Category Archives: Art

Interactive Arts

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival Saturday, May 18th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Along Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach Free • (610) 909-7643 The Carolina Beach Community is no stranger to the arts. With inspiring views of the ocean and … Continue reading

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Growth Spurt

We at encore are constantly reveling in the growth and strength of our arts and culture community. From the evolution of our culinary scene—like the inaugural Wilmington Wine and Food Festival —to constant arts festivals sprouting up (like the one … Continue reading

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Cryptic Allure

Emergence Bottega Art and Wine Bar 208 N. Front Street (910) 763-3737 For centuries, artists have long tried in some way to convey and understand the mysterious. Currently at Bottega, two artists, Justin Campbell and Aaron Earley, combine distinctive artistic … Continue reading

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Fifty Miles of Art

‘Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear’ Hanging at Cape Fear Museum 814 Market Street Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission up to $7 www.capefearcameraclub.com Wilmington’s art scene undoubtedly has been a part of … Continue reading

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The Journey of Love

Shea-Ra Nichi’s ‘Omni’ Sunday, April 28th, 3 p.m. Cameron Art Museum, Brown Wing $5/members, students • $10 GA www.cameronartmuseum.com There is a difference between one’s love of dance and one’s dance of love. Dancer and choreographer Shea-Ra Nichi incorporates both … Continue reading

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Collective Inspiration

Bait ACME Art Studio 711 N. 5th Avenue April 26th, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. • Free I think we can all be thankful that, finally, spring has arrived. From the warmer temps to the yellowy green blanket of pollen … Continue reading

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Painting a Path

Modeling the Masters Hanging through 4/30 Spectrum Art and Jewelry 1125 Military Cutoff Rd. www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Artists in any medium continually must study the past while expanding for the future. Remaining cognizant of the works which come before one’s own allows … Continue reading

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Prepping for the Real World

UNCW Senior Spring Exhibition Cultural Arts Building, UNCW Opens April 11th, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hangs through May 11th Springtime is here and classes are ending, as students prepare for graduation. No where is it more apparent at UNCW … Continue reading

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Springtime Collage

Elizabeth Singletary: 2013 Azalea Festival Artist Work is for sale throughout the week’s festivities, 4/10-14. www.elizabethsingletaryart.com Elizabeth Singletary is surprised by her success as a collage artist. She also is extremely grateful to a large number of Wilmingtonians who have … Continue reading

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Sinfully Provocative

XXX: Nudes, Naked Landscapes and the Seven Deadly Sins Fri., 4/5 • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 621N4TH Gallery 621 N. 4th St. www.621n4th.com The idea of one succinct artistic style and vision to define a generation no longer seems … Continue reading

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