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
Viktor Kramarenko is a self-taught Ukrainian artist who works in watercolors.
Viktor’s brushstrokes sing of his homeland, capturing the serene beauty of the Carpathian Mountains, sunlit fields, and meandering rivers. Each piece is a short story woven from memories and observations, inviting the viewer to experience the peace and serenity Viktor finds in nature.
Art has always been Viktor’s passion, but after the unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine, it has become more than that. Now proceeds from his artwork sales help to provide vital support to Ukrainian defenders.
By bringing the beauty of his homeland to others, Viktor hopes to offer a glimpse of hope and resilience amid the darkness.
