
 \, "Painted Powerfully".  Jeri's past shows were mostly one subject and o
 ne focus. With her newest works her intent is to paint powerfully no matte
 r the subject matter. This body of work features people\, still lifes\, si
 de-eyed glances and teetering apples.  The common denominators are powerf
 ul strokes\, strong mark making and joyous color.\n\nWe will also be kicki
 ng off to the 2024 Holiday Season!  The holiday's will begin a little ear
 ly with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30 of Art in Bloom Gallery’s A
 rtists!  Feast your eyes on new work directly out of the artists’ studi
 os. Shop for unique works of art that come with an abundance of creativity
 \, which will bring smiles all year round!  Many our artists are offering
  fine art under $250.\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nBorn in Memphis\, TN\, Jessie
  Robertson moved with her family to Wilmington in 2010. Since 2017\, Jessi
 e’s award-winning art has displayed in several group and solo art exhibi
 ts\, including shows at Wilma Daniels Gallery\, ACES Gallery\, 216 N. Fron
 t Street\, the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher\, and Art in Bloom Gallery. Whil
 e continuing her education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington\
 , Jessie worked as a gallery assistant and filmmaker at Art in Bloom Gal
 lery\, where her work is represented. Now\, having graduated from UNCW wit
 h bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Digital Arts in 2023\, she contin
 ues to explore artwork through painting\, sculpture\, and digital multimed
 ia. Jessie hopes that the more she learns and creates\, the more successfu
 l she will be in achieving her goal of saving the frogs.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20241029T032801Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-holiday-season-kick-off
 /
SUMMARY:Artist Reception + Holiday Art Exhibit & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, November 3rd from 2-5pm to c
 elebrate two new exhibits along with the kick off of the 2024 Holiday Seas
 on! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music b
 y solo guitarist\, Roger Davis!\n\n“Painted Powerfully” is the newest 
 exhibit of pastel paintings by artist\, Jeri Greenberg. Jeri's past shows 
 were mostly one subject and one focus. With her newest works her intent is
  to paint powerfully no matter the subject matter. This body of work featu
 res people\,  still lifes\, side-eyed glances and teetering apples.  Th
 e common denominators are powerful strokes\, strong mark making and joyous
  color. As an instructor\, Jeri pushes her students to find their joy at t
 heir easel because for this artist the "easel has always been my “home
 ”\; the place I am the most serene\, and the place where my scattered th
 oughts come together and settle around me like pixie dust."\n\nOn view alo
 ng with this new work will be a new exhibit by one of our painters and scu
 lptors.  "Frogs and Friends" features multimedia artist Jessie Robertson
 ‘s conservation art in her first solo exhibit. Beyond her role as an Ar
 t in Bloom gallery specialist and filmmaker\, Jessie’s two lifelong pass
 ions are art and frogs. “Frogs &amp\; Friends” demonstrates how she fu
 ses these interests – celebrating the diverse frog species she studies w
 hile spreading awareness for their conservation.\n\nAdditionally\, we will
  be celebrating the kick off to the 2024 Holiday Season!  The holidays wi
 ll begin a little early with a rotating exhibit featuring over 30 of Art i
 n 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 ab
 undance of creativity\, which will bring smiles all year round!  All of o
 ur artists are offering fine art under $250.\n\nGallery events are always 
 free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bl
 oom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. The
  gallery is open Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 12-6pm and is now
  located in Mayfaire Town Center at 6866 Main Street in Wilmington\, NC.\n
 \nIf you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.a
 ibgallery.com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up at the door
  or take advantage of our free local delivery. Plus we can also ship anywh
 ere within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers free gift wrapping with gift 
 cards available.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T170000
DTSTAMP:20241116T155409Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/jewelry-designer-visit-roberto-vengoeche
 a/
SUMMARY:Jewelry Designer Visit - Roberto Vengoechea
DESCRIPTION:The incredible jewelry designer\, Roberto Vengochea\, is making
  a special trip from Black Mountain\, NC on November 20th! Roberto will be
  bring us new jewelry and meet with customers to discuss his designs or ma
 ybe even create that one-of-a-kind piece you have been dreaming of!\n\nJoi
 n us in the gallery on Wednesday\, November 20th from 12-5pm! Meet Roberto
  and get a first look at our newest inventory. Plus\, bring your jewelry p
 ieces in for a complementary clean and polish! Customers are welcome to sc
 hedule an appointment for a specific time or just stop by.  To schedule a
 n appointment\, call us at the gallery at 910-679-4257.\nVisions of Creati
 on Gallery specializes in jewelry commissions - they design jewelry of all
  kinds for individuals seeking one-of-a-kind\, unique\, memorable and time
 less pieces for themselves or their loved ones.  Throughout the entire de
 sign process\, you will be working directly with the designer.  No part o
 f the design is conveyed or transferred to anyone or designed by computer.
  Click here to learn more about the commission process. \nAbout Roberto V
 engoechea\n\nDesigner\, Roberto Vengoechea\, is originally from Colombia\,
  South America. He immigrated to the USA as a young man to Miami\, Florida
  where he learned and honed his craft skills.  He and his wife\, June\, h
 ave been in Black Mountain for over 20 years where they have grown both pe
 rsonally and professionally.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery\, 6866 Main St\, WILMINGTON\, NC\, 28405\, Un
 ited States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T110000
DTSTAMP:20241015T220343Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/full-circle-film-screening-for-cucualoru
 s-at-thalian-hall/
SUMMARY:"Full Circle" Film Screening for Cucualorus at Thalian Hall
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin the Cucalorus Film Festival at Thalian Hall on Friday\
 , November 22nd at 10am\, 2025 for the official showtime of "Full Circle: 
 Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeomans".   The artist documentary focuses on Wilmi
 ngton fiber art of Rebecca Yeomans and was produced by Art in Bloom Galler
 y and Amy N. Grant and is directed and edited by Honey Head Films.\n\nFor 
 tickets\, visit Cucalorus Film Festival's website.\n\n\n\n\nFiber Artist R
 ebecca Yeomans’ fascinating process and story combine botanical printing
 \, knitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel. The film “Full Circle
 : Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeomans” captures the artist in her home studio a
 nd foraging for leaves and other botanical materials to create her origina
 l art. Each piece is unique and always a surprise whether a scarf or a pie
 ce of cloth on canvas. The process involves many steps including the relat
 ionship with the natural world inherent in the process: foraging walks\, g
 rowing her own dye plants\, the aroma of cooking eucalyptus\, and the open
 ing of a bundle to reveal what gift Mother Nature has given. The story of 
 “Full Circle” reveals the artist’s childhood love of exploring natur
 e and making art into her evolution as an artist.\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Awards\
 n\n\n    Official Selection ~ Lift-Off Global Network Los Angeles ~ 2024
 \n    Award Winner &amp\; Official Selection ~ Raleigh Film &amp\; Art F
 estival ~ 2024 (Best Documentary Category)\n    Official Selection ~ Cuc
 alorus Film Festival ~ 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\nCucalorus was founded in
  1994 by the underground filmmaking collective Twinkle Doon. At the inaugu
 ral event\, crowds wrapped around the block to see 16 local films screenin
 g at Water Street restaurant by the Cape Fear River. These days Cucalorus 
 takes place every November\, celebrating independent and international fil
 m for five days in historic downtown Wilmington\, NC. MovieMaker Magazine 
 has recognized it as “One of the Coolest Film Festivals in the World” 
 &amp\; "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2023". www.cucalorus.eventiv
 e.org
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut Street\
 , Wimington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T210000
DTSTAMP:20241115T165704Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-at-momentum-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_32019" align="alignright" width="220"] 
 "High Tide" by Constance Pappalardo[/caption]\n\nMoMentum Companies &amp\;
  Art in Bloom Gallery are pleased to continue our collaboration! Join us d
 owntown Wilmington on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights. We are featuring the o
 riginal work of artist\, John Sharkey\, and gallery artist\, Constance Pa
 ppalardo.\n\nThe opening Fourth Friday Event is November 22nd\, from 6-9p
 m\, and the show runs through January 1\, 2025. (Additional Fourth Friday 
 receptions will be December 27.)\n\nView art Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm at
  MoMentum Companies at 103 S. Front Street in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\
 nClick here to view and purchase works on view at MoMentum!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
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 MoMentum Companies:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:456@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T210000
DTSTAMP:20241015T220312Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/full-circle-film-screening-for-cucualoru
 s-at-jengos-playhouse/
SUMMARY:"Full Circle" Film Screening for Cucualorus at Jengo's Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin the Cucalorus Film Festival at Thalian Hall on Sunday\
 , November 24th at 7pm\, for the official showtime of "Full Circle: Fiber 
 Art by Rebecca Yeomans".   The artist documentary focuses on Wilmington 
 fiber art of Rebecca Yeomans and was produced by Art in Bloom Gallery and 
 Amy N. Grant and is directed and edited by Honey Head Films.\n\nFor ticket
 s\, visit Cucalorus Film Festival's website.\n\n\n\n\n\nFiber Artist Rebec
 ca Yeomans’ fascinating process and story combine botanical printing\, k
 nitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel. The film “Full Circle: Fi
 ber Art by Rebecca Yeomans” captures the artist in her home studio and f
 oraging for leaves and other botanical materials to create her original ar
 t. Each piece is unique and always a surprise whether a scarf or a piece o
 f cloth on canvas. The process involves many steps including the relations
 hip with the natural world inherent in the process: foraging walks\, growi
 ng her own dye plants\, the aroma of cooking eucalyptus\, and the opening 
 of a bundle to reveal what gift Mother Nature has given. The story of “F
 ull Circle” reveals the artist’s childhood love of exploring nature an
 d making art into her evolution as an artist.\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Awards\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nCucalorus was founded in 1994 by the underground
  filmmaking collective Twinkle Doon. At the inaugural event\, crowds wrapp
 ed around the block to see 16 local films screening at Water Street restau
 rant by the Cape Fear River. These days Cucalorus takes place every Novemb
 er\, celebrating independent and international film for five days in histo
 ric downtown Wilmington\, NC. MovieMaker Magazine has recognized it as “
 One of the Coolest Film Festivals in the World” &amp\; "50 Film Festival
 s Worth the Entry Fee 2023". www.cucalorus.eventive.org
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Jengo's Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\
 , United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Jengo's Play
 house:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:467@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20241108T224759Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-talk-with-jessie-robertson/
SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Jessie Robertson
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_32740" align="alignright" width="327"] 
 "Harlequin Poison Dart Frog Sculpture (Baudo)" Slip-cast stoneware with un
 derglaze and clear glaze 3.5″H x 7.75″W x 6.5″D[/caption]\n\nJoin us
  on Sunday\, December 1\, 2-4pm for an Artist Talk with painter &amp\; scu
 lptor Jessie Robertson.  \n\nJessie Robertson's current exhibit “Frogs 
 &amp\; Friends” features her multimedia conservation art in her first so
 lo show. Beyond her role as an Art in Bloom gallery specialist and filmmak
 er\, Jessie’s two lifelong passions are art and frogs. This exhibit demo
 nstrates how she fuses these interests – celebrating the diverse frog sp
 ecies she studies while spreading awareness for their conservation. To Jes
 sie\, “The tragedy of frogs’ dramatic declines is that every threat th
 ey face\, from climate change to infectious disease\, is human caused. But
  that’s exactly why I have so much hope that we can work together to sav
 e them. Frogs are our friends\, and I hope we can learn to be better frien
 ds to them.”\n\nMeet the artist and learn about the stories behind frog 
 species she depicts\, the state of amphibian declines\, and the ways we ca
 n help. This event is free and open to the public.\nAbout the Artist\nJess
 ie Robertson is a multimedia artist who creates equally scientific and inv
 iting depictions of animals. Jessie’s best known for her focus on frogs\
 , which alongside art has been her lifelong passion. By painting and sculp
 ting the diverse species she researches\, Jessie works to promote their co
 nservation.\n\nJessie donates 10% of her sales to the international amphib
 ian conservation organization SAVE THE FROGS!.
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 1/Jessie-Robertson-Frogs-Friends-Dec-1-Graphic.jpg
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:470@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20241225T033429Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-closed-4/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed - Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Closed Today.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:471@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20241225T033703Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-closed-5/
SUMMARY:Gallery Closed - New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Closed Today.
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:475@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20250130T184149Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/virginia-wright-frierson-at-thalian-hall
 /
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit at Thalian Hall: Featuring Virginia Wright-Frierson
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_33462" align="alignright" width="265"] 
 Virginia Wright-Frierson "Bryce Canyon Late Afternoon" Oil on canvas\, 49"
  x 36"[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is collaborating with Thalian Hal
 l Center for the Performing Arts to present the paintings of Virginia Wrig
 ht-Frierson! Discover Virginia’s painted scenes across the 2nd Floor Lob
 by and Ruth &amp\; Bucky Stein Theatre.\n\nThe exhibit will be open daily 
 from 12-5pm\, January 10th - March 26th\, as well as most evenings and via
  tours at 310 Chestnut St. Preview the works online at: https://aibgallery
 .com/product-category/thalian-hall/\n\nAbout the Artist\nVirginia Wright-F
 rierson has made Wilmington\, North Carolina her home for over 40 years. 
  She travels extensively for inspiration for her painting and frequent vi
 sits with family across the United States.\nShe received a Bachelor of Fin
 e Arts degree in painting from the University of North Carolina at Greensb
 oro\, with additional training at the Arts Students’ League in New York 
 City and the University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona\, Ita
 ly.  Virginia has lectured and taught many workshops and classes in pain
 ting and drawing and on illustrating children’s books.\nShe is widely kn
 own for her design and construction of the Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel and 
 Sculpture Garden at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington\, a structure built with 
 mortar and thousands of glass bottles\, inspired by the art of the visiona
 ry artist who worked in the garden for many years as a gatekeeper.\nIn 200
 0\, Virginia donated the sweeping mural which is permanently installed on 
 the ceiling of the new atrium at Columbine High School after the tragic sh
 ootings there.  It is comprised of twenty painted panels which lift the 
 eyes to a perspective of a Colorado forest of evergreens\, aspen and sunli
 ght.\nShe has written and illustrated many children’s books\, including 
 three John Burroughs Nature Book Award winners:  A Desert Scrapbook\, An
  Island Scrapbook\, and A North American Rain Forest Scrapbook.\nHer most 
 recent work has included a one-person exhibition of 120 road trip oil pain
 tings at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington\, a “pop up” exhibit of 
 new oils and watercolors at 216 N. Front Street sponsored by Art in Bloom 
 Gallery\, and a Cameron Art Museum exhibit\, "The Lived-In Body\, Celebrat
 ing Women Over 65."\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut St.\, W
 ilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=310 Chestnut St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall Ce
 nter for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:440@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T195948Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/2025-film-screening/
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! 2025 Feature Film Screening: "Lived in Bodies: Art by Vir
 ginia Wright-Frierson"
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nOur first showing of screening of "Lived in Bodies: Art b
 y Virginia Wright-Frierson" SOLD OUT!\n\nBut great news!  We will hold a 
 second\, encore screening event on Sunday\, January 26th\, 2025\, 5:30-7pm
 ! Following the screening we will be hosting a Q&amp\;A Session with the 
 artist and the creators of the film. Additionally\, explore Virginia's ori
 ginal works up close at her current Thalian Hall exhibit!\n\nThis film is 
 produced by Art in Bloom Gallery and Amy N. Grant and is directed by Chris
 tina Capra and edited by Jessie Robertson.\n\nPurchase tickets via the Box
  Office at Thalian Hall: https://www.thalianhall.org/aib-livinbod-25\n\n\n
 \n\n\nCurrent Awards!\n\n\nOfficial Selection ~ Berlin Women Cinema Festiv
 al ~ 2024\nNominee ~ Best Short Documentary\, Best Director ~ LA Independe
 nt Women in Film Awards ~ 2024\nSemi Finalist ~ Best Female Director ~ Pal
 m Beach Shorts ~ 2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Best Documentary Short ~ Holly
 wood Discovery Awards ~ 2024\nSemi Finalist ~ Best Female Filmmaker ~ Hamb
 urg Indie Film Festival ~ 2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Best Documentary Shor
 t ~ Brooklyn International Short Awards ~ 2024\n*** Award Winner: Director
  ~ The Impact DOCS Awards ~2024\nSemi Finalist ~ San Francisco Arthouse Sh
 ort Festival ~2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Miami Women Film Festival ~ 2024\
 nSemi Finalist ~ Rotterdam Independent Film Festival ~ 2024\nSemi Finalist
  ~ Santa Barbara International Movie Awards ~ 2024\n*** Official Selection
  ~ The Lady Filmmakers Festival ~ 2024 ~ Screening in Beverly Hills \nSemi
  Finalist ~ Best Documentary Short ~ California Indies ~2024\n*** Award Wi
 nner: Best Female Director ~ New York Tri-State International Film Festiva
 l ~ 2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Los Angeles Film and Documentary Awards~ 20
 24\nSemi Finalist ~ New York International Women Festival ~ 2024\n*** Awar
 d Winner: Best Documentary ~ Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival ~
  2024-2025\nOfficial Selection ~ Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards 
 Documentary Awards~ 2024\nFinalist ~ Best Female Director ~ London Directo
 r Awards ~ 2025\n\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut Street\
 , Wimington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=310 Chestnut Street\, Wimin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:476@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T190000
DTSTAMP:20250115T200116Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/2025-lib-encore-film-screening/
SUMMARY:5:30 Screening - 2025 Feature Film- Encore Event!: "Lived in Bodies
 : Art by Virginia Wright-Frierson"
DESCRIPTION:\n\nOur first showing of screening of "Lived in Bodies: Art by 
 Virginia Wright-Frierson" SOLD OUT!\n\nBut great news!  We will hold a se
 cond\, encore screening event on Sunday\, January 26th\, 2025\, 5:30-7pm!
  Following the screening we will be hosting a Q&amp\;A Session with the a
 rtist and the creators of the film. Additionally\, explore Virginia's orig
 inal works up close at her current Thalian Hall exhibit!\n\nThis film is p
 roduced by Art in Bloom Gallery and Amy N. Grant and is directed by Christ
 ina Capra and edited by Jessie Robertson.\n\nPurchase tickets via the Box 
 Office at Thalian Hall: https://www.thalianhall.org/aib-livinbod-25\n\n\n\
 nCurrent Awards!\n\nOfficial Selection ~ Berlin Women Cinema Festival ~ 20
 24\nNominee ~ Best Short Documentary\, Best Director ~ LA Independent Wome
 n in Film Awards ~ 2024\nSemi Finalist ~ Best Female Director ~ Palm Beach
  Shorts ~ 2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Best Documentary Short ~ Hollywood Di
 scovery Awards ~ 2024\nSemi Finalist ~ Best Female Filmmaker ~ Hamburg Ind
 ie Film Festival ~ 2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Best Documentary Short ~ Bro
 oklyn International Short Awards ~ 2024\n*** Award Winner: Director ~ The 
 Impact DOCS Awards ~2024\nSemi Finalist ~ San Francisco Arthouse Short Fes
 tival ~2024\nOfficial Selection ~ Miami Women Film Festival ~ 2024\nSemi F
 inalist ~ Rotterdam Independent Film Festival ~ 2024\nSemi Finalist ~ Sant
 a Barbara International Movie Awards ~ 2024\n*** Official Selection ~ The 
 Lady Filmmakers Festival ~ 2024 ~ Screening in Beverly Hills \nSemi Finali
 st ~ Best Documentary Short ~ California Indies ~2024\n*** Award Winner: B
 est Female Director ~ New York Tri-State International Film Festival ~ 202
 4\nOfficial Selection ~ Los Angeles Film and Documentary Awards~ 2024\nSem
 i Finalist ~ New York International Women Festival ~ 2024\n*** Award Winne
 r: Best Documentary ~ Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival ~ 2024-2
 025\nOfficial Selection ~ Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards Documen
 tary Awards~ 2024\nFinalist ~ Best Female Director ~ London Director Award
 s ~ 2025\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut Street\
 , Wimington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=310 Chestnut Street\, Wimin
 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:473@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20250111T185904Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/gallery-moving-dates/
SUMMARY:Gallery Moving Dates!
