We feature a variety of work from local and regionally known artists at the Wilson Arts Center, rotating work approximately every two months with opening receptions held on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Visiting artist lectures take place at 5:30 p.m., just prior to the opening reception.  All gallery exhibits and artist receptions are free and open to the public!

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Jahn Anderson boasts an impressive career as an artist, with over 30 years of experience in professional painting. The Wilson native enjoys working in a variety of mediums and substrates.

“Aether denotes the realm of spirit, which I believe influences the inspiration and imagination of every artist. To put it bluntly, the heavens rule. It’s all metaphysical,” says Anderson.

Primarily featuring women and children, Anderson’s work masterfully captures the beauty and tragedy of life. His work has been featured in numerous galleries across North Carolina, solidifying his position as a talented artist in the region.

In 2023, Anderson received a Wilson Arts Individual Recovery Grant supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. This grant afforded him the ability to work with middle school students in the Y-GIG program at the Foundation YMCA.

Anderson previously had a solo exhibition in the fall of 2020 in the Hammond Gallery at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. At the time, we faced limitations in the number of visitors to the gallery due to the pandemic, but despite these challenges, Jahn went on to have a successful show.

We are excited to welcome Anderson’s work to the Truist Event Gallery where he’ll be showing his expertise in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, graphite, ink, and airbrush.

The exhibition will be on display through September 26. The opening reception and exhibition are both free and open to the public.

July 11 - August 22, 2024
Group Sculptural Invitational

August 29 - September 26 2024
Jahn Anderson Solo Exhibition

October 10 - November 3, 2024
4th Annual National Multi-Media Juried Art Show

November 14 - December 21, 2024
Holiday Invitational