23rd Annual “Small Jewels” Exhibition at Peninsula Gallery
November 28 -10:00 AM - December 31 -5:00 PM
Exhibitions at Peninsula Gallery: 23rd annual “Small Jewels” exhibition returns in time for the gift-giving season! Showing November 28 – December 31 only at Peninsula Gallery.
The 23rd edition of the Peninsula Gallery’s holiday exhibition, “Small Jewels,” returns to Lewes, starting Thanksgiving weekend. This beloved showcase offers patrons the opportunity to purchase original artwork from acclaimed local and regional artists for under $500. Shop for a gift or treat yourself to a new piece for your collection. Unlike the gallery’s other exhibitions, purchased work can go from the exhibition wall to under your tree on the same day, ensuring you have your special present in time for the gift exchange.
An artist reception will be held on Saturday, November 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to everyone. Bring your guests, friends, and family to enjoy the wonders of all these miniature paintings while indulging in complimentary nibbles and wine. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with some of the participating artists during the evening.
21 artists are featured in this year’s “Small Jewels,” with each artist contributing five original artworks. The exhibition’s 105 pieces were created by John Aquilino, Al Barker, Kristin Blanck, Kathy Brady, Anne Buck, Carol Fastuca, Doris Ingram, Matt Johanning, Carol Lehmann, Nina Mickelsen, Lisa Miller, Joe Milligan, Sarah Pavlik, Steve Rogers, Rebecca Scheuer, John Schisler, Nick Serratore, Sherri Trial, C. Mercedes Walls, Jeff Watson, and Nancy Richards West. Brady, Miller, Pavlik, and Walls are new to the show this year.
“Small Jewels” includes works done in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, gouache, silkscreen, clay, and collage. The landscape, animal, and still life images are primarily presented in realism and impressionism, but some pieces lean more whimsical and surreal. In addition to paintings, the showcase also features sculptural birds and framed 2-D ceramics. Carol Boyd-Heron, the Peninsula Gallery co-owner, says, “It gives us so much joy to be able to put on the ‘Small Jewels’ show every year! Clients look forward to this show all year long, waiting with bated breath to see what treasures we have available this year!”
Do you have an art aficionado in your life, but don’t know which piece to get them? We offer gift certificates of any amount, so your loved one can pick out their favorite Small Jewel! Call (302) 645-0551 or email peninsulagallery1@gmail.com for more details.
“Small Jewels” is on display from November 28 to December 31. Works from the show can be previewed at www.peninsula-gallery.com and are available for purchase as soon as they are posted on our website.
The gallery is located in the Shops at the Beacon, 520 East Savannah Rd. Lewes, DE, and is open Tue-Sat 10-5, and Sun 11-3.