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is Moving!\n\nBook an Appointment!\n\n&nbs
 p\;\nOur gallery team is excited to announce the next chapter of Art in Bl
 oom Gallery. The gallery will be making a new move from our current locati
 on\, 6866 Main Street\, just around the corner to 970 Inspiration Drive in
  Mayfaire Town Center in February 2025! Mark your calendars for a grand-re
 opening &amp\; 10th Anniversary reception on Sunday\, March 9\, 2025\, 2
 ­­−5pm.\nThe gallery will be open at its current location\, 6866 Main 
 Street\, through January 29\, 2025. Preparation of the new space at 970 In
 spiration Drive will happen in February\, and the gallery will re-open to 
 the public in March 2025.\nFounded in 2015\, Art in Bloom Gallery's first 
 home was 850 sf gallery with an 11' ceiling was in the historic Quinlivan 
 Building at 210 Princess St. downtown. Seven years later in 2022\, we move
 d to Main St. in Mayfaire Town Center to expand.\nMany people know 970 Ins
 piration Drive as the former Gallery of Fine Art including art by Dr. Seus
 s. When owners Michael and Cyndi Golonka retired last August\, the space a
 t 970 Inspiration Drive became available. This new space\, only a few bloc
 ks away from Art in Bloom Gallery's current location\, offers an additiona
 l 1000 sf\, high ceilings\, and abundant natural light from its front wind
 ows. This move is a great business opportunity to enhance presentation of 
 the art and to expand access to over thirty artists represented by the gal
 lery.\nAs in our current location\, the gallery team will change art in th
 e new space about every six weeks with original art by featured artists an
 d new art from our regular artists\, a combination of local\, regional\, a
 nd artists from other states. Areas towards the middle and back will be re
 served to continually display and sell the art of master ceramist\, Traudi
  Thornton (1940-2023) and of renowned sculptor\, painter\, and mixed-media
  artist\, Dorothy M. Gillespie (1920-2012).\nWe look forward to continuing
  the gallery's collaboration with non-profit organizations and with other 
 groups and individuals in the community. According to our gallery owner\, 
 Amy Grant\, "It seems like yesterday that the gallery opened at 210 Prince
 ss Street in 2015. Ten years later\, it continues to be an adventure and w
 onderful experience to show original art and tell the story of each artist
 . Thanks to a great team of five employees\, over 30 artists\, family\, fr
 iends\, and loyal customers\, we have been able to expand and to also bran
 ch out via our website (https://aibgallery.com/)\, filmmaking\, creative p
 artnerships\, and collaboration with film production companies."\nArt in B
 loom Gallery is open every day of the week in our current space and will b
 e open every day of the week in our new space. We will share more details 
 as we prepare for the move to our new space at 970 Inspiration Drive\, May
 faire Town Center. The gallery will continue to be open by appointment dur
 ing February for all your art needs\, and the website (https://aibgallery.
 com/) is always open!
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LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:477@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20250130T184130Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/appointment/
SUMMARY:Open by Appointment!
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom is always happy to schedule a private appointment\
 , outside of business hours\, as needed.  Please use the scheduler below 
 to book a time and our staff will be in touch with you to confirm.\n\nIf t
 here is a specific work of art you would like to view\, please fill in the
  "Special Requests" portion of the form so we can make sure we have the wo
 rks on site during your visit.  *Not all of the art featured on our websi
 te is in the gallery.\n\nPlease note that our hours in February will be by
  appointment only as we transition into our new space!\n\nWe look forward 
 to your visit and assisting you with your art needs!\n\n
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LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:469@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20250225T155933Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-at-momentum-judy/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:MoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are continuing t
 heir collaboration in 2025! Join us in downtown Wilmington on Fourth Frida
 y Gallery Nights. We are featuring the original work of artist\, John Shar
 key\, and gallery artist\, Judy Hintz Cox.\n\nThe opening Fourth Friday E
 vent is February 28\, from 6-9pm\, and the show runs through April 1\, 20
 25. This exhibit will also be open for the following Fourth Friday events 
 on February 28 and March 28.\n\nView art Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm at MoM
 entum Companies at 103 S. Front Street in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\nPre
 view the work here!\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=103 S. Front Street\, Wilmi
 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 MoMentum Companies:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:474@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20250418T135804Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/10th-anniversary-art-exhibit-featuring-g
 allery-artists/
SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Art Exhibit: Featuring Gallery Artists!
DESCRIPTION:We will celebrate our 10th Anniversary at our new location in
  Mayfaire Town Center with an exhibit featuring brand new art by Art in Bl
 oom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nOur Grand Re-Opening will exhibit our artist
 s’ newest works within our new home\, which is the previous location of 
 the well-known\, Gallery of Fine Art located at 970 Inspiration Drive. Th
 is space is just around the corner from our previous location on Main St. 
 The 10th Anniversary Party &amp\; Grand Re-Opening is scheduled for Sunday
 \, March 9th from 2-5pm.\n\nPreview the selection at: http://aibgallery.co
 m/product-category/10th-anniversary/\n\nGallery events are always free and
  open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gall
 ery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. During Febr
 uary\, we will be open by appointment and our website for all of your art 
 needs. Please call us at 910-679-4257 or visit our website to book an appo
 intment.\n\nIf you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Webs
 ite (www.aibgallery.com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up 
 at the door or take advantage of our free local delivery. We can ship anyw
 here within the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers free gift wrapping with gif
 t cards available.
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:472@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20250303T225217Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/10th-anniversary-grand-re-opening-party/
SUMMARY:10th Anniversary & Grand Re-Opening Party!
DESCRIPTION:We will celebrate our 10th Anniversary at our new location in M
 ayfaire Town Center with an exhibit featuring brand new art by Art in Bloo
 m Gallery's Artists!\n\nOur Grand Re-Opening will exhibit our artists' new
 est works within our new home at 970 Inspiration Drive\, which is the prev
 ious location of the well-known\, Gallery of Fine Art. This new space is j
 ust around the corner from our previous location.\n\nDuring this event our
  customers and newcomers will be able to view new art\, enjoy live music b
 y local musician\, Robert Beauchene\, meet the artists\, enjoy tasty snack
 s &amp\; beverages\, sign up for future art classes\, and participate in o
 ther fun activities!  The 10th Anniversary Party &amp\; Grand Re-Opening 
 is scheduled for Sunday\, March 9th from 2-5pm.\n\nGallery events are alwa
 ys free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in
  Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists.\
 n\nIf you prefer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.
 aibgallery.com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up at the doo
 r or take advantage of our free local delivery. We can ship anywhere withi
 n the U.S. Art in Bloom also offers free gift wrapping with gift cards ava
 ilable.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:479@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTSTAMP:20250507T204628Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-exhibit-at-thalian-hall-featuring-re
 becca-yeomans/
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit at Thalian Hall: Featuring Rebecca Yeomans
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is collaborating with Thalian Hall Center 
 for the Performing Arts to present the fiber art of Rebecca Yeomans! Disco
 ver Rebecca's botanically dyed creations across the 2nd Floor Lobby and Ru
 th &amp\; Bucky Stein Theatre.\n\nThe exhibit will be open Monday - Friday
  from 12-5pm\, March 28th - June 23rd\, as well as most evenings and via t
 ours at 310 Chestnut St.\n\nPreview the works online!\n\nAbout the Artist\
 n\nRebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centered around making. She l
 earned to knit at eight years old and was considered the “class artist
 ” in school. She studied studio art at UNC-Chapel Hill\, receiving a BFA
  in 1974. After earning an MFA from Auburn University in 1979 she taught t
 here for several years. Rebecca and her husband Tom moved to Wilmington\, 
 NC in 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. She was
  a founding board member for DREAMS of Wilmington and later taught classes
 .  After she and Tom raised two artsy daughters\, Rebecca quickly moved i
 nto full time artist mode. Her current work combines botanical printing\, 
 knitting\, and stitching with a painterly feel.\n\nAbout Her Process\n\nTh
 e botanical printmaking process is almost always the inspiration and start
 ing point for Rebecca's work. Eco or botanical printing is the art of tran
 sferring color from natural plant material on to fabric or paper using pre
 ssure\, moisture\, and heat. Beautiful contact plant portraits are capture
 d by bundling vegetation and fabric\, either by rolling around a pipe or s
 tacking in layers and binding tightly. The bundle is then steamed or immer
 sed in simmering natural dye coaxing the pigment out of the leaves and on 
 to the cloth. Results depend on many variables: type of fabric\, water sou
 rce\, plant species\, season\, climate\, and type of vessel used to name a
  few. Thus each piece is unique and always a surprise. The process involve
 s many steps: scouring\, mordanting\, pre dyeing\, printing with plant mat
 erial\, post dyeing\, rinsing\, and perhaps printing again. Rebecca enjoys
  the relationship with the natural world inherent in the process: foraging
  walks\, growing my own dye plants\, the aroma of cooking eucalyptus\, and
  the opening of a bundle to reveal what gift Mother Nature has given. When
  a piece of printed paper or cloth excites me\, Rebecca begin the slow pro
 cess of embellishing. This involves tearing fabric\, arranging and rearran
 ging\, pinning\, basting\, and deciding on a place to start. She approache
 s this process intuitively\, reacting playfully\, exploring this or that\,
  asking what if? The piece evolves and its story unfolds. Hopefully a love
 ly whole is created by the intricate details. In a nutshell\, the beauty o
 f the materials and the process of making are what my artwork is about. Re
 becca is co-creating with Mother Nature and collaborating with the fabric\
 , yarn\, and thread.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut St.\, W
 ilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=310 Chestnut St.\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall Ce
 nter for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:481@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T210000
DTSTAMP:20250324T194008Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-at-momentum-companies-down
 town-2/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:MoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are continuing t
 heir collaboration in 2025! Join us in downtown Wilmington on Fourth Frida
 y Gallery Nights. We are featuring the original work of artist\, John Shar
 key\, and gallery artist\, Judy Hintz Cox.\n\nThe final Fourth Friday Eve
 nt is March 28\, from 6-9pm\, and the show runs through April 1\, 2025.\n\
 nView art Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm at MoMentum Companies at 103 S. Front
  Street in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\nPreview the work here!\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
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 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 MoMentum Companies:geo:0,0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:478@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20250319T000443Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dreams-pop-up/
SUMMARY:DREAMS Center for Arts Education Pop-Up Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In this collaborative Pop-Up Art Show with DREAMS Center for A
 rts Education\, Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to share the creations o
 f Wilmington’s rising stars! Join us in Mayfaire Town Center for this we
 ekend exhibit\, celebrating the artwork of DREAMS Center’s youth artists
  in our new gallery space.\n\nJoin us at 970 Inspiration Drive on Saturday
  April 5\, from 2-5pm &amp\; Sunday\, April 6\, 2-5pm for our Reception Ev
 ents! Meet DREAMS’ rising artists\, enjoy their original work\, live mus
 ic by guitarist Miles Moore\, and refreshments. Or visit between 10-6pm on
  Saturday and 12-5pm on Sunday to see this special Pop-Up exhibit on displ
 ay.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view alon
 g with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine 
 art by over 30 local artists.\n\nThank you to the North Carolina Museum of
  Art for sponsoring this opportunity through its Artist Innovation Mentors
 hip program (AIM). We can’t wait to see where these talented young artis
 ts go from here!\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nAbout DREAMS Center for Arts Education:\n\n
 Established in 1997\, DREAMS of Wilmington is a youth development organiza
 tion that is dedicated to creating a culture of confidence for youth and t
 eens\, through equitable access to arts education\, supported by the value
 s of respect\, family\, and community.\n\nToday\, DREAMS provides free-of-
 charge arts programming to more than 600 young people and their families e
 ach year. It offers more than 40 classes per week at 6 different sites in 
 the Wilmington\, NC area\, including its newly renovated\, 12\,000 square 
 foot inner-city center on Wilmington’s North Side. This space features i
 ts 4\,000 square foot performance venue and multipurpose space\, "The Gara
 ge at DREAMS."\n\nYou’ll find DREAMS programming at public housing sites
 \, city recreation centers\, and in after-school and out-of-school program
 s across New Hanover County. DREAMS employs more than 20 teaching artists 
 who share its passion of creating a world where every child has the right 
 to self-expression and the opportunity to grow into the person that they a
 re and wish to become. Additionally\, DREAMS has the following initiatives
 : Public Art\, Visiting Artists\, Teen Council\, Family Engagement\, Dance
  Theatre of DREAMS (DTD)\, The Garage at DREAMS\, and The Gallery at DREAM
 S.\n\n\nAbout NCMA AIM:\n\nThe Artist Innovation Mentorship program is the
  signature outreach program of the NCMA\, pairing teaching artists with mi
 ddle school–aged youth in after-school programs throughout North Carolin
 a. During its first year\, NCMA AIM provided eight artist residencies that
  served a total of seven counties. By partnering with community leaders an
 d local artists within those counties\, the program served over 100 studen
 ts and impacted over 5\,000 community members. The NCMA continues to work 
 in rural communities through partnerships with the North Carolina Arts Cou
 ncil\, Hometown Strong\, and local county partners to increase outreach ef
 forts as it enters the second year of a multiyear commitment to the AIM pr
 ogram.\n\nPilot funding was provided by the Anonymous Trust and the North 
 Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources\, with additional ge
 nerous support from First Citizens Bank\, William R. Kenan\, Jr. Charitabl
 e Trust\, SECU Foundation\, and Oak Foundation.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:482@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20250507T204658Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fibrage-a-trois-fritzi-huber-leslie-mars
 h-rebecca-yeomans/
SUMMARY:"Fibrage a Trois: Fritzi Huber\, Leslie Marsh & Rebecca Yeomans"
DESCRIPTION:"Fibrage a Trois" will be the second show to grace our new spac
 e featuring 3 artists specializing in the art of fiber: Fritzi Huber\, Les
 lie Marsh &amp\; Rebecca Yeomans. Including handmade paper\, hand-sewn emb
 roidery\, botanically printed textiles\, explore the unique path each arti
 st has forged within the often-overlooked world of fiber art.\nSAVE THE DA
 TE! Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, April 27th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy spec
 ial refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by violinist\,
  Shirley Lebo!    In addition\, we feature continuously rotating art fe
 aturing 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\nClick here to preview th
 e work to be on view for this show!\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nFritzi Huber\,
  a current artist at ACME Art Studios\, has been making handmade paper\, a
 nd teaching workshops across the US for more than 45 Years. Her work has b
 een exhibited and collected nationally\, as well as internationally.\n\nGu
 est artist\, Leslie Marsh\, creates narrative embroideries whose tradition
 al media recall the generations of women handworkers she descends from. He
 r processes span medieval-style soldered bookmaking\, botanical printing\,
  and needle-felting fungi from wool fiber and threads. Leslie's work is he
 ld in private collections across the Americas\, Europe and Australia. She 
 teaches workshops in her Hampstead home studio and at various sites across
  the US.\n\nRebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centered around maki
 ng. She learned to knit at eight years old and was considered the “class
  artist” in school. Rebecca and her husband Tom moved to Wilmington\, NC
  in 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the film industry.  Rebecca
  is excited to be a part of Fibrage a Trois with her fiber friends! The pi
 eces she created for this show were pulled from previously printed invento
 ry due to the seasonal lack of fresh leaves. They are examples of the thre
 e scenarios she have been exploring: plant still lives\, paper plant portr
 aits\, and abstract plant compositions. Her process involves intuitively a
 nd playfully embellishing a printed piece with hand stitching\, collage\, 
 paint\, and found objects.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to t
 he public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showca
 ses a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. If you prefer to shop
  from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.com) is alwa
 ys open! Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take advantage of 
 our free local delivery. We can ship anywhere within the U.S. Art in Bloom
  also offers free gift wrapping with gift cards available.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:484@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20250416T012703Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/fourth-friday-at-momentum-companies-down
 town-3/
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday at MoMentum Companies Downtown
DESCRIPTION:MoMentum Companies &amp\; Art in Bloom Gallery are continuing t
 heir collaboration in 2025! Join us in downtown Wilmington on Fourth Frida
 y Gallery Nights. We are featuring the original work of artist\, John Shar
 key\, and additional artists.\n\nThe final Fourth Friday Event is April 25
 \, from 6-9pm\, and the show runs through April 30\, 2025.\n\nView art Mon
 day-Friday from 9am-3pm at MoMentum Companies at 103 S. Front Street in do
 wntown Wilmington\, NC.\n\nPreview the work here!\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:MoMentum Companies\, 103 S. Front Street\, Wilmington\, North Caro
 lina\, 28401\, United States
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 ngton\, North Carolina\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=
 MoMentum Companies:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:483@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250420T221740Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-fibrage-a-trois-fritzi-
 huber-leslie-marsh-rebecca-yeomans/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Fibrage a Trois: Fritzi Huber\, Leslie Marsh & 
 Rebecca Yeomans"
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n[caption id="attachment_34425" align="alignright" w
 idth="480"] Leslie Marsh “Our House” Mixed media fibers\, 15.5”H x 1
 3.5”W (Framed)[/caption]\n\n“Fibrage a Trois” will be the second exh
 ibit to grace our new gallery space at 970 Inspiration Drive\, featuring t
 he creations of three fiber artists: Fritzi Huber\, Leslie Marsh &amp\;
  Rebecca Yeomans. Including handmade paper\, hand-sewn embroidery\, botan
 ically printed textiles\, explore the unique paths each artist has forged 
 within the often-overlooked world of fiber art.\n\nSAVE THE DATE! Join us
  in the gallery on Sunday\, April 27th\, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refres
 hments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by violinist\, Shirley L
 ebo!\n\nClick here to preview the work to be on view for this show!\n\n\nA
 bout the Artists\n\nFritzi Huber\, a current artist at ACME Art Studios\, 
 was born to a traveling circus family\, where creativity was abundant but 
 water scarce. Drawn to the library scents of paper and the watery process 
 it forms from\, Fritzi has become locally and internationally for her mast
 ery of hand papermaking\, which she has practiced and taught for over 45 y
 ears.\n\nGuest artist\, Leslie Marsh\, creates narrative embroideries whos
 e traditional media recall the generations of women handworkers she descen
 ds from. Her processes span medieval-style soldered bookmaking\, botanical
  printing\, and needle-felting fungi from wool fiber and threads. Leslie's
  work is held in private collections across the Americas\, Europe and Aust
 ralia. She teaches workshops in her Hampstead home studio and at various s
 ites across the US.\n\nRebecca Yeomans has lived her entire life centered 
 around making. She learned to knit at eight years old and was considered t
 he “class artist” in school. Rebecca and her husband Tom moved to Wilm
 ington\, NC in 1984 and she worked as a scenic artist in the film industry
 .  Rebecca is excited to be a part of Fibrage a Trois with her fiber frie
 nds! The pieces she created for this show were pulled from previously prin
 ted inventory due to the seasonal lack of fresh leaves. They are examples 
 of the three scenarios she have been exploring: plant still lives\, paper 
 plant portraits\, and abstract plant compositions. Her process involves in
 tuitively and playfully embellishing a printed piece with hand stitching\,
  collage\, paint\, and found objects.\n\n\nGallery events are always free 
 and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom G
 allery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. If you p
 refer to shop from home the Art in Bloom Gallery Website (www.aibgallery.
 com) is always open! Purchase art online and pick up at the door or take 
 advantage of our free local delivery. We can ship anywhere within the U.S.
  Art in Bloom also offers free gift wrapping with gift cards available.\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:486@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20250508T170422Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/class-painting-the-coastal-landscape/
SUMMARY:Class: Painting the Coastal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Our coastal scenery is stunning with expansive skies\, extraord
 inary colors\, memorable cloud formations\, rolling oceans\, and peaceful 
 marshes. In this workshop we will paint from photos of the local landscape
  and at the same time clarify and develop the skills of successful paintin
 gs like composition\, values\, shapes\, line\, edges and color.\n\nThe ins
 tructor will give group and individual instruction\, and demonstrations wh
 ich will be in oil.  This workshop is designed for oil and acrylic painte
 rs at all levels.\n\nDate: Monday\, May 19 - Thursday\, May 22\nTime: 10
 :00 am - 1:00 pm\nLocation: Art in Bloom Gallery classroom\nInstructor: 
 Joanne Geisel\n\nTo register for this class\, please call the gallery or s
 top by to sign up. 
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:465@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20250507T205222Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/2025-film-screening-full-circle-fiber-ar
 t-by-rebecca-yeomans/
SUMMARY:2025 Film Screening: "Full Circle: Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeomans"
DESCRIPTION:\n\nSave the Date in 2025!\n\nJoin us at Thalian Hall on Sunday
 \, June 8th\, 2025 for a very special feature film screening of "Full Circ
 le: Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeomans" on the big screen!\nFiber Artist Rebecca
  Yeomans’ fascinating process and story combine botanical printing\, kni
 tting\, and stitching with a painterly feel. The film “Full Circle: Fibe
 r Art by Rebecca Yeomans” captures the artist in her home studio and for
 aging for leaves and other botanical materials to create her original art.
