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The Wake Forest Guild of Artists is dedicated to supporting art in Wake Forest and surrounding areas.

11/05/2026

The current art showcase at the wonderful Wake Forest Coffee Company will come to an end on November 19th and while we love hanging new showcases, you don't want to miss seeing the beautiful art in this one! It is never too early to think about holiday shopping .... hint, hint.

Located at 156 S. White St in downtown Wake Forest, this award-winning coffee shop has been a wonderful host to our art showcases and we appreciate their support!

Let's meet one of the artists with beautiful art on display - Laura Murray!

Laura is relatively new to the art scene, having only taken up watercolor painting in 2021 after retiring as a physical therapist. She loves color and trying to capture three-dimensional form in her paintings. Flowers and landscapes are frequent subjects in her work. Laura is a member of the North Carolina Watercolor Society and takes weekly classes to improve her skills. In addition to watercolor painting, she enjoys creating pottery especially wheel thrown pieces.

Laura may be relatively new to creating art, but you will be shocked at the beauty, the depth, and vibrancy of her artwork.

Laura has three artworks on sale downstairs at the Wake Forest Coffee Company. Stop by and grab a wonderful fall beverage (and check out those pastries) and see the beautiful art of Laura Murray.

Don't forget that we have art both downstairs and upstairs, as well as prints in the staircase landing!

ARTS Wake Forest
Wake Forest Downtown
Friends of wake forest guild of artists
Wake Forest Coffee Company
Heart and Soul of Downtown Wake Forest
Laura Wilkinson Murray

11/05/2026

[Nov 14] Wake Forest Guild of Artists Fall Studio Tour

Plan your weekend and support local creators at the upcoming Wake Forest Guild of Artists Fall Studio Tour. Choose your own route to explore six different studios and view the work of 14 local artists across Wake Forest and Youngsville. It’s free to participate. Choose your own route and stops!

Art will be available for purchase. Perfect for holiday shopping!

Details:
📅 Nov 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Various locations, Wake Forest and Youngsville, NC
💵 FREE

📎 Use the link below to get all the details about this event:
https://triangleonthecheap.com/wake-forest-guild-artists-studio-tour/

11/05/2026

You've been introduced to two of our artists that will be on our Art Studio Tour in Youngsville - James Dussias and Gary Tabor. Let's meet another lovely artist that will be on the November 14th art tour and will be located in Youngsville - Maureen Seltzer of Seltzers Art!

Maureen is a well-known collage artist. She uses music sheets, book pages, maps, etc., and mono prints them in the colors and patterns desired. Each piece is then torn into strips and glued down on a detailed drawing, much like a painter lays a brush stroke. The end result is a beautiful artwork, finished with multiple coats of UV varnish. Her artwork is unique and beautiful!

Visit Maureen Seltzer at 25 Arrow Point in Youngsville on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 - 3:00. Maureen will be doing a demonstration of her art technique between 11:00 - 2:00 and it really is fascinating.

ARTS Wake Forest

Friends of wake forest guild of artists

Seltzers Art
Fall Studio Art Tour

11/04/2026

Introducing the November solo show at the Kerr Family YMCA.
Amy Fetzer presents her beautiful renderings of shells on the beach in “Things I Find”. Simple objects become so much more as she capture details while also expressing joyfulful essence.
Save the date for her Reception & Sale!
Tuesday, Nov 17th, 11:00am -12:30pm. Amy will be there to talk about her work and will have a table of art for sale just for this event.
The Kerr Family YMCA art exhibit is open to the public and easily accessible. Find it just through the main entrance and past the registration desk. Thank you to the Kerr Family YMCA for being a wonderful partner and supporting local arts.
Please contact the artist for all questions and sales inquiries.

Email [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram Amy Fetzer | Artist
More about the artist:
Amy is currently a student of the North Carolina Botanical Gardens Botanical Arts Program. A long time oil painter in Contemporary Realism, she is painting from life and her own photography, working out of her studio in Raleigh, NC while also perusing a certificate in Botanical Art through The North Carolina Botanical Gardens, Chapel Hill, NC.

Kerr Family YMCA ARTS Wake Forest

11/04/2026

We are very excited about our upcoming Studio Art Tour on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 - 3:00! We have fourteen wonderful artists in Wake Forest and Youngsville ready for customers and prepared to demonstrate their art medium. This should be a fun tour to enjoy a fall day

Yesterday, we introduced James Dussias who will be in Youngsville so let's meet another artist that will be in Youngsville - Gary Tabor of the The Westcliff Guild.

