Jim Mckeon: Durham Sweet Durham – Third Friday Opening Reception

The gallery will host an Opening Reception on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. for guests to meet the artist. Durham Sweet Durham runs from Sept. 17 through Oct. 10, 2026..

5 Points Gallery is proud to present Durham Sweet Durham, a new exhibition of oil paintings by Featured Artist Jim McKeon, celebrating the vibrant soul of the Bull City through crisp realism and touches of fantasy. From historic brick warehouses to the wild banks of the Eno River, familiar Durham landscapes become evocative scenes of memory, community and place.

Throughout the gallery, visitors can also enjoy work by the gallery’s 10 Triangle-based artists, offering a refreshing mix of painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media and finely crafted furniture, with each artist bringing a distinct creative perspective.