  Each piece is unique and always a surprise whether a scarf or a piece of 
 cloth on canvas. The process involves many steps including the relationshi
 p with the natural world inherent in the process: foraging walks\, growing
  her own dye plants\, the aroma of cooking eucalyptus\, and the opening of
  a bundle to reveal what gift Mother Nature has given. The story of “Ful
 l Circle” reveals the artist’s childhood love of exploring nature and 
 making art into her evolution as an artist.\nThe film is produced by Art 
 in Bloom Gallery and Amy N. Grant and is directed and edited by Honey Head
  Films.\n\nTickets are $20.  Purchase your tickets at the Thalian Hall We
 bsite. \n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Awards!\n    Official Selection ~ Lift-Off G
 lobal Network Los Angeles ~ 2024\n    *** Award Winner: Best Documentar
 y ~ Raleigh Film &amp\; Art Festival ~ 2024\n    Official Selection ~ C
 ucalorus Film Festival ~ 2024\n    Official Selection ~ Hollywood Short 
 Film Festival ~ 2025\n    Official Selection ~ Austin Lift-Off Film Fest
 ival ~ 2025\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut Street\
 , Wimington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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 gton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
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UID:430@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20250608T161812Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/yana-slutskaya-the-durham-art-guild-exch
 ange-exhibit/
SUMMARY:“Yana Slutskaya & the Durham Art Guild Exchange” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_34556" align="alignright" width="273"] 
 "Roses &amp\; Figs" Still Life Photography by Yana Slutskaya[/caption]\nTh
 is is Art in Bloom Gallery's second year partnering with the Durham Art Gu
 ild to introduce new artists to our coastal community. This year we are pa
 rtnering to bring photographer\, Yana Slutskaya\, to Wilmington. \nYana S
 lutskaya is an award-winning professional artist and contemporary still-li
 fe photographer based near Raleigh\, NC. She holds a BA degree in Fine Art
 s\, majoring in Painting and Theatrical Design\, from Moscow State Acade
 mic Art College.\nAs a still-life photographer\, Yana finds immense joy an
 d fulfillment in capturing the silent stories of inanimate objects.\nThe p
 rocess feels akin to creating scenes on a theatrical stage\, drawing from 
 her background as a professional theatrical stage designer and decorator. 
 She approaches each composition by envisioning the objects as dynamic char
 acters\, each playing a role in a captivating narrative. Through the inter
 play of light\, particularly natural light from windows\, Yana strives to 
 infuse my compositions with an inviting\, dramatic and artistic ambiance.\
 nHer inspiration stems from everyday elements that surround her\, such as 
 fruits and flowers from the garden\, seashells\, pottery\, and unique vint
 age items discovered in various places. The beauty of nature and her passi
 on for gardening continually fuels Yana's creativity\, offering a wellspri
 ng of ideas for her work.\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 15th\, 
 from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live
  music by  Justin Lacey!  In addition\, we feature continuously rotating
  art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!\n\nClick here to p
 review the work for this show!\n\nAbout the Durham Art Guild\n\nThe Durham
  Art Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization establish
 ed in 1948. The Guild's mission is to enrich and connect our communities b
 y creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future v
 isual artists and art enthusiasts. The Guild programs over 40 exhibitions 
 annually across multiple NC community partnership venues featuring over 40
 0 regional artists. In addition to the Creative Mentorship Program and the
  Artist in Residence Program\, the Guild also produces over 20 arts relate
 d events each year including receptions\, lectures\, community building ev
 ents and professional development workshops. For more information about th
 e Durham Art Guild please visit www.durhamartguild.org or follow us @durh
 amartguild
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:485@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20250626T172505Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-yana-slutskaya-the-durh
 am-art-guild-exchange/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception: “Yana Slutskaya & the Durham Art Guild Exchange
 ”
DESCRIPTION:This is Art in Bloom Gallery’s second year partnering with th
 e Durham Art Guild to introduce new artists to our coastal community. This
  year we are partnering to bring photographer\, Yana Slutskaya\, to Wilmin
 gton.  Join us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 15th\, from 2-5pm.  Enjoy
  special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by Justin 
 Lacey!  In addition\, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ 
 of Art in Bloom Gallery's Artists!\n\n\n\n\n\nYana Slutskaya is an award-
 winning professional artist and contemporary still-life photographer based
  near Raleigh\, NC. She holds a BA degree in Fine Arts\, majoring in Pai
 nting and Theatrical Design\, from Moscow State Academic Art College.\nAs
  a still-life photographer\, Yana finds immense joy and fulfillment in cap
 turing the silent stories of inanimate objects.\nThe process feels akin to
  creating scenes on a theatrical stage\, drawing from her background as a 
 professional theatrical stage designer and decorator. She approaches each 
 composition by envisioning the objects as dynamic characters\, each playin
 g a role in a captivating narrative. Through the interplay of light\, part
 icularly natural light from windows\, Yana strives to infuse my compositio
 ns with an inviting\, dramatic and artistic ambiance.\nHer inspiration ste
 ms from everyday elements that surround her\, such as fruits and flowers f
 rom the garden\, seashells\, pottery\, and unique vintage items discovered
  in various places. The beauty of nature and her passion for gardening con
 tinually fuels Yana’s creativity\, offering a wellspring of ideas for he
 r work.\nAbout the Durham Art Guild\n\nThe Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit
  member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. The Guild’s
  mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunitie
 s and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art e
 nthusiasts. The Guild programs over 40 exhibitions annually across multipl
 e NC community partnership venues featuring over 400 regional artists. In 
 addition to the Creative Mentorship Program and the Artist in Residence Pr
 ogram\, the Guild also produces over 20 arts related events each year incl
 uding receptions\, lectures\, community building events and professional d
 evelopment workshops. For more information about the Durham Art Guild plea
 se visit www.durhamartguild.org or follow us @durhamartguild\n\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:498@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20250602T155656Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-understanding-your-dslr-camera/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Understanding Your DSLR Camera
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThis two-day workshop\, taught by local photographer\, J
 ennifer Mace\, will familiarize you with the settings on your camera so th
 at you can get the style of images you want. Students will bring their own
  camera to use during this workshop. This workshop is designed for beginne
 rs and enthusiasts!\n\nNote: This class will meet from 10 am–1pm on Satu
 rday\, June 21th and Sunday\, June 22nd from 1–4 pm.\n\nTuition for this
  class is $130 for both days.  Register online!\n\nAbout the Photographer
 \nJennifer Mace received her BFA in Photography from Colorado State Univer
 sity in 1994 and her MFA in Photography from James Madison University in 2
 003. She moved to Wilmington in the summer of 2008 where she’s been teac
 hing photography at Cape Fear Community College. Over the years  Jennifer
  has created several different bodies of work. She works with the film pro
 cess and digital photography just as often.\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:493@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T190000
DTSTAMP:20250531T194752Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/cocktail-hour-with-gary-gillespie-israel
 -the-dorothy-m-gillespie-foundation/
SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Gary Gillespie Israel & The Dorothy M. Gillespie Fo
 undation
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a reception at Art in Bloom Gallery on Tuesd
 ay\, June 24\, 5-7pm to welcome Gary Gillespie Israel to Wilmington during
  his visit and to catch up with the news from the Dorothy M. Gillespie Fou
 ndation. Gary and The Foundation have donated original art by Dorothy Gill
 espie (1920-2012) to over a dozen locations throughout our community.\n\nJ
 oin us for hors d'oeuvres\, drinks\, a chance for conversation with Gary\,
  and view original art by Dorothy Gillespie.\n\nPermanent Locations of Dor
 othy Gillespie's art in Wilmington:\n\n 	Art in Bloom Gallery\n 	Betty H. 
 Cameron Women's and Children's Hospital at Novant Health &amp\; the Main H
 ospital\, 5th Floor\, at Novant Health\n 	Cultural Arts Building (CAB) Lob
 by at UNCW\n 	DREAMS Center for Arts Education\n 	Girl's Leadership Academ
 y of Wilmington (GLOW Academy)\n 	New Hanover County Government Building\n
  	New Hanover County Arboretum\n 	Randall Library at UNCW\n 	Thalian Hall 
 Center for the Performing Arts\n 	The Cameron Art Museum (Permanent Collec
 tion)\n 	The City of Wilmington (Location to be determined)\n 	The Wilson 
 Center at Cape Fear Community College\n\nFor more information about Doroth
 y Gillespie's close ties to Wilmington\, see the brochure at DG-Interactiv
 e-Brochure.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:501@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20250822T151213Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-exhibit-at-thalian-hall-featuring-an
 gela-rowe/
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit at Thalian Hall: Featuring Angela Rowe
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is collaborating with Thalian Hall Center 
 for the Performing Arts to present the oil paintings of Angela Rowe! Disco
 ver Angela's realistic foods\, animals and landscapes across the 2nd Floor
  Lobby and Ruth &amp\; Bucky Stein Theatre.\n\nThe exhibit will be open Mo
 nday - Friday from 12-5pm\, June 26 - September 26\, as well as most eveni
 ngs and via tours at 310 Chestnut St.\n\nPreview the works online!\n\nAbou
 t the Artist\n\n\nAngela Rowe is a native of Pisgah Forest\, North Carolin
 a. Although she grew up drawing and making objects\, she took other career
  paths\,  working an architectural historian\, in arts administration\, a
 nd managing high complexity global projects for IBM.\n\nSince 2013 Angela 
 has focused on making art\, maintaining a studio practice at ACME Art Stud
 ios since 2014. She received an AFA in Visual Art from Cape Fear Community
  College in May 2018.\n\nPrimarily a painter\, she also works in mixed med
 ia\, print making and ceramics.\n\n\nAbout the Oils\n\nAngela primarily wo
 rks as a painter in oil\, focusing on a representational approach. Regardl
 ess of the medium\, all of Angela's creations share the same intention of 
 portraying things which are more than they superficially seem. Angela want
 s to suggest a story\, show a certain light\, a moment\, a mood\, a shared
  memory. She takes her own reference photos. These are images which said s
 omething to her.\n\nAngela likes to work in multiples and within themed se
 ries as this allows her to more fully explore aspects of a subject or them
 e. In the past – and continuing – this has included a focus on local f
 oods and food providers\, such as produce stands and fish markets\, as thi
 s gives Angela a way to speak about food as an expression of region and cu
 lture. Recent animal paintings include some of the earliest breeds brought
  to the Americas\, but Angela is playing with other aspects such as the jo
 y of a hog wallowing in the mud on a hot day or goats taking a sunbath in 
 the sandy dust of eastern NC. A painting of a Devon Red cow becomes a nod 
 to 19th century paintings of prize winning animals.\n\nThalian Hall Center
  for the Performing Arts\n310 Chestnut Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\, 310 Chestnut St.\, W
 ilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Thalian Hall Ce
 nter for the Performing Arts:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:497@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20250602T154514Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-photography-rules-and-how-to-br
 eak-them/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Photography Rules and How to Break Them
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop\, led by local photographer Jennifer Mace
 \, will teach composition\, lighting and perspective rules. Then we will l
 ook at ways to break these rules and still have great images. Students wil
 l bring their own camera to use during this workshop. This workshop is des
 igned for beginners and enthusiasts!\nTuition for this class is $130 for b
 oth days.  Register online!\n\nNote: This class will meet from 10 am–1p
 m on Saturday\, June 28th and Sunday\, June 29th from 1–4 pm.\n\nAbout t
 he Photographer\nJennifer Mace received her BFA in Photography from Colora
 do State University in 1994 and her MFA in Photography from James Madison 
 University in 2003. She moved to Wilmington in the summer of 2008 where sh
 e’s been teaching photography at Cape Fear Community College. Over the y
 ears  Jennifer has created several different bodies of work. She works wi
 th the film process and digital photography just as often.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:496@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20250602T154740Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-3/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners for learning the “Tif
 fany foil method” of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAnin
 ch. The Tiffany foil method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each p
 iece of glass\, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intr
 icate and delicate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed gla
 ss panels. Using pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your o
 wn stained-glass keepsake to take home with you. \n\nAll supplies will be 
 provided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear pro
 vided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy
  McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylva
 nia and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the
  many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, s
 he decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 20
 17.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where s
 he took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art 
 and recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired 
 by the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that 
 call Wilmington home.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:502@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20250716T171752Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/wrapping-it-up/
SUMMARY:“Wrapping It Up" Jo Ann Alford & Elizabeth Darrow Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_35554" align="alignright" width="200"] 
 Jo Ann Alford "Blue Moon" Collage on paper\, 39" x 15"(Framed)[/caption]\n
 \nArt in Bloom Gallery is celebrating the artistic careers of gallery arti
 st Elizabeth Darrow &amp\; guest artist Jo Ann Alford through their collab
 orative exhibit\, “Wrapping It Up.” After pursuing a variety of artist
 ic approaches\, these lifelong artists &amp\; friends are coming together 
 to embrace the strengths of shape\, pattern and collage. Whether by layeri
 ng wrapping paper over oil backgrounds\, or building abstract scenes from 
 a single paper element\, both artists allow their pieces to emerge intuiti
 vely from their creative processes. So even if Jo Ann &amp\; Elizabeth are
  moving closer to “wrapping up” their artistic journeys … their ever
  innovating work will continue to develop and inspire!\n\nJoin us in the g
 allery on Sunday\, August 3rd\, 2-5pm for the Artist Reception. Enjoy spec
 ial refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by Robert Beauc
 hene!\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view al
 ong with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fin
 e art by over 30 local artists. Art in Bloom is open Monday–Thursday 10a
 m-5pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 12-5pm at 970 Inspiration 
 Drive\, Mayfaire Town Center\, Wilmington\, NC.\n\nClick here to preview t
 he work for this show!\n\nAbout the Artists\nFrom weaving to watercolor\, 
 multimedia artist\, adventurer &amp\; educator Jo Ann Alford continues to 
 pursue her independent path. After studying fiber arts and calligraphy in 
 the West Coast\, Jo Ann returned to North Carolina to expand both her own 
 creativity and the world views of her students. Though she finds herself m
 ore “settled” now in retirement\, Jo Ann still has a wanderlust for li
 fe\, within and outside of herself. She is currently focusing on nonobject
 ive collage to offer a more open\, personal invitation of her work.\n\nAbo
 ut the series\, Jo Ann says\, “The first element that is adhered to the 
 paper is a catalyst and may disappear as I respond to the lines\, shapes\,
  colors\, textures\, and negative space. As I travel across the surface\, 
 I enjoy the surprises that occur during the process. I’m always eager to
  see where my artistic journey will lead me.”\n\nMultimedia painter Eliz
 abeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Elizabeth has worked
  in oil and collage throughout her career\, exploring a variety of abstrac
 t &amp\; figurative styles depending on her medium\, but never works “fr
 om life” in the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her
  seems to hatch of its own accord\, emerging from the process. Says Elizab
 eth about her newest works\, “I enjoy playing with color and shapes and 
 patterns\, and watching their interplay … watching them take on a life o
 f their own. It's a magical process.”\n\nIn this exhibit\, Elizabeth has
  incorporated patterns found in wrapping paper\, and juxtaposed them with 
 each other against a background of oil paint and gestural drawing to creat
 e something altogether new. “That may be why the show is called ‘Wrapp
 ing It Up’... Or maybe it's because we're wrapping up our artistic caree
 rs (a process that could take years)... Either way\, it's always fun to pl
 ay and see what happens.”
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:503@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20250718T193808Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-wrapping-it-up-jo-ann-a
 lford-elizabeth-darrow/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - “Wrapping It Up" Jo Ann Alford & Elizabeth Dar
 row
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_35593" align="alignright" width="300"] 
 Elizabeth Darrow "He Really Came On Strong" Oil\, oil pastel and collage o
 n canvas\, 10"x 10"[/caption]\n\nJoin us on August 3rd\, 2-5pm for an Arti
 st Reception featuring the collaged creations of Jo Ann Alford &amp\; Eliz
 abeth Darrow! Enjoy refreshments\, meet our artists\, &amp\; enjoy live mu
 sic by Robert Beauchene!\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is celebrating the artist
 ic careers of gallery artist Elizabeth Darrow &amp\; guest artist Jo Ann A
 lford through their collaborative exhibit\, “Wrapping It Up.” After pu
 rsuing a variety of artistic approaches\, these lifelong artists &amp\; fr
 iends are coming together to embrace the strengths of shape\, pattern and 
 collage. Whether by layering wrapping paper over oil backgrounds\, or buil
 ding abstract scenes from a single paper element\, both artists allow thei
 r pieces to emerge intuitively from their creative processes. So even if J
 o Ann &amp\; Elizabeth are moving closer to “wrapping up” their artist
 ic journeys … their ever innovating work will continue to develop and in
 spire!\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view a
 long with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fi
 ne art by over 30 local artists. Art in Bloom is open Monday–Thursday 10
 am-5pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 12-5pm at 970 Inspiration
  Drive\, Mayfaire Town Center\, Wilmington\, NC.\n\nClick here to preview 
 the work for this show!\n\nAbout the Artists\nFrom weaving to watercolor\,
  multimedia artist\, adventurer &amp\; educator Jo Ann Alford continues to
  pursue her independent path. After studying fiber arts and calligraphy in
  the West Coast\, Jo Ann returned to North Carolina to expand both her own
  creativity and the world views of her students. Though she finds herself 
 more “settled” now in retirement\, Jo Ann still has a wanderlust for l
 ife\, within and outside of herself. She is currently focusing on nonobjec
 tive collage to offer a more open\, personal invitation of her work.\n\nAb
 out the series\, Jo Ann says\, “The first element that is adhered to the
  paper is a catalyst and may disappear as I respond to the lines\, shapes\
 , colors\, textures\, and negative space. As I travel across the surface\,
  I enjoy the surprises that occur during the process. I’m always eager t
 o see where my artistic journey will lead me.”\n\nMultimedia painter Eli
 zabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Elizabeth has worke
 d in oil and collage throughout her career\, exploring a variety of abstra
 ct &amp\; figurative styles depending on her medium\, but never works “f
 rom life” in the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to he
 r seems to hatch of its own accord\, emerging from the process. Says Eliza
 beth about her newest works\, “I enjoy playing with color and shapes and
  patterns\, and watching their interplay … watching them take on a life 
 of their own. It's a magical process.”\n\nIn this exhibit\, Elizabeth ha
 s incorporated patterns found in wrapping paper\, and juxtaposed them with
  each other against a background of oil paint and gestural drawing to crea
 te something altogether new. “That may be why the show is called ‘Wrap
 ping It Up’... Or maybe it's because we're wrapping up our artistic care
 ers (a process that could take years)... Either way\, it's always fun to p
 lay and see what happens.”
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:508@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTSTAMP:20250727T173227Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/happy-hour-dorothy-gillespie/
SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Gary Gillespie Israel & The Dorothy M. Gillespie Fo
 undation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Gary Gillespie Israel\, President of the D
 orothy M. Gillespie Foundation\, for another Happy Hour at Art in Bloom! G
 ary and The Foundation have donated original art by Dorothy Gillespie (192
 0-2012) to over a dozen locations throughout our community – including a
  new selection of works at Art in Bloom.\n\nVisit us in Mayfaire Town Cent
 er on Tuesday\, August 19\, 5-7pm\, for this special reception! Enjoy hors
  d’oeuvres\, drinks\, a chance to speak with Gary\, and view the acclaim
 ed sculptures and creations of Dorothy Gillespie (1920-2012).\n\nGallery e
 vents are always free and open to the public. On view alongside this exhib
 it\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 loca
 l artists.\n\nPermanent Locations of Dorothy Gillespie's art in Wilmington
 :\n\n 	Art in Bloom Gallery\n 	Betty H. Cameron Women's and Children's Hos
 pital at Novant Health &amp\; the Main Hospital\, 5th Floor\, at Novant He
 alth\n 	Cultural Arts Building (CAB) Lobby at UNCW\n 	DREAMS Center for Ar
 ts Education\n 	Girl's Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy)\n 	
 New Hanover County Government Building\n 	New Hanover County Arboretum\n 	
 Randall Library at UNCW\n 	Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts\n 	
 The Cameron Art Museum (Permanent Collection)\n 	The City of Wilmington (L
 ocation to be determined)\n 	The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community Coll
 ege\n\nFor more information about Dorothy Gillespie's close ties to Wilmin
 gton\, see the brochure at DG-Interactive-Brochure.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:517@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20250824T211642Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/art-sale-judy-hintz-cox/
SUMMARY:Special Art Sale featuring Judy Hintz Cox
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL ART SALE through September 15\, 2025\n[caption id="atta
 chment_35884" align="alignright" width="400"] Judy Hintz Cox "Come Togethe
 r" Oil and mixed media on canvas\, 38" x 36"[/caption]\n\n100% of proceeds
  from sales of art by Judy Hintz Cox through September 15\, 2025 will bene
 fit her daughter Nicole's recovery from Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNB
 C) — one of the most aggressive and difficult forms of breast cancer to 
 treat.\n\nDespite the overwhelming news\, Nicole is facing this battle wit
 h the strength\, grace\, and courage that anyone who knows her has come to
  admire deeply. Nicole is an incredible mom of two amazing (adult) kids\, 
 Chloe and Shea\, who will be fighting alongside her. She has also helped s
 o many sober women in their sobriety journey and is an invaluable friend a
 nd mentor.\n\nAs a licensed acupuncturist and small business owner\, Nicol
 e has spent years helping others heal through her holistic clinic. But now
 \, she’s the one who needs healing — and unfortunately\, she may be fo
 rced to close her clinic temporarily during treatment. That means no incom
 e during an already stressful and uncertain time.\n\nHow To Help:\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n 	Purchase Judy's paintings available through Art in Bloom Gallery: h
 ttps://aibgallery.com/artist/judy-hintz-cox/\n 	Shop a fuller\, separate s
 election of artwork from Judy's Home Studio: https://www.judyhintzcox.com/
 sale\n 	Donate to Nicole's Cancer Recovery Fund through GoFundMe - https:/
 /www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-nicoles-cancer-recovery-fund\n 	Share this i
 nformation with other people who may be interested in contributing and/or 
 owning an exquisite\, original work of art by Judy Hintz Cox!\n\n\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:504@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTSTAMP:20250903T191013Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/seuss-pop-up/
SUMMARY:Extended: "Discovering the Art of Dr. Seuss" Pop-Up Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Art in Bloom Gallery &amp\; The Gallery of Fine Ar
 t\nExtended through Monday\, September 8th!\n\nWhile Theodor Seuss Geisel\
 , aka Dr. Seuss\, is best known through his fantastic body of children’s
  books\, his varied artistic journey extends far beyond the printed page. 
