Where Sunlight Lingers Opening Reception in Raleigh
Step into five decades of art shaped by dreams, journeys, and glowing southern skies.
Shannon
February 14, 2026
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On Sunday, February 15 from 1–3pm, celebrate the opening of Where Sunlight Lingers by Gayle Stott Lowry at Gallery C. Spanning more than fifty years of painting, her work explores travel, architecture, memory, and that soft glow you swear only exists in southern Italy. Expect limestone light, quiet hillside towns, and plenty of thoughtful wandering.
You can preview a few pieces and get a feel for the exhibit right here—go ahead, take a peek.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like art that makes you stare a little longer. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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