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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.

   

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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!

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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! 


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Annual Show and Sale

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!


2025 Art Show Photos and Awards

Scholarships

Annual Show and Sale

Community Outreach

 Every year the WAA awards a college scholarship to a graduating high school student continuing in an arts education.  in 2024 WAA awarded two scholarships! 


For more information about our Scholarship Program, please  click below!

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Community Outreach

Annual Show and Sale

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.


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Established in 1991, the WAA is a non-profit community art organization 

that primarily supports the fine art of drawing and painting, 

catering to a population of both amateur and professional artists. 


We are supported by our membership fees, donations and grants made possible through the Brunswick Arts Council, North Carolina Arts Council, and many others. 


Our studio is provided by the Bellinger Arts Studio. 

Our Monthly General Membership meetings are held at 10:30 on the third Wednesday of each month from September to May, excluding December. 

Everyone is welcome.  

Please feel free to join us!

Membership Information

2025 Spring Art Show Awards and reception! Fun! Friends! Food! Great Art!

    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

    Our members have a lot of fun sharing art in the community!

      We are located at Bellinger Art Works

      Waterway Art Association 

      283B Koolabrew Drive NW

      Calabash, NC 28467

      WAAQuestions@gmail.com


      Encouraging artistic awareness and growth in Brunswick County and surrounding communities!



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