Marcus Dawson is a North Carolina collage artist whose mission is to spread joy and light through hand cut analog collages. He has a deep love for found papers and photographs that enables him to puzzle pieces together to tell a story through art.

Creative Castle launches Oct. 2, from 5-9 p.m., stretching the length of Castle Street from Third Street to the 11th block. It's free to attend, free for artists to show, and free for businesses to take part.

Cameron Art Museum, Eastern North Carolina's premier art museum, announces With A Southern Accent: Sporting Art and Fine Art of Eastern North Carolina, on view September 19, 2026, through August 16, 2027.

Back in March, DREAMS Center for Arts Education hosted a veteran art show. When the show came down, artist Loraine Scalamoni left two pieces behind for a stretch while she was out of town, and DREAMS kept an eye on them. A few Dreamers—what DREAMS calls their students—wandered in...

On September 8, 2026, the Leland Cultural Arts Center will open WE WERE HERE, a solo exhibition by local artist Kennedy B. Holley. The exhibition will be on view through September 30, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 10 from 6–8 PM. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

encore’s third launch party is a wrap—keep an eye out for your copy around town!

When Barbara Hubbard and Dick Hubbard first moved to Leland, the town looked different: large swaths of undeveloped land were dominated by pine forests, and subdivisions and shopping centers were fewer and farther between. Now, Leland is one of the state’s fastest-growing communities—and alongside that growth is a thriving arts scene.

For Amanda Adkins, Fleur Couture represents more than a single event—it’s a milestone in her journey as both a creative and a business owner.

Bricks and Minifigs Wilmington, ILM’s official Lego resale store, will open this Saturday for folks of all ages who love Lego.

Local artist Janette K Hopper shares her essay ‘Bursting Hearts' and original artworks inspired by the native North Carolina plant Euonymus Americanus—commonly called 'Hearts-a-Bustin.'

HPFANGS talks Keith Haring and “I Heart ILM” event on Feb. 14 at Savard Beer & Board.

Finding joy while waiting for peace, the Ukrainian Christmas Festival is this Saturday, Nov. 22, at Waterline.

Gadisse Lee comes from Raleigh for her artist talk and visit this Friday, Oct. 24, as part of her “Conversations in Isolation” exhibit.

Photos from Shakori Hills Grassroots Fall Festival.

Shakori does a really good job of generational and genre intersection, like a family patchwork quilt that’s less concerned with trends and perfect seams, but focused rather on the warmth it provides your body and heart during cold winters.

The Riot Grrl concept found its footing in the underground art scenes of early '90s. Now its punk-rock aesthetics and femme tones with carry Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' to the UNCW Main Stage.

Local author Deb Bowen co-wrote "Crafting the Wheel of the Year," available now.

Wilmington Fashion Week struts back onto the scene Sept. 24-28 after five years with a totally revamped reintroduction. Sewit Mesfen interviews veteran WFW designer Lucy Cherry coastal and fall-inspired line.

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra celebrates a “A New Era" this Saturday at Wilson Center with conductor Dr. Peter Askim features the premiere of [ n e w w o r k ] by Algernon Robinson, along with Kauyumari by Gabriela Ortiz and Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Collectively, we have weathered a long, stormy week (err... lifetime?) in the world and I feel gratitude for a mild—dare I say, chill—evening of belonging and togetherness at Port City Jerry Day in our community's outdoor park and amphitheater.