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 28401Details:
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, USADetails:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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, USADetails:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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 28401Details:
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, USADetails:
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
Details:
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, USADetails:
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 StreetWilmington, NC 28401
Details:
Art Gallery and Event Venue
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday : 11 AM – 5 PM
Sundays: 12 PM – 5 PM
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