Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Premier Art Gallery & Custom Framing Destination in Southern Pines, NC
Since opening our doors in October 2010, Eye Candy Gallery has been dedicated to making art approachable and accessible to all. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment where visitors feel as though they've stepped into a curated living room filled with fine art and photography. In 2011, we merged with A Southern Studio, a photography and custom framing business established in 2006, to expand our expertise and better serve the community. Today, we offer a comprehensive range of services including fine art sales, custom framing, art restoration, graphic design, gicle printing, professional photography, art instruction, and studio rentals. Owned by brothers Frank and Woody Pierce, with Nancy Rawlinson serving as gallery director, we operate on the principle that happy customers are our greatest asset.Our team brings decades of combined experience in the art and design industries, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and expert guidance. We are proud to have been named Best Art Gallery in Moore County, NC in 2015 and a consistent finalist in the annual Best of the Pines competition. In 2021, we were also recognized as Best Frame Shop in the Sandhills Magazine Best of Moore County competition. Beyond our commercial success, we actively support community initiatives, having hosted fundraising events for organizations such as the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Wounded Warrior Project. Whether you're a seasoned collector or discovering art for the first time, we invite you to experience why we're a trusted destination for creative services in Southern Pines, NC.
Services
Custom Framing
Art Classes
Art Gallery
Graphic Design
Photo Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of combined experience in art curation and custom framing.
- Our team includes certified art professionals with expertise in multiple mediums.
- We offer personalized, one-on-one art instruction for all skill levels.
- Our gallery exclusively features local and regional artists from North Carolina.
- We've been recognized as Best Frame Shop in Moore County by Sandhills Magazine.
Services
Custom Framing
Our custom framing service combines museum-grade materials with artistic expertise to preserve and enhance your artwork. Using over 1,000 moulding options and specialty mat boards, we create personalized framing solutions for paintings, photographs, and keepsakes. Our on-site studio ensures quality control throughout the process.
Art Classes
We offer adult oil painting classes with individualized instruction in a group setting. Our six-week courses meet on Thursday and Saturday mornings, with additional workshops planned for plein air painting, watercolors, and figure drawing. Private lessons are also available.
Art Gallery
Our gallery showcases curated works from local and regional artists, including paintings, photography, and artisan crafts. We feature rotating exhibitions and maintain a permanent collection of North Carolina artists, with special focus on ceramics, blown glass, and sculpture.
Graphic Design
Our in-house design team provides advertising, logo creation, product packaging, and print design services. We specialize in creating cohesive visual identities for businesses and have experience working with local commercial clients on branding projects.
Photo Restoration
We restore damaged photographs using archival techniques to create heirloom-quality prints. Our process preserves the integrity of original images while repairing tears, fading, and other damage, ensuring your family memories last for generations.
People
Frank Pierce
Co-Owner & Art Instructor
Frank Pierce co-owns Eye Candy Gallery and teaches oil painting classes. With extensive experience in fine art and photography, he provides personalized instruction and leads plein air workshops for students of all skill levels.
Woody Pierce
Co-Owner
Woody Pierce co-founded Eye Candy Gallery with his brother Frank. He oversees gallery operations and brings expertise in art curation, having previously worked with military service awards and special collections.
Nancy Rawlinson
Gallery Director
Nancy Rawlinson serves as gallery director and curator at Eye Candy Gallery. A fine artist specializing in watercolors, she manages artist relations and curates exhibitions that highlight North Carolina's vibrant creative community.
Questions
What types of art do you feature?
We showcase works from local and regional North Carolina artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, blown glass, sculpture, and high-end artisan crafts.
Do you offer framing for special items?
Yes, we provide conservation framing for diplomas, military awards, textiles, and oversized artwork using archival materials to ensure long-term preservation.
Are art classes available for beginners?
Our oil painting classes welcome all skill levels, with personalized instruction in a group setting. We also plan to add beginner workshops in watercolors and figure drawing.
How can artists submit work for consideration?
We accept submissions for website representation and our upcoming art catalog. Visit our website for submission guidelines and requirements for 2024 exhibitions.
What are your gallery hours?
We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays, with special appointments available upon request.
Reviews (3)
Robert Howard
Dec 13, 2020
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I highly recommend this gallery, it is passionately owned and operated by a very talented man, and his team is highly talented as well! They are super friendly and do amazing work! This is definitely a go to when it comes to any of your art or framing needs! They also do beautiful photography and can handle your printing needs as well!
Laura Damewood
Nov 05, 2019
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Wonderful owners and artists to help make your own creation or one of theirs, a centerpiece of beauty in your home or business.
Oxana Munson
Aug 17, 2017
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Very interesting place. Warm and family friendly. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They do giclee prints, offer art classes, and even have well lit (and comfortable!) work spaces up stairs for rent. What a great place!