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Members Only Call for Artists: Uncle Vinny's For Love of Art Gallery Show
Members Only Call for Artists: Uncle Vinny's For Love of Art Gallery Show
Members Only Call for Artists: Uncle Vinny's For Love of Art Gallery Show
The Island Arts Council is thrilled to announce an exciting new venue for our Rotating Gallery program. Uncle Vinny's is hosting "For the Love of Art" gallery show that runs from Feb 6th to May 1st, 2026.
Join us on February 6th for an exciting gallery opening featuring engaging activities and delicious catering provided by Leaf n Love and beverages from Empire Wine.
To ensure a high turnout of art enthusiasts, the event and ongoing gallery show will be cross-promoted by both the IAC and Uncle Vinny's.
✨ Highlights:
- 6 to 7 artists will be selected
- Exhibits will have QR codes for patrons to purchase your artwork
- No consignment fee!
- You can rotate your artwork during the gallery show.
Your involvement means the world to us. Together, we can make a vibrant art-filled future for our beautiful beaches.
To apply, click the button below.
2025 Was a Very Artful Year!
Members Only Call for Artists: Uncle Vinny's For Love of Art Gallery Show
Members Only Call for Artists: Uncle Vinny's For Love of Art Gallery Show
Our committees, artists, volunteers and local businesses worked hard to bring many programs, events and activities to our island community.
Take a look of the 2025 Year in Review.
We are looking forward to 2026!
Come Be Part of the Arts!
SAVE THE DATE Uncle Vinny's "For the Love of Art"
Members Only Call for Artists: Uncle Vinny's For Love of Art Gallery Show
Uncle Vinny’s is proud to host the latest IAC Rotating Gallery exhibition, "For Love of Art."
Running from February 6th through May 1st, 2026, this showcase features six curated local artists who will debut and rotate new, incredible works throughout the season.
Celebrate the collection at our Opening Night Reception on February 6th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Tickets are $25, with a portion of all proceeds directly benefiting the Island Arts Council.
You are supporting local artists and businesses while enjoying the artwork!
Come Be Part of the Arts!
Members Only Call for Artists: Crush & Grind Exhibit
We are starting the 2026 rotating exhibition at Crush & Grind. This has been a wonderful venue for our members.
It's a great opportunity for you to reach locals and visitors. The "regulars" love to see the new artwork.
Please click below for more information and link to the application.
New for 2026 Healing Arts
We are thrilled to offer a new art series for our community. These workshops are designed and lead by professional art therapists and IAC artists.
Art therapy uses creative expression (drawing, painting, sculpting) in a relaxing setting to improve well-being by helping people process trauma, reduce stress, boost self-esteem, and develop coping skills, especially when words fail; it provides a non-verbal outlet for exploring feelings, fostering resilience, and gaining new insights, acting as a powerful complement to traditional therapy.
Clay Community Healing Arts is lead by Carol Geary who has over 20 years of experience in clay art. Meg McGrew, a professional art therapist, will help participants understand the meaning and symbolism in their artwork to gain insights and develop coping strategies.
This program is free for participants living on our island. It is funded by the Art Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County and Stoked Restaurant.
Feb Social 2/3/2026
Please note the corrected date for February Social is 2/3/2026!
See you there!
Featured Island Artist
Evelyn Fischer
Inspired by the natural world, my work draws from botanical forms, and fairytale-like storytelling. I strive to create pieces that feel alive and curious, inviting viewers into moments of wonder and discovery.
I began my artistic journey as a painter, and painting remains at the heart of my practice. Working across a variety of media, I bring a painterly sensibility to my hand-built ceramics, exploring surface, color, and texture while shaping forms that are both tactile and expressive.
Beyond the studio, I paint large-scale fiberglass sculptures for public art installations, including annual exhibits at Airlie Gardens and a Venus flytrap sculpture created for the Carolina Beach Centennial.
Whether working in clay, painting, or painting large-scale public sculptures, my work is guided by curiosity, material exploration, and the joy of the creative process.
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