As a sculptor, Gary takes pride in expressing his vision with confidence and originality using a modern approach to create unique, reimagined natural forms. Utilizing an array of materials including stone, clay, coral, steel, and wood, Gary creates pieces that evoke a profound connection with the viewer. I am a huge fan of his small animal sculptures and windchimes!

Gary will have wonderful artwork for your viewing pleasure and you might just catch a demonstration between 11:00 - 2:00!

Come by and meet Gary Tabor at 25 Arrow Point in Youngsville on Saturday, November 14th, between 10:00 - 3:00. You'll love his artwork!

ARTS Wake Forest
Friends of wake forest guild of artists
The Westcliff Guild

Youngsville, North Carolina

11/03/2026

Ok, super excited to share my latest group of oils on panel~ all up now Kerr Family YMCA 🙌. More details to come :
Sizes
Photos
Pricing
But can I just say- it’s a new beginning for me leaning into for these next 24 months…
(Yes with some botanicals & landscape studies … I can never put those down… but I’m ready to share my love of all things ocean🌊)

11/02/2026

On Saturday, November 14th, 14 guild artists will be welcoming the public for our Art Tour! Artists will be in locations in Wake Forest and Youngsville and all artists will be doing demonstrations! Make sure you come out and see us!

Let's meet one of the artists that will be joining the tour that will be located at the Yacht Club at 118 E. Main Street in Youngsville - James Dussias!

C. James Dussias is an art educator and life-long artist. He specializes in realism, with the natural world being his primary inspiration. James uses many types of media including, oils, watercolor, printmaking, drawing, and murals. He earned a B.S. in Art Education from Buffalo State College. He and his family live in Franklinton, North Carolina.

James will have oil paintings, prints, watercolors, and small ceramics for sale. He will also be giving demonstrations between 12:00 - 2:00.

Stop by the Yacht Club in Youngsville and visit James Dussias on our Fall Art Tour! He is a beautiful artist!

ARTS Wake Forest
Friends of wake forest guild of artists

11/01/2026

As the days get colder and the nights get longer, this is the perfect weather to curl up and read or listen to a good book. Where can you get a good book? The Wake Forest Public Library has a huge selection of wonderful books - both in book format or on audio.

You know what else this bright and cheerful library has? They have a wonderful selection of art from guild artists for the showcase theme of "The Great Outdoors".

Let's meet one of the wonderful artists on display at the Wake Forest Public Library - Lisa Bernhard!

Lisa was born in New Castle, Delaware, and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996 to pursue work in the corporate world. She currently lives in Raleigh, NC. Recently retired, Lisa spends her time building on her knowledge of art and experimenting with different styles.

She is sought out for her animal portraiture but also enjoys painting a variety of subjects such as landscapes, seascapes, and florals. Her work can be found in private collections within the United States and Italy.

Lisa has two lovely original artworks at the library. One is a hanging oil painting and another is a smaller artwork sitting on the shelf in the adult fiction area of the library. I'll give you a sneak peek at "Autumn in New England", her hanging artwork. Stop by and see both of her lovely paintings at the WF Public Library!

ARTS Wake Forest
Wake Forest Downtown
Heart and Soul of Downtown Wake Forest
Friends of wake forest guild of artists

Lisa Bernhard

11/01/2026

A chilly weather weekend is a great time to get out and enjoy the lovely town of Wake Forest. Walk the streets of downtown on White Street and enjoy the beauty of this historical town.

When you get tired, stop in at the award-winning Wake Forest Coffee Company and enjoy a hot beverage and maybe one of their delicious beverages.

Don't forget to wander downstairs AND upstairs and enjoy the beautiful art on display. All art can be purchased at the register.

Let's meet one of the artists currently on display - Carolyn Hanlon!

Carolyn's background is in architecture and architectural illustration but she found herself increasingly drawn to the visual arts. This led to her creative journey to learn to paint.

Carolyn works mostly in oil and acrylics and occasionally gouache and pastels. Her subject matter is anything in her daily life. She has a special love of painting the flowers in her garden. She also loves painting the people, pets, and places around her.

Carolyn has 10 lovely pieces at the Wake Forest Coffee Company, ranging is size from small to medium in size - perfect for any spot in your home. Stop by and see them soon.

Carolyn's beautiful artwork is located upstairs at the Wake Forest Coffee Company. It is a wonderful collection of beautiful art!

ARTS Wake Forest
Wake Forest Downtown
Wake Forest Coffee Company
Heart and Soul of Downtown Wake Forest

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