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theArtWorks™ is an art village providing art studios, gallery space, and an event venue; fostering a creative environment for artists, educational opportunities, and enhancement of the Wilmington community, through art.

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Have a Wonderful Holiday. See you in 2023!!
12/25/2022

Have a Wonderful Holiday. See you in 2023!!

Closing out 2022 with DBA
12/23/2022
Closing out 2022 with DBA

Closing out 2022 with DBA

On behalf of the 2023 DBA Board of Directors, it is with great enthusiasm that we take on the new year! This year’s elected officers are Kelli Jordan as President, Cheryl Hartsoe as Vice-president, Terry Espy as Past-president, Mike Loch as Treasurer, and David Usher as Secretary. The DBA Board wi...

12/22/2022

Enjoy the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County Gallery Walk this Friday. Reminding you theArtWorks™ will be closed this 4th Friday 6-9. We celebrated Wednesday with a 3rd Friday Art by Linda Toner, her daughter Gillian Krystal from Nashville performing. We are open this Thursday & Friday 11-5!

Tonight!! (12/21).We here at theArtWorks™️ will not be participating in Fourth Friday Gallery Nights this month, so inst...
12/21/2022

Tonight!! (12/21)
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We here at theArtWorks™️ will not be participating in Fourth Friday Gallery Nights this month, so instead we will be having a holiday art show tonight!
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We will be featuring an art show by AND will have live music by her daughter, 🎶
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Come on out to support local artists and SHOP for the holidays!
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12/20/2022

Slowly but surely, I am finishing my holiday orders! 🎄
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I was super happy with how this one in particular turned out. Woodburning and white colored pencil on basswood.
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Pieces of the Week! 🎨 🎄.Our artists have been busy prepping for the holidays! From holiday themed pieces to custom piece...
12/17/2022

Pieces of the Week! 🎨 🎄
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Our artists have been busy prepping for the holidays! From holiday themed pieces to custom pieces, here’s what some of our artists have been up to this week!
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🎨 Ornament by Terry Ganey Studio
🎨 Mug by Salty Ceramics
🎨 Painting by www.chrisbloomfineart.com
🎨 Mug by Weebird Studios
🎨 Woodburning by Mossy Fox Studio
🎨 Pendant by Jade Apple Jewelry
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Check back next week to see more!
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12/17/2022

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP ™️ the Village, in Gallery Verrazzano!
PLEASE SHARE
Much to do in
HOME of South Front - Tribute Premier Living
Beauty and Bloom The Second Glass Native Salt Cave & Wellness CustomEyes satellite bar and lounge Blocktaco Mariposa Tapas Bar The Harp Authentic Irish Fine Food and Drink True Blue Butcher and Barrel New Anthem Beer Project YogaSaltWilmington Benny's Big Time Pizzeria We have… Whatchu' Doin’ Wilmington - NC Mossy Fox Studio Terry Ganey Studio Cathy Johnson Art Whimsy Rae's Artistry Sarah Sheffield Art Studio Janet B. Sessoms, Fine Art Chris Bloom Weebird Studios Marc Leslie Glass Soquid Studios Helen Mirkil - Painter, Sculptor, Poet Brian H. Peterson 4th Day Colours Miriam Hunt The Creative Child Studio to name a few!

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP  ™️  the  Village,   in Gallery Verrazzano!  PLEASE SHAREMuch to do ...
12/16/2022

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP ™️ the Village, in Gallery Verrazzano!
PLEASE SHARE
Much to do in
HOME of South Front - Tribute Premier Living
Beauty and Bloom The Second Glass Native Salt Cave & Wellness CustomEyes satellite bar and lounge Blocktaco Mariposa Tapas Bar The Harp Authentic Irish Fine Food and Drink True Blue Butcher and Barrel New Anthem Beer Project YogaSaltWilmington Benny's Big Time Pizzeria We have… Whatchu' Doin’ Wilmington - NC Mossy Fox Studio Terry Ganey Studio Cathy Johnson Art Whimsy Rae's Artistry Sarah Sheffield Art Studio Janet B. Sessoms, Fine Art Chris Bloom Weebird Studios Marc Leslie Glass Soquid Studios Helen Mirkil - Painter, Sculptor, Poet Brian H. Peterson 4th Day Colours Miriam Hunt The Creative Child Studio to name a few!

