Independence Gallery

06/18/2026

“Don’t worry about mistakes. Making things out of mistakes, that’s creativity.”
—Peter Max

We are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week! Come visit us for a chat and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine after the Independence Farmers' Market tomorrow!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"New Rock 01" by Bepe Boatright Kafka. Oil on canvas, 12" x 12".

06/10/2026

A beautiful recent commission by our artist, Ralph Grady James! "Peonies."

06/10/2026

"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral."
—Antoine de St. Exupery

Good morning! We are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week. Come visit us for a chat and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

Lamps by Terry Clark, lampshades by Colette de Ribert-Floyd, and tables by Scott Jackson Ricketts.

06/05/2026

“A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, some fantasy. When you always make your meaning perfectly plain you end up boring people.”
—Edgar Degas

Good morning! Stop by the Independence Farmers' Market and then come visit us!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"Early Ice on the Creek" by Ralph Grady James. Oil on canvas, 23" x 37".

05/30/2026

“Painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war.”
—Pablo Picasso

Good morning! Stop by today for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Chat with two of our artists - Kathye J. Mendes and Colette de Ribert-Floyd.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"A Beautiful Morning" by Kathye J. Mendes. Oil on board, 8" x 10".

05/18/2026

In other news, the New River Bell Ensemble takes a dive into the Classics everyone knows and loves with their 2026 Spring Concerts! Performing in Troutdale, Sparta, and Independence, the NRBE announces their 2026 Spring Concert series with “Classical Favorites” on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm at the Troutdale Historic Grange Hall, Thursday, May 28th at 7pm at the Sparta First United Methodist Church, and Sunday, May 31st at 3:00 pm at the Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence. As always, admission to the concerts is FREE of CHARGE, with donations gratefully accepted at the door.

Our regular hours at the Gallery:
Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

05/15/2026

The Independence Gallery will be closed May 21-23. Our artists have been invited to participate in a private N.C. show. Please join us when we return on Thursday, May 28th!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

05/12/2026

"For artists, the art market is like the weather. It happens 𝑡𝑜 you."
—Amy Cappellazzo, Sotheby's

We are open this week! Stop by for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"Rocks and Shore" by Bob Lazo. Oil on canvas, 22" x 28".

05/07/2026

We are looking forward to this! Check out classes and events here https://mailchi.mp/chestnutcreekarts/schedule-at-ccsa-9415874-76xr1cqyvd-10155532?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpmAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0VnY1d0JvS0NnSkwwYnR4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjm3m5ySTrQgYfEUeBrRLiO_-3K56JI-xs_qvn8afp3z1R6rkSpi-UY_kmrR_aem_m2aynL0iL6HCegTxaawTnw

Save The Date! Spring Studio Tours & Visit Our Gift Shop!
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05/01/2026

Thank you so much to The Declaration for the wonderful feature! We are delighted to be celebrating the opening day of Independence Farmers' Market!

Come visit us to say hello!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm