Arts Council of Wilmington

09/25/2026

Join us tonight from 6-9PM for this month's Fourth Friday Gallery Night!

Come meet Stephanie Stone and see the "Masked Muse" exhibition. Enjoy this body of work as it explores the paradox of wanting to be seen while simultaneously needing protection.

Plan the route for your art walk with our Fourth Friday Guide: https://icont.ac/51mMy

09/22/2026

It’s that time of year again! We hope to see you next Tuesday at 6:00pm at Cameron Art Museum for our Candidates Forum on the Arts. 🗳️🇺🇸

Join us for the opportunity to hear from candidates running for the North Carolina Senate, North Carolina House, and New Hanover County Board of Commissioners about their views on the arts.

09/11/2026

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09/07/2026

Have you sent in your application? Don’t wait and apply now!

Click here for more information: https://www.artswilmington.org/grants/

It's that season again! The N.C. Arts Council created the Artist Support Grant program to provide funding to regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to exceptional artists in our region. Artists in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Columbus, and Bladen counties are eligible. The deadline is September 15, 2026.

For more information, go to www.artswilmington.org/grants/

08/28/2026

Join us tonight for the opening celebration for "Stories of Time and Place: Paintings by ." We can't wait to see you from 6-9PM! ✨🎨🥂 Plan your route for the night with our Fourth Friday Gallery Guide: https://icont.ac/51lG4.

08/12/2026

Solo or group exhibition—we want to hear your proposals! 🎨

Send us a brief write-up and three images for a chance to exhibit at the Arts Council. Exhibitions selected for 2027 will be announced on November 15.

Submit your proposal for consideration to [email protected].

08/11/2026

The Arty Party is BACK! Join us on November 7 from 6–9 PM for our signature arts fundraiser. Enjoy a night of art appreciation, live performances, music, food, and drinks. You won’t want to miss this year’s “Café des Artistes." Mark your calendars and get ready to party! 🥂🎨

08/10/2026

It's that season again! The N.C. Arts Council created the Artist Support Grant program to provide funding to regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to exceptional artists in our region. Artists in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Columbus, and Bladen counties are eligible. The deadline is September 15, 2026.

For more information, go to www.artswilmington.org/grants/

07/21/2026

Join us for our Fourth Friday opening reception, July 24, 6:00-9:00PM.

"Thresholds" invites visitors into a mythic world of beauty, wonder, and mystery. A solo exhibition by Jennifer Marie Keller displaying Old Master Inspired oil paintings and drawings. On view from July 24-August 24.

07/08/2026

This Thursday please join us for the Jacksonville Onslow Council for The Arts artist discussion and critique. A welcoming atmosphere for all artists and art enthusiasts