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!
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Upcoming Show:
11th Annual Death Faire Exhibition
October 1st , 2026 - January 6th, 2027
Artists are invited to submit work for Death Faire, a community exhibition exploring grief, remembrance, celebration, and the many ways we honor life.
Inspired by the death positivity movement, this juried exhibition welcomes 2D and 3D visual artists whose work connects with themes of memory, transformation, and mortality.
Submission deadline is September 18th, 2026
Current Show:
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 Blythe, 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**
