Who We Are
At WAA, our vision is to be the leading organization in our region for promoting and celebrating the arts.
We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community that values creativity and artistic expression.
We fulfill our mission with art exhibits and shows, workshops, demonstrations, indoor and outdoor painting sessions,
as well as trips to regional art venues. By providing channels for networking and communication,
our members experience a creative environment for learning, sharing and building friendships.
Supporting local artists - From beginners to Professionals
Weekly Paint-ins
County Library Galleries
Weekly Paint-ins
Come and join our paint-ins! Every Wednesday 9:30am to 12:30pm
Our informal paint-in sessions are free for members and held every Wednesday at
Bellinger Artworks Studio, 283B Koolabrew Drive NW, Calabash, North Carolina
Artists bring whatever projects they wish to work on and simply share the experience of painting together.
Workshops
County Library Galleries
Weekly Paint-ins
Classes and workshops taught by accomplished artists from across our region are offered monthly. Media include pastels, oil, acrylic and watercolor paints.
We have several great demos and workshops coming up!
For a quick list: click here!
For more details and registration, click More!
County Library Galleries
County Library Galleries
County Library Galleries
Members may hang 2 pieces of artwork per quarter at the Southwest Brunswick Branch Library or Rourk Library to display or sell. This is done on a quarterly basis starting in September, then December, March and June. Themes for South Brunswick this year include
- Fall: Force of Nature
- Winter: A Different Shade of Blue
- Spring: When Summer Comes
- Summer: The Tides That Move Us
We're doing a coastal theme for Rourk Library this year!
Annual Show and Sale
County Library Galleries
Every spring the WAA hosts a show and sale for artists in our area. The exhibit is judged by a local artist and prizes are awarded.
For more information about our 2025 Spring Art Show please click below!
Scholarships
Every year the WAA awards a college scholarship to a graduating high school student continuing in an arts education. in 2025 WAA awarded two scholarships!
For more information about our Scholarship Program, please click below!
Community Outreach
WAA Members enjoy showing their art and engaging with the public at various community fairs,
from Calabash's Octoberfest to NEA's Big Read at the Southwest Brunswick Library.
Congratulations to all our Award Winners!
1st Place
Merit Award
1st Place
"Peace at Kindred Spirit"
Christine Brubaker
Artist
2nd Place
Merit Award
1st Place
"Shallotte River Inlet"
Jeffrey Fahay
Artist
3rd Place
Merit Award
Merit Award
"The Teacher"
Lori Wilson
Artist
Merit Award
Merit Award
Merit Award
"Flames"
Maryruth Groff
Artist
Merit Award
Honorable Mention
Merit Award
"Attitude"
Barbara Karkut
Artist
Merit Award
Honorable Mention
Merit Award
"The Crown"
Ted Smith
Artist
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
"Perfect Mates"
Stephen Sullivan
Artist
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
"Set Me Free"
Roseann Bellinger
Artist
Honorable Mention
Bellinger Artworks Award
Honorable Mention
"Solitude"
Don Bashore
Artist
BAC Award
Bellinger Artworks Award
Honorable Mention
"Kept Within"
Mark Bannerman
Artist
Bellinger Artworks Award
Bellinger Artworks Award
Bellinger Artworks Award
"Home is Safety"
Cynthia Blake
Artist
