Arts Council of Wilmington

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].

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! 🥂🎨

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/

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.

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