Solstice Festival Cancelled due to weather!
Date: June 17, 2025 From: Brunswick Arts Council PO Box 6275 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 SOLSTICE FESTIVAL CANCELLED DUE TO EXPECTED WEATHER HIGH TEMPERATURES on Saturday, JUNE 21 Due to the predicted weekend temperatures in the 90s Fahrenheit with heat index to exceed…
BAC Award Winner!
Congratulations to artist Mark Bannerman (far right) pictured with Allison Fanelli (BAC Board) and Billy Miller (Judge) at Waterway Art Association Show. His collage/mixed media entitled "Kept Within" won the Brunswick Arts Council prize category. The piece was inspired by his grandfather!…
Grant Winners From Brunswick County
Congratulations to the Artist Support Grant winners from Brunswick County! These winners along with others from New Hanover, Pender, and Columbus Counties received their awards during the annual Jingle & Mingle reception on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Dreams Center for Arts Education…
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Are you ready for a fun-filled Charlie Brown Christmas? See the holidays through the eyes of…
Pyrates Parlay moving to March 29, 2025
We've been busy over the summer bringing you entertaining festivals, shows and artwork. The fall/winter season is shaping up to be packed with amazing events too!
24th Annual Fall Art Show Opens
Brunswick Arts Council presents its 24nd Annual Fall Art Show and Sale September 16-28 at the Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC. There are some amazing pieces on display - admission is free so come look! The annual art show includes works by adults members and non-members of Brunswick Arts…
Community Fun & Creativity Never Stops!
We've been busy over the summer bringing you entertaining festivals, shows and artwork. The fall/winter season is shaping up to be packed with amazing events too!
Brunswick Arts Council Annual Fall Art Show
Solstice By The Sea Arts Festival – June 22, 2024
Vendors Wanted! BE A VENDOR (Arts & Crafts, Food or Community Group) If you want to be an arts & crafts or food truck vendor, please click on the application below, print, complete and return the form to us. We only allow 1 online image to be uploaded, so please create a 1 page image…
BRUNSWICK ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES FALL ART SHOW at LCAC
New Teen Category for 2022! Brunswick Arts Council will present its 22nd Annual Fall Art Show and Sale September 26th through October 8th at the Leland Cultural Arts Center located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451. The show will be on display in the multi-purpose/exhibition space of…
The NEA Big Read Cape Fear
Thank you for your interest in The Big READ: Cape Fear. Brunswick Arts Council is pleased to be the partner in this brand new project with 3 counties working together under an NEA Grant. Each year we will select a new book for the Big READ. https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read…
Golden Pineapple Winner
President Dana King accepting the "Golden Pineapple Award" from Southport- Oak Island Chamber Executive Vice President Karen Sphar, August 18th, 2021. See the news here: Pineapple Award
To nominate us for another Pineapple Award see this link: Pineapple Nomination
ART CONTEST: Brunswick County encourages youth to imagine their neighborhood in 2040
Brunswick County students heard our call. See the results of the Blueprint Brunswick 2040 Art Contest. LINK: Blueprint Brunswick 2040 Youth Art Contest Winners - Final
Brunswick Arts Council Announces $31,401.00 in Grassroots Grant Awards for Brunswick County
The Brunswick Arts Council is pleased to announce $31,401.00 in awards to Brunswick County arts organizations and businesses through the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots grants. The North Carolina Arts Council awarded Brunswick Arts Council $36,440.00 for the FY 2020-21 Grassroots Grants…
Brunswick Arts Council Announces Reimbursement Awards For North Carolina Cares for the Arts Grants
Brunswick Arts Council is pleased to announce $163,737.36 in awards to Brunswick County arts organizations and businesses through the North Carolina CARES for Arts grants. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to…
3rd Annual Artisan Holiday Market at Mayfaire (Call for NC Artists)
Call for Artists (North Carolina Only) We are happy to announce our third annual holiday market at Mayfaire. The application process is now open. The market will be open 7 days a week from November 1st -December 27th This event is sponsored by Going Local, if you are not familiar with us, check us…
For Immediate Release: Brunswick Arts Council Accepting Applications for North Carolina Cares for Arts Grants
Brunswick Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina CARES for Arts grants through November 9, 2020. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by…
20th Annual BAC Fall Art Show
We are pleased to showcase the creativity of our local Brunswick County Artists at the 20th Annual BAC Fall Art Show. Come see the two and three dimensional works - many of which are for sale. Support your neighbors, family and friends by coming to view their original artworks. Thank you to Phil…
