Browse, Bid, Be Mine!
You can own a one-of-a-kind, artist-painted Venus Flytrap Statue!! There are 6 Venus Flytrap Statues and 18 artist-painted mural panels to be auctioned.
Come join us for an evening of good food and unique art.
If you can't make the Brushstrokes and Flytraps event, you can participate in the ONLINE Auction!
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What's Happening!
Get Ready To Own a Venus Flytrap Statue!
Carolina Beach, NC – August 1, 2025 — The Island Arts Council and the Carolina Beach Mural Project are thrilled to announce a collaborative fundraising event: Brushstrokes and Flytraps: Pleasure Island Art Auction, taking place at the stunning Kindred event space in Carolina Beach on September 10 from 6pm-8pm.This vibrant evening will ce
Carolina Beach, NC – August 1, 2025 — The Island Arts Council and the Carolina Beach Mural Project are thrilled to announce a collaborative fundraising event: Brushstrokes and Flytraps: Pleasure Island Art Auction, taking place at the stunning Kindred event space in Carolina Beach on September 10 from 6pm-8pm.This vibrant evening will celebrate and support public art on Pleasure Island while offering attendees the chance to take home one-of-a-kind creations—and make a direct impact on the local arts scene.
Tickets go on sale today at https://cbmp.betterworld.org/events/brushstrokes-flytraps-pleasure-i Browse. Bid. Be Mine. Space is limited and you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening in support of the arts. Your Ticket Includes:
Meet the Artists behind the Venus Flytrap Statues and MuralFest Panels displayed across the island
Live Music by the talented Elliot Smith and The Salty Strings
Delicious Bites like BBQ sliders, Shrimp Shots, Fruit Skewers, Sweet Treats, and More
A Welcome Lemon Slush Refresher (adults can spike theirs with bubbly!)
Access to a competitive live auction featuring Flytrap Statues and MuralFest Panels
No-host bar, surprise moments, and massive creative energy throughout the night
About the Hosts
Carolina Beach Mural Project’s mission is to celebrate Carolina Beach’s eclectic history, inspire our community, engage visitors, and transform the island into a vibrant destination for public art. NC artists are commissioned and projects are funded through sponsorships, donations, events, and partnerships. Learn more at carolinabeachmurals.org
Island Arts Council promotes awareness and appreciation of the literary, culinary, visual, and performing arts across Pleasure Island. Mission: Champion the arts in the island community, Support local artists and organizations, Encourage economic development through the arts, Foster a thriving, regional arts destination. For more information, visit: islandartscouncil.net
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Contact
Andrea Cannistraci
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404.200.5868
2025 Art in the Yard
Island Arts Council is hosting the very popular, 4th annual Art in The Yard.
The event is scheduled Saturday, September 20 from 10-4 and Sunday, Sunday, September 21 from 12-4. The free event features more than 60 local artists who work in a variety of media—all displaying work in their yards, homes and studios.
Art will be for sale at ea
Island Arts Council is hosting the very popular, 4th annual Art in The Yard.
The event is scheduled Saturday, September 20 from 10-4 and Sunday, Sunday, September 21 from 12-4. The free event features more than 60 local artists who work in a variety of media—all displaying work in their yards, homes and studios.
Art will be for sale at each location with artists on hand to talk about their work and to discuss custom projects. Art forms represented include painting, stained and fused glass, oyster shell, metal, wood working, resin art, photography, fabric art and jewelry.
While Art in the Yard officially kicks off each day at Good Hops Brewing Company, organizer and island resident Beth Carter says visitors can start their tour at any of the artist locations.
Interactive Map is available.
Printed maps are offered at the Island Arts Council tent at Good Hops and are also available at many local businesses on the island. “The itinerary is designed to be flexible, letting you choose where you want to start with the goal of seeing as many artists as possible,” says Carter.
Back by popular demand, we will be having an art raffle each day as a fund raiser to support the many programs and projects of the Island Arts Council.
Various pieces of art donated by participating Art in the Yard artists will be available as raffle prizes.
Raffle tickets will be sold the days of the event and the donated art will be on display, all at Good Hops Brewery.
Raffle tickets will be drawn at the close of the event each day on Saturday and Sunday.
We are thrilled to offer a grant to support our island youth artists. Please click the button to download the application.
Allison Norville @ Crush & Grind
Come see Allison's unique beach paintings, sip some wine and take some home!!!
Beautiful new artwork at the Marriott
Come and meet the artists
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