Thomas Stevens Gallery

10/09/2026

Opening this weekend - Past Is Present, paintings by Dale Edwards
Dale Edwards’ minimalist landscapes feature straight lines, big skies, wide-open spaces, and usually at least one unassuming building. Grain elevators, mills, farm houses, buildings that are unassuming to most, but as Dale Edwards reflects, once were “new, full of promise, prosperity and plans. Today, most of these buildings remain, stuck at a crossroads of obsolescence and rebirth.”
These remarkable oil paintings of modest places are quiet, refreshing, free of clutter, meditative, indeed “feel like a deep breath.”
Opening reception and meet and greet with the artist, Saturday, Oct 10th, 4-6pm.
Exhibit open daily thru Nov 14th.
Link to online listing of all paintings in the comments, but this is definitely a show you want to see IRL.

09/29/2026

Last days to see MOSTLY HARMLESS, a playful, whimsical, mysterious collection of works by an improbable assembly of nine outstanding NC artists - on view daily at the Thomas Stevens Gallery in downtown Hillsborough through Saturday, October 3rd.

09/27/2026

Thanks Hillsborough Arts Council for all the work that goes into making the Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk so fabulous!

09/25/2026

Are you an Outlander fan?

Showing at the gallery this week only, an Outlander production panel, The Sun - one of a set of 15 large painted panels created specifically for Geillis’s still-room set in the Outlander series. The production panels include imagery from the zodiac and tarot, including Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, The Wheel of Fortune, Justice, Eight of Swords, The Sun, and The Devil.
Each panel is quite substantial, constructed from eight pine boards. The panels first appear in season 1, episode 3, when Claire is visiting Geillis.
On view courtesy of Saltire Gallerie, Hillsborough.

“The Sun” panel is for sale and currently available:
$3500 - 37 x 55.5 in - contact the Thomas Stevens Gallery for details or to purchase.

09/25/2026

Tonight! Last Friday Artwork - Mostly Harmless on exhibit, the Goodloves performing, and a special artwork from Outlander on display - See you Last Friday!

09/25/2026

Next guest exhibit at the Thomas Stevens Gallery - a fabulous new body of work from Dale Edwards - opening reception is Saturday, October 10, 4-6 pm.

09/16/2026

Special shopping (and dining) this Thursday, 11 am til 7pm.

Join us this Thursday for a special event in downtown Hillsborough as the merchants and restaurants offer a day of demonstrations, hands-on mini workshops and exclusive discounts! 108 Churton; Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply; Uniquitiques; Re-Invintaged Home Decor & More; Thomas Stevens Gallery; Hillsborough Arts Council; Hillsborough Gallery of Arts; Proven Cookbooks & Culinary Essentials; Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry; The Rookery; The Nomad; Bloom Boutique; Saratoga Grill

09/15/2026

This is so cool …
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hervey-garcia-painted-nearly-700-frames-on-ugcPost-7505334421168803840-Ayzr?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAAT-6YBVaTfFvHAN54T6kB8PuMEQFUTatI&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=facebook

09/10/2026

Next Thursday lots of downtown shops in Hillsborough will be having sales, special events, and demonstrations - at the Thomas Stevens Gallery visitors can pick up a free pack of Hillsborough postcards, we'll have some merchandise that's not usually available, and Thomas Stevens will be doing some art demonstrations - see link to details in the comments.
Mark your calendar to come on downtown and support your local businesses!

09/09/2026

This is a very special piece in the gallery, especially this week - Edward Bonzo's "Never Forget" lamp.

Edward says, "This lamp is a tribute to 9/11. I bought the souvenir plaque during a visit to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial last year. I installed light bulbs at the base of the proportional twin towers that project on the ceiling when lit. This year marks 25 years since the attack on NYC, America, and the world. Never Forget."

Edward Bonzo is a retired Marine Corps pilot living in Wilmington, NC.
His artwork consists of unique one-of-a-kind custom lamps and other light fixtures, often using repurposed common (sometimes uncommon) items. He has made, repurposed, or restored nearly 300 lamps since 2024. Edward has five amazing lamps in the current MOSTLY HARMLESS exhibit.

'Never Forget' is still available, contact me to purchase.