Alizarin Gallery

I ended up at Alizarin Gallery by a strange turn of events. I attended a Taste 2015 event at The Art Institute of Raleigh/​Durham where it was brought to my attention that a group of students had designed the logo for an art studio in Durham. A gallery in Durham that I’d never heard of?! I was immediately intrigued and a kind gentleman recommended giving them a look on Durham’s Third Friday Art Walk (which, lucky for me, was the following day!) Alizarin Gallery is located right a shop down from The Pinhook. Upon entering a small foyer, you walk up a flight and a half of stairs to reach the gallery (watch your step when entering!)
Upon entering the gallery, I was immediately captured, not only by the smell of fresh oil paints but by the amazing space. Well lit, large windows, restored hardwoods, exposed brick and a beautiful and most inviting layout with couches and chairs throughout the gallery. They showcase many artists work at one time and commonly have an artist on site during Third Friday. The three «hosts» (possibly owners?) were very accommodating, offering a red or white wine and beer from Mother Earth brewery (they also have goldfish to snack on). Their artwork consists of everything from pottery to modern acrylics, landscapes to beautiful, calming pastel pieces. They also feature some of Ben Knight’s work, co-​owner of The Chef and The Farmer. I definitely recommend stopping by Alizarin Gallery and when you do, join their e-​mail list. They offer classes and workshops by the artists show cased in their studio, gallery events and are just lovely people. Their mission is beautiful as well, seeking to help emerging and known artists to provide a beautiful multi-​use gallery for exhibits, events, and workshops, to increase an artists exposure. They are also passionate about helping people interested in art collection by helping them identify artists, style, media, and genre.