Photos from Salty Ceramics's post
12/15/2022

Photos from Salty Ceramics's post

Photos from Adrienne Watts Art's post
12/15/2022

Photos from Adrienne Watts Art's post

Living at Pier 33 Apartments we got to walk to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal Power Breakfast! Looking forward ...
12/13/2022

Living at Pier 33 Apartments we got to walk to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal Power Breakfast! Looking forward to all the speakers, especially our Rhonda Bellamy of Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County Government, NC

Tonight at The Vibe Music and Cocktail Lounge. OPEN to ALL!!
12/12/2022

Tonight at The Vibe Music and Cocktail Lounge. OPEN to ALL!!

12/12/2022

Tis’ the Season!

The podcast, Whatchu' Doin’ Wilmington - NC will return in January, highlighting even more of your favorite people, places, and things in our beautiful city of Wilmington, NC!❤️❤️

Next year will be phenomenal!😉

Pieces of the Week! 🎨.Here’s what some of our artists have been up to this week!.🎨 Painting by Helen Mirkil - Painter, S...
12/10/2022

Pieces of the Week! 🎨
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Here’s what some of our artists have been up to this week!
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🎨 Painting by Helen Mirkil - Painter, Sculptor, Poet
🎨 Botanical dyed scarf by Susan Kranyik
🎨 Woodburned pet portrait by Mossy Fox Studio
🎨 Planter by Weebird Studios
🎨 Resin art by Whimsy Rae's Artistry
🎨 Mug by Salty Ceramics
🎨 Pendant by Jade Apple Jewelry
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Check back next week to see more!
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SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP  ™️  the  Village,   in Gallery Verrazzano!  PLEASE SHAREMuch to do ...
12/10/2022

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP ™️ the Village, in Gallery Verrazzano!
PLEASE SHARE
Much to do in

HOME of South Front - Tribute Premier Living
Beauty and Bloom The Second Glass Native Salt Cave & Wellness CustomEyes satellite bar and lounge Blocktaco Mariposa Tapas Bar True Blue Butcher & Table The Harp Authentic Irish Fine Food and Drink New Anthem Beer Project Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria YogaSaltWilmington
We have… Terry Ganey Studio Janet B. Sessoms, Fine Art Sarah Sheffield Art Studio Salty Ceramics Lefler DesignStudio The Creative Child Studio Weebird Studios Whimsey Rae’s Artistry Marc Leslie Glass Helen Mirkil - Painter, Sculptor, Poet Chris Bloom Brian H. Peterson 4th Day Colours to name a few!

Second Sunday Holiday Market in   Shop local Food, art, locally-made, unique wares, vintage, collectible records & books...
12/10/2022

Second Sunday Holiday Market in Shop local Food, art, locally-made, unique wares, vintage, collectible records & books AND & Local businesses. Everything to cover your Christmas list

And here it is! Part three of our weekly artist spotlight! Here is a selection of Rachael Baker of Whimsy Rae Artistry’s...
12/09/2022

And here it is! Part three of our weekly artist spotlight! Here is a selection of Rachael Baker of Whimsy Rae Artistry’s work 🎨
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Be sure to check Whimsy Rae's Artistry to see more or to get in touch! She offers lots of classes held locally, check out her profile and website for more info!
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Cape Fear Spice Merchants expanding into adjacent downtown storefront | WilmingtonBiz
12/08/2022
Cape Fear Spice Merchants expanding into adjacent downtown storefront | WilmingtonBiz

Cape Fear Spice Merchants expanding into adjacent downtown storefront | WilmingtonBiz

Cape Fear Spice Merchants is making moves. Soon, the downtown shop’s shelves laden with jars of spices and loose-leaf teas, casks of specialty oils and vinegars, packages of pre-made soup mixtures and more will expand into an adjacent storefront on South Front Street.   Inventory has steadily exp...

