The Greater Wilmington Arts and Cultural Alliance is Wilmington, NC and New Hanover County's arts council entity. Its mission is to support quality arts and cultural activities in the Greater Wilmington Community by:

• Encouraging appreciation and participation in arts and culture in the community.


• Advocating support for the arts and cultural entities at the local, state and national level.


• Coordinating activities among local cultural organizations to benefit them and the community.


• Enhancing Wilmington's reputation as an arts community by providing a resource for economic development through key strategic community partnerships.


• Facilitating artistic achievement through grants and educational programs.

GWACA is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council which shares our mission to support quality arts and cultural activities in the greater Wilmington community.

Please check out the "CALENDAR" tab to see a listing of local events; please check out the "NEWS" tab to see information on regional events, contests, news pieces, and other activities involving the art community.

2009-2010 Grassroots Art Grants Information is Available Under the "GRANTS" Tab

Click here for the May 2009 Newsletter

GWACA Headlines

Posted: 07-01-2009
Projekt30 AUGUST 2009 EXHIBITION

Posted: 05-06-2009
Summer Arts Leadership Institute

Posted: 05-05-2009
8th Annual Downtown Wilmington Art Walk

Posted: 05-01-2009
FIRST FRIDAY'S STUDIO CRAWL @ WAWAS

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