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 5:00-7:00 p.m. Visiting artist lectures take place at 5:30 p.m.  All gallery exhibits and artist receptions are free and open to the public!

Visit our Gallery Shop at the Wilson Arts Center, 204 Nash Street South, featuring a variety of handmade and one-of-a-kind treasures from local and regional artists!

Wilson Arts is excited to announce our 4th Annual National Multi-Media Juried Exhibition where we will be showcasing 2D & 3D artwork from all over the country! Last year, we had over 300 entries with a great number representing North Carolina artists, including Raleigh artist Erica Parsons who took first place.

This year's show is being juried by artist and arts advocate Jeff Bell, who will be curating the show to select the works for a cohesive exhibition. Judging the awards will take place in person and then the winners will be announced at the opening reception.

The show will open on Thursday, October 10 with a reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Truist Event Gallery.  The opening reception and exhibition are both free and open to the public. Cash prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third will be awarded.  The show is sponsored again this year by Farris & Thomas Law.

We hope you can join us for one of our most popular shows of the year!

ABOUT THE JUROR

Jeff Bell is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Arts Council. Previously, he was the Arts Innovation Coordinator for the City of Wilson, which included being the Executive Director of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. He attended UNC Wilmington and received two Bachelors of Arts degrees, one in Art History and one in Studio Art and received his MFA from UNC Greensboro.  Previously, Bell was the Registrar at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, The Exhibitions and Gallery Manager at Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh and the Museum Manager at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham.  He has curated exhibitions at CAM Raleigh, 21c Museum Hotel and at the Ackland Art Museum at UNC Chapel Hill.  His artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the state and the region.  Bell lives in Wilson, NC with his wife Amanda Duncan, and their four boys. ​

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

November 14 - December 21, 2024
Holiday Invitational

December 22, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Wilson Arts Center and Offices Closed for Holidays

January 16 - February 20, 2025
Group Textile Invitational