Fine Art, Craft & Wine
It is a sure sign that spring is here when Bishop’s Stock features new work by Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride. During the fall and winter they create new work in their studios and then let us offer our patrons a “first look” at their wonderful paintings.
Come visit with our March Artist-in-Residence Angela Herbert-Hodges. Angela is inspired by her life and family in Africa as well as her travels around the world. Get insight into her mixed media techniques.
In February Bishop’s Stock gets back to new shows and special events. As in the past 6 years we will be showing Winter Abstracts to give everyone bright colors and energy to combat “cabin fever.” We are very excited to be showing new gallery artists – Abigail Grier Custis, Tom Hogan and Phyllis Gillie Jaffe – along with familiar names – Ed Challenger, John Cleary, Kathy Daywalt, Ann Hayden, Angela Herbert-Hodges, Anne Holland, John and Eric Nyberg, Hunter Nesbitt, Deborah Rolig and Maurice Sevigny.
Doug Fisher will be in the gallery on January 17 as our Artist-in-Residence. If you are in the gallery on Tuesdays or Wednesdays you will see Doug working on his latest carving. This Saturday he will be working on his latest project.
Our artists have been sweeping their studios of paintings that need to “go” to make room for new creative work in the New Year. Prices are very affordable to make this the perfect time to add to your collection. This also provides an opportunity to give a gift created by local artists. Most work is unframed but some paintings are framed. Prices begin at $50. The sale continues through January.
Each December Bishop’s Stock’s artists sweep through their studios for paintings that “need to go.” Some are older or the last of a series. Most paintings are unframed with very attractive prices. The sale runs thorugh January so there is plenty of time to browse for gifts or your collection. The sale opens with a reception and wine tasting on First Friday, December 5.
We are offering a 1 day sale on large paintings and the chance to win “Orange Dinghy” by Kirk McBride. Paintings by McBride, Lois Engberg, Nancy West, Scot Dolby, Angela Herbert-Hodges and Debi Rolig will be offered at 40-60% discount on gallery prices. There are 20 paintings ranging in size 20×24 to 30×40. If you need a landscape, still life or abstract for a large space, this is the time to buy. If you come to the gallery for the sale go to our Facebook page and claim a coupon to qualify for a chance on “Orange Dinghy.” Spend $20 and get another chance.
“Things I Know, and You Can, Too!” is the title for Scot Dolby’s show in November. As you can guess, Scot has focused his latest work on what he enjoys and appreciates in life – exploring back roads and fly fishing. With this new work he takes you on his journey with his contemporary style that combines elements of modernism with traditional subjects.Check www.datsadolby.com to learn more about what inspires his work. Scot will be the November Artist-in-Residence on Saturday, November 15 from 11 to 6.
November’s Artist-in-Residence – Scot DolbyCome meet Scot and see his current show – “Things I Know, and You Can , Too!” As you can see he loves riding the roads and stopping along the way to fish. His contemporary style captures things familiar and things not so familiar to the viewer.
Scot Dolby – November’s Featured ArtistThe title of Scot Dolby’s show is “Things I Know, and You Can, Too!” This new work celebrates what Scot enjoys in life – riding the roads and fly fishing. The opening reception is November 7 from 5 to 8. We will be tasting Santa Carolina wines from Chile.
Our featured artist in October is Michael McSorley. Mike is another Paint Snow Hill participant who is a "returnee." After I discovered he and his wife had moved to Milford, DE in 2022, it seemed appropriate to … Read More...
This month we are again featuring Italian wines. 2025 Brunellesco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is from northeastern Veneto also on the Adriatic.This region is the Italian hub for this varietal. Those familiar with … Read More...