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SENSE OF PLACE

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A painting of a beach house with a blue sky, green grass, and trees, near the water.

DAVID DAVENPORT

Impressionist painting of a house with a gabled roof, white walls, two windows, and a chimney, set against a cloudy sky with pink and blue hues, surrounded by green grass and small bushes.

GERRY O’NEILL

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A colorful painting of a woman with long dark hair, sitting inside a room with large windows and green curtains. The painting style is expressive with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors.

BEVERLY MCIVER

Painting of a church steeple against a moonlit night sky with a crescent moon.

JOHN BEERMAN

A child standing outdoors, looking at a colorful abstract painting, with pink vertical strokes prominently above a house with a red roof, set against a multicolored background.

DAMIAN STAMER

A portrait of a woman with green skin and braided hair decorated with white beads, wearing a blue denim jacket and multicolored beaded necklaces, set against a green background with white stars.

CLARENCE HEYWARD

A wooden chessboard with a red box labeled "American Heritage" placed on top of it.

ANDRÉ LEON GRAY

A colorful painting of an urban scene with trees, buildings, and a horse statue in the foreground.

RACHEL CAMPBELL

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Rachel Campbell featured in Voyage Raleigh!
Rachel Campbell featured in Voyage Raleigh!
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David Davenport & Gerry O’Neill Artist Talk - August 22 @2pm
David Davenport & Gerry O’Neill Artist Talk - August 22 @2pm
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Craven Allen Featured in Midtown Magazine
Craven Allen Featured in Midtown Magazine

For over three decades, Craven Allen Gallery has served as a vital bridge between the vibrant North Carolina art scene and the homes of our community. Tucked away in an intimate, unpretentious space on Durham’s Broad Street, the gallery—and its renowned custom framing house—has built a reputation on the belief that art should be accessible, meaningful, and deeply personal.

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Join us this Saturday, July 25th from 5-7pm for the opening reception of David Davenport and Gerry O’Neill’s “Sense of Place” #cravenallengallery
David Davenport and Gerry O’Neill “Sense of Place” opens on July 25th with a reception from 5-7pm!
The new hot pants look done in an @astreetframes welded steel frame. This was a fun project! #cravenallengallery
Join us TOMORROW at 2pm for an artist talk with Alia El-Bermani, with remarks by Bryant Holsenbeck. “Perennial” and “Birds Among Us” remain on view through July 11th. #cravenallengallery
An heirloom set of ivory figures preserved in their original mounting with a new gold leaf frame and museum glass. #cravenallengallery
Join us on Saturday, June 20th at 2pm for an artist talk with Alia El-Bermani! #cravenallengallery
Two great pieces by David Davenport were recently placed with collectors! David Davenport & Gerry O’Neill “Sense of Place” opens on July 25th. Perennial and Birds Among Us remain on view through July 11th. Pictured: Salt B
Beverly McIver paid us a visit earlier this week and posed with a few of her favorite paintings from Alia El-Bermani’s Perennial. We love seeing our artists support each other! Perennial remains on view through July 11th. #cravenallengalle
We are happy to share that John Beerman’s “Pink Smudges” has found a home with a collector! Pink Smudges by John Beerman, mixed media on linen, 40 x 36 #cravenallengallery #johnbeerman
Thank you to everyone who came out for the opening of Alia El-Bermani’s “Perennial”, including some of her amazing collaborators! “Perennial” and Bryant Holsenbeck’s “Birds Among Us” remain on view th
Join us this Saturday, May 16 for the opening of Bryant Holsenbeck “Birds Among Us” on view in the upstairs gallery and Alia El-Bermani “Perennial” on view in the downstairs gallery. Reception 5-7pm. #cravenallengallery
Join us this Saturday, May 16 from 5-7pm for the opening of Alia El-Bermani “Perennial” and Bryant Holsenbeck “Birds Among Us” #cravenallengallery