Welcome to the Smelt Art Gallery
Smelt Art Gallery is located inside bmc brewing and is home to local artists and special exhibitions.
The Gallery was named after the historic use of the space which was aluminum smelting. The building has also housed manufacturing of fighter jet components and the reactor building for Piedmont Biofuels.
Tami and Lyle decided to open an art gallery one night after drinking 2 bottles of Damn Fine Chocolate Liqueur made by Durham distillery, Conniption.
Stay tuned for quarterly art openings and events. Make sure to join The Plant's newsletter for updates!
Current Show:
The Dark between the Stars
The Cosmos is written within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the Universe to know itself." Carl Sagan
Smelt Art Gallery invites you to experience our cosmic themed exhibition on Thursday, July 16, 5-7pm exploring the wonder, mystery, and vast beauty of the universe.
Special Guest Speaker: Jonathan Byrd
THE AUDACITY OF THE BIG BANG: How Do We Know?
How can anyone claim to know the history of the Universe? It seems like a knowledge reserved for gods, but the universe follows the same rules of physics that make cars and smartphones work. The Big Bang model describes the universe we live in with remarkable accuracy. Jonathan Byrd, an undergraduate at NC State doing research in cosmology, will show you why.
Featuring Local Artists:
Alveda V. Allen, Andy Leck, Anne Schwerin, Ash Lorusso, Bethany Bennett, Carolyn Rhinebarger, Carly Sopko, Dolly Sickles, Hiller Spires, Irena Cepulyte, Joel Tesch, Joey Howell, Kristin Lozoya, Laura Elliot, Luke Hodorowicz, Molly Chopin, Paget Marion, Richard McAlpin, Rowan Moss, Rachel Brown, Steevie Parks, Sudie Rakusin, Sophia (Lily)
PURCHASING GUIDE
Payments can be made in cash or check at BMC (inside Smelt Art Gallery), via Venmo or directly through the website store.
The Plant Venmo: | Checks are to be made out to "The Plant"
**Purchased art may be collected after October 1st, 2026**
