Cultural Arts in Southport/Oak Island/Bald Head, NC

The arts, including theater, dance, music, crafts and visual arts, are alive and well in Southport, NC. Many of the retirees living here had careers in art and others took it up after retiring. You will find art and dance classes for children as well as adults, galleries, a First Friday Gallery Walk, annual art shows and amateur theater productions here.

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Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Southport/Oak Island/Bald Head Cultural Arts
50 College Rd. NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 755-7416
(800) 754-1050
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Built in 1993 by the citizens of Brunswick County for the educational and cultural enrichment of the community, this 1,500-seat performing arts facility on the campus of Brunswick Community College offers entertainment opportunities in the heart of Brunswick County. In its short history, this center for the arts has presented the talents of...more about Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium

Chamber Music Wilmington Southport/Oak Island/Bald Head Cultural Arts
PO Box 4717
Wilmington, NC 28406
(910) 343-1079
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Chamber Music Wilmington (CMW) is a nonprofit classical series. The organization brings a variety of world-class artists and ensembles to southeastern North Carolina such as the Borromeo, Calidore and Ariel String Quartets, Zephyros Winds, pianist Aaron Diehl and flutist Chris Norman. Now in its 21st season, Chamber Music Wilmington performances are...more about Chamber Music Wilmington

130 E. West St.
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-5450
 
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
(910) 899-8407
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Established in 1981, this nonprofit volunteer organization is Brunswick County's primary arts information and funding source. Nonprofit arts funding is channeled to this group from the North Carolina Arts Council. With money received each year, the Brunswick Arts Council provides financial assistance to local nonprofit arts groups through Grassroots Arts Program...more about Brunswick County Arts Council

Oak Island Recreation Center
3003 E. Oak Island Dr.
Oak Island, NC 28465
(910) 201-4090
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The Oak Island Art Guild meets the second Friday of each month at the Oak Island Recreation Center. After each meeting experienced artists lead free workshops in a relaxed atmosphere and open to the public. Workshop topics include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen-and-ink, colored pencil, clay, collage, tile painting, calligraphy, portraits,...more about Oak Island Art Guild

 
 
 
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