The ArtWorks-Wilmington

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Miriam Hunt

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Miriam Hunt! . About Miriam: . 🎨 Acrylic paint and pastels are her two favorite mediums 🎨 Her artistic journey happened in 2006 when her son stopped playing baseball. Looking for a new passion to fill her time, she saw a sign one day in Apex, NC that said “Adult Art Lessons” and the rest is history! 🎨 Miriam says: “Once I started painting the world of color opened up for me. My goal is for my art to show something new, some new color or form every time it is looked upon.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Miriam! You can also visit Love to Paint or her studio at theArtWorks™️ to see more of her work and visit our website to get in touch! . . . #theartworkswilmingtonnc #artistfeature #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #northcarolinaart #capefear #artstudio #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #localpainter #pastelartist

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Weenird Studios

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Megan Stephenson of Weebird Studios! . About Megan: . 🎨 Her medium of choice is ceramics 🎨 She has been making pottery for almost 5 years, but has been Weebird Studios for longer. She originally started in metalwork! 🎨 Megan says: “I find a lot of inspiration from the world around me, and enjoy adding different colors and shapes into my pottery.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Megan! You can also visit https://instagram.com/weebirdstudios?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . . #theartworkswilmingtonnc #artistfeature #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #northcarolinaart #capefear #artstudio #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #localpottery #ncpottery #ncceramics

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Helen Mirkil

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Helen Mirkil! . About Helen: . 🎨 Her main focus is in acrylics, but she is also skilled in oil pastels, drawing, collage, and assemblage 🎨 She first started selling and exhibiting her works in art school in the 80s 🎨 Helen says: “My creativity is a gift from the Holy Spirit, fueled by a childhood need to be heard.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Helen! You can also visit www.helenmirkil.com to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #localpoet

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Courtney Gomez

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Courtney Gomez of Notorious ART! . About Courtney: . 🎨 A multimedia artist, she creates resin pieces, alcohol ink pieces, and jewelry made from polymer clay 🎨 She started creating her art only a couple of years ago during the pandemic. She has been creating alcohol ink art for about 6 months 🎨 Courtney says: “Art is the safest of safe spaces. It's so beautiful to see how our lives, emotions, struggles and successes pour out from our souls into our art. There is always someone who will appreciate your art and your art will never be for everyone. My therapy happens between my soul and the canvas, whatever that may be in the moment.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Courtney! You can also visit her at Notorious ART see more of her work, or visit https://society6.com/ilmnotoriousart to shop her designs! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #resinartist #polymerclayartist #alcoholinkartist #polymerclayjewelry

The Creative Light Gallery

This week we are doing something a little different! We will be featuring our “gallery within a gallery” here at theArtWorks™️: The Creative Light Gallery! . 🎨 Located inside our main gallery, Gallery Verrazzano 🎨 It is the creation of one of our artists: Brian Peterson 🎨 As Brian is a photographer, this gallery features photographic works by Brian, as well as holds shows by other photographers. Stay tuned this week to see the current show! . . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #localphotographer

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Amy Hardison

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Amy Hardison of Skylark Studio! . About Amy: . 🎨 Her medium of choice is acrylic painting. Her subject matters tend to be landscapes, wildlife, and florals 🎨 2020 brought the pandemic, a breast cancer diagnosis and homeschooling her children, and that was when she began to pick up paint brushes again!🎨 She started teaching online painting projects on Outschool with children all over the world. Was a great way for kids to connect with each other during that time and made it clear to her that she wanted to continue down this path helping children find their inner artist. . Check back Wednesday for more about Amy! You can also visit Skylark Studio to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #childrensartclasses

Perry Smith Teaching a Hand Drum Class

And here it is! Part three of our weekly artist spotlight! Here is a video of our resident musician Perry Smith teaching a hand drum class! 🎼 . . Be sure to check @perrysguitar to see more or to get in touch! . Check back on Monday when we feature our next artist! . . #theartworkswilmingtonnc #artistfeature #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #localncmusic #localmusicians #ncmusician #ncmusic #wilmingtonmusic

