In 2011 a small group of art loving people started the Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival. The first Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival was held in May 2011 on Cape Fear Blvd. The festival was organized by members of the Town of Carolina Beach Ad Hoc Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee (CBAA). The purpose of the festival was to promote North Carolina artists and to bring visitors to the island during off-season. The festival was a success and the Town and members of the community wanted to keep the festival as an annual event.
Island Arts and Culture Alliance (IACA) was formed as a non-profit organization. Renamed the the Island Arts Council and still growing
Mona Baker, Francine Hall, Jerry Hall, Chris Higgins, Camille Perotti, Jacque Piakowski
With guidance and support from Rhonda Bellamy, CEO & Founder. https://www.artswilmington.org/about-us/
Executive Committee
Barb Buckley Chair
Carol Geary Vice Chair
Beth Carter Treasurer
Rhonda Lee Secretary
Chris Higgins Ex-Officio/
Member at Large
Members at Large
Camille Perotti
Cathy Spiegel
Doreen Turgeion
Ellen Pieciul
Jackie Piatowski
Jaci Ponzoni
Jerry Hall
Katherine Collins
Leslie Santilli
Melinda Bomar
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