Art & Light Gallery has partnered with The Anchorage restaurant in Greenville to host an exhibition of works by local artist Eric Benjamin. The show, available virtually on the gallery's website and on view through July 7 at the restaurant, features Benjamin's landscape paintings characterized by bold color and abstract energy created with hand-mixed oil paints. A ticketed artist talk is scheduled for June 18.
This collaboration between a gallery and a local restaurant highlights how art venues are expanding beyond traditional spaces to reach broader audiences. By placing the exhibition in a popular dining spot and offering a virtual viewing option, the gallery makes contemporary art more accessible to the Greenville community, supporting local artists like Benjamin while fostering cultural engagement in everyday settings.