The Annual Lewes "Art Loop"

Featuring 6 local galleries!

• The Edward Carter Gallery

  Located at Front and Market Streets, the gallery is housed in the Inn at Canal Square. The Carter Gallery specializes in work by nationally known fine-art photographers, including Ansel Adams. The exhibit also features "Images of Lewes" by Carter himself, a New Yorker who also has galleries in New York, California and Aspen, Colorado. For more information call 302-644-7513.

• The Saxon Swan

  Located on the corner of Second Street and Savannah Road, the Saxon Swan features a wide selection of artistic pieces. Pottery, figurines, paintings, painted furniture and other items, some of which fall into the gift category, are found in the shop. Many of the items have been collected by owners Nick Serratore and Lawrence Seigert during their travels. For further information call 302-645-7488.

• The Animation Art Gallery

  On the ground-level of the historic New Devon Inn, on the corner of Second and Market Streets, is found the Animation Art Gallery. The gallery features lithographs and limited edition animation cells from Walt Disney Art Classics and other sources. Call 302-645-8097.

• The Stepping Stone

  Located at Front and Market Streets, the Stepping Stone displays many unique handmade pieces. Offerings there include handmade musical instruments, clocks, pottery, picture frames and wooden ship models. For more information call 302-645-1254.

• The Cape Artists' Gallery

  110 West Third Street. This group was founded in 1984 by students of Lewes artist Howard Schroeder. There are now approximately two dozen of the artists. With much of their work focusing on beach scenes, the Cape Artists are often seen sketching around town. To learn more about this gallery phone 302-644-7733.

• The Peninsula Gallery

  Located on Savannah Road, the Peninsula Gallery is found on the first floor of the Beacon Motel. Though the Peninsula houses a busy framing operation, the business also features a two-room gallery. One room displays mostly regional artists. The other presents rotating shows by national artists. For additional information on monthly changing exhibits call 302-645-0551.