Cultural

From The Gallery

The Crystal Coast is home to numerous artists and photographers and galleries sprinkle the landscape wherever you roam. Meander through studios that feature unique paintings and stunning landscapes of the area; browse ceramics and sculpture, alluring watercolors, still life paintings and nautical prints. The method of each piece’s creation is just as varied as the artists themselves and you’ll discover beautiful works of art offering a range as limitless as the ocean itself.

A number of highly talented photographers can also be found here and, with a little foresight, can even be booked ahead of time to visually record your visit. More than just simple photography, these are masters who offer yet another genre of art, often providing services such as breathtaking watercolor portraiture, hand-tinted oils and other fine art photography options.

Local Artists:

• Down East Gallery (Beaufort, NC)
• Tidewater Gallery (Swansboro, NC)
• Front Porch Pottery (Swansboro, NC) - (910) 326-7900
• Handscapes Gallery (Beaufort, NC)
• Windward Gallery (Morehead City, NC) - (252) 726-6393
• Wood Artist Gallery (Salter Path, NC)
• Leni Newell Studios + Gallery (Salter Path, NC)

Photographers:

• Ellen Le Roy Photography (Emerald Isle, NC)
• Larry Brown Camera Artist (Atlantic Beach, NC)
• Barefoot Memories Photography by Rebecca Pesko (Emerald Isle, NC)
• KC Photo (Emerald Isle, NC)
• Pennell Photography, Inc. (Emerald Isle, NC)
• George Mitchell’s Photographic Services (Hubert, NC)
• Scott Taylor Photography (Beaufort, NC)
• Tim Green Photography (Beaufort, NC)
• Bell Photography (Morehead City, NC)
• Lee's Photography (Morehead City, NC)
• Portaits by Angelo (Atlantic Beach, NC)
• LillyPix Photography (Crystal Coast, NC)
  

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