Wilson Arts

The North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant is a regional grant program to support individual creatives in all phases of their career. The program funds professional and artistic development for emerging or established creatives to create work, improve their business operations, or bring their work to new audiences.

The Grant is intended to support a broad range of talented creatives in the genres of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography, and interdisciplinary arts. Eligible candidates may be either emerging or established. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to spending a significant portion of their time on their work.

Eligible creatives include NC residents who have resided in eastern NC for at least one year in the following counties: Edgecombe, Greene, Nash, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson. Creatives can include musicians, dancers, filmmakers, actors, literary artists, and visual artists. The average grant award is between $500 and $1,000.

Projects must occur between January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027. Awardees must also wait at least two years after the award year before becoming eligible to reapply, unless they apply with a project in another discipline.

Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge serves as lead for the Eastern North Carolina regional consortium, and receives the Artists Support grant applications, schedules regional training sessions for artists, and manages the grant selection process.

Apply by Saturday, October 3 via the online platform.
Visit wilsonarts.con/Artistgrants to apply

Stopping by The Rummage Warehouse is always like a treasure hunt. You never know what treasure you may find. And they are always such great supporters of the arts here in Downtown Wilson NC.

While you're exploring, make sure to drop in!

Lean in, dolls. This tea is SCALDING ☕️ 👀

CHICAGO:TEEN EDITION opens TOMORROW!!

Runs September 24, 25, 27 & October 2-4
Advance tickets $15 adults / $10 seniors & students
🎟️ wilsonarts.com or 252-291-4329

This show is rated PG-13

Where are all our local country music artists at? Don’t miss this opportunity with 98.5 The Big Dawg 👀

📣CALLING ALL LOCAL COUNTRY ARTISTS📣

Do you think your music deserves to be heard on the radio? Well this is your chance to give it a try! Starting Monday, October 5th, we will begin a new segment called “Made Here Monday” where we spotlight local talent! 🎶🤠

Please send all song submissions/artist info to: [email protected]

ArtSpin is more than one destination. Consider it an invitation to explore Downtown Wilson NC

As you travel between all of these exciting activities, make time to:

🖼 Visit galleries and creative spaces
🛍 Browse downtown shops
🍴 Enjoy lunch, a snack, or an early dinner
📸 Capture a photo
✨ Stop by the Wilson County Tourism Visitor Center for more ideas
📱 Use the Come See Wilson app to discover nearby attractions and businesses

The free City Shop bus will travel throughout downtown, making it easier to reach ArtSpin locations.

Come for the art. Stay for the food, businesses, people, and energy that make Downtown Wilson special.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 1–5 p.m.

Plan your afternoon: https://hdwdirectory.com/artspin/

Images courtesy of Gray Whitley and Wilson County Tourism Development Authority. Instrument petting zoo photo courtesy of North Carolina Symphony.

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Chicago:Teen Edition
Sept 24-Oct 4
Edna Boykin Cultural Center
Rated PG-13

$10-$15 in advance / $10-$20 at door
Wilsonarts.com/tickets or 252-281-4329

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Murder. Greed. Corruption. Violence. Exploitation. Treachery.

And all that jazz. 🎷

CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION
September 24–25, Oct 2-3 at 7 PM
September 27 & October 4 at 3 PM
📍Edna Boykin Cultural Center

Rated PG-13

Advance Tickets:
$15 Adults / $10 Seniors & Students

WilsonArts.com/tickets or 252-291-4329