Star Sosa
Gallery Owner/Designer
"I got involved with the craft show circuit as a jewelry designer starting back in the late 80’s and loved it from the very beginning. I started out as an exhibitor and in 1997 made the switch to attending as a buyer and gallery owner which has shown me all sides of the art, craft and jewelry business. In my years as a wholesale jewelry designer I did trunk shows in galleries all over the country in such wonderful places as Carmel, Vail, Aspen, Santa Fe and more. It showed me how many other people approach the business of art and jewelry. I have taken this knowledge and distilled it into Spectrum Gallery. I’d like to think that Spectrum represents the best of my experiences as an artist, a collector, and a business owner. I have always strived to create a place where I would like to go and spend time. I think it shows.
My staff, my artists, and the artworks have all been carefully selected to come together in a unique dynamic of beauty, craftsmanship and service. Recently a customer told me that Spectrum was her “favorite place to be” and then she hugged me. What better testimonial can anyone receive?"
Click HERE to see Custom Designs by Star.
Nancy Noel May
Gallery Manager/Artist
"My degree is in Art Education from Towson University and I have always worked in some capacity in the field of art. I've painted all my life, but in the past ten years I decided to get serious about it and my work has grown as I have put in much more time and effort. I've been with Star and Spectrum Gallery since 2000 as gallery manager. It has been a joy to work with Star and we have a great relationship. Recognizing the strengths we each possess makes us a great team. With Star to lead us, we have developed a fabulous line of jewelry that we make here in house. Learning a new craft is always exciting. Since 2001 I've done all of the hand-knotting of our beads and pearls. We both design and assemble wonderful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets."
Visit Nancy's artist page
Jane Faudree
Gallery Associate/Artist
A native of Greenville, North Carolina, Jane Faudree was born into a small college town, rich with love for academics and the arts. Her mother, an educator, constantly inspired her to question and observe. Her father was extremely influential in her development musically, and encouraged her to study music in college. Although she did just that, her love for the visual arts eventually led her to study with master painter, Luana Luconi Winner, who was trained in the classical vein. An accomplished painter who is infatuated with the American and French impressionist style of painting, Spectrum Gallery was pleased to add Jane to the staff in 2006. With her painter's eye, Jane offers fresh insight into the work on display at Spectrum Gallery.
visit Jane's artist page.
Kathleen Gray
Gallery Associate
Kathleen has a B.A Degree in Education with a minor in Art. She moved to Wilmington in 1994 from Maine to start and direct Coastal Carolina Institute. Kathleen has an array of talents and accomplishments which includes not only the aforementioned business experience, but includes expertise in massage therapy as well as being a professional cook. With her varied experience, administrative skills, knowledge and love of the arts, Kathleen is a welcomed addition to our Spectrum family.
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