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Community Paint update- Legacy Mural

A huge thanks to everyone that came out to paint on Tuesday the 4th. There is only a small amount left to paint - if you are planning on coming today be there early before it's all done! From 2-5pm today, 11/5 at Cartert Community Theatre at 1311 Arendell St.

Holiday Show Reception will feature a new book launch

During the Holiday Show reception on November 15, 2025 between 4-6pm, join us for the Book Launch of Elizabeth and the Baby Otter, a new children’s hardcover picture book set amid the Cape Lookout National Seashore about the adventures of a little girl and a baby otter. It was written by local author, Deborah Van Dyken, and illustrated by local Carolina Artist Gallery resident artist, Barbi Bailey-Smith. They will briefly speak about how they wrote, illustrated and publish

Call for Artists

Adopt-a-Marlin Program Morehead City, North Carolina Applications Due November 21, 2025 Morehead City, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is pleased to announce the Adopt-a-Marlin Program. This initiative will celebrate community pride and artistic creativity by showcasing large fiberglass Marlin statues, each uniquely painted by local artists, created in collaboration with local businesses and organizations. Once completed, the Marlins will be installed

Partners in pixels at the Bradford Gallery

PARTNERS IN PIXELS BRADFORD GALLERY AT ST. FRANCIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 5:30 TO 7:00 Jacalyn (Jaci) Ackerman and Marshall Hurley have traveled up and down the east coast of the U.S. from Maine to Florida. Jaci has a great eye for coastal scenes, and Marshall is particularly drawn to wildlife and birds everywhere. Come and see this special approach to documenting our Atlantic coast which is driven by their love of nature, beauty, our heritage, and memorable moments. Come j

Janet Nickle Showing at Bradford Gallery

“Tidings From the Shore” …Introducing work by local artist Janet Nickle in a solo exhibition celebrating the beauty, rhythm, and spirit of coastal life featuring the landscapes, seascapes and wildlife that make this coast extraordinary! I can finally be called a “local” after residing on the Crystal Coast for over 20 years after having relocated from the MD/DC area! I retired from a teaching career of 18 years but have always been first and foremost an artist! I have tried a

ACCC Supports new mural

“LEGACY NC” MURAL FOR CARTERET COUNTY Installation schedule and public participation Carteret County, NC, October 24, 2025 – Artist Max Dowdle is leading the State-wide project “Legacy NC: 100 Murals in 100 Counties” in partnership with the NC Museum of Art, the NC Mainstreet Organization, and the NC Association of County Commissioners. Locally, the Arts Council of Carteret County will be sponsoring the project, providing funding and coordination with local stakeholders. The