Brooklyn Arts Center

Brooklyn Arts Center Brooklyn Arts Center is the most stunning and spectacular multi-use event venue in the region. BAC is available to outside promoters.
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Historic Brooklyn Arts Center features a stunning Sanctuary, private Courtyard, Annex, and Manse House—perfect for weddings, galas, fundraisers, concerts, reunions, corporate events, celebrations, and unforgettable gatherings of all kinds. We host weddings, concerts, fundraisers, art shows, upscale vintage flea markets, and other community-driven events. There is abundant free parking in our neigh

borhood on North 4th Street or you can park in Historic Downtown Wilmington, two minutes away, and take the free trolley, which stops on North 4th Street in front of the church. We offer state-of-the-art house sound and lighting systems and the finest event support service in the Southeast. If you'd like to bring an event to the Brooklyn Arts Center, contact Jay Tatum at [email protected].

Ms. Cat’s Cottage is our charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom short-term rental located just behind the Annex. With more than ...
06/23/2026

Ms. Cat’s Cottage is our charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom short-term rental located just behind the Annex. With more than 50 five-star Airbnb reviews, it’s the perfect place to stay while attending a wedding at the BAC, catching a show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, or exploring historic downtown Wilmington.

While the cottage is listed on Airbnb, we often reserve it directly for our venue clients. For availability and more information, contact us or view the listing on Airbnb.

Be sure to follow on Instagram for updates, photos, and a peek inside Wilmington’s coziest cottage getaway! 🏠✨

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From first steps to this unforgettable walk down the aisle, a father’s love helps shape the woman she becomes. There’s s...
06/21/2026

From first steps to this unforgettable walk down the aisle, a father’s love helps shape the woman she becomes. There’s something incredibly special about the moment a dad proudly presents his daughter as she begins a new chapter.

To all the fathers who have loved, guided, supported, and cheered from the sidelines—Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the love that lasts a lifetime. 💕 🥂

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In our 138-year history, we’ve been the backdrop for countless weddings and unforgettable memories. It’s always special ...
06/20/2026

In our 138-year history, we’ve been the backdrop for countless weddings and unforgettable memories. It’s always special when couples stop by to visit where it all began.

Today, we were thrilled to welcome back Jonathan & Brandy Harrell. Years later, with children and many memories made, it’s a reminder of why we love what we do.

Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Brandy! Thanks for dropping by, and cheers to many more years ahead. 🥂❤️

Located in our Bell Tower Tasting Room is a curated assortment of premium ci**rs, available for purchase if you’d like t...
06/19/2026

Located in our Bell Tower Tasting Room is a curated assortment of premium ci**rs, available for purchase if you’d like to cap off the evening with a celebratory puff. Just remember—they’re for enjoying outside only. Our historic church has survived since 1888, and we’d like to keep it from smelling like your uncle’s poker night. 😆 💨

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There are plenty of unique spaces to explore throughout our historic property, including cozy spots like the landing in ...
06/18/2026

There are plenty of unique spaces to explore throughout our historic property, including cozy spots like the landing in our balcony area. It’s the perfect place to take in the architecture, relax for a moment, or capture a few memorable photos during your visit. ✨📸

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With more than 30 years of experience lighting national touring artists in venues of all sizes, we’ve partnered with lig...
06/17/2026

With more than 30 years of experience lighting national touring artists in venues of all sizes, we’ve partnered with lighting extraordinaire Richard Arp to bring a truly unique and permanent lighting enhancement to our historic church building.

While we’re still fine-tuning the programming and design, we’re excited about the possibilities and look forward to offering this new lighting experience as an add-on for our clients in the near future. Stay tuned—some exciting things are on the horizon at the Brooklyn Arts Center! ✨💡

We love happy clients, and when the dust settles after their big day, there’s nothing more rewarding than hearing about ...
06/16/2026

We love happy clients, and when the dust settles after their big day, there’s nothing more rewarding than hearing about their experience at the Brooklyn Arts Center.

Recently, Chamberlain shared this five-star review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We could not be happier with the choice to have our wedding at the Brooklyn Arts Center! Jay, Charyl, and the entire staff were wonderful to work with from start to finish. The space is gorgeous and served as the perfect backdrop for our day.”

Reviews like this mean the world to us because we work hard to ensure every couple receives the attention, care, and support they deserve on one of the most important days of their lives.

Thank you, Chamberlin, for trusting us with your celebration and for your kind words. ❤️

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A little pop of color from this past weekend’s celebration to brighten up your Monday! 🌸💐 The perfect reminder that ever...
06/15/2026

A little pop of color from this past weekend’s celebration to brighten up your Monday! 🌸💐 The perfect reminder that every detail helps tell a beautiful story.

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We love when  provides the soundtrack for a beautiful wedding ceremony in our Courtyard. Her violin brings an elegant an...
06/14/2026

We love when provides the soundtrack for a beautiful wedding ceremony in our Courtyard. Her violin brings an elegant and timeless touch to every wedding, creating the perfect backdrop as couples begin their next chapter together. 🎻💍✨

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The Brooklyn Arts Center + The Annex offers beautiful private suites in our historic Annex and the first floor of the Ma...
06/13/2026

The Brooklyn Arts Center + The Annex offers beautiful private suites in our historic Annex and the first floor of the Manse House—perfect for relaxing, getting ready, and making memories with family and friends before you say “I do.” 💍

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516 N 4th Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

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