The Community Gallery at DCH offers a unique opportunity for area art galleries and artists to exhibit work with horticultural or environmental themes.

The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during evening and weekend events, except on holidays. Evening open houses are held in conjunction with the Wilmington Art Commission's Art Loop, held the first Friday of the month*.

2009 Schedule

July - Zura Johnson
“The Poetry of Trees”
Art Loop : July 3, 2009, 5:30 to 8 pm
Special Opening: July 10, 2009, 5:30 to 8 pm

"Trees are poems the Earth writes upon the sky..."
-Kahlil Gibran

Zura's paintings explore these "poetic silhouettes", as well as images inspired by some of the great poets' passions for trees.

August -Mary Coty
Opening: August 7, 2009, 5:30 to 8 pm

My work explores a world of shadow and light found in common objects. I think of my compositions as abstractions of shapes; pieces of paint arranged on canvas. I enjoy the exploration of endless color possibilities and opportunities to bring life to the work through exaggerated color.

September/Oct  - Siv Spurgeon
"Up Close"
Show Runs: September 4 to October 31, 2009
Openings: Sept. 11th and Oct. 2nd, 5:30 to 8 pm

"Out on a Limb"

"Spring Sparkle"

Siv Spurgeon is a representational watercolor artist. She draws much of her inspiration from the local gardens of Scott Arboretum, Longwood Gardens, and Chanticleer. She loves to capture the feeling of light and strives for strong composition in her paintings.  She is especially intrigued by complex subject matters, such as the intricate pattern of petals and leaves.

November - X-Girls
Opening: November 6, 09 5:30 to 8 pm

December - DE County Camera Club
Opening: Dec. 4th, 09, 5:30 to 8 pm

*Art Loops not held January.