New Elements Gallery

Specialties

New Elements Gallery features regional and nationally recognized artists, with monthly exhibitions opening on the Fourth Friday throughout the year.

History

Established in 1985.

North Carolina native Merrimon Kennedy has owned and operated New Elements Gallery since 1988. The gallery began in a space on South Front Street in downtown Wilmington and was moved to North Front Street in 1987 by founders Tom and Lisabeth Calenberg. Kennedy purchased the business the following year and remained in the North Front Street location for 25 years. In early 2012 she moved the gallery less than two blocks away to its current home, 201 Princess Street at the corner of 2^nd and Princess Street. The building is an historic landmark, originally serving as the city’s jail in 1785. Many different businesses have occupied the space over the years, including a savings and loan in the 1980’s. The bank vault remains and serves as the gallery’s storage area for artwork.

Meet the Business Owner

Merrimon K.

Business Owner

Merrimon Kennedy grew up in the Piedmont area of North Carolina in the town of Burlington. She received a BFA in painting from Tulane University in New Orleans and attended UNC-Greensboro’s grad school. She has been the owner of New Elements Gallery since 1988. Merrimon is married to Tom Kennedy and they have a daughter, Erin. The family lives in downtown Wilmington with their border collie and a very aloof cat.