 Beginning his career in the 1920s as a little-known editorial cartoonist\,
  The Art of Dr. Seuss project offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life
  of this celebrated American icon and chronicles almost seven decades of u
 niquely Seussian work.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Saturday\, August 30th
  &amp\; Sunday\, August 31st for this Weekend Pop-Up featuring The Art of 
 Dr. Seuss Collection! This exhibit is presented in collaboration with with
  the Gallery of Fine Art - one of just 99 Authorized Galleries entrusted t
 o offer these limited-edition reproductions by the Seuss Estate. Explore l
 ithographs\, serigraphs\, and sculptures reproduced from Seuss’s origina
 l drawings and paintings\, discover the stories behind behind his creation
 s with The Gallery of Fine Art owner Mike Golonka\, and meet National Gall
 ery Accounts manager Jes Stiner\, representing the Estate of Dr. Seuss!\n\
 n\nThe Art of Dr. Seuss Collection\n\nFor over 60 years\, Dr. Seuss’s il
 lustrations brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary wo
 rlds. However\, his artistic talent went far beyond the printed page. Reve
 aling a dazzling rainbow of hues not seen in the primary-color palette of 
 his books for children\, Ted’s “Secret Art” paintings exhibit a soph
 isticated\, technically accomplished\, and often quite unrestrained side o
 f his talent.\n\nSeuss always dreamed of sharing his “Secret Art” with
  his fans and had entrusted his wife\, Audrey\, to carry out his wishes on
 ce he was gone. In 1997\, this dream was realized when The Art of Dr. Seus
 s project was launched. For the first time\, collectors were able to see a
 nd acquire lithographs\, serigraphs\, and sculptures reproduced from Ted
 ’s original drawings and paintings. In her introduction to the collectio
 n Audrey Geisel wrote: “I remember telling Ted that there would come a d
 ay when many of his paintings would be seen\, and he would thus share with
  his fans another facet of himself—his private self. That day has come. 
 I am glad.”\n\nTM &amp\; © 2025 DSE\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:509@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T140000
DTSTAMP:20250831T153403Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-talk-with-experts/
SUMMARY:Seuss Artist Talk - with the Experts!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested to discover the life and art of Theodor Geis
 el (aka Dr. Seuss) beyond the fantastic and imaginary world of his childre
 n's books? Illustrator by day\, surrealist by night\, Theodor's artistic t
 alent went far beyond the printed page. Revealing a dazzling rainbow of hu
 es not seen in the primary-color palette of his books for children\, Ted
 ’s “Secret Art” paintings exhibit a sophisticated\, technically acco
 mplished\, and often quite unrestrained side of his talent. Join us to vie
 w an array of limited-edition reproductions\, learn more about the life an
 d art of Dr. Seuss\, and meet a representative from the Dr. Seuss Estate!\
 n\nJoin us on Saturday\, August 30th from 12-2pm for an Artist Talk with t
 he Art of Dr. Seuss experts! This special talk will be led by Mike Golonka
 \, Owner of The Gallery of Fine Art\, and Jes Stiner\, Manager of National
  Gallery Accounts for The Art of Dr. Seuss based in Los Angeles. This talk
  will be followed by a Q&amp\;A session as we learn about the extraordinar
 y life and art of Dr. Seuss and his inspirational legacy. This event is fr
 ee and open to the public. (Click here to register)\n\nThis talk is part o
 f a Weekend Pop-Up Exhibit in collaboration with The Gallery of Fine Art
  - one of just 99 Authorized Galleries entrusted to offer these limited-ed
 ition reproductions by the Dr. Seuss Estate! Join our Reception on Sunday
 \, August 31st from 2-5pm to enjoy food and drink\, and chat with our expe
 rts - or visit anytime all weekend to explore Dr. Seuss's incredible creat
 ions!\n\nTM &amp\; 2025 DSE\n\nRAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER\nPurchase a chance
  to win several exciting prizes for a good cause! Our ‘The Art of Dr. Se
 uss’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser will run until August 31. Tickets can be p
 urchased online or in the gallery. All proceeds from the raffle will benef
 it the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation\, DREAMS Center for Arts E
 ducation and the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust.  Click here for mor
 e information on prizes and organizations.\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:511@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20250831T153623Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/seuss-reception-with-the-experts/
SUMMARY:Special Reception with the Experts!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested to discover the life and art of Theodor Geis
 el (aka Dr. Seuss) beyond the fantastic and imaginary world of his childre
 n's books? Illustrator by day\, surrealist by night\, Theodor's artistic t
 alent went far beyond the printed page. Revealing a dazzling rainbow of hu
 es not seen in the primary-color palette of his books for children\, Ted
 ’s “Secret Art” paintings exhibit a sophisticated\, technically acco
 mplished\, and often quite unrestrained side of his talent. Join us to vie
 w an array of limited-edition reproductions\, learn more about the life an
 d art of Dr. Seuss\, and meet a representative from the Dr. Seuss Estate!\
 n\nJoin us on Sunday\, August 31th from 2-5pm for a Special Reception with
  the Art of Dr. Seuss experts! We will be joined by Mike Golonka\, Owner o
 f The Gallery of Fine Art\, and Jes Stiner\, Manager of National Gallery A
 ccounts for The Art of Dr. Seuss based in Los Angeles. This event is free 
 and open to the public.\n\nThis event is part of a Weekend Pop-Up Exhibit
  in collaboration with The Gallery of Fine Art - one of just 99 Authorize
 d Galleries entrusted to offer these limited-edition reproductions by the 
 Dr. Seuss Estate! Join our Seuss Artist Talk on Saturday\, August 30th f
 rom 12-2pm to learn about the extraordinary life and art of Dr. Seuss from
  the Art of Dr. Seuss experts Mike Golanka and Jes Stiner.\n\nTM &amp\; 
 © 2025 DSE\n\nRAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER\nPurchase a chance to win several 
 exciting prizes for a good cause! Our ‘The Art of Dr. Seuss’ Raffle Ti
 cket Fundraiser will run until August 31. Tickets can be purchased online 
 or in the gallery. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the United Mi
 tochondrial Disease Foundation\, DREAMS Center for Arts Education and th
 e North Carolina Coastal Land Trust.  Click here for more information on
  prizes and organizations.\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20250919T191803Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/earthly-elements/
SUMMARY:"Earthly Elements: The Building Blocks of Creation" Exhibit with D
 ebra Bucci & Brian Evans
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_36244" align="alignright" width="355"] 
 Debra Bucci “Spectacular Day\,” Acrylic on canvas\, 50″ x 26″ (Fra
 med)[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is excited to pair the creations of
  painter Debra Bucci and ceramicist Brian Evans in their elementally inspi
 red exhibit. After surviving an action-packed year\, Debra’s newest acry
 lics uncover the “calm” in nature\, featuring rippling waters\, radian
 t light\, and abstract textures. Meanwhile\, Brian’s altered vessels eme
 rge from nature’s fundamental building blocks. Formed from soft\, wheel 
 thrown clay\, Brian’s glazes emulate the water erosion\, oxidation\, and
  scorched surfaces of nature.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, Septem
 ber 21st\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, me
 et our artists\, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis!\n\nCl
 ick here to preview the work for this show!\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nDebra 
 Bucci is a published illustrator and has achieved success as a licensed fi
 ne artist. She is honored to be the only artist to continually show at Tru
 e Blue Butcher &amp\; Table for the past 4 years\, and recently began anot
 her ongoing solo exhibit at Red Arrays Light Therapy Spa. Debra has a BFA
  in Design from Drexel University where she studied painting and enjoyed a
  corporate career in Package Design. She now lives in Wilmington\, NC with
  her husband Art and dog T-Bone.\n\nDebra is known for her vibrant and en
 gaging floral and landscape paintings. Dynamic color palettes\, moving com
 positions and diversity in applications all work together to enhance the d
 epth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration comes from the highs
  and lows of the human experience and believes this tension makes the art 
 connectable. Her style is rooted in realism and woven with abstract elemen
 ts.\n\nAfter surviving an action-packed year\, Debra’s new collection is
  about finding the “calm” in nature. These artworks represent the eart
 h’s elements that soothe and restore the soul.\n\nBrian Evans was raised
  in Western Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1993 from Indiana Universit
 y of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio Art. Brian moved to Wilmington\, N
 orth Carolina in 1995\, entering Cape Fear Community College’s Continuin
 g Education program where he studied ceramics under the Japanese-American 
 potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi. In 2002\, Brian became a full-time ceramic artist
 \, becoming a founding member of Wilmington’s Coastal Carolina Clay Guil
 d in 2007. Brian is currently the Executive President of Orange Street Pot
 tery Incorporated which is a 501c3 organization that includes Coastal Caro
 lina Clay Guild. After teaching pottery classes through CFCC’s Continuin
 g Education program from 2002-2008\, Brian has returned to teaching at wha
 t is now Orange Street Pottery since 2017.\n\nIn Brian‘s current body of
  work\, he explores the fundamental building blocks of nature by incorpora
 ting the classical earth elements. The soft curves of his wheel thrown and
  altered vessels reveal the soft nature of clay which is born from the ear
 th through the decomposition of rock by means of erosion. His glazes emula
 te the weathering processes in nature\, to include water erosion\, oxidati
 on\, patinaed metal\, and scorched surfaces.\n\nThe lines and curves of B
 rian‘s sculptural work draw the viewer’s eye around and through the pi
 eces. When the light shines on his pieces\, it paints an interesting shado
 w on the surface and on the wall behind. His tubular sculptures portray c
 urvy playful lines that imply motion that swirls around and extends beyond
  their own space.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:512@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20250902T191752Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-2/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis class is full. Register for Marcy's October 11th "Begi
 nning Stained Glass" workshop here: https://aibgallery.com/classes-worksho
 ps/\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 20\nTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm\nLocation
 : Art in Bloom Gallery classroom\nInstructor: Marcy McAninch\n\n\nThis i
 s a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil method” o
 f stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffany meth
 od employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, which is 
 then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate patter
 ns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using pre-cut
  pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-glass keepsak
 e to take home with you. This class will be fall themed! \n\nAll supplies
  will be provided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\
 , wear provided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes
 .\n\nMarcy McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwester
 n Pennsylvania and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn 
 towards the many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage
  stores\, she decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a 
 class in 2017.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 201
 8\, where she took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making
  glass art and recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’
 s inspired by the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many ar
 tists that call Wilmington home.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:506@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20250920T151424Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-earthly-elements/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Earthly Elements" with Debra Bucci & Brian Eva
 ns
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_36248" align="alignright" width="403"] 
 Brian Evans\, Stoneware clay with crater glaze[/caption]\n\nNeed a creativ
 e afternoon of art\, live music\, and refreshments? Join us in the gallery
  on Sunday\, September 21st\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception featuring Deb
 ra Bucci &amp\; Brian Evans. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists
 \, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis!\n\nArt in Bloom Gal
 lery is excited to pair the creations of painter Debra Bucci and ceramicis
 t Brian Evans in their elementally inspired exhibit. After surviving an ac
 tion-packed year\, Debra’s newest acrylics uncover the “calm” in nat
 ure\, featuring rippling waters\, radiant light\, and abstract textures. M
 eanwhile\, Brian’s altered vessels emerge from nature’s fundamental bu
 ilding blocks. Formed from soft\, wheel thrown clay\, Brian’s glazes emu
 late the water erosion\, oxidation\, and scorched surfaces of nature. Stop
  in to see their newest works from the studio!\n\nGallery events are alway
 s free and open to the public. On view along with these exhibits\, Art in 
 Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of fine art by over 30 local artists. A
 rt in Bloom is open Monday–Thursday 10am-5pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am–
 6pm and Sunday 12-5pm at 970 Inspiration Drive\, Mayfaire Town Center\, Wi
 lmington\, NC.\n\nClick here to preview the work for this show!\n\nAbout t
 he Artists\n\nDebra Bucci is a published illustrator and has achieved succ
 ess as a licensed fine artist. She is honored to be the only artist to con
 tinually show at True Blue Butcher &amp\; Table for the past 4 years\, and
  recently began another ongoing solo exhibit at Red Arrays Light Therapy 
 Spa. Debra has a BFA in Design from Drexel University where she studied pa
 inting and enjoyed a corporate career in Package Design. She now lives in 
 Wilmington\, NC with her husband Art and dog T-Bone.\n\nDebra is known fo
 r her vibrant and engaging floral and landscape paintings. Dynamic color p
 alettes\, moving compositions and diversity in applications all work toget
 her to enhance the depth and bring Debra’s art to life. Her inspiration 
 comes from the highs and lows of the human experience and believes this te
 nsion makes the art connectable. Her style is rooted in realism and woven 
 with abstract elements.\n\nAfter surviving an action-packed year\, Debra
 ’s new collection is about finding the “calm” in nature. These artwo
 rks represent the earth’s elements that soothe and restore the soul.\n\n
 Brian Evans was raised in Western Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1993 
 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Studio Art. Brian m
 oved to Wilmington\, North Carolina in 1995\, entering Cape Fear Community
  College’s Continuing Education program where he studied ceramics under 
 the Japanese-American potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi. In 2002\, Brian became a fu
 ll-time ceramic artist\, becoming a founding member of Wilmington’s Coas
 tal Carolina Clay Guild in 2007. Brian is currently the Executive Presiden
 t of Orange Street Pottery Incorporated which is a 501c3 organization that
  includes Coastal Carolina Clay Guild. After teaching pottery classes thro
 ugh CFCC’s Continuing Education program from 2002-2008\, Brian has retur
 ned to teaching at what is now Orange Street Pottery since 2017.\n\nIn Bri
 an‘s current body of work\, he explores the fundamental building blocks 
 of nature by incorporating the classical earth elements. The soft curves o
 f his wheel thrown and altered vessels reveal the soft nature of clay whic
 h is born from the earth through the decomposition of rock by means of ero
 sion. His glazes emulate the weathering processes in nature\, to include w
 ater erosion\, oxidation\, patinaed metal\, and scorched surfaces.\n\nThe 
 lines and curves of Brian‘s sculptural work draw the viewer’s eye aro
 und and through the pieces. When the light shines on his pieces\, it paint
 s an interesting shadow on the surface and on the wall behind. His tubula
 r sculptures portray curvy playful lines that imply motion that swirls aro
 und and extends beyond their own space.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:499@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
DTSTAMP:20250702T195015Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/painting-the-coastal-landscape/
SUMMARY:Class: Painting the Coastal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Joanne Geisel
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LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:534@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20251001T180804Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/private-classroom-lesson/
SUMMARY:Private Classroom Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Private watercolor lesson with David Norris
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:516@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20251009T230713Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-4/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 11\nTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm\nLo
 cation: Art in Bloom Gallery classroom\nInstructor: Marcy McAninch\n\n\n
 This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil metho
 d” of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffan
 y method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, whi
 ch is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate 
 patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using p
 re-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-glass k
 eepsake to take home with you. This class will be fall themed! \n\nAll su
 pplies will be provided. Participants will be required to sign a safety w
 aiver\, wear provided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe
  shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in south
 western Pennsylvania and has always had a fascination with colored glass. 
 Drawn towards the many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and v
 intage stores\, she decided to try her hand at making stained glass by tak
 ing a class in 2017.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington 
 in 2018\, where she took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves 
 making glass art and recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. 
 She’s inspired by the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the m
 any artists that call Wilmington home.\n\nTuition cost is $99.  Class siz
 e is limited to 7 students.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:535@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20251210T183050Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/2025-holiday-show/
SUMMARY:"2025 Annual Holiday Show" Featuring Clarence Mayo & Joan McLoughli
 n
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_37056" align="alignright" width="412"] 
 Joan McLoughlin\, "If You Just Smile" Acrylic on canvas\, 31.5″ x 25.5
 ″ x 2″ (Framed)[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is celebrating this 
 holiday season through its Annual Holiday Show\, featuring the powerful ex
 hibits of mixed-media painters Clarence Mayo and Joan McLoughlin! Combini
 ng bold colors with unconventional materials\, Clarence’s playful creati
 ons draw from instinct\, cultural echoes\, and his own personal roots. Mea
 nwhile\, inspired by the renewal of nature and the energy of abstraction\,
  Joan works freely to express a love of life\, imagination\, joy and hope.
  \n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, November 9th\, 2-5pm for our Holi
 day Show Reception! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and en
 joy live music by guitarist Miles Moore! Delight in the discovery of our 3
 0+ Gallery Artists’ new holiday creations\, and shop for one-of-a-kind g
 ifts that are sure to bring smiles all year-round!\n\nClick here to previe
 w the works on display!\n\n\nClarence Mayo: “The Evolution of Identity: 
 Defining Myself”\n\nMy work explores the interplay of strong colors\, te
 xtures\, and unconventional materials. I experiment with plaster\, drywall
  compound\, silicone acrylic caulk\, modeling paste\, wallpaper adhesive\,
  acrylic paint\, oil stick\, and cold wax and oil - applied with whatever 
 tool feels right in the moment: brushes\, palette knives\, credit cards\, 
 plastic bags\, fingers\, spoons\, and forks.\n\nThese studies often emerge
  as intuitive\, primitive\, childlike\, and abstract expressionist. They r
 eflect a deep curiosity about form and surface\, while drawing inspiration
  from African art symbolism\, outsider art\, and my own family history. Ea
 ch piece is a layered exploration of material and memory\, shaped as much 
 by play and instinct as by cultural echoes and personal roots.\n\nJoan McL
 oughlin: “Awakening”\n\nMy paintings are celebrations of color\, movem
 ent and emotion. \n\nInspired by trees\, flowers\, and the energy of abst
 ract form\, I work in a loose\, lively style that embraces freedom and spo
 ntaneity.\n\nThrough variations of size and vibrant hue\, I wish to expres
 s growth\, rebirth\, and new beginnings. Each canvas is a reflection of th
 e heart\, an exploration of optimism and possibility.\n\nI invite viewers 
 to feel the same sense of love of life\, imagination\, joy and hope that c
 an be found in my paintings.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:529@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20250903T154525Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-5/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:\n\nDate: Saturday\, November 8\nTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm\nLo
 cation: Art in Bloom Gallery classroom\nInstructor: Marcy McAninch\n\n\n
 This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil metho
 d” of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffan
 y method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, whi
 ch is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate 
 patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using p
 re-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-glass k
 eepsake to take home with you. This class will be fall themed! \n\nAll su
 pplies will be provided. Participants will be required to sign a safety w
 aiver\, wear provided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe
  shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in south
 western Pennsylvania and has always had a fascination with colored glass. 
 Drawn towards the many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and v
 intage stores\, she decided to try her hand at making stained glass by tak
 ing a class in 2017.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington 
 in 2018\, where she took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves 
 making glass art and recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. 
 She’s inspired by the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the m
 any artists that call Wilmington home.\n\nTuition cost is $99.  Class siz
 e is limited to 7 students.   Register today online!