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is our resident musician Perry Smith! . About Perry: . 🎨 Perry has been playing music since the age of 6 when he was old enough to join his church choir. At 14 he mowed lawns until he had enough money to buy his first guitar. 🎨 In 2000 he began teaching private and group lessons and continues teaching in his studio at The Art Works 🎨 Perry says: “As I deepen into my art as a musician, performer and facilitator, I find that music is the perfect medium for me to express myself with clear and kind communication. I always encourage others to reach a little bit further than they think they can go in order to achieve a new perspective.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Perry! You can also visit Perry Smith to see (and hear!) more of his work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #localmusicscene #wilmingtonncmusic #ncmusician

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Yvonne Carpenter

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Yvonne Carpenter of 4th Day Colours! . About Yvonne: . 🎨 A stained glass artist, she opened her business 3 years ago 🎨 Enjoys helping create stained glass pieces for local churches, as well as custom pieces for individuals 🎨 Offers stained glass classes, contact her for info! . Check back Wednesday for more about Yvonne! You can also visit 4th Day Colours, LLC to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #stainedglass #stainedglassart #stainedglassartist #glassartist #churchstainedglass

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Cathy Johnson

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Cathy Johnson! . About Cathy: . 🎨 Began taking painting lessions in the late seventies at CFCC and later studied art at UNCW 🎨 She retured in 1994 and gave her attention to her art full time 🎨 She works in multiple mediums, including: paint, pastels, pyrography, sculpture, and wood carving! . Check back Wednesday for more about Cathy! You can come find her at theArtWorks™️ during open hours to see more! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #animalartistry #woodcarver #bronzesculpture

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Diana Coltenback

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Diana Coltenback! . About Diana: . 🎨 Started selling her art in 2003. Currently works in acrylics and paper clay, but also works in other mediums such as ink and colored pencil. 🎨 Is a pet portrait artist! Contact her today for commission info! 🎨 She states: “Ever since I was a child I’ve loved two things: animals and art. I’m blessed to have shared my life with and have had contact with all different species of animals, both wild and domestic. Hopefully my love for both translates and is easily seen in my paintings and sculptures.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Diana! You can also visit Diana Coltenback Pet Portraiture to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #petportrait #petportraitartist #animalartistry

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Lauren Lassiter of Hexed! . About Lauren and Hexed: . 🎨 Hexed is a one-woman show dedicated to bringing you the best of the best handpicked vintage clothing and providing one of a kind handmade items intended to last a lifetime 🎨 Laurens goal is to “create handmade pieces that will stay with you for years to come” 🎨 Hexed is inspired by 70s and 80s rock n roll! . Check back Wednesday for more about (NAME)! You can also visit (TAG) to see more of (PRONOUN) work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #handmadeclothing #vintageclothing #textileartist

Weekly Artist Spotlight: Will York

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Will York of Jade Apple Jewelry! . About Will: . 🎨 He is a practicing jeweler and metalsmith. He specializes in brass, copper, and silver to make his pieces. 🎨 He has been making jewelry the last 3 years 🎨 Will says: “This was the art form I could use to make things that weren’t only innately unique, but also personal and valuable to those who owned them.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Will!You can also visit https://instagram.com/jade_apple_jewelry?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= to see more of his work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear

Photographers x2 Exhibit

This weekend is the last weekend to view the “Photographers x2” show in the Creative Light Gallery! . 👉 Features the photography of brothers Brian and Jim Peterson 👉 The Creative Light Gallery is located in Gallery Verrazzano. It’s our “gallery within a gallery!” 👉 We are open Thursday-Saturday 11-5pm and Sundays 12-5pm . Come out and see this incredible exhibit! . . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #photographyexhibition #photographyevent

🌸 It’s a beautiful day for a market! 🌸 . Our Mothers Day Market is in full swing! We have vendors both indoors and out, live music, food, and more! Come on out to support and shop local! . We are open today and tomorrow 10am-5pm . . #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #wilmingtonweekend #wilmingtonevents #ncevents #artcommunity #artscommunity

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Chris Bloom! . About Chris: . 🎨 Is a contemporary impressionist oil painter 🎨 Common subject matter for her are still life’s, florals, and landscapes 🎨 Can sometimes be found painting outdoors (plein air) or taking art workshops! . Check back Wednesday for more about Chris! You can also visit www.chrisbloomfineart.com to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #stilllifepainting

