Our organization has served this area for more than 50 years with the mission of improving quality of life by being a hub for artistic experiences that enrich, educate, and entertain Wilson County and beyond.  With a fresh strategic plan, establishment of our core values, and the opening of our new Wilson Arts Center at 204 Nash Street South, this is the perfect time to refresh our organization’s symbol to align with that work.  The new logo reinforces our core beliefs that the arts are for everyone, and that they bring people together and strengthen our communities.

Welcome to Wilson Arts!

Since it was first organized back in 1967, Wilson Arts has continued to grow and thrive with the support of local businesses and the many, many private individuals who give time and money to help us fulfill our mission. Our current programming includes:

In Visual Arts

  • The Visual Arts Academy, which provides art instruction for local area high school youth
  • Creative Kids Academy, which provides art instruction for local area elementary youth
  • The Visual Arts Series, presenting at least six gallery shows a year at no cost to the public
  • A variety of workshops in the Visual Arts for all ages

In Performing Arts

  • The ACT! for Youth Program, providing performing arts education for local area youth
  • The Boykin Series, providing professional concerts and performances for all ages
  • Performance spaces for The Playhouse, Visions Community Theater Group, and various other community groups needing performance and rehearsal spaces
  • Workshops in the Performing Arts

In the Community

  • The Grassroots Grants Program, providing funding for local arts programming for Wilson and Wilson County
  • Outreach Workshops in neighborhoods in Wilson and Wilson County