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:536@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20251108T034115Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/2025-holiday-reception/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "2025 Annual Holiday Show" Featuring Clarence Ma
 yo & Joan McLoughlin
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_36777" align="alignright" width="480"] 
 Clarence Mayo\, "The Journey" Acrylic on wood panel\, 10.75" x 13.75" x 2"
  (Framed)[/caption]\n\nSearching for a special hand-crafted gift? Join us 
 in the gallery on Sunday\, November 9th\, 2-5pm for our Holiday Show Recep
 tion! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music
  by guitarist Miles Moore! Delight in the discovery of our 30+ Gallery Art
 ists’ new holiday creations\, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts that are 
 sure to bring smiles all year-round!\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is celebratin
 g this holiday season through its Annual Holiday Show\, featuring the powe
 rful exhibits of mixed-media painters Clarence Mayo and Joan McLoughlin! 
 Combining bold colors with unconventional materials\, Clarence’s playful
  creations draw from instinct\, cultural echoes\, and his own personal roo
 ts. Meanwhile\, inspired by the renewal of nature and the energy of abstra
 ction\, Joan works freely to express a love of life\, imagination\, joy an
 d hope.\n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view 
 along with these exhibits\, Art in Bloom Gallery showcases a plethora of f
 ine art by over 30 local artists. Art in Bloom is open Monday–Thursday 1
 0am-5pm\, Friday - Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 12-5pm at 970 Inspiratio
 n Drive\, Mayfaire Town Center\, Wilmington\, NC.\n\nClick here to preview
  the works on display!\n\n\nClarence Mayo: “The Evolution of Identity: D
 efining Myself”\n\nMy work explores the interplay of strong colors\, tex
 tures\, and unconventional materials. I experiment with plaster\, drywall 
 compound\, silicone acrylic chalk\, modeling paste\, wallpaper adhesive\, 
 acrylic paint\, oil stick\, and cold wax and oil - applied with whatever t
 ool feels right in the moment: brushes\, palette knives\, credit cards\, p
 lastic bags\, fingers\, spoons\, and forks.\n\nThese studies often emerge 
 as intuitive\, primitive\, childlike\, and abstract expressionist. They re
 flect a deep curiosity about form and surface\, while drawing inspiration 
 from African art symbolism\, outsider art\, and my own family history. Eac
 h piece is a layered exploration of material and memory\, shaped as much b
 y play and instinct as by cultural echoes and personal roots.\n\nJoan McLo
 ughlin: “Awakening”\n\nMy paintings are celebrations of color\, moveme
 nt and emotion. \n\nInspired by trees\, flowers\, and the energy of abstr
 act form\, I work in a loose\, lively style that embraces freedom and spon
 taneity.\n\nThrough variations of size and vibrant hue\, I wish to express
  growth\, rebirth\, and new beginnings. Each canvas is a reflection of the
  heart\, an exploration of optimism and possibility.\n\nI invite viewers t
 o feel the same sense of love of life\, imagination\, joy and hope that ca
 n be found in my paintings.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:537@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20251106T184600Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/dr-seuss-exclusive-unveiling/
SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss Exclusive Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:\nThis exclusive art unveiling from the The Art of Dr. Seuss Co
 llection will be held in the gallery during a special reception on Wednesd
 ay\, November 12th from 7-9pm.  The Top Secret  uncrating will begin pre
 cisely at 8pm (EST)!\nYour RSVP is requested to join us during this event
 . Please call the gallery (910-679-4257) or e-mail us to RSVP (artinbloomg
 allery@gmail.com). You may either join us in the gallery or we can share
  a link for a Private Webinar.  Please let us know your preference and w
 e will send you the link prior to the event.\nThis event is presented by C
 haseArt Companies in collaboration with Art in Bloom Gallery &amp\; the G
 allery of Fine Art!\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:547@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251212T175206Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/final-selection-of-pottery-sale-from-the
 -estate-of-traudi-thornton/
SUMMARY:Final Selection of Pottery Sale - From the Estate of Traudi Thornto
 n
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to continue our collaboration w
 ith the estate of master ceramicist\, Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).\n\nTrau
 di has continued her unique presence at Art in Bloom Gallery\, where she p
 articipated in exhibits and sales beginning in 2015. The gallery is please
 d to present “The Final Selection of Pottery Sale’” featuring her un
 ique works of functional pottery. Beginning on Friday\, December 5th\, we 
 will be releasing the final selection of inventory by the artist.  All of
  the pieces will be on sale until each piece of pottery finds its forever 
 home - available for less than $100!\n\nFor our Raku lovers\, the gallery 
 plans on releasing the final selection of Raku pieces beginning on January
  18th\, 2026! This final release will coincide with the Kiln Restoration P
 roject at Fat Cat Pottery\, where they will be honoring Traudi Thornton's 
 Legacy with the restoration of Traudi's gas kiln.  Find out more on Fat C
 at Pottery's Website!\n\n\nFat Cat Pottery Honors Traudi Thornton's Legacy
  Through Kiln Restoration Project\nLocal Studio and Master Potter Join For
 ces to Preserve Beloved Artist's Creative Spirit\nWILMINGTON – Fat Cat P
 ottery Community Studio is proud to announce the acquisition and restorati
 on of a gas kiln from the estate of beloved local ceramist Traudi Thornton
 \, ensuring her artistic legacy continues to inspire future generations of
  potters.\nThe kiln refurbishment and installation will take place the wee
 kend of January 16th\, led by renowned local potter Ben Owen\, along with 
 Fat Cat Pottery staff and dedicated community members. This collaborative 
 effort embodies the spirit of artistic community that Traudi held dear thr
 oughout her remarkable career.\n"We are deeply honored to carry on Traudi'
 s legacy\," said Sarah Worley\, co-owner of Fat Cat Pottery. "This kiln re
 presents more than equipment—it's a connection to an artist who dedicate
 d her life to clay and to nurturing the creative spirits of others. Learni
 ng from master crafter Ben Owen while bringing this kiln back to life feel
 s like the perfect way to honor Traudi's memory."\nTraudi Thornton's journ
 ey with ceramics began at Creighton University and the University of Nebra
 ska at Omaha\, where she studied under Henry Soreco and participated in a 
 raku workshop with Paul Soldner in 1972. After spending time in a cooperat
 ive art community in Germany\, love brought her to Wilmington in 1983\, wh
 ere she built a ceramic studio and began teaching at the Community Art Cen
 ter\, influencing countless local artists.\n"Working with clay validates m
 y existence\," Traudi once said\, describing her intimate relationship wit
 h the medium that defined her artistic life. Her philosophy of surrenderin
 g to the fire and embracing the transformative power of heat resonates wit
 h every potter who will use this kiln. Traudi's body of work remains on di
 splay at Art in Bloom Gallery and UNCW\, where the community can continue 
 to experience her artistic vision.\nThe restoration project represents the
  intersection of community\, craftsmanship\, and continuity—values that 
 Traudi embodied throughout her teaching and artistic practice. Under Ben O
 wen's expert guidance\, community members will gain hands-on experience wh
 ile ensuring this kiln continues its creative purpose.\nFat Cat Pottery Co
 mmunity Studio invites the community to celebrate Traudi's enduring impact
  on Wilmington's artistic landscape through this meaningful preservation p
 roject.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:530@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T170301Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-6/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:\n\nDate: Saturday\, December 13\nTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm\nL
 ocation: Art in Bloom Gallery classroom\nInstructor: Marcy McAninch\n\n\
 nThis is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil meth
 od” of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffa
 ny method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, wh
 ich is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate
  patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using 
 pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-glass 
 keepsake to take home with you. This class will be fall themed! \n\nAll s
 upplies will be provided. Participants will be required to sign a safety 
 waiver\, wear provided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-to
 e shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in sout
 hwestern Pennsylvania and has always had a fascination with colored glass.
  Drawn towards the many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and 
 vintage stores\, she decided to try her hand at making stained glass by ta
 king a class in 2017.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington
  in 2018\, where she took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves
  making glass art and recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces.
  She’s inspired by the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the 
 many artists that call Wilmington home.\n\nTuition cost is $99.  Class si
 ze is limited to 8 students.   Register today online!
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:539@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260109T132239Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/class-painting-coastal-skies-and-water-i
 n-oil-and-acrylic/
SUMMARY:Class: Painting Coastal Skies and Water in oil and acrylic
DESCRIPTION:Learn to paint the extraordinary colors\, cloud formations and 
 beauty of the coastal landscape are.  In this three day workshop\, we wil
 l fine tune our appreciation by creating a series of paintings with a focu
 s on: sunsets\, sunrises\, the gradation of sky colors and the cloud forma
 tions and reflections in water. The instructor will provide demonstrations
  and lots of group and individual instruction.\n\nStudents will work from 
 their own photos which could be from phones or IPads. Bring lots to choose
  from. At least four of sunrise\, four of sunsets\, at least four of cumul
 ous clouds\, at least four of other clouds. Include a number that have wat
 er in them.\n\nSUPPLY LIST\n5 Canvas or canvas boards – Two 8" x 10" or 
 9" x 12" and three 9" x 12" or 11" x 14".\nPaints: Cadmium yellow light or
  Hansa yellow light\, orange\, Ultramarine blue\, Thalo blue\, Cadmium red
  light\,  Alizarin Crimson\, Burnt umber or raw umber\, Titanium white.\n
 Brushes:  Variety of size small\, med\, large filbert and flat brushes. 
  (3-5 brushes are plenty)\nOther:\n• Metal palette knife\n• Palette (f
 reezer/ butcher paper works fine)\n• Paper towels (Viva brand)\n• Smoc
 k\n• Small drawing pad\n• Pencil\n• Plastic gloves (optional)\n\nOil
  painters should bring Odorless Turpenoid (no turpentine) and small contai
 ner with screw top for Turpenoid\n\nAcrylic painters should bring water co
 ntainer\, small spray bottle and Golden Retarder\n\nTo register for this c
 lass\, visit: https://aibgallery.com/classes/painting-coastal-skies-and-wa
 ter-in-oil-and-acrylic/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:554@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260116T000011Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/in-search-of-memory/
SUMMARY:"In Search of Memory" Angela Rowe & Karen Paden Crouch
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_37521" align="alignright" width="360"] 
 Karen Paden Crouch "Receiving Grace" Welded bronze sculpture\, 22"H x 7"W 
 x 7"D[/caption]\n\nThrough their collaborative exhibit “In Search of Mem
 ory\,” Art in Bloom Gallery is honored to feature artists Angela Rowe &a
 mp\; Karen Paden Crouch! Inspired by the enduring power of memories\, Ange
 la and Karen combine their distinct talents to evoke the shared experience
 s which shape us. Write Angela &amp\; Karen:\n\n"Memories have the power t
 o bind us. They tap into our shared experience evoking images and icons fr
 om the culture that has shaped us. Even inside a mind troubled by dementia
 \, old memories remain strong and help sustain us. This body of work is ab
 out making memories and keeping memories alive. We hope it evokes a place 
 or a moment in time we can share to find healing ground in our fragmented 
 world."\n\nJoin us in Mayfaire on Sunday\, January 18th\, 2-5pm for our Ar
 tist Reception! Meet the artists\, enjoy special refreshments\, and listen
  to live music by Robert Beauchene. And celebrate Traudi Thornton’s (194
 0-2023) legacy through her Final Raku Sale! In alignment with her kiln res
 toration at Fat Cat Pottery\, we’ll release our final selection of Traud
 i’s ceramics from storage — 70+ masterpieces pit-fired with Traudi’s
  stunning glazes!\n\nClick here to preview the works on display!\n\n&nbsp\
 ;\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nAlthough Angela Rowe grew up drawing and making 
 objects\, she took other career paths\, working as an architectural histor
 ian\, in arts administration\, and managing high complexity global project
 s for IBM. Since 2013 Angela has focused on making art\, maintaining a stu
 dio practice at ACME Art Studios since 2014.\n\nAngela enjoys moving betwe
 en the three freely based on which medium fits what she wants to say at a 
 given time. Primarily a painter\, Angela also works representationally wit
 h ceramics and papier-mâché. Her collage / mixed media work is largely n
 on-representational. Regardless of the medium\, all share her same intenti
 on of portraying things which are more than they superficially seem. Angel
 a wants to suggest a story\, show a certain light\, a moment\, a mood\, a 
 shared memory. She takes her own reference photos. These are images which 
 said something to her.\n\nAfter more than twenty years of trial practice\,
  Karen Paden Crouch traded her law office for the welding shop and began l
 earning direct metal sculpture. Despite a successful career advocating for
  clients\, nothing has ever been so frightening and exciting to Karen as s
 haring her own artwork. Whether it is good or bad\, understood or misunder
 stood\, trite or significant\, it has come from within her.\n\nKaren works
  in bronze\, copper and steel to create organic pieces for the house and g
 arden. An avid gardener\, Karen grounds her work in the structure and move
 ment of living things. Although Karen begins with a vision\, sometimes the
  very piece that sparked the idea will be the piece that gets cut out as t
 he sculpture evolves. But Karen has always lived by instinct and\, with as
 sembled pieces and bronzes alike\, the sculpture will tell her where to go
  if she is patient and listens.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260117T201450Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/final-raku-sale/
SUMMARY:Final Raku Sale - From the Estate of Traudi Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to continue our collaboration w
 ith the estate of master ceramicist Traudi Thornton (1940-2023).\n\nArt in
  Bloom Gallery has represented Traudi Thornton and her works since 2015. W
 e are honored to continue celebrating her legacy through Traudi's “Final
  Raku Sale’” featuring high-fired boxes\, vessels\, and sculptures fea
 turing Traudi's own stunning glazes. Beginning on Friday\, January 16th\, 
 we will be releasing her final ceramic works for sale. All raku released a
 nd remaining functional pottery pieces will remain available until they've
  sold!\n\nThis final release will coincide with the Kiln Restoration Proje
 ct at Fat Cat Pottery\, where they will be honoring Traudi Thornton's Lega
 cy with the restoration of Traudi's gas kiln.  Find out more on Fat Cat P
 ottery's Website!\n\n\nFat Cat Pottery Honors Traudi Thornton's Legacy Thr
 ough Kiln Restoration Project\nLocal Studio and Master Potter Join Forces 
 to Preserve Beloved Artist's Creative Spirit\nWILMINGTON – Fat Cat Potte
 ry Community Studio is proud to announce the acquisition and restoration o
 f a gas kiln from the estate of beloved local ceramist Traudi Thornton\, e
 nsuring her artistic legacy continues to inspire future generations of pot
 ters.\nThe kiln refurbishment and installation will take place the weekend
  of January 16th\, led by renowned local potter Ben Owen\, along with Fat 
 Cat Pottery staff and dedicated community members. This collaborative effo
 rt embodies the spirit of artistic community that Traudi held dear through
 out her remarkable career.\n"We are deeply honored to carry on Traudi's le
 gacy\," said Sarah Worley\, co-owner of Fat Cat Pottery. "This kiln repres
 ents more than equipment—it's a connection to an artist who dedicated he
 r life to clay and to nurturing the creative spirits of others. Learning f
 rom master crafter Ben Owen while bringing this kiln back to life feels li
 ke the perfect way to honor Traudi's memory."\nTraudi Thornton's journey w
 ith ceramics began at Creighton University and the University of Nebraska 
 at Omaha\, where she studied under Henry Soreco and participated in a raku
  workshop with Paul Soldner in 1972. After spending time in a cooperative 
 art community in Germany\, love brought her to Wilmington in 1983\, where 
 she built a ceramic studio and began teaching at the Community Art Center\
 , influencing countless local artists.\n"Working with clay validates my ex
 istence\," Traudi once said\, describing her intimate relationship with th
 e medium that defined her artistic life. Her philosophy of surrendering to
  the fire and embracing the transformative power of heat resonates with ev
 ery potter who will use this kiln. Traudi's body of work remains on displa
 y at Art in Bloom Gallery and UNCW\, where the community can continue to e
 xperience her artistic vision.\nThe restoration project represents the int
 ersection of community\, craftsmanship\, and continuity—values that Trau
 di embodied throughout her teaching and artistic practice. Under Ben Owen'
 s expert guidance\, community members will gain hands-on experience while 
 ensuring this kiln continues its creative purpose.\nFat Cat Pottery Commun
 ity Studio invites the community to celebrate Traudi's enduring impact on 
 Wilmington's artistic landscape through this meaningful preservation proje
 ct.
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:555@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260116T000040Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/in-search-of-memory-reception/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "In Search of Memory" Angela Rowe & Karen Paden 
 Crouch
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_37655" align="alignright" width="360"] 
 Angela Rowe "Two Lane Road" Oil on canvas\, 25"H x 19"W x 2"D (Framed)[/ca
 ption]\n\nJoin us in Mayfaire on Sunday\, January 18th\, 2-5pm for our Art
 ist Reception featuring Angela Rowe &amp\; Karen Paden Crouch! Inspired b
 y the enduring power of memories\, Angela and Karen combine their distinct
  talents to evoke the shared experiences which shape us. Enjoy special ref
 reshments\, listen to live music by Robert Beauchene\, and explore Angela
 ’s nostalgic oil multimedia alongside Karen’s natural welded bronze su
 bjects.\n\nWrite Angela &amp\; Karen:\n\n"Memories have the power to bind 
 us. They tap into our shared experience evoking images and icons from the 
 culture that has shaped us. Even inside a mind troubled by dementia\, old 
 memories remain strong and help sustain us. This body of work is about mak
 ing memories and keeping memories alive. We hope it evokes a place or a mo
 ment in time we can share to find healing ground in our fragmented world."
 \n\nGallery events are always free and open to the public. On view along w
 ith these exhibits\, celebrate Traudi Thornton’s (1940-2023) legacy thro
 ugh her Final Raku Sale! In alignment with her kiln restoration at Fat Cat
  Pottery\, we’ll release our final selection of Traudi’s ceramics from
  storage — 70+ masterpieces pit-fired with Traudi’s stunning glazes!\n
 \nClick here to preview the works on display!\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nAlth
 ough Angela Rowe grew up drawing and making objects\, she took other caree
 r paths\, working as an architectural historian\, in arts administration\,
  and managing high complexity global projects for IBM. Since 2013 Angela h
 as focused on making art\, maintaining a studio practice at ACME Art Studi
 os since 2014.\n\nAngela enjoys moving between the three freely based on w
 hich medium fits what she wants to say at a given time. Primarily a painte
 r\, Angela also works representationally with ceramics and papier-mâché.
  Her collage / mixed media work is largely non-representational. Regardles
 s of the medium\, all share her same intention of portraying things which 
 are more than they superficially seem. Angela wants to suggest a story\, s
 how a certain light\, a moment\, a mood\, a shared memory. She takes her o
 wn reference photos. These are images which said something to her.\n\nAfte
 r more than twenty years of trial practice\, Karen Paden Crouch traded her
  law office for the welding shop and began learning direct metal sculpture
 . Despite a successful career advocating for clients\, nothing has ever be
 en so frightening and exciting to Karen as sharing her own artwork. Whethe
 r it is good or bad\, understood or misunderstood\, trite or significant\,
  it has come from within her.\n\nKaren works in bronze\, copper and steel 
 to create organic pieces for the house and garden. An avid gardener\, Kare
 n grounds her work in the structure and movement of living things. Althoug
 h Karen begins with a vision\, sometimes the very piece that sparked the i
 dea will be the piece that gets cut out as the sculpture evolves. But Kare
 n has always lived by instinct and\, with assembled pieces and bronzes ali
 ke\, the sculpture will tell her where to go if she is patient and listens
 .
