Willard, NC — The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is proud to announce a two-day benefit fine art show on October 4th and 5th called The Gallery In The Gardens. Celebrating the vibrant art and history of Pender and Duplin Counties, this exciting event will showcase as many as 200 original paintings by 14 talented local and regional artists, with a portion of the proceeds supporting The Gardens. Many of the paintings have been inspired by scenes from historic Wallace and Burgaw, River Landing, The Gardens, and other local landmarks and private properties.

Preview Party: Friday, October 4th, 5 PM - 8 PM
Join us for an exclusive first-look at the entire collection during our preview party. Enjoy live music by renowned jazz musician, Roger Davis, and the opportunity to meet the artists. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served and delicious wood-fired pizza will be available for purchase. Each attendee will get two complimentary drink tickets to include the choice of soda, beer, or wine.  The Preview Party is $25 per person to attend. Tickets are available on The Gardens website (www.thegardensofsenc.com).
The full ticket price and a portion of each art sale benefits The Gardens, ensuring the preservation and growth of this beautiful community space.

Public Show: Saturday, October 5th
The art show opens for free to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are invited to explore the art displays, meet the artists, and stroll the lovely gardens. The Gallery In The Gardens is a perfect opportunity to experience the cultural richness of our local community. Refreshments, including soda, beer, and wine, will be available for purchase, as will our delicious wood-fired pizza.

Join Us
We invite everyone to attend and support local art while enjoying a weekend filled with creativity, music, and community spirit. For more information, please contact Annie Johnson at AnnieJohnson@johnson-nursery.com.

About The Gardens
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, a non-profit botanical garden, is committed to improving lives and nurturing creativity through the wonders of nature. Spanning over 300 acres of land, our aspiration is to establish ourselves as a premier destination for plant and nature enthusiasts, event goers, families, and people of all ages!

We warmly welcome the public to explore The Gardens from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, as well as on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Additionally, don't forget to check our events calendar for special hours and family-friendly activities!

Note to Editors: High-resolution images and interview opportunities with the artists are available upon request.

For more information, please visit https://thegardensofsenc.com/gallery-in-the-gardens