Who We Are
Encouraging artistic awareness and growth in Brunswick County and surrounding communities!
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.
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
Berry Community Center
Vereen Memorial Gardens
Little River, SC
Artists bring whatever projects they wish to work on and simply share the experience of painting together.
Classes and Workshops
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!
Display your Art at Library Art Exhibits
Members may hang 2 pieces of artwork per quarter at the Southwest Brunswick Branch Library to display or sell!
It’s a great opportunity to display your art and show the community what Waterway Art is all about.
Applications are available at the library's main desk. Exhibits are accepted on a quarterly basis starting in January, then April, July, and October.
(It’s suggested that you consider seasonal and local themes for your entries.)
Contact Clare Pazona (cpazona@gmail.com) for the WAA exhibit at Southwest Brunswick Branch Library.
Anual Show and Sales
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.
Information about our 2026 Spring Art Show coming soon!
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!
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.
Become a member!
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 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!
Waterway art association - 2025 Board of Directors
Diane White, Interim President & Vice President
Diane White, Interim President & Vice President
Diane White, Interim President & Vice President
Diane has been creating art in one form or another most of her life. Once she discovered the rich buttery feel and texture of oils, she was hooked! Her still lifes have been juried into national exhibitions with Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, Salon International, and many shows in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
After moving
Diane has been creating art in one form or another most of her life. Once she discovered the rich buttery feel and texture of oils, she was hooked! Her still lifes have been juried into national exhibitions with Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, Salon International, and many shows in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
After moving to Little River, SC in 2022, she discovered the beauty of the marshes in the area and began trying to get out plein air painting weekly. She goes to Vereen Gardens on Thursdays as much as possible. She is happy to find a great group of artists in the Waterway Art League.
Vic Guarino, Recording Secretary
Diane White, Interim President & Vice President
Diane White, Interim President & Vice President
Vic has a professional background in finance and federal government procurement.
He has a long history of service to our art community. Most recently, he served as WAA’s Treasurer for two terms. Previous to that, Vic served as the Treasurer for the Brunswick Arts Council.
He loves painting in oils.
Randy Brubaker, Treasurer
Diane White, Interim President & Vice President
Randy Brubaker, Treasurer
Randy and his wife, Christine, moved to Sunset Beach in 2021. Christine is an established oil painter and an active member of Waterway Art Association. After retiring from Microsoft, Randy started up a successful small business which he sold in 2017. Randy spends his time managing the business and technology aspects of Christine’s c
Randy and his wife, Christine, moved to Sunset Beach in 2021. Christine is an established oil painter and an active member of Waterway Art Association. After retiring from Microsoft, Randy started up a successful small business which he sold in 2017. Randy spends his time managing the business and technology aspects of Christine’s company, Cinnabar Artistry, where she sells her paintings, prints, and various products with her painting printed.
