Upcoming events
African American Heritage Artwork Drop off
Starting January 22nd-31st, we will be accepting submissions for our next gallery showing. Anyone is able to submit work as long as it celebrates the African American Heritage.
Submissions will be accepted during normal business hours during these days. If you have any questions please contact via phone or email.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Along the County Line
Along the County Line, from the White Oak River to Topsail . A solo show by Brandi Criscitiello featuring beautiful landscapes!
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Vision Board Brunch
Start 2025 off the right way with a plan. Get all your goals and plans together to join our Vision Board Brunch. We want you to make the most of this time to have a perfect year ahead. Your creativity can go as far as your dreams!
Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas
Enjoy a creative holiday canvas night. All supplies included and of course, Holiday refreshments!
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
Harvest Hues
Enjoy a creative holiday night with hand turkeys, pumpkin painting and over all family fun. Please join us Friday night from 6pm to 8pm for fun activities and refreshments!
Creative Discoveries
Creative Discoveries Studio is a military art program at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts. Service members (active, veteran, reservists, guardsmen) from all military branches, their loved ones, service animals, and caregivers are welcome to the free, weekly open studio sessions.
4th Friday
Live music over an open mic night!! We encourage anyone to come join our friendly gathering with some snacks and a sign up sheet to express yourself!! If it be poetry, singing, or comedy, we are ready to hear you.
New Year Reception
Join us on our first reception back for the new year!! Snacks are available and a new round of art is up on our walls!! Can’t wait to see you
Fourth Fridays
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets
Artists can network and bring artwork to share
Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going
December Open Art Show
Open Show to all those in the local area and will stay in the gallery for the entirety of December. The show is open to all art including photography, sculpture, digital, painting, etc. Please see event for details and hanging/display instructions. Last day for art is November 24 5:00pm. If you have any question about what can be brought in please send an email or call us.
This is a time to get together for the opening for the gallery for the month and has free refreshments. We hope to see you there to support or community and socialize with the artist that brough this show together.
Last Day for Art Submissions for Decembers Open Art Show
We accept art November 20 - November 24 10:00am-5:00pm for December’s Open Show. Any art is accepted from paintings, drawings, digital prints, sculpture, photography, etc. Our reception will take place December 1 at 6:00pm. (see event for details)
ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG VIA WIRE, PAINTED ON ALL SIDES, AND/OR HAVE A WAY TO STAND ON IT’S OWN
If you have any questions please email and call us
Fourth Fridays
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets
Artists can network and bring artwork to share
Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going
Creative Discovery Studio Art Show
Art Show to all those in the Creative Discovery Studio that wish to display their art and will stay in the gallery for the entirety of November. The show is open to all art including photography, sculpture, digital, painting, etc. Please see event for details and hanging/display instructions. Last day for art is October 27 5:00pm. If you have any question about what can be brought in please send an email or call us.
This is a time to get together for the opening for the gallery for the month and has free refreshments. We hope to see you there to support or community and socialize with the artist that brough this show together.
Last Day for Art Submissions for Creative Discovery Studio Art Show
We accept art October 23 - October 27 10:00am-5:00pm for Novembers CDS Show. Any art is accepted from paintings, drawings, digital prints, sculpture, photography, etc. Our reception will take place November 3 at 6:00pm. (see event for details)
ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG VIA WIRE, PAINTED ON ALL SIDES, AND/OR HAVE A WAY TO STAND ON IT’S OWN
If you have any questions please email and call us
Fourth Fridays
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets
Artists can network and bring artwork to share
Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going
Last Day for Art Submissions for Octobers Competitive Show
We accept art September 25-September 29 10:00am-5:00pm for October’s Competitive Show. Any art is accepted from paintings, drawings, digital prints, sculpture, photography, etc. We charge $40 for every 3 pieces submitted. Our reception will take place October 6 at 6:00pm. (see event for details)
ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG VIA WIRE, PAINTED ON ALL SIDES, AND/OR HAVE A WAY TO STAND ON IT’S OWN
If you have any questions please email and call us
Fourth Fridays
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets
Artists can network and bring artwork to share
Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going
Open Show
Open Show to all those in the local area and will stay in the gallery for the entirety of September. The show is open to all art including photography, sculpture, digital, painting, etc. Please see event for details and hanging/display instructions. Last day for art is August 25 5:00pm. If you have any question about what can be brought in please send an email or call us.
The reception is on September 1 at 6:00pm. This is a time to get together for the opening for the gallery for the month and has free refreshments. We hope to see you there to support or community and socialize with the artist that brough this show together.
Last Day for Art Submissions for Septembers’ Open Show
We accept art August 21-August 25 10:00am-5:00pm for September’s Open Show. Any art is accepted from paintings, drawings, digital prints, sculpture, photography, etc. Our reception will take place September 1 at 6:00pm. (see event for details)
ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG VIA WIRE, PAINTED ON ALL SIDES, AND/OR HAVE A WAY TO STAND ON IT’S OWN
If you have any questions please email and call us
Fourth Fridays
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets
Artists can network and bring artwork to share
Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going
NC Watercolor Society Reception
Join us in welcoming the North Carolina Watercolor Society. We have a group of artist here to displays their greatest works. We will have a reception tonight and will their works up for the reminder of the month of August.
Fourth Fridays
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets
Artists can network and bring artwork to share
Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going
Open Show
Open Show to all those in the local area and will stay in the gallery for the entirety of July. The show is open to all art including photography, sculpture, digital, painting, etc. Please see event for details and hanging/display instructions. Last day for art is June 30. 2023 5:00pm. If you have any question about what can be brought in please send an email or call us.
The reception is on July 7, 2023 at 6:00pm. This is a time to get together for the opening for the gallery for the month and has free refreshments. We hope to see you there to support or community and socialize with the artist that brough this show together.
Last Day for Art for July’s Open Show
We accept art June 27-June 30 10:00am-5:00pm for July’s Open Show. Any art is accepted from paintings, drawings, digital prints, sculpture, photography, etc. Our reception will take place July 7 at 6:00pm. (see event for details)
ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG VIA WIRE, PAINTED ON ALL SIDES, AND/OR HAVE A WAY TO STAND ON IT’S OWN
If you have any questions please email and call us