Cannon Gateway

The Cannon Gateway honors the philanthropy of Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Ruth Coltrane Cannon.  Ruth Cannon is known for her distinguished work in historical research, preservation and restoration, and was instrumental in organizing the reconstruction of Tryon Palace, and raising funds for the Palace gardens.  The Cannon Foundation, founded by her husband Charles A. Cannon, continues their philanthropic legacy today. The Cannon family and Cannon Foundation continue to generously support Tryon Palace.

Current Exhibit: Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms

April 11, 2024 to August 25, 2024

Discover the enchanting world of pollinators through Deana B Marion’s mesmerizing macro photography exhibit.

Artist’s Statement

“The collection of macro images of bees and blooms in their native environment celebrates the art of nature, the beauty and wonder God created in the bees and blooms. The colorful metal and metallic canvas images showcase the features of the small natural world as photographed in blooming trees and flower gardens. 
The plight of pollinators, their value to our food supply, and the causes for their declining population are receiving national attention, with pollination by honeybees responsible for one-third of our food and nearly $20 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States. Deana B understands the issues are extremely important and has witnessed the alarming population decline firsthand. 

Deana B’s macro photography commenced in the 2002 with weekend classes taught by Barbara Brundege through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, along with numerous workshops where she was encouraged to “get closer, get closer.” She gained tremendous insight from a mentorship with Barbara focusing on enhancing the images to capture the intricate features of flowers with bees. Since 2010, she has specialized in photographing bees on blooms in exquisite detail at a distance of several inches. 

The unique body of images focus upon the beauty of bees in nature, all different but sharing a common theme, with attention to microscopic level features, use of color and position of blooms.”

*ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITTED INSIDE EXHIBIT*