Art Galleries

Explore our downtown's numerous art galleries, showcasing a vibrant array of local and regional artists, each offering a diverse and unique range of art.

ACES Gallery

221 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Showcases the work of local artists in downtown Wilmington, the gallery for the Arts Council of Wilmington.

Hours of Operation:
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5 PM

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Acme Art Studios

711 N 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Studio hosting over 20 artists, with a gallery open on the fourth Friday of every month.

Hours of Operation:
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

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Art Factory Gallery & Studios

721 Surry St #5043, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Art Factory provides affordable working studio space & sales galleries featuring the work from their resident artists, Ivey Hayes and other local and regional artists. Featured also is one of the largest collection of African art & artifacts in the Southeast. Their Wine Gallery includes our award winning dry wines from the Yadkin Valley.

Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Barouke Exotic Woods Etc

119 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Gift shop at the Old Wilmington City Market selling wood products, lamps, jewelry, and other handcrafts.

Hours of Operation:
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM
Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM

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Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

224 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
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Hours of Operation:
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Fried Fruit Gallery

615 S 16th St,
Wilmingon, NC, 28401
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Artist-run exhibition space that prioritizes experimental, installation, and community-engaged projects.

Gallery Citrine

17 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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An art gallery with studio space for working artists hosts workshops, classes, and events.

Hours of Operation:
Friday 12–4:30 PM
Saturday 12–4:30 PM
Sunday 12–4:30 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12–4:30 PM

New Elements Gallery

271 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Established in 1985, New Elements Gallery is one of the oldest art galleries in Wilmington, featuring over 60 regionally and nationally recognized artists.

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday-Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts

307 N. Front St, Wilmington NC 28401
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Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts is the first gallery in Wilmington devoted exclusively to locally-made 3-dimensional artwork. The 20+ members create in clay, wood, fiber/textiles, glass, metal and mixed media, and we have been successfully operating in The Cotton Exchange since 2007.

Hours of Operation:
M-Sat: 10-4:30; Sun: 10-4

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Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts

307 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Wilmingtons only three-dimensional art gallery of its kind, showcasing art from local artists.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Sarah Diana Fine Art

19 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Contemporary watercolor fine art gallery.

Hours of Operation
Friday-Saturday: 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday: Closed

Soda Pop Gallery

1120 Princess St Suite B, Wilmington, NC 28401
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New, exciting art gallery in the heart of the Soda Pop District.

Hours of Operation:
Friday 10 AM–2 PM
Saturday 1–4 PM
Sunday 1–4 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 AM–2 PM

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The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC

221 N Front St #101, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Wilmingtons arts council and gallery featuring local and regional artists.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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The ArtSea Shop & Studio

3 South 2nd Street suite 150, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Art studio and shop, featuring ocean-themed art pieces and classes.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday: 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The Bryand Gallery

20 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Art gallery featuring paintings, photography, and pottery.

Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

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The Eclectic Artisans

225 S. Water St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
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They are a boutique gift shop focusing mainly on handmade items made by local artists in the Wilmington NC and surrounding areas.

Hours of Operation:
Friday 12–4 PM
Saturday 11 AM–5 PM
Sunday 11 AM–3:30 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–4 PM
Thursday 12–4 PM

Golden Gallery

311 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Art gallery featuring prints for sale.

Hours of Operation:
Friday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5:30 PM

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theArtWorks

200 Willard Street

Wilmington, NC 28401
Details:

Art Gallery and Event Venue

Hours of Operation:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday : 11 AM – 5 PM
Sundays: 12 PM – 5 PM

Monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
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