Carolina Art Show

CALL FOR ARTISTS
OPENS APRIL 6, 2026

Wilmington Welcomes the

Carolina Art Show 2026 – Create your Future

Art lovers, mark your calendars! ARTnNCevents proudly announces Carolina Art Show, a premier juried art show taking place
July 17-19, 2026, at the beautiful historic Station No2,
602 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Carolina Art Show - Create your Future invites artists from across the region to showcase their creative talents, engage with art enthusiasts, collectors, and the broader community. The exhibition will highlight diverse artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and more.
Carolina Art Show - Create your Future serves as an inspiring call for artists and attendees alike to explore new possibilities, envision brighter horizons, and connect through the universal language of art. We will curate a unique selection of artworks, ensuring a vibrant and exceptional experience for all visitors.
Bradley Carter, remarked, "We're thrilled to provide a platform for emerging and established artists to share their visions and inspire the community. Carolina Art Show represents a significant opportunity for artists to gain visibility and recognition, fostering an inclusive and dynamic arts environment."

Event Details:
Dates: July 17-19, 2026
July 17, 530-730pm Opening Ticketed Fundraiser Reception
Also, on July 17th from 7:30-9:30pm Artists RSVP Reception
July 18 & 19 from 10am-4pm Free and Open to Public
Location: Station No2, 602 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401
Admission: Friday Ticketed Opening Fundraiser Reception 5:30 - 7:30pm
Free and open to the public Saturday and Sunday.
For full event details, artist line-up, and more information,
please visit CarolinaArtShow.com or contact Bradley Carter at
email: [email protected]

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The event will be free and open to the public July 18 & 19from 10am-4pm, with an exclusive Opening Fundraiser Reception on Friday, July 17 from 5:30 - 7:30pm, providing attendees the first opportunity to view and purchase artwork from our collection of artists. The evening will feature live Music by Sai Collins, catering by Castle Street Kitchen, complementary wine for a $20 ticket. 100% of the ticket sales will go to "Kids Making It". Station No2 will also be operating a full-service cash bar all three day of the event. The show will continue through Sunday with daily hours of 10-4 pm and artist meet-and-greets aimed at enriching the community's engagement with the arts.

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT OPENING RECEPTION

Available SOON

Friday Night Tickets $15
benefiting
"Kids Making It"

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT OPENING RECEPTION

Our non-profit partner for Friday night is Kids Making It. When our guests purchase a ticket for Friday night. 100% of that ticket will benefit Kids Making It.

Kids Making It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth woodworking program that teaches valuable vocational, entrepreneurial and life skills to at-risk, low income and disadvantaged youth. Our goal for every student we serve is for them to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and transition successfully into either the workplace or college

Friday Night Food provided by Castle Street Kitchen

Sai Collins 6-9 pm

Accepted Artists for the 2026 Carolina Art Show - Create Your Future

Artist Applications OPEN APRIL 6, 2026

Prospectus and Registration Link

Prospectus

Artist Application
Carolina Art Show
Create your Future

Our Location:

Built in April 1915 by local architect, James F. Gause, Engine Company 2 was home to six men, two horses, and a two-horse hose wagon. The Station used horse-drawn wagons until 1918 when the last fire horse was retired. Engine Company 2 was relocated in 1956. Over the years it has been both a residential and commercial space. In 2017, the building was upfitted as an event space and opened to the public.