The Arts Council of Carteret County held the opening reception and awards presentation for Art From the Heart on January 29, 2026. The event was kicked off with a presentation of the February is Arts Month Proclamation by Atlantic Beach Mayor, Danny Navey. Following the presentation the awards in the categories of Photography, 3D and 2D art were announced by the Arts Council president, Melissa Kelley and presented by our former president, Beverly Glover-Wood. The judge for