Serving Carolina and Kure Beaches
Come Be Part of the Arts!
Serving Carolina and Kure Beaches
Come Be Part of the Arts!Serving Carolina and Kure Beaches
Come Be Part of the Arts!Serving Carolina and Kure Beaches
Come Be Part of the Arts!
What's Happening!
2026 Art in the Yard!
This year's Art in the Yard brings more artists, past participants and new ones!
There is an amazing array of paintings, pottery, glass, mosaic, jewelry and more!
We have a new mapping system that is more interactive.
We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual "Francine Hall Island Youth Artist Grant".
Support from our Buoy Sponsors enables us to award 2 grants this year!!!!
These grants are for youths under age 25 who live on our island. The grant award of $500 can be used to help with a special project, supplies needed for your artwork, or workshops/cl
We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual "Francine Hall Island Youth Artist Grant".
Support from our Buoy Sponsors enables us to award 2 grants this year!!!!
These grants are for youths under age 25 who live on our island. The grant award of $500 can be used to help with a special project, supplies needed for your artwork, or workshops/classes you want to attend.
We are here to support ALL our amazing artists in our community.
Over 20 artists and crafts people will have their beautiful artwork available just in time for early Holiday Shopping!.
The is a fun day so Mark Your Calendars!!!
Featured Artist of the month
Yvonne Bailey
Yvonne Bailey is a watercolor painter living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
She focuses on painting landscapes and the natural world around her. Her inspiration is from walking with her dog around the island and kayaking in the coastal waters and rivers in the area. She also spends her time doing outdoor painting (plein air) in the mountains of Colorado every summer where she hikes the trails.
Yvonne studied art in undergraduate school and took courses in the Art Institute of Chicago. The beauty of nature has always enthralled her. Her love of nature motivated her to become an environmental attorney so she could protect the environment she loves so much. However, once she started her law career, she had to put aside her artistic efforts.
Now that she is retired, she has taken up painting again. She has been taking classes at the Cameron Art Museum and has been studying under a local professional watercolorist for the past few years.
Lamar Advertising
Thank You Lamar Advertising
We appreciate Lamar Advertising for their support of the Featured Artist of the Month and Island Arts Council's events.
Please look up at the digital billboards as you cross the bridge.
2026 Sponsors
Local Arts and Artists Advocate
Our mission is to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, culinary, visual and performing arts in the island community, in order to enhance the quality of life in our area.
Champion the arts in Pleasure Island
Support practicing artists and local art organizations
Encourage economic development through the arts
Facilitate the growth of our community into a regional arts destination.
Get Involved
We seek to expand the arts throughout our island. Click below to find out how individuals, art organizations and artists can join in our mission.
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