Somerville Manning Gallery

I don’t know much about Art, but I really enjoyed looking at the artists on display and the current exhibition. From what I could tell they are all original paintings. I’m a fan of Peter Sculthorpe and I was able to see an original of his. They are located right on the Brandywine in an old Mill building. The view of the river is great and it’s located near the Hagley Museum. It is also free to visit as I wasn’t initially sure.

I visit dozens of galleries up and down the east coast and Somerville Manning is one of the best by far. The art of course is absolutely excellent. They represent some of my favorite artists, Robert C. Jackson, Christine Lafuente and Bo Bartlett, just to name a few. When you move beyond the art you are greeted by a knowledgeable and pleasant staff that complement the elegance of the gallery space. Finally you have the stunning Breck's Mill that houses the gallery on the beautiful Brandywine River. Every time that I am in the Willmington area I make sure to visit Somerville Manning.

Wonderful gallery in a wooded setting just off the Interstate.

Beautiful! Inside too!

Outstanding!!!