STAY DINING SPA WEDDINGS MEETINGS GALLERY GIFT CARDS EVENTS CHECK AVAILABILITY ART COLLECTION FEATURING THE WORKS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS The Umstead Hotel and Spa's private collection is carefully curated and features the works of renowned local and national artists, including famed glass artist Dale Chihuly. The Collection A dedicated art gallery, which changes seasonally, allows The Umstead to rotate new artists' work into the hotel to complement the permanent collection. The pieces featured in the collection are modern and minimalist, adding to the contemporary, clean design of the hotel. Guests are invited to take self-guided tours of the hotel's collection with the guidance of an art brochure that’s available at the concierge desk. For upcoming art gallery openings, please visit our event calendar. VIEW EVENT CALENDAR The Solace of Art and Nature ARTWORK BY JULIANA CRAIG A description of the gallery art work by Juliana Craig: "When the world was turned upside-down in early 2020, like so many others, I took comfort in art and nature. Creating this body of work was grounding. The technique I used moves from loose and dynamic to tight and calculated. Repeating that rhythm of bringing order to chaos provided a touchstone of stability. It was also uplifting. As I explored my garden seeking inspiration, I drew strength from nature’s persistence and peace from its beauty. In the studio, I meditated on the principles of color, form, texture, and light. In a time of turmoil and uncertainty, these paintings became like friends to me… a trusted refuge and an endless source of joy." *This show will run from August through December 1st, and The Gallery artwork is available for purchase through the Umstead Gift Shop* **Please contact the Gift Shop for further information retail@theumstead.com or 919-447-4065** FEATURED ART Exquisite Creatures The Umstead Hotel and Spa is proud to partner with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in promotion of their newest exhibit "Exquisite Creatures - The Art of Christopher Marley". To celebrate, we will be offering a selection of Christopher's highly popular butterfly and beetle displays for purchase in our Gallery and Gift Shop, as well as an overnight room package which will include complimentary tickets to the exhibition for up to 2 adults and 2 children per room. Contact our Reservations Department at 919-447-4050 to confirm your package today! Exquisite Creatures is a dialogue with art, nature and science. What is it about the natural world that calls to us? Is it the color of the macaw’s feathers? The vibrant sheen of the beetle’s carapace? Is it the overwhelming diversity of life, or the repetitive patterns that nature has conjured? Using organisms and elements as his medium, artist Christopher Marley explores our need to connect with the natural world on a personal level, inspiring biophilia — a love of life. Immerse yourself in a world where order, diversity, symmetry, and balance come to life in vibrant, awe-inspiring displays. All vertebrates used in this artwork are reclaimed, meaning they passed of natural or incidental causes, most often in captivity. None were killed for this purpose. EXHIBIT DETAILS CONTACT & LOCATION ABOUT US GIFT SHOP ONLINE STORE CAREERS AWARDS & ACCOLADES SUSTAINABILITY ACCESSIBILITY PRIVACY POLICY Sign Up For Email Offers SIGN UP 100 Woodland Pond Drive Get Directions Phone: (919) 447-4000 Reservations: (866) 877-4141 ©2019 The Umstead Hotel and Spa