Independence Gallery

05/30/2026

“Painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war.”
—Pablo Picasso

Good morning! Stop by today for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Chat with two of our artists - Kathye J. Mendes and Colette de Ribert-Floyd.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"A Beautiful Morning" by Kathye J. Mendes. Oil on board, 8" x 10".

05/18/2026

In other news, the New River Bell Ensemble takes a dive into the Classics everyone knows and loves with their 2026 Spring Concerts! Performing in Troutdale, Sparta, and Independence, the NRBE announces their 2026 Spring Concert series with “Classical Favorites” on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm at the Troutdale Historic Grange Hall, Thursday, May 28th at 7pm at the Sparta First United Methodist Church, and Sunday, May 31st at 3:00 pm at the Historic 1908 Courthouse in Independence. As always, admission to the concerts is FREE of CHARGE, with donations gratefully accepted at the door.

Our regular hours at the Gallery:
Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

05/15/2026

The Independence Gallery will be closed May 21-23. Our artists have been invited to participate in a private N.C. show. Please join us when we return on Thursday, May 28th!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

05/12/2026

"For artists, the art market is like the weather. It happens 𝑡𝑜 you."
—Amy Cappellazzo, Sotheby's

We are open this week! Stop by for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"Rocks and Shore" by Bob Lazo. Oil on canvas, 22" x 28".

05/07/2026

We are looking forward to this! Check out classes and events here https://mailchi.mp/chestnutcreekarts/schedule-at-ccsa-9415874-76xr1cqyvd-10155532?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpmAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0VnY1d0JvS0NnSkwwYnR4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjm3m5ySTrQgYfEUeBrRLiO_-3K56JI-xs_qvn8afp3z1R6rkSpi-UY_kmrR_aem_m2aynL0iL6HCegTxaawTnw

Save The Date! Spring Studio Tours & Visit Our Gift Shop!
https://mailchi.mp/chestnutcreekarts/schedule-at-ccsa-9415874-76xr1cqyvd-10155532

05/01/2026

Thank you so much to The Declaration for the wonderful feature! We are delighted to be celebrating the opening day of Independence Farmers' Market!

Come visit us to say hello!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

04/30/2026

"With an apple I will astonish Paris."
—Paul Cézanne

Stop by today - Thursday, April 30th - from 11am to 3pm for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine! We look forward to seeing you.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"Blooms in White" by Kathye J. Mendes. Oil on board, 6" x 8".

04/24/2026

"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun."
—Pablo Picasso

We're open today - Friday, April 24th - from 10am to 3pm! Come say hello!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"The Setting Sun" by Kathye J. Mendes. Oil on board, 6" x 8".

04/23/2026

"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist."
—St. Francis of Assisi

We are open today - Thursday, April 23rd! Come by to say hello and see our newest pieces, including this wonderful Cherry and Black Walnut asymmetrical table by Scott Jackson Ricketts.

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

04/18/2026

“Beauty will save the world.”
—Fyodor Dostoevsky

We hope everyone is having a good weekend so far! Kathye J. Mendes will be painting in the Gallery today - Saturday, April 18th. Come by to say hello!

Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

"A Pair of Goldfinches" by Kathye J. Mendes. Oil on canvas, 16" x 20".