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Sarah Sheffield! . About Sarah: 🎨 A 2D artist, in the last four years she went from working with oil paint to working exclusively with metal 🎨 Uses copper or aluminum as a base, then uses oil paint, inks, colored pencils, acids and torches to create images and designs in the surfaces 🎨 Sarah says: “ My goal is to awaken personal memories in my viewer, to document our changing environment, and to bring more abstraction into my representational work.” . Check back Wednesday for more about Sarah! You can also visit Sarah Sheffield Art Studio to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #metalartist

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Angela Creasy, the creator of The Creative Child Studio! . About Angela and The Creative Child Studio: 🎨 Was founded in 2021 🎨 Angela has over 23 years of experience working with children 🎨 Is designed to provide a space for children to explore their creativity and self expression . Check back Wednesday for more about Angela and The Creative Child Studio! You can also visit The Creative Child Studio to learn more and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #artcommunity #artscommunity #artistcommunity #capefear #childrensartstudio #childrensart

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists a week. Starting off this week is Meghan Harper of Salty Ceramics! . About Meghan: 🎨 Runs Salty Ceramics alongside her partner Tim 🎨 Their focus is on functional ceramics. Think mugs, planters, vases, etc! 🎨 All of their pieces are non-toxic, microwave, and dishwasher safe . Check back Wednesday for more about Meghan! You can also visit @saltyceramics_nc to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist #ceramicartist #saltyceramics

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists a week. Starting off this week is Gloria Taylor Williams! . About Gloria: 🎨 Primarily an oil painter, but also uses various mediums such as pencil, pastels, watercolors, and acrylics 🎨 Is a member of the Wilmington Art Association 🎨 Offers painting and drawing classes . Check back Wednesday for more about Gloria!You can also visit https://www.facebook.com/Gloria-R-Williams-Fine-Arts-104500664859952/ to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists a week. Starting off this week is Genie Bryce! . About Genie: 🎨 Specializes in clay sculpture 🎨 Loves creating “Pot Heads”: sculpted busts made to be vessels and planters 🎨 Her pieces are known for having a “spark” in their eye and warm smiles . Check back Wednesday for more about Genie!You can also visit her website www.geniebryce.com to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists a week. Starting off this week is Barbara Bear Jamison! . About Barbara: 🎨 Specializes in oil painting 🎨 Both a studio and “plein air” artist 🎨 Her favorite subject matter is anything along the coast of North Carolina. She likes to focus on Wilmington, her hometown . Check back Wednesday for more about Barbara! You can also visit her website www.barbarabearjamison.com to see more of her work and to get in touch! . . . #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #artistfeature #artistspotlight #ncartist #northcarolinaartist

Here at @theartworkswilm we will be featuring one of our fabulous artists per week! Kicking it off first is Terry of @terryganeyart . About Terry: 🎨 Self-taught artist who works in multiple mediums, but specializes in watercolor and ink 🎨 Her favorite subject matter is anything related to North Carolina, from bustling downtown Wilmington to the beautiful mountains 🎨 You can find her during most open hours at @theartworkswilm but also at the @seaglass_monthly_market . Visit @terryganeyart to see what she’s up to! . . . #theartworkswilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonncart #wilmingtonncartist #artistspotlight #ncartist #ncartists #ncartistfeature #multimediaartist #watercolorandink #artistfeature #southfrontdistrict #downtownwilmingtonnc

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Silver Arts Opening Day

Come take a look around the Silver Arts Exhibition and Sale today, open until 6pm. It'll be a great way to beat the heat because we now have A/C! The winners from this region will go on the the Senior Games State Competition.

March EXTENDED hours FOR theArtWorks™ Art Exhibition and Sale! Showcasing the talent of our Art Village Artists. 2-D and 3-D art from a wide variety of mediums, available for purchase or study. Also, Published authors and documentary producers. “Prey with Ease” by Paul Hill will be introduced March 22nd, Fourth Friday #artgallery #calledtobecreative We are Arts Friendly in Wilmington Today Supporting Arts Council of Wilmington& New Hanover County Open to the public March 1-30 Extended HOURS: Sunday 11-5 Wednesday 11-5 Thursday 11-5 Friday 11-7 Saturday 11-5