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:542@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260113T181647Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/simple-handmade-papermaking/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Simple Handmade Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to creating handmade paper at ho
 me using tools and fibers that you can make easily. Develop basic paper-ma
 king skills using a deckle box to make your own handmade paper. All materi
 als will be provided.\n\nNOTE: Students should plan to return the next day
  on Sunday\, February 1st after 1 pm to pick up finished work after allowi
 ng time for it to dry.\n\nAbout the Instructor\nFritzi Huber has been maki
 ng handmade paper for more than 45 Years. Her work has been exhibited and 
 collected nationally as well as internationally.\n\nFor more information a
 nd to register\, click here.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:541@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260126T202808Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/introduction-to-3d-paper-sculpting/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to 3D Paper Sculpting
DESCRIPTION:Paper isn’t always flat! Learn how to turn homemade paper int
 o seashells\, masks or bowls in this introductory workshop taught by local
  Wilmington artist\, Fritzi Huber. All materials will be provided.\n\nFor 
 more information and to register\, visit https://aibgallery.com/classes/in
 troduction-to-3d-paper-sculpting/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:550@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260105T165845Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-8/
SUMMARY:Workshop-Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.\n\nTh
 is is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany foil method" o
 f stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffany metho
 d employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, which is t
 hen soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate pattern
 s\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using pre-cut p
 ieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-glass hummingbi
 rd suncatcher to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be provided. Par
 ticipants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provided eye pro
 tection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninch of 
 Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania and has a
 lways had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the many antique
  stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she decided to
  try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017.  She was
  immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she took more 
 classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art and recently 
 focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by the colors
  and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that call Wilmingt
 on home.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit https://aibgaller
 y.com/classes/beginning-stained-glass-february-28-workshop/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:551@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260126T202836Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-9/
SUMMARY:Workshop-Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:\nSUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.This
  is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil method”
  of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffany me
 thod employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, which i
 s then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate patt
 erns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using pre-c
 ut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-glass hummi
 ngbird suncatcher to take home with you.All supplies will be provided. Pa
 rticipants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provided eye pr
 otection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninch o
 f Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania and has
  always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the many antiq
 ue stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she decided 
 to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017.  She w
 as immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she took mor
 e classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art and recentl
 y focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by the colo
 rs and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that call Wilmin
 gton home.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit https://aibgall
 ery.com/classes/beginning-stained-glass-march-1-workshop/\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260303T024016Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/collage-group-show-exhibit/
SUMMARY:Collage Group Show Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_38268" align="alignright" width="400"] 
 Elizabeth Darrow "Rise and Shine" Acrylic\, oil\, and collage on canvas 36
 " x 36"[/caption]\n\n\n\nBeginning March 6th\, 2026\, Art in Bloom Gallery
  will uncover the versatility of collage through the distinctive creations
  of gallery artists &amp\; two guest artists! Gallery artists Elizabeth D
 arrow\, Constance Pappalardo\, Angela Rowe\, Pam Toll\, &amp\; Rebecca
  Yeomans will be joined by guest artists Jo Ann Alford &amp\; Lois Wats
 on to present their unique approaches to collage in this major collaborat
 ion. By cutting paper\, embroidering fabric\, tearing textures\, and layer
 ing paint\, illustration and multimedia\, these artists independently and 
 collectively explore collage’s creative expanses.\n\nJoin us in the gall
 ery on Sunday\, March 15th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception! Enjoy speci
 al refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by violinist Shi
 rley Lebo. In addition to a new selection of works by our 30+ Gallery Art
 ists\, this exhibit will be featured alongside our Pop Up Exhibit: Works b
 y Fabio Napoleoni\, whose heartfelt\, childlike paintings are as narrative
 ly compelling as they are powerful emotive.\n\n\nClick here to preview the
  works on display!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:552@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260209T201755Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-section
 -2/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany f
 oil method" of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The 
 Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass
 \, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and del
 icate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Us
 ing pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-gl
 ass honeycomb suncatcher to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be pr
 ovided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provi
 ded eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy M
 cAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvani
 a and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the m
 any antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she
  decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017
 .  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she
  took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art an
 d recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by
  the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that ca
 ll Wilmington home.\n\nTo register for this event\, visit: https://aibgall
 ery.com/classes/beginning-stained-glass-january-workshop\, section 2\n\n&n
 bsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:540@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260302T203243Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-beginning-stained-glass-7/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Beginning Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany f
 oil method" of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The 
 Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass
 \, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and del
 icate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Us
 ing pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-gl
 ass honeycomb suncatcher to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be pr
 ovided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provi
 ded eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy M
 cAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvani
 a and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the m
 any antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she
  decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017
 .  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she
  took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art an
 d recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by
  the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that ca
 ll Wilmington home.\n\nTo register for this event\, visit: https://aibgall
 ery.com/classes/beginning-stained-glass-january-workshop
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:565@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260317T202541Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-collage-group-show/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - Collage Group Show: Jo Ann Alford\, Elizabeth Da
 rrow\, Constance Pappalardo\, Angela Rowe\, Pam Toll\, Lois Watson & Rebec
 ca Yeomans
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_38406" align="alignright" width="301"] 
 "Still Life with Frenchie Geranium" by Rebecca Yeomans[/caption]\n\nJoin u
 s in Mayfaire on Sunday\, March 15th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception feat
 uring gallery artists &amp\; two guest artists! Uncover the versatility of
  collage through the distinctive creations of this collaborative exhibit. 
 Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by vi
 olinist Shirley Lebo!\n\nIn this collaborative exhibit\, gallery artists E
 lizabeth Darrow\, Constance Pappalardo\, Angela Rowe\, Pam Toll\, &amp\; 
 Rebecca Yeomans will be joined by guest artists Jo Ann Alford &amp\; Loi
 s Watson to present their unique approaches to collage. By cutting paper\,
  embroidering fabric\, tearing textures\, and layering paint\, illustratio
 n and multimedia\, these artists independently and collectively explore co
 llage’s creative expanses.\n\nIn addition to a new selection of works by
  our 30+ Gallery Artists\, this exhibit will be featured alongside our Pop
  Up Exhibit: Works by Fabio Napoleoni\, whose heartfelt\, childlike painti
 ngs are as narratively compelling as they are powerful emotive.\n\nClick h
 ere to preview the works on display!
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:549@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260211T181209Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/cyanotype-photograms-for-beginners/
SUMMARY:Cyanotype Photograms for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the return of spring with a hands-on cyanotype class.
  In this beginner-friendly class\, you’ll explore the magic of cyanotype
  printing as you create delicate blue-and-white artworks using pre-coated 
 paper and a variety of natural objects\, stencils\, lace and more. \nCyan
 otype is an accessible\, nontoxic photographic printing process that produ
 ces prints in a distinctive dark turquoise-blue. Compared to other photogr
 aphic printing processes\, cyanotype is relatively easy\, inexpensive and 
 nontoxic. No darkroom is needed.\nPerfect for beginners. All supplies are 
 provided—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a creative welcome to sprin
 g.\n\nFor more class information and to register\, visit https://aibgaller
 y.com/classes/cyanotype-photograms-for-beginners/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:562@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260211T174735Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/introduction-to-collage/
SUMMARY:Introduction to Collage
DESCRIPTION:Some supplies will be provided by instructor. Students are also
  encouraged to bring their own collage materials if desired.\n\nTeaching a
 rtist Pam Toll invites you to learn basic techniques for making collages t
 hrough making 5-10 collage portraits. This workshop is a good introduction
  to collage materials\, adhesives\, transfer techniques\, pattern making a
 nd design. It will be of interest to beginners as well as students who alr
 eady have experience making collage.\n\nCollage compositions find inspirat
 ion in quilts\, illuminated texts\, early tribal and folk clothing\, old\,
  discarded objects\, fibers and papers. Collage art works are sometimes ae
 sthetic\, utilitarian\, communicative\; or all of these things at once.\n\
 nIn this class students will use their knowledge of design principles in a
  process similar to painting—creating artistic statements of color\, sha
 pe\, texture\, and line with a multitude of media. Emphasis will be on mak
 ing the different materials work cohesively to convey an idea.\n\nTuition 
 is $125 for the afternoon workshop.\n\nFor more information and to registe
 r\, visit the workshop registration page.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:570@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260312T184045Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/simple-handmade-papermaking-march-28/
SUMMARY:Simple Handmade Papermaking-March 28
DESCRIPTION:SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.\n\nTh
 is course is an introduction to creating handmade paper at home using tool
 s and fibers that you can make easily. Develop basic paper-making skills u
 sing a deckle box to make your own handmade paper. All materials will be p
 rovided.\n\nNOTE: Students should plan to return the next day on Sunday\, 
 March 29th after 1 pm to pick up finished work after allowing time for it 
 to dry.\n\nAbout the Instructor\nFritzi Huber has been making and teaching
  how to make handmade paper for more than 45 Years. Her work has been exhi
 bited and collected nationally as well as internationally.\n\nFor more inf
 ormation and to register for this workshop\, visit: https://aibgallery.com
 /classes/simple-handmade-papermaking-march-29/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:559@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260322T203643Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/special-reception-pop-up-exhibit-napoleo
 ni/
SUMMARY:Special Reception: Pop Up Exhibit - Fabio Napoleoni
DESCRIPTION:Beginning March 6th\, in collaboration with The Gallery of Fine
  Art\, we are thrilled to offer a pop up art exhibit with the works of Fab
 io Napoleoni.  This exhibit will feature a variety of limited edition pri
 nts by the artist.\n\nWhat the heart wants and the heart needs can be foun
 d in a Fabio Napoleoni painting. Nostalgia\, sorrow and moments that lift 
 the soul are all there for the world to see and experience along with him.
  The vivid colors and captivating characters invite you into an emotional 
 ride that is welcomed by the mind and the heart. Simple landscapes set the
  stage to the value of emotional attachment that can be compared to no oth
 er. Influences from some of this century's greatest artists are hard to fi
 nd in his pieces\, but are drenched deep in the fabric of what puts a Napo
 leoni painting together.\n\nThis exhibit will run through April 19th\, alo
 ngside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists!\n\nJo
 in us in the gallery on Sunday\, March 29th\, 2-5pm for a Special Recepti
 on. This event is free and open to the public.\n\nClick here to preview th
 e works on display!\n\nRead more about Fabio Napoleoni.\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:560@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260209T161420Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/the-ways-of-water-exploring-abstract-med
 ia/
SUMMARY:The Ways of Water: Exploring Abstract Media
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore abstract watercolor mixed media techniques incl
 uding collage\, stencil\, pen pencil and texture. This intensive class wil
 l include handouts\, demos\, and in-class completion of 6-10 mini painting
 s. All levels are welcome!\n\nSupplies need:\n• watercolor brushes (#10 
 round &amp\; 1/4” wide flat)\n• watercolor paint set\n• 140# waterco
 lor paper\n• artist tape\n• water cup\n• apron\n• sketchbook &amp\
 ; sketch pen\n• gluestick\nStudents are also welcome to bring colored pe
 ncils\, markers and collage fodder\, which can include papers\, receipts\,
  copies of vintage photos\, tissue paper\, etc. \nOther supplies will be 
 provided.\n\nLunch break: We will take a 3o-minute lunch break. There is r
 efrigerator outside the classroom for student use if you wish to bring a b
 ag lunch. The Fresh Market is also steps away from the gallery\, and offer
 s an assortment of prepared foods.\n\nAbout the instructor\nKirah Van Sick
 le is a lifelong artist with a foundation based on the fundamentals of vis
 ual storytelling. Her paintings and expressive mixed media works are deepl
 y personal\, inspired by memory\, travel\, the poetics of space\, and patt
 erns inherent to nature and humanness. Kirah is a dynamic instructor\, lec
 turer\, mentor and coach\, leading custom studio and plein air courses for
  both beginner and professional artists\, regionally and internationally. 
 She is an adjunct instructor at both Cape Fear and Johnston Community Coll
 eges. As an award-winning artist and illustrator\, Kirah brings rich insig
 ht to materials and traditional and contemporary processes. You will find 
 her splitting time between her home in the Cape Fear region of NC and Umbr
 ia\, Italy.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260209T161914Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/zines-mini-art-journal-intensive/
SUMMARY:Zines! Mini Art Journal Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Zines are mini art journals made from a single sheet of paper t
 hat can be collaged\, stenciled\, painted and customized in a variety of s
 hapes. Combine your art-making and journaling skills! No experience requir
 ed!\n\nSupplies need:\n• glue stick\n• watercolor or acrylic paints\n
 • apron\n• watercup\n• other supplies provided\nA $5 materials fee i
 s included in the tuition cost.\n\nLunch break: We will take a 3o-minute l
 unch break. There is refrigerator outside the classroom for student use if
  you wish to bring a bag lunch. The Fresh Market is also steps away from t
 he gallery\, and offers an assortment of prepared foods.\n\nAbout the inst
 ructor\nKirah Van Sickle is a lifelong artist with a foundation based on t
 he fundamentals of visual storytelling. Her paintings and expressive mixed
  media works are deeply personal\, inspired by memory\, travel\, the poeti
 cs of space\, and patterns inherent to nature and humanness. Kirah is a dy
 namic instructor\, lecturer\, mentor and coach\, leading custom studio and
  plein air courses for both beginner and professional artists\, regionally
  and internationally. She is an adjunct instructor at both Cape Fear and J
 ohnston Community Colleges. As an award-winning artist and illustrator\, K
 irah brings rich insight to materials and traditional and contemporary pro
 cesses. You will find her splitting time between her home in the Cape Fear
  region of NC and Umbria\, Italy.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:566@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T213032Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meditative-drawing-from-stress-to-calm/
SUMMARY:Meditative Drawing: From Stress to Calm
DESCRIPTION:\n\nAll supplies for the workshop will be supplied by the instr
 uctor.\nIn this 3-hour workshop\, teaching artist Loraine Scalamoni introd
 uces a meditative drawing process that blends psychology and art to help t
 ransform stress into calm. Participants will learn the “rounding” tech
 nique\, a gentle\, repetitive drawing method that mimics neural pathways a
 nd supports quieting the mind and releasing tension.\n\nThe workshop begin
 s with black-and-white drawing to build focus and awareness\, then gradual
 ly transitions into color as the process deepens. No prior art experience 
 is required—just a willingness to slow down and explore.\n\nFor more inf
 ormation and to register\, visit:\nhttps://aibgallery.com/uncategorized/me
 ditative-drawing-from-stress-to-calm/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:563@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260217T224623Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/film-screening-and-qa-the-5000-fingers-o
 f-dr-t-400pm-screening/
SUMMARY:Film Screening and Q&A: The 5\,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (4:00pm screen
 ing)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jengo's Playhouse on Friday\, April 17th for a magic
 al event!\n\nThe 5\,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) is a live-action musical
  fantasy film\, and the only feature-length movie written and designed by 
 Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). It follows a young boy named Bart who dreams o
 f a surreal\, totalitarian world where his hated piano teacher\, Dr. Terwi
 lliker\, enslaves 500 boys to play a massive piano forever.\n\nArt in Bloo
 m Gallery is delighted to partner with Cucalorus’s Jengo's Spring Series
 . A panel discussion and Q&amp\;A will follow the matinee and evening scre
 ening with filmmaker Christina Capra\, Dr. Seuss expert Mike Golonka\, and
  Art in Bloom Gallery owner Amy N. Grant.\n\nThere will be 2 viewings on F
 riday with a Matinee at 4:00pm  and at 7:30pm\, followed by a Q &amp\; A 
 with filmmaker Christina Capra and Gallery of Fine Art owner Michael Golon
 ka\, who has represented the Art of Dr. Seuss for the past 25 years.\n\nTi
 ckets are on sale.\nPurchase Tickets online at Jengo's Playhouse or in per
 son at 815 Princess Street.\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is an Authorized G
 allery for The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Jengo's Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\
 , United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Jengo's Play
 house:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:558@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260217T224635Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/film-screening-the-5000-fingers-of-dr-t/
SUMMARY:Film Screening and Q&A: The 5\,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (7:30pm screen
 ing)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Jengo's Playhouse on Friday\, April 17th for a magic
 al event!\n\nThe 5\,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) is a live-action musical
  fantasy film\, and the only feature-length movie written and designed by 
 Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). It follows a young boy named Bart who dreams o
 f a surreal\, totalitarian world where his hated piano teacher\, Dr. Terwi
 lliker\, enslaves 500 boys to play a massive piano forever.\n\nArt in Bloo
 m Gallery is delighted to partner with Cucalorus’s Jengo's Spring Series
 . A panel discussion and Q&amp\;A will follow the matinee and evening scre
 ening with filmmaker Christina Capra\, Dr. Seuss expert Mike Golonka\, and
  Art in Bloom Gallery owner Amy N. Grant.\n\nThere will be 2 viewings on F
 riday with a Matinee at 4:00pm  and at 7:30pm\, followed by a Q &amp\; A 
 with filmmaker Christina Capra and Gallery of Fine Art owner Michael Golon
 ka\, who has represented the Art of Dr. Seuss for the past 25 years.\n\nTi
 ckets are on sale.\nPurchase Tickets online at Jengo's Playhouse or in per
 son at 815 Princess Street.\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is an Authorized G
 allery for The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Jengo's Playhouse\, 815 Princess Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\
 , United States
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 ngton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Jengo's Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260302T165118Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/beginning-stained-glass-april-18/
SUMMARY:Beginning Stained Glass-April 18
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany f
 oil method" of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The 
 Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass
 \, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and del
 icate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Us
 ing pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-gl
 ass flamingo garden stake to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be p
 rovided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear prov
 ided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy 
 McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvan
 ia and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the 
 many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, sh
 e decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 201
 7.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where sh
 e took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art a
 nd recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired b
 y the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that c
 all Wilmington home.\n\nTo register for this event\, visit: https://aibgal
 lery.com/uncategorized/beginning-stained-glass-april-18-workshop/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
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UID:576@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260302T165327Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/beginning-stained-glass-april-19/
SUMMARY:Beginning Stained Glass-April 19
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany f
 oil method" of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The 
 Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass
 \, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and del
 icate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Us
 ing pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-gl
 ass flamingo garden stake to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be p
 rovided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear prov
 ided eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy 
 McAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvan
 ia and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the 
 many antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, sh
 e decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 201
 7.  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where sh
 e took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art a
 nd recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired b
 y the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that c
 all Wilmington home.\n\nTo register for this event\, visit: https://aibgal
 lery.com/uncategorized/beginning-stained-glass-april-19-workshop/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:577@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174517Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/hannah-fridholm-lisa-mullikin/
SUMMARY:"Desire Path" Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_39051" align="alignright" width="321"] 
 "Crest" by Hannah Fridholm[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is eager to i
 ntroduce you to the ceramic sculptures and paintings of guest artists Hann
 ah Fridholm &amp\; Lisa J. Mullikin - two recent arrivals to our area wit
 h fresh perspectives to share! Ceramicist Hannah Fridholm explores the f
 ragility of memory and the fleeting moments that shape our lives\, using c
 lay as a medium to embody transformation and impermanence. Through hand-bu
 ilt sculptures and textured forms\, she captures the delicate nature of hu
 man experiences. Painter &amp\; architect Lisa J. Mullikin focuses on th
 e relationships we have with regional landscapes\, and the cultural connec
 tions we have to place. Since moving to Wilmington\, Lisa’s oils have re
 flected the area’s unique relationships between the placid land\, dynami
 c sky and the formidable ocean.\n\nIn the landscape of human experience\, 
 a "desire path" is the unplanned route carved by choices\, losses\, and tr
 ansformations. Through incorporating mixed media into their creations\, Ha
 nnah &amp\; Lisa explore the intersections between nature\, history\, and 
 imagination - the transitory moments when we move from one space to the ne
 xt. This is not unlike our lives in transition\, when we are heading down 
 a certain path but suddenly feel compelled to walk through the untrodden m
 eadow searching and hoping for something wild and unexpected. Altogether\,
  “Desire Path” honors memories and the trail we carve into the earth w
 hen we stray from the path.\n\n\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, Apr
 il 26th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, mee
 t our artists\, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This e
 xhibit will run through June 7th\, alongside a new selection of featured w
 orks by our 30+ Gallery Artists.\n\n\n\nClick here to preview the works on
 line!\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nClay\, for Hannah Fridholm\, 
 is not just a material but a vessel of memory. It has a life of its own\, 
 requiring attention and care throughout its journey. Like us\, it is vulne
 rable — subject to cracking\, breaking\, and sometimes even exploding. T
 he process of working with clay becomes a sanctuary\, a space where emotio
 ns can be expressed and explored. The fragile results of this process mirr
 or the fragility of our own lives. In creating these precarious objects\, 
 Hannah’s aim is to make a statement about the precious\, fleeting nature
  of existence.\n\n\n\n\n\nHannah’s newest works are a testament to the p
 recious\, fleeting nature of life and the resilience found in nature’s l
 ifecycles. Hannah works with clay because it is a material that embodies m
 emory\, mirroring the fragility of life. These sculptures act as shrines t
 o moments lost\, realized\, or imagined. By turning the scars of life into
  decorative regalia\, these figures wear their histories as adornments.\n\
 nLisa J. Mullikin’s painting career has been a continuation of her archi
 tecture career. She continues to be intrigued by nature\, light\, and spac
 e\, and what decisions we make when we are passing through “in-between s
 paces” - those moments when we move from one space to the next\, when th
 e light opens up or closes down and we become hyper aware of our surroundi
 ngs.\n\nMany of Lisa’s pieces explore these dreamlike experiences where 
 will and acceptance collide. Her recent series add a layer of exploration 
 into the interconnectedness of life. To Lisa\, the women in these painting
 s quietly hold up the world and protect us. They are a part of nature\, as
  are the animals\, who are always messengers\, storytellers\, and deep thi
 nkers. They free us to trust our intuition. They compel us to be our wild 
 selves. Through making\, Lisa investigates a world where she can be the an
 imal.\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174511Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-hannah-fridholm-lisa-mullikin/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Desire Path" Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_39055" align="alignright" width="299"] 
 "September Shadow" by Lisa J. Mullikin[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery
  on Sunday\, April 26th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception for "Desire Path
 \," featuring imaginative and immersive creations by guest artists Hanna F
 ridholm &amp\; Lisa J. Mullikin! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our art
 ists\, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This exhibit wi
 ll run through June 7th\, alongside a new selection of featured works by o
 ur 30+ Gallery Artists.\n\nArt in Bloom Gallery is eager to introduce you 
 to the ceramic sculptures and paintings of guest artists Hannah Fridholm &
 amp\; Lisa J. Mullikin - two recent arrivals to our area with fresh persp
 ectives to share! Ceramicist Hannah Fridholm explores the fragility of m
 emory and the fleeting moments that shape our lives\, using clay as a medi
 um to embody transformation and impermanence. Through hand-built sculpture
 s and textured forms\, she captures the delicate nature of human experienc
 es. Painter &amp\; architect Lisa J. Mullikin focuses on the relationshi
 ps we have with regional landscapes\, and the cultural connections we have
  to place. Since moving to Wilmington\, Lisa’s oils have reflected the a
 rea’s unique relationships between the placid land\, dynamic sky and the
  formidable ocean.\n\nIn the landscape of human experience\, a "desire pat
 h" is the unplanned route carved by choices\, losses\, and transformations
 . Through incorporating mixed media into their creations\, Hannah &amp\; L
 isa explore the intersections between nature\, history\, and imagination -
  the transitory moments when we move from one space to the next. This is n
 ot unlike our lives in transition\, when we are heading down a certain pat
 h but suddenly feel compelled to walk through the untrodden meadow searchi
 ng and hoping for something wild and unexpected. Altogether\, “Desire Pa
 th” honors memories and the trail we carve into the earth when we stray 
 from the path.\n\nClick here to preview the works online!\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n
 About the Artists\n\nClay\, for Hannah Fridholm\, is not just a material b
 ut a vessel of memory. It has a life of its own\, requiring attention and 
 care throughout its journey. Like us\, it is vulnerable — subject to cra
 cking\, breaking\, and sometimes even exploding. The process of working wi
 th clay becomes a sanctuary\, a space where emotions can be expressed and 
 explored. The fragile results of this process mirror the fragility of our 
 own lives. In creating these precarious objects\, Hannah’s aim is to mak
 e a statement about the precious\, fleeting nature of existence.\n\n\nHann
 ah’s newest works are a testament to the precious\, fleeting nature of l
 ife and the resilience found in nature’s lifecycles. Hannah works with c
 lay because it is a material that embodies memory\, mirroring the fragilit
 y of life. These sculptures act as shrines to moments lost\, realized\, or
  imagined. By turning the scars of life into decorative regalia\, these fi
 gures wear their histories as adornments.\n\nLisa J. Mullikin’s painting
  career has been a continuation of her architecture career. She continues 
 to be intrigued by nature\, light\, and space\, and what decisions we make
  when we are passing through “in-between spaces” - those moments when 
 we move from one space to the next\, when the light opens up or closes dow
 n and we become hyper aware of our surroundings.\n\nMany of Lisa’s piece
 s explore these dreamlike experiences where will and acceptance collide. H
 er recent series add a layer of exploration into the interconnectedness of
  life. To Lisa\, the women in these paintings quietly hold up the world an
 d protect us. They are a part of nature\, as are the animals\, who are alw
 ays messengers\, storytellers\, and deep thinkers. They free us to trust o
 ur intuition. They compel us to be our wild selves. Through making\, Lisa 
 investigates a world where she can be the animal.
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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UID:571@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260224T161246Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/introduction-to-collage-may-workshop/
SUMMARY:Introduction to Collage-May Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Some supplies will be provided by instructor. Students are also
  encouraged to bring their own collage materials if desired.\n\nTeaching a
 rtist Pam Toll invites you to learn basic techniques for making collages t
 hrough making 5-10 collage portraits. This workshop is a good introduction
  to collage materials\, adhesives\, transfer techniques\, pattern making a
 nd design. It will be of interest to beginners as well as students who alr
 eady have experience making collage.\n\nCollage compositions find inspirat
 ion in quilts\, illuminated texts\, early tribal and folk clothing\, old\,
  discarded objects\, fibers and papers. Collage art works are sometimes ae
 sthetic\, utilitarian\, communicative\; or all of these things at once.\n\
 nIn this class students will use their knowledge of design principles in a
  process similar to painting—creating artistic statements of color\, sha
 pe\, texture\, and line with a multitude of media. Emphasis will be on mak
 ing the different materials work cohesively to convey an idea.\n\nTuition 
 is $125 for the afternoon workshop.\n\nFor more information and to registe
 r\, visit the workshop registration page.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
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UID:568@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T213742Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meditative-drawing-from-stress-to-calm-2
 /
SUMMARY:Meditative Drawing: From Stress to Calm
DESCRIPTION:All supplies for the workshop will be supplied by the instructo
 r.\nIn this 3-hour workshop\, teaching artist Loraine Scalamoni introduces
  a meditative drawing process that blends psychology and art to help trans
 form stress into calm. Participants will learn the “rounding” techniqu
 e\, a gentle\, repetitive drawing method that mimics neural pathways and s
 upports quieting the mind and releasing tension.\n\nThe workshop begins wi
 th black-and-white drawing to build focus and awareness\, then gradually t
 ransitions into color as the process deepens. No prior art experience is r
 equired—just a willingness to slow down and explore.\n\nTuition for this
  workshop is $99.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit https://
 aibgallery.com/classes/meditative-drawing-from-stress-to-calm-may-workshop
 /
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134058Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/workshop-introduction-to-oil-painting-na
 tural-subjects/
SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Oil Painting Natural Subjects
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this introductory workshop taught by award-winning a
 rtist and illustrator Mark Weber! Mark will introduce and demonstrate oil 
 painting materials and techniques\, focusing on plants and natural subject
 s\, working from both still life and photographs.\n\nMark is international
 ly recognized for painting vibrant whimsical animals set in lush tropical 
 settings\, as well as moody\, dream-like pieces rendered in ink and wash. 
 Nature and it’s relationship with humankind is his main inspiration for 
 his work. Mark's illustrations weave a variety of approaches accumulated o
 ver the years\, using a variety of mediums including oils\, ink\, watercol
 or and acrylics.\nStudents will bring their own supplies (see list below)\
 n3 Canvases or canvas boards –   8" x 10"\n\nPaints: Cadmium Yellow Li
 ght\, Ultramarine Blue\, Warm blue such as Cerulean or Thalo\, Cadmium red
  or Cadmium red light\, Alizarin Crimson\, Burnt umber or raw umber\, Tita
 nium white.\n\nBrushes: Variety of size small\, med\, large filbert and/or
  flat brushes.  (3-5 brushes are plenty)\n\nPhotos: At least 2 photos of 
 a plant/flower in natural setting.\n\nEasel: Table top (table easels are a
 lso available for loan if you need to borrow one)\n\nOther:\n• Metal pal
 ette knife \,\n• Palette (freezer paper work fine)\n• Paper towels\n
 • Odorless Turpenoid (no turpentine) for oil painters and small containe
 r with screw top for Turpenoid\n\nThis class is for beginners and advanced
  beginners.\n\nFor students wishing to pay via cash or check\, please visi
 t the gallery in person. You may also call the gallery if you have any iss
 ues paying for the course online with a credit card. We will be happy to a
 ssist you. 
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:579@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T000000
DTSTAMP:20260613T174048Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/joanne-geisel/
SUMMARY:"Perspectives" Featuring Joanne Geisel
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_38857" align="alignright" width="53
 9"] "Sparkling" &amp\; "Healing Loved Ones" Oil on canvas by Joanne Geisel
 [/caption]\n\n\nGallery artist &amp\; instructor Joanne Geisel is explor
 ing brand new dimensions to her designs! Joanne uses oil paints to capture
  our Carolina coastlines\, working from her photos or life to authenticall
 y render each scene. Now\, alongside her impressionist landscapes\, view e
 xpressive scenes from Joanne’s imagination\, using abstract colors and s
 weeping curves to visualize natural motions. Says Joanne:\n\nThe joy of cr
 eating is to go deep within and find new ideas and emotions. What was once
  the reality of a beautiful landscape\, for example\, could become somethi
 ng else. It is a change of perspective that can defy logic. My goal is alw
 ays to create an oil painting that I consider beautiful and shows my deep 
 connection to nature\, whether it is a landscape or an abstracted version 
 of one.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 14th\, 2-5pm for our
  Artist Reception celebrating “Perspectives.” Enjoy special refreshme
 nts\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guitarist Miles Moore! Th
 is exhibit will run through July 26th\, alongside a new selection of works
  by our 30+ Gallery Artists.\n\nClick here to preview the works online!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:580@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T174057Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-joanne-geisel/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Perspectives" Featuring Joanne Geisel
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_38857" align="alignright" width="539"] 
 "Sparkling" &amp\; "Healing Loved Ones" Oil on canvas by Joanne Geisel[/ca
 ption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, June 14th\, 2-5pm for our Art
 ist Reception featuring all new works by Gallery Artist Joanne Geisel! En
 joy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guit
 arist Miles Moore! This exhibit will run through July 27th\, alongside a n
 ew selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists.\n\nPainter &amp
 \; instructor Joanne Geisel is exploring brand new dimensions to her desi
 gns! Joanne uses oil paints to capture our Carolina coastlines\, working f
 rom her photos or life to authentically render each scene. Now\, alongside
  her impressionist landscapes\, view expressive scenes from Joanne’s ima
 gination\, using abstract colors and sweeping curves to visualize natural 
 motions. Says Joanne:\n\nThe joy of creating is to go deep within and find
  new ideas and emotions. What was once the reality of a beautiful landscap
 e\, for example\, could become something else. It is a change of perspecti
 ve that can defy logic. My goal is always to create an oil painting that I
  consider beautiful and shows my deep connection to nature\, whether it is
  a landscape or an abstracted version of one.\n\nClick here to preview the
  works online!\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:598@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T183405Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/introduction-to-stained-glass-panels-jun
 e-27-workshop-2/
SUMMARY:Introduction to Stained Glass Panels – June 27 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.\n\nTh
 is is a 4-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil method
 ” of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffany
  method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, whic
 h is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate p
 atterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using pr
 e-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own 7″ x 5.5″ st
 ained-glass panel to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be provided.
  Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provided ey
 e protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninc
 h of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania and
  has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the many a
 ntique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she deci
 ded to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017.  S
 he was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she took
  more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art and rec
 ently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by the 
 colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that call Wi
 lmington home.\n\nFor students wishing to pay via cash or check\, please v
 isit the gallery in person. You may also call the gallery if you have any 
 issues paying for the course online with a credit card. We will be happy t
 o assist you. \n\nTo register for this workshop\, visit https://aibgaller
 y.com/uncategorized/introduction-to-stained-glass-panels-june-27-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T161227Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/introduction-to-stained-glass-panels-jun
 e-28-workshop/
SUMMARY:Introduction to Stained Glass Panels – June 28 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.\n\nTh
 is is a 4-hour workshop for beginners to learn the “Tiffany foil method
 ” of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The Tiffany
  method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass\, whic
 h is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and delicate p
 atterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Using pr
 e-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own 7″ x 5.5″ st
 ained-glass panel to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be provided.
  Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provided ey
 e protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy McAninc
 h of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania and
  has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the many a
 ntique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she deci
 ded to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017.  S
 he was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she took
  more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art and rec
 ently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by the 
 colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that call Wi
 lmington home.\n\nFor students wishing to pay via cash or check\, please v
 isit the gallery in person. You may also call the gallery if you have any 
 issues paying for the course online with a credit card. We will be happy t
 o assist you. \n\nTo register for this workshop\, visit https://aibgaller
 y.com/uncategorized/introduction-to-stained-glass-panels-june-28-workshop/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:602@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T000000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173703Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/online-auction/
SUMMARY:Canvases for Conservation: Online Auction Is Live!
DESCRIPTION:Canvases for Conservation: Art Sale &amp\; Online Auction\nof w
 ork by Elizabeth Darrow\nto Benefit The NC Coastal Land Trust\nElizabeth D
 arrow\, the NC Coastal Land Trust\, and Art in Bloom Gallery present an Ar
 t Sale &amp\; Online Auction to Benefit The NC Coastal Land Trust. The on
 line auction is currently live and closes August 16th at 4:30pm\, 2026.\nV
 iew the Online Live Auction! \n\n\n\nAdditionally the public will be able
  to view the art in person at a ticketed art opening on Friday\, August 1
 4\, 5-8pm &amp\; on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15-16\, 10am-5pm free and
  open to the public at Station No. 2 Historic Firehouse at 602 S. 5th Ave
 .\, Wilmington\, NC 28401.\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nElizabeth Darrow has m
 ade Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford\, Conn. Darrow is a 1
 967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin\, Ohio)\, where she majored in pa
 inting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career\, us
 ually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism.\n\nShe works in a variety o
 f styles depending on her medium but never works “from life” in the tr
 aditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of i
 ts own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with colo
 r\, repeating patterns\, and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Ea
 ch piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herse
 lf to the process.\n\nDarrow’s works are held in many private collection
 s locally and abroad. Additionally\, her work can be found in the permanen
 t collections of the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington\, North Carolina\, D
 uke University Medical Center\, R.J. Reynolds\, Lowes\, Wells Fargo\, BB&a
 mp\;T Bank\, SAS Institute\, Sara Lee Inc.\, The Holiday Inn\, and Nations
  Bank.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThe North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves l
 ands with scenic\, recreational\, historic and/or ecological value. Our mi
 ssion is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and wor
 king landscapes\, education\, and the promotion of good land stewardship i
 n our coastal communities.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:599@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260708T181634Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-studio-event-with-dick-roberts/
SUMMARY:Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts - Friday Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_39579" align="alignright" width="30
 0"] "Dance with Me" Oil on canvas\, 48"H x 54"W[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom 
 Gallery is pleased to host an Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts this su
 mmer at ACME Art Studios.  Join us during the final weekend in July for a
  very special show and sale of the work from Dick's studio.\n\n\nOpen Stud
 io Hours are: Friday-Sunday\, July 24-26\n\n\n 	Friday\, 6-9pm - Fourth Fr
 iday Gallery Night\n 	Saturday\, 10am-6pm - Brooklyn Arts Social District 
 Saturdays\n 	Sunday\, 10am-5pm\n\nACME Art Studios is located 711 N. 5th A
 venue in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\nDick Roberts\, original
 ly from Durham\, NC\, has made Wilmington his home since 1982. His studio 
 has been in ACME Art Studios since 1991\, an artist collective located in 
 downtown Wilmington\, of which he is a co-founder.  He is also a co-found
 er of the No Boundaries International Art Colony\, established in 1997\, w
 hich happens yearly in Bald Head Island.\n\n\n\n\n“The paintings are abo
 ut the act of painting. Although individually the paintings possess differ
 ent intensities\, opposing levels of complexity and abstraction\, and perh
 aps a vague adherence to a narrative\, the core of the process of painting
  remains consistent. The paintings are a reflection of the process of pain
 ting them. Every process is unique.\n\nThe magic of painting can never be 
 totally explained. I find joy in discovering the emerging world of a new p
 ainting. Although harmony of the mind and the heart is important\, the met
 abolic process of converting color\, form and line into the forces that dr
 ive the painting is absolutely necessary.”\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:ACME Art Studios\, 711 N. 5th Avenue\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=ACME Art Studi
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:600@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T181702Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-studio-event-with-dick-roberts-satu
 rday/
SUMMARY:Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_39579" align="alignright" width="30
 0"] "Dance with Me" Oil on canvas\, 48"H x 54"W[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom 
 Gallery is pleased to host an Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts this su
 mmer at ACME Art Studios.  Join us during the final weekend in July for a
  very special show and sale of the work from Dick's studio.\n\n\nOpen Stud
 io Hours are: Friday-Sunday\, July 24-26\n\n 	Friday\, 6-9pm – Fourth Fr
 iday Gallery Night\n 	Saturday\, 10am-6pm – Brooklyn Arts Social Distric
 t Saturdays\n 	Sunday\, 10am-5pm\n\n&nbsp\;\nACME Art Studios is located 7
 11 N. 5th Avenue in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\nDick Roberts
 \, originally from Durham\, NC\, has made Wilmington his home since 1982. 
 His studio has been in ACME Art Studios since 1991\, an artist collective 
 located in downtown Wilmington\, of which he is a co-founder.  He is also
  a co-founder of the No Boundaries International Art Colony\, established 
 in 1997\, which happens yearly in Bald Head Island.\n\n\n\n\n“The painti
 ngs are about the act of painting. Although individually the paintings pos
 sess different intensities\, opposing levels of complexity and abstraction
 \, and perhaps a vague adherence to a narrative\, the core of the process 
 of painting remains consistent. The paintings are a reflection of the proc
 ess of painting them. Every process is unique.\n\nThe magic of painting ca
 n never be totally explained. I find joy in discovering the emerging world
  of a new painting. Although harmony of the mind and the heart is importan
 t\, the metabolic process of converting color\, form and line into the for
 ces that drive the painting is absolutely necessary.”\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:ACME Art Studios\, 711 N. 5th Avenue\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:601@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T181740Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/open-studio-event-with-dick-roberts-sund
 ay/
SUMMARY:Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:\n\n[caption id="attachment_39579" align="alignright" width="30
 0"] "Dance with Me" Oil on canvas\, 48"H x 54"W[/caption]\n\nArt in Bloom 
 Gallery is pleased to host an Open Studio Event with Dick Roberts this su
 mmer at ACME Art Studios.  Join us during the final weekend in July for a
  very special show and sale of the work from Dick's studio.\n\n\nOpen Stud
 io Hours are: Friday-Sunday\, July 24-26\n\n 	Friday\, 6-9pm – Fourth Fr
 iday Gallery Night\n 	Saturday\, 10am-6pm – Brooklyn Arts Social Distric
 t Saturdays\n 	Sunday\, 10am-5pm\n\n&nbsp\;\nACME Art Studios is located 7
 11 N. 5th Avenue in downtown Wilmington\, NC.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\nDick Roberts
 \, originally from Durham\, NC\, has made Wilmington his home since 1982. 