Photos from Art E Bug's post
12/08/2022

Photos from Art E Bug's post

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12/08/2022

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Congratulations Illumination 2022 artists Lemuel Heida and Tricia Messenger from Supply, NC for winning 2nd place with their work Untitled. They write, "This collaborative lantern personifies the characteristics and methodology of artwork made individually by combining two styles together to make a cohesive work of functional, sculptural and decorative art."

Check out Untitled along with 35 other entries on display now through January 15.

Illumination 2022
Now on view through January 15, 2023

Photos from Art in Bloom LLC's post
12/08/2022

Photos from Art in Bloom LLC's post

Photos from Salty Ceramics's post
12/07/2022

Photos from Salty Ceramics's post

12/07/2022

Just sent this lady off to her new home!
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This is “The Huntress” a leopard piece I made in January of 2020. It means so much when anyone buys any of my pieces, but it’s always extra special when one of my bigger and more expensive pieces sell ❤️
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Woodburning on basswood, with acrylic paint for the whiskers.
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The lineup of December paint and sip parties are here! Hosted by Art By The Glass ILM and held right here at theArtWorks...
12/06/2022

The lineup of December paint and sip parties are here! Hosted by Art By The Glass ILM and held right here at theArtWorks™️, sign up today to reserve a spot for you, your friends, your coworkers, whoever!
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These parties are a fun and relaxing way to make a painting of your very own - no artistic skills needed! Bonus: you can drink wine while you create!
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12/05/2022
Weekly Artist Spotlight: Rachael Baker

Here at theArtWorks™️ we will be featuring one of our studio artists each week. Starting off this week is Rachael Baker of Whimsy Rae’s Artistry!
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About Rachael:
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🎨 A multimedia artist, she specializes in pastel, acrylics, and resin
🎨 Rachael says: “Making art my microphone and I sing. I use art to help create a connection to the people who admire it.”
🎨 Teaches a variety of art classes around town and right here at theArtWorks™️. You can visit her at Whimsy Rae's Artistry for more info!
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Check back Wednesday for more about Rachael! You can also visit her page to see more of her work and to get in touch!
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SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP  ™️  the  Village,   in Gallery Verrazzano!  Much to do in  HOME of ...
12/04/2022

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District SHOP ™️ the Village, in Gallery Verrazzano!

Much to do in

HOME of South Front - Tribute Premier Living
Beauty and Bloom The Second Glass Native Salt Cave & Wellness CustomEyes satellite bar and lounge Blocktaco Mariposa Tapas Bar True Blue Butcher & Table The Harp Authentic Irish Fine Food and Drink New Anthem Beer Project Benny's Big Time Pizzeria YogaSaltWilmington
We have… Terry Ganey Studio Janet B. Sessoms, Fine Art Sarah Sheffield Art Studio Salty Ceramics Lefler DesignStudio The Creative Child Studio Weebird Studios Marc Leslie Glass Helen Mirkil - Painter, Sculptor, Poet Chris Bloom Brian H. Peterson 4th Day Colours to name a few! PLEASE SHARE

12/04/2022

THE DECEMBER 2022 ISSUE IS NOW AVAILABLE!

In this issue: 2022 Art Competition Winners, Christmas Ornaments Step-by-Step, Great Gifts under $25, DIY Custom Tags, Drawing on the Walls, Gifting Your Art, Tips to Start Your Year Off Right, and more. Featuring Wendy Blackwell

Get it at: www.coloredpencilmag.com

Thank you to our Contributors:
Becker Historic Art
Wendy Blackwell
Pamela Clements
Elisabetta De Maria
Denise J Howard Art
Iotti Cristina
Myriam Krabbe
Kathy Lally
Jesse Lane Art
Mandy Peltier Artist
Kimberly Raboin
Daniela Rum
Matt Rota
Megan Seiter
Bonnie Sheckter
Vreni Sittler
Susan Wehrman

Sponsors/Advertisers
Blick Art Materials
Caran d'Ache
Jerry's Artarama
Legion Paper
Quarto Knows
Winsor & Newton

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District  ™️  SHOP the  Village,   in Gallery Verrazzano! ™ SHARE
12/03/2022

SHOPPING? Come on down to South Front District ™️ SHOP the Village, in Gallery Verrazzano! ™ SHARE

Photos from Terry Ganey Studio's post
11/30/2022

Photos from Terry Ganey Studio's post

Join the Party South Front District all of Wilmington Bring It Downtown Wilmington Please SHARE
11/30/2022

Join the Party South Front District all of Wilmington Bring It Downtown Wilmington Please SHARE

Downtown ILM Businesses: Have you signed up for this year's Downtown Window Decorating Contest?

The Downtown Business Alliance will be awarding prizes to the brightest window fronts, People's Choice Award and the most festive displays. Tag us in pictures of your storefronts and we'll promote you for the chance to win the People's Choice award!

If you're interested in signing up, please fill out the form in the link below by Thursday, December 1st.⁣
https://bit.ly/3Gif5Zq⁣


11/30/2022

Treat your business relationships like friendships!

Join us on December 1 for Genesis Block Converting Conversations to Contracts to build relationships to grow your business

Register here https://zcu.io/8L9p

Photos from Salty Ceramics's post
11/30/2022

Photos from Salty Ceramics's post

Photos from Demia Avery's post
11/29/2022

Photos from Demia Avery's post

11/29/2022

The Arts Council of Wilmington is now accepting art submissions for a large-scale mural design for the newly renovated Bijou Park in downtown Wilmington.

Proposed as “The Last Piece of the Park," this project offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the pocket park and streetscape on North Front Street, between Chestnut and Grace streets.

Interested artists should have experience and interest in collaborative, community-based mural projects that build social ties, represent diversity, and/or develop a sense of communal ownership of public spaces.

Details are in the link below!

https://www.artswilmington.org/bijou-park-mural-project/

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11/29/2022

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Address

200 Willard Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm

Telephone

(910) 352-1822

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Fine Art, Oils, Watercolor, Pastels, Acrylics,Sculpture, Jewelry, Pottery, Blown, Lamp, and Fused Glass, Mosaics, Fiber Art, Hand dyed Scarves, Fashion Design, Wood Carving, Wood Burning, Colored Pencil, Mixed Media, Drum and Guitar instruction, Photography, Cloisonné jewelry and Classes, Silversmith, and Unique Original Art gifts.

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Dear Art Works,
I am very disturbed to hear of the way my friend Joy James aka Livity the Poet and her son were treated at your establishment last night. As someone who has helped host events where she and her son have been present, I can assure that he is a well behaved little boy and that she closely supervises his behavior. I am appalled at how you treated them. You owe her a very public and sincere apology. My friends and I will not be visiting your venue in the future. You need to do better.
We had the best time ever at the Artworks GALLERY NIGHT!! Which happens every fourth Friday at 200 Willard S.t Wilmington, NC. There was live music with Susan Savia who brings so much class with songs that inspired the creative genius of artist that represented the open studios in the art village. This was really a great place to be, we met wonderful people, and embraced beautiful art, it was like walking thru a mall drinking wine while eating bread and cheese, homemade hummus, guacamole, grapes and other delicious finger foods that made it easy to talk walk and eat. There were studios, and art that lined the walls, conversations that made you think why haven't I been here years ago, and why am I only finding out about this place" this space in time that just makes you feel so amazed at art and life" I have embrace 2020! I say" It's the start of the new me". I met the owners there weeks ago when I was part of the opening of their poetry jam hosted by Mahlaynee Nicole. I was invited back. I have not met in Wilmington such down to earth, and very engaging
everyday nice people who talk's with you as if they knew you all their lives. Betsy and Jim are the type of people you want to tell everybody you know about because you can feel their realness. I also spent time in at least 15 studios, and in one studio I met Glenn Davis who is a pencil color artist. You wouldn't believe what this man does with just pencils, and after talking with him I learned so much about who he is, and things he has done in his lifetime. He has done almost everything, but he has never rode on a train. He has flown planes, scuba dived, parachuted out of planes, and even owned one years ago, but never was a passenger on a train. He said he's going to do this, and he made me feel like riding with him, I don't think I will, but he has inspired me to write a poem, "I have never rode a train"... I met Pat Pinter A mixed media artist .You must see the beauty in her work. Mary Trowbridge paintings reminds you why artist love other artist. Livy Hitchcock has portraits, landscapes , seascapes, and genre paintings. Brian Peterson ,and Helen Mirkil are not just great artist, but great poet's also, they both had poems that should have made them house whole names around the world. They both played a major part in the opening night of the poetry jams. Brian gave me a book on Gallery Night" he had written called " Opening the Curtin". Fifty years of Image word and song!! What a good read. Brian and his wife Helen will be on stage again February 6th for the Pre Valentine day Poetry Jam!!! Where all the spoken word artist will use love in their poetry," so bring someone you love, or meet someone to love ''This will be a night of love" , and my new poem "You don't no nothing about love". Will open your eyes to what you love right now!! In this time and space.
What a night to remember at the Artworks. MahlayneeNicole hosted opening night with great performances. We all know God was in her heart because God was in the house. Laynee hand-picked a great group of Artist, and she really put her heart into getting everyone together. Her, and Alex the promotional director came together like a song. He Dee-jay'd the event, and set a great mood for everyone. The featured Artist Bugsy Calhoun travelled 3hrs to perform, and was not just a great artist, but also a great brother with good spirit. His performance was off the chain. I also got great feedback on my performance. There was so many great artist. Laynee had a veteran actor who wrote his own piece's stating this was the first time he performed something he wrote himself. It was brilliant "Ben Jam In" is a true veteran of the arts, and his performance brought awareness to all his talents. A live musical performance by "Micah ", and her two guitarist brought class, and delight...a smooth sound that touched your heart. "Ms . Helen a teacher", and orator read Maya Angelou as though she wrote it herself. What a wonderful opening to break the ice. "Zahara" who came prepared wrote another piece just before the show started, and entertained us with on the spot creativity, it was amazing . There were so many other great artist . I did not know there names before, but I know them now. "John Evans" great job, did a goose walk with his poetry, Sebastian the Romanian with his distinctive voice wooed us all. Yolanda surprised us all with a great piece stating who she was, and who she is today, a wonderful woman we must hear more! "Helen Mirkil", and her husband "Brian" both spoke with passion, and now I love the ocean even more. "Renegade Cherokee" gave a dramatic performance explaining 1898. I'm so grateful that I had the chance to start my year doing what I love. In the words of Delbert Tibbs: " It's not easy being a poet, but still I sing".
Laura Kalina’s Big update to her website!

Added a whole new page for my Airlie Heart and did some general updating and changing. Thoughts on the new background??

This FRIDAY! Lots to see. Even a Local Ikabana Display! SHARE
I HAVE FREE TOOTSIE ROLLS AND STARBURST CANDY OUTSIDE MY STUDIO!!!
If you are considering driftwood or ocean worn plastics in your work. Come to Carolina Beach and get all you want. The renourishment project is churning up all kinds of stuff.
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