 His studio has been in ACME Art Studios since 1991\, an artist collective 
 located in downtown Wilmington\, of which he is a co-founder.  He is also
  a co-founder of the No Boundaries International Art Colony\, established 
 in 1997\, which happens yearly in Bald Head Island.\n\n\n\n\n“The painti
 ngs are about the act of painting. Although individually the paintings pos
 sess different intensities\, opposing levels of complexity and abstraction
 \, and perhaps a vague adherence to a narrative\, the core of the process 
 of painting remains consistent. The paintings are a reflection of the proc
 ess of painting them. Every process is unique.\n\nThe magic of painting ca
 n never be totally explained. I find joy in discovering the emerging world
  of a new painting. Although harmony of the mind and the heart is importan
 t\, the metabolic process of converting color\, form and line into the for
 ces that drive the painting is absolutely necessary.”\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:ACME Art Studios\, 711 N. 5th Avenue\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, U
 nited States
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 os:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:581@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260802T200634Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/catharine-carter-james-garrett/
SUMMARY:"Imagining and Reimagining" Featuring Catharine Carter & James P. G
 arrett
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_40194" align="alignright" width="299"] 
 "Winter Tree" Venetian plaster by James P. Garrett[/caption]\n\nArt in Blo
 om Gallery is pleased to present the imaginative creations of Guest Artist
 s Catharine Carter &amp\; James P. Garrett in Wilmington\, NC! Growing up
  with fairy tales\, fables and myths read by her performer father\, Chapel
  Hill photographer Catharine Carter uses digital darkroom tools to develop
  dreamlike photomontage images. By overlaying textures and hues over her m
 onotone photos of places and models\, Catharine imagines fantasy narrative
 s within shadowy\, inscrutable worlds.\n\nIt was the discovery of Venetian
  plaster in the mid-eighties that inspired painter James P. Garrett based 
 in West Jefferson\, NC to explore painting as a creative artform. Moving 
 from faux and decorative painting to embrace the historical traditions of 
 Venetian plaster\, James layers tints of marble and lime\, polishing his p
 ainting to a silky feel for effects only his plaster can achieve. Together
 \, Catharine &amp\; James reimagine influences both natural and nebulous t
 hrough countless layers of history\, color\, and light.\n\nJoin us in the 
 gallery on Sunday\, August 2nd\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception! Enjoy spe
 cial refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by jazz guitar
 ist Roger Davis! This exhibit will be featured alongside a new selection o
 f our Gallery Artists' local creations.\n\nClick here to preview the works
  online!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:595@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260907T173151Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-pop-up-exhibit-dorothy-gillesp
 ie-new-work-from-the-foundation/
SUMMARY:Ongoing Exhibit: Dorothy Gillespie - New work from the Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, in collaboration with The Dorothy M. Gillespie Fo
 undation\, Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to present a new pop up with th
 e work of painter\, sculptor and installation artist\, Dorothy M. Gillespi
 e (1920-2012). The gallery is working with Gary  Gillespie Israel (Presid
 ent &amp\; CEO of the Foundation) to present a selection of art directly f
 rom the late artist’s studio located in Narrowsburg\, NY.  These new ar
 rivals to the gallery will include a selection of metal works\, pastels\, 
 and prints that display Gillespie’s signature use of vivid color.\n\nCli
 ck here to view the work available!\n\nThe Foundation proudly presents the
  works and history of the 20th century American Artist\, Dorothy Gillespie
 \, which included abstract expressionism\, decorative abstraction\, site-s
 pecific 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 e
 namel 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 w
 hose work incorporated many significant 20th-century trends in art.\n\n\n\
 nThis selection on view\, and for sale\, is organized and sponsored by The
  Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation. The work is directly from the late artis
 t’s studio located in Narrowsburg\, NY.  The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foun
 dation fosters the legacy of Dorothy Gillespie’s life and work. The Foun
 dation supports artists\, initiatives\, and institutions that embody the s
 ame innovative\, inclusive multidisciplinary approach that Dorothy Gillesp
 ie exemplified in both her art and philanthropic endeavors.\n\nVisit The F
 oundation’s website for more in depth information on the artist and her 
 larger than life works of art.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:582@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T200639Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-catharine-carter-james-garrett
 /
SUMMARY:Artist Reception - "Imagining and Reimagining" Catharine Carter & J
 ames P. Garrett
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_40090" align="alignright" width="315"] 
 "Passing" by Catharine Carter[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunda
 y\, August 2nd\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception featuring the fantastic ph
 otographs and plaster paintings of Catharine Carter &amp\; James P. Garret
 t! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music b
 y jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This exhibit will be featured alongside a ne
 w selection of our Gallery Artists' local creations.\n\nArt in Bloom Galle
 ry is pleased to present the imaginative creations of Guest Artists Cathar
 ine Carter &amp\; James P. Garrett in Wilmington\, NC! Growing up with fa
 iry tales\, fables and myths read by her performer father\, Chapel Hill ph
 otographer Catharine Carter uses digital darkroom tools to develop dreamli
 ke photomontage images. By overlaying textures and hues over her monotone 
 photos of places and models\, Catharine imagines fantasy narratives within
  shadowy\, inscrutable worlds.\n\nIt was the discovery of Venetian plaster
  in the mid-eighties that inspired Atlanta-based painter James P. Garrett 
 to explore painting as a creative artform. Moving from faux and decorative
  painting to embrace the historical traditions of Venetian plaster\, James
  layers tints of marble and lime\, polishing his painting to a silky feel 
 for effects only his plaster can achieve. Together\, Catharine &amp\; Jame
 s reimagine influences both natural and nebulous through countless layers 
 of history\, color\, and light.\n\nClick here to preview the works online!
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:596@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T151605Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-pop-up-exhibit-with-the-work-o
 f-dorothy-gillespie/
SUMMARY:Reception: POP UP Exhibit with the work of Dorothy Gillespie
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_39449" align="alignright" width="360"] 
 "Ninety Nine Forms in Space\, 12/50" Silkscreen on paper by Dorothy M. Gil
 lespie 2003[/caption]\n\nThis summer\, in collaboration with The Dorothy M
 . Gillespie Foundation\, Art in Bloom Gallery is pleased to present a new 
 pop up with the work of painter\, sculptor and installation artist\, Dorot
 hy M. Gillespie (1920-2012). The gallery is working with Gary  Gillespie 
 Israel (President &amp\; CEO of the Foundation) to present a selection of 
 art directly from the late artist’s studio located in Narrowsburg\, NY.
   These new arrivals to the gallery will include a selection of metal wor
 ks\, pastels\, and prints that display Gillespie’s signature use of vivi
 d color.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, August 2nd\, 2-5pm for ou
 r Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and en
 joy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This exhibit will be featur
 ed alongside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists.
 \n\nThe Foundation proudly presents the works and history of the 20th cent
 ury American Artist\, Dorothy Gillespie\, which included abstract expressi
 onism\, decorative abstraction\, site-specific installations\, the women's
  movement and art in public spaces. She was a pioneer in the new direction
 s of metal sculpture and best known for large-scale\, highly colorful pain
 ted arrangements of cut aluminum with enamel strips radiating\, undulating
 \, or curling in giant arrangements of ribbon\, enchanted towers\, and eve
 n the burst of fireworks piece. Dorothy Gillespie is well known as a paint
 er\, sculptor and installation artist whose work incorporated many signifi
 cant 20th-century trends in art.\n\n\n\nThis selection on view\, and for s
 ale\, is organized and sponsored by The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation. T
 he work is directly from the late artist’s studio located in Narrowsburg
 \, NY.  The Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation fosters the legacy of Doroth
 y Gillespie’s life and work. The Foundation supports artists\, initiativ
 es\, and institutions that embody the same innovative\, inclusive multidis
 ciplinary approach that Dorothy Gillespie exemplified in both her art and 
 philanthropic endeavors.\n\nVisit The Foundation’s website for more in d
 epth information on the artist and her larger than life works of art.\n\n&
 nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artist Reception,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:594@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T000000
DTSTAMP:20260720T140822Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/pop-up-art-show-sale-elizabeth-darrow-ho
 sted-by-coastal-land-trust/
SUMMARY:Canvases for Conservation: Art Sale and Auction of work by Elizabet
 h Darrow to benefit NC Coastal Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Darrow\, the NC Coastal Land Trust\, and Art in Bloom
  Gallery will present an Art Show &amp\; Sale with an online auction compo
 nent now through August 16 and an in-person event August 14-16\, 2026 at S
 tation No. 2\, the Historic Firehouse located at 602 S. 5th Ave.\, Wilming
 ton\, NC 28401. A portion of proceeds will benefit the NC Coastal Land Tru
 st. Join us for a special\, ticketed artist reception on Friday\, August 1
 4 from 5-8pm. The art show is free and open to the public on Saturday and 
 Sunday\, August 15-16\, 10am-5pm.\nAbout the Artist\n\nElizabeth Darrow ha
 s made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford\, Conn. Darrow is 
 a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin\, Ohio)\, where she majored in
  painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career\,
  usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism.\n\nShe works in a variet
 y of styles depending on her medium but never works “from life” in the
  traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch o
 f its own accord\, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with c
 olor\, repeating patterns\, and embedding humor (and angst) into her work.
  Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose he
 rself to the process.\n\nDarrow’s works are held in many private collect
 ions locally and abroad. Additionally\, her work can be found in the perma
 nent collections of the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington\, North Carolina\
 , Duke University Medical Center\, R.J. Reynolds\, Lowes\, Wells Fargo\, B
 B&amp\;T Bank\, SAS Institute\, Sara Lee Inc.\, The Holiday Inn\, and Nati
 ons Bank.\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThe North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserve
 s lands with scenic\, recreational\, historic and/or ecological value. Our
  mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and 
 working landscapes\, education\, and the promotion of good land stewardshi
 p in our coastal communities.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
LOCATION:Station No. 2\, 602 S. 5th Avenue\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, Unit
 ed States
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 ton\, NC\, 28401\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Station No. 2:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:610@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T000000
DTSTAMP:20260919T042709Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/from-there-to-here-exhibit-featuring-bru
 ce-bowman-sally-sutton/
SUMMARY:"From There to Here" Exhibit: Featuring Bruce Bowman & Sally Sutton
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_40807" align="alignright" width="538"] 
 Bruce Bowman &amp\; Sally Sutton[/caption]\n\nThis September we will be jo
 ined 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.\n\nBruce’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 app
 lication of paint creates an impasto technique providing dimension and tex
 ture. Bruce’s approach to painting is refreshingly opposite of his work 
 as an architect\, which requires accuracy and realism.\n\nSally enjoys the
  challenge of capturing light while experimenting with rich color combinat
 ions while contrasting them with deep shadows using brushstrokes that crea
 te movement and energy. Combining her love of nature with en plein aire pa
 inting\, she strives to share her personal reflections of the locations wi
 th her viewers.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, September 20th\, 2-5
 pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists
 \, and enjoy live music by violinist Shirley Lebo! This exhibit will run t
 hrough November 1st\, alongside a new selection of featured works by our 3
 0+ Gallery Artists.\n\nClick here to preview the work!
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:611@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260919T042731Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/artist-reception-bruce-bowman-sally-sutt
 on/
SUMMARY:Artist Reception – Bruce Bowman & Sally Sutton
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_40807" align="alignright" width="538"] 
 Bruce Bowman &amp\; Sally Sutton[/caption]\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Su
 nday\, September 20th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refr
 eshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by violinist Shirley Le
 bo! This exhibit will run through November 1st\, alongside a new selection
  of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists.\n\nThis September we will b
 e joined by painters\, Bruce Bowman and Sally Sutton\, previously represen
 ted by New Elements Gallery.  "From There to Here" will feature the vivid
  and colorful paintings of two artists.\n\nClick here to preview the work!
 \n\nBruce’s painting style uses broad palette knives which allow his wor
 k to be quick and expressive and allows for the ability to create sharp ed
 ges and tight lines. His wet-on-wet application of paint creates an impast
 o technique providing dimension and texture. Bruce’s approach to paintin
 g is refreshingly opposite of his work as an architect\, which requires ac
 curacy and realism.\n\nSally enjoys the challenge of capturing light while
  experimenting with rich color combinations while contrasting them with de
 ep shadows using brushstrokes that create movement and energy. Combining h
 er love of nature with en plein aire painting\, she strives to share her p
 ersonal reflections of the locations with her viewers.\n\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:608@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260831T175231Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/introduction-to-3d-stained-glass/
SUMMARY:Introduction to 3D Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:SUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provided.\nSTUD
 ENT LEVEL: Advanced\nThis is a 4-hour workshop for students with previous 
 experience with the “Tiffany foil method” of stained glass. The worksh
 op will be taught by glass artist Marcy McAninch. Students will be workin
 g  with pre-cut pieces of glass to foil and solder your own 3-dimensional
  stained glass pumpkin to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be prov
 ided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provide
 d eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nFor more 
 information and register\, visit https://aibgallery.com/classes/introducti
 on-to-3d-stained-glass/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:605@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T170533Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/landscape-painting-in-oils-and-acrylic/
SUMMARY:Landscape Painting in Oils and Acrylic
DESCRIPTION:Create landscape paintings of your favorite scenes in oil or ac
 rylic paints. You will be guided though the process of creating a painting
  “alla prima” (in one session). Learn the basics of designing a compos
 ition\, color mixing and having fun with the oil or acrylic painting mediu
 m. The instructor provides group and individual instruction as well as a p
 ainting demonstration.   Bring your photos. The instructor will bring so
 me also.\n\nFor student of all levels. Students will bring their own suppl
 ies.\n\nSUPPLIES:\n\nStretched canvas or canvas boards -8x10\, 9x12 or 11x
 14 – One canvas for each day of class (total two)\n\nPaints to bring:\nC
 admium Yellow Light\nUltramarine blue\nCadmium red light\nBurnt Umber or R
 aw Umber\nTitanium white\n\nBrushes:\nSizes: large\, medium and small. Fla
 ts or filberts preferred\n\nOther:\nMetal palette knife preferred\n\nLarge
  12x16 inch Palette (disposable paper palette or freezer paper are fine)\n
 \nPaper Towels\n\nFor oil painters\, Odorless Turpenoid or odorless minera
 l spirits (No turpentine)\n\nSmall container with screw top for Turpenoid 
 or water\n\nFor acrylic painters\, small spray bottle\n\nSmock\n\nPencil\,
  paper\n\nPlastic gloves (optional)\n\nColor wheel\n\nFor more information
 \, visit https://aibgallery.com/workshops/landscape-painting-in-oils-and-a
 crylic-october-class/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:612@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T151738Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/meet-author-nan-graham-and-celebrate-her
 -new-book-yall-things-considered/
SUMMARY:Meet Author Nan Graham and Celebrate her new book "Y'All Things Con
 sidered"
DESCRIPTION:Meet author\, Nan Graham\, and celebrate her third book\, "Y'Al
 l Things Considered." The new book is a compilation of her witty\, bite-si
 zed radio essays from her longtime\, biweekly commentary for WHQR Public R
 adio in Wilmington\, NC. The book cover image is from "She's Come Undone\,
 " oil and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Darrow.\n\nJoin us at Art in Bloo
 m Gallery on Sunday\, October 18\, 2-5pm for Nan Graham's reception\, read
 ing\, and book signing. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet the author\, and
  explore "Y'All Things Considered"! The new book will be available to purc
 hase.\n\nNan Graham was born in Tallahassee\, Florida\, and raised across 
 the South in Columbia\, South Carolina and in Tuscaloosa\, Alabama\, Her u
 pbringing provided both material and perspective for her lifelong affectio
 n for the region. She earned an A.B. in English from the University of Nor
 th Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master in Arts in Teaching from The Citad
 el in Charleston\, South Carolina.
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CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:614@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T153957Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/beginning-stained-glass-october-24-works
 hop-2/
SUMMARY:Beginning Stained Glass - October 24 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany f
 oil method" of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The 
 Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass
 \, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and del
 icate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Us
 ing pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-gl
 ass pumpkin suncatcher to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be prov
 ided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provide
 d eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy McA
 ninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania 
 and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the man
 y antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she d
 ecided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017. 
  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she t
 ook more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art and 
 recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by t
 he colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that call
  Wilmington home.\n\nSUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be provi
 ded.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit our website.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:613@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260926T153504Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/beginning-stained-glass-october-25-works
 hop/
SUMMARY:Beginning Stained Glass - October 25 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-hour workshop for beginners to learn the "Tiffany f
 oil method" of stained glass taught by glass artist\, Marcy McAninch. The 
 Tiffany method employs thin copper foil wrapped around each piece of glass
 \, which is then soldered together. This allows for more intricate and del
 icate patterns\, enabling artists to create more detailed glass panels. Us
 ing pre-cut pieces of glass\, learn to foil and solder your own stained-gl
 ass honeycomb suncatcher to take home with you.\n\nAll supplies will be pr
 ovided. Participants will be required to sign a safety waiver\, wear provi
 ded eye protection\, and wear long pants with closed-toe shoes.\n\nMarcy M
 cAninch of Riverwalk Glass was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvani
 a and has always had a fascination with colored glass. Drawn towards the m
 any antique stained windows glass seen in salvage and vintage stores\, she
  decided to try her hand at making stained glass by taking a class in 2017
 .  She was immediately hooked and moved to Wilmington in 2018\, where she
  took more classes to further her knowledge. She loves making glass art an
 d recently focused on making 3-D stained glass pieces. She’s inspired by
  the colors and beauty of our coastal town and by the many artists that ca
 ll Wilmington home.\n\nSUPPLIES: All supplies for the workshop will be pro
 vided.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit our website.
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6866 Main Street\, Wilmingt
 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:606@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T170954Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/landscape-painting-in-oils-and-acrylic-2
 /
SUMMARY:Landscape Painting in Oils and Acrylic
DESCRIPTION:Create landscape paintings of your favorite scenes in oil or ac
 rylic paints. You will be guided though the process of creating a painting
  “alla prima” (in one session). Learn the basics of designing a compos
 ition\, color mixing and having fun with the oil or acrylic painting mediu
 m. The instructor provides group and individual instruction as well as a p
 ainting demonstration.   Bring your photos. The instructor will bring so
 me also.\n\nFor student of all levels. Students will bring their own suppl
 ies.\n\nSUPPLIES:\n\nStretched canvas or canvas boards -8x10\, 9x12 or 11x
 14 – One canvas for each day of class (total two)\n\nPaints to bring:\nC
 admium Yellow Light\nUltramarine blue\nCadmium red light\nBurnt Umber or R
 aw Umber\nTitanium white\n\nBrushes:\nSizes: large\, medium and small. Fla
 ts or filberts preferred\n\nOther:\nMetal palette knife preferred\n\nLarge
  12x16 inch Palette (disposable paper palette or freezer paper are fine)\n
 \nPaper Towels\n\nFor oil painters\, Odorless Turpenoid or odorless minera
 l spirits (No turpentine)\n\nSmall container with screw top for Turpenoid 
 or water\n\nFor acrylic painters\, small spray bottle\n\nSmock\n\nPencil\,
  paper\n\nPlastic gloves (optional)\n\nColor wheel\n\nFor more information
 \, visit https://aibgallery.com/workshops/landscape-painting-in-oils-and-a
 crylic-november-class/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=970 Inspiration Drive\, Wil
 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
 om Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:585@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTSTAMP:20260320T144737Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/annual-holiday-show-2026/
SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Show: Featuring Gallery Artists Debra Bucci\, Brian 
 Evans & Dianne Evans
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_38795" align="alignright" width="660"] 
 Art by Brian Evans\, Debra Bucci\, and Dianne Evans[/caption]\n\nArt in Bl
 oom Gallery is celebrating this holiday season through its Annual Holiday
  Show\, featuring the latest creations of gallery artists Debra Bucci\, 
 Brian Evans\, &amp\; Dianne Evans! Painter Debra Bucci will combine force
 s with ceramicists Brian Evans &amp\; Dianne Evans once more to embrace th
 e power of color\, texture\, and movement in every dimension. Between Debr
 a's dynamic color patterns and details\, Brian's sculpted forms and weathe
 red textures\, and Dianne's paper-resist patterns and striking surfaces\, 
 these artists fuse natural inspirations with their distinct media and tech
 niques to evoke energy\, joy\, and beauty.\n\nJoin us in the gallery on Su
 nday\, November 8th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refres
 hments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauc
 hene! Discover our 30+ Gallery Artists’ delightful new creations\, and s
 hop for one-of-a-kind gifts to beautify your home year-round.\n
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CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:586@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260320T144531Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/reception-holiday-show-2026/
SUMMARY:Holiday Show Reception: Featuring Debra Bucci\, Brian Evans & Diann
 e Evans
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_38795" align="alignright" width="660"] 
 Art by Brian Evans\, Debra Bucci\, and Dianne Evans[/caption]\n\nJoin us i
 n the gallery on Sunday\, November 8th\, 2-5pm for our Holiday Show Recept
 ion\, featuring the latest creations of artists Debra Bucci\, Brian Evans
 \, &amp\; Dianne Evans! Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, a
 nd enjoy live music by guitarist Robert Beauchene! Discover our 30+ Galler
 y Artists’ delightful new creations\, and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts t
 o beautify your home year-round.\n\nThis holiday season\, painter Debra Bu
 cci will combine forces with ceramicists Brian Evans\, &amp\; Dianne Evan
 s once more to embrace the power of color\, texture\, and movement in eve
 ry dimension. Between Debra's dynamic color patterns and details\, Brian's
  sculpted forms and weathered textures\, and Dianne's paper-resist pattern
 s and striking surfaces\, these artists fuse natural inspirations with the
 ir distinct media and techniques to evoke energy\, joy\, and beauty.\n
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CATEGORIES:Artist Reception
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 6866 Main Street\, 
 Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 on\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Bloom Ga
 llery at Mayfaire Town Center:geo:0,0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:607@aibgallery.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260808T155002Z
URL:https://aibgallery.com/events/abcs-of-acrylic-for-the-beginning-painte
 r/
SUMMARY:ABC’s of Acrylic – For the Beginning Painter
DESCRIPTION:Students will bring their own supplies to class\n\nJoin teachin
 g artist Kirah Van Sickle for this introductory painting class. Acrylic pa
 int is one of the most forgiving and versatile mediums\, and the results c
 an be bright\, bold\, Impressionistic\, abstract…it really wears many ha
 ts.  With a focus on the still life\, students will become familiar with 
 the brushes\, surfaces and “feel” of working with heavy-body acrylic p
 aint. Our subjects\, still lifes. These three sessions offer fundamentals\
 , fun techniques and exercises to build confidence\, along with plenty of 
 instructor demos\, handouts and fun historical insights. \n\nLevel: For b
 eginners\n\nFor more information\, visit https://aibgallery.com/classes/ab
 cs-of-acrylic-for-the-beginning-painter/
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Art in Bloom Gallery at Mayfaire Town Center\, 970 Inspiration Dri
 ve\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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 mington\, NC\, 28405\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Art in Blo
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