BAC 26th Annual Art Show
February 28th - March 8th, 2026
Open from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday - Sunday
Hours subject to change by winery
Registraton 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Saturday February 28th
Walk-ins accepted at this time as well.
Awards Reception 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 7th
Location:
Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Rd NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Over $4,000 in Awards!!
New this year, the BAC 26th event will be both a Art Show and a fundraiser. BAC will take a 10% commission on all sales to help support local artists and provide scholarships. In addition to the artwork sales, BAC will hold a Raffle and for a $20 donation, you can pick a 4x4 mini art piece from those donated. These mini art pieces can be framed during the event for an additional donation.
The online registration form and entry fee must be received by BAC no later than Wednesday, February 25th.
Walk-in registration available on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 1:00-3:00PM.
Works must be hand delivered on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM to the Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Art Show Calendar
Pre-registration deadline:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Receiving works and walk-in registrations:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Exhibition dates:
Saturday, February 28 thru Monday, March 9, 2026
Gallery Hours:
Open from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday - Sunday
Hours subject to change by winery
Reception & Awards Ceremony:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Judge & Winners– Walk-thru:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Removal of work:
Monday, March 9, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eligibility - Adults & Teens
This show is open to Adult Artists 18 and older who are residents of Brunswick County and/or who are paid members of the Art League of Leland, Associated Artists of Southport, Oak Island Art Guild, Waterway Art Association, Coastal Carolina Camera Club, Wildlife Artists of the Carolinas or the Brunswick Arts Council.
Brunswick County Teens (rising 9th grade to just age 18) are eligible to enter the Teen Category. Teens over 18 should enter the Adult Category.
Conditions
Entries must be original works, not previously shown at the BAC Annual Art Show. Ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, woodworking, glassworks or a combination of the listed media created in the last three years (2022-2025) will be considered. 2D art works must be suitably mounted and securely wired ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers). All entries must not exceed 40" in any direction, including the frame. 3D work must not exceed 50 pounds. No entry that requires the artist to be present for moving or assembly will be accepted. By submitting your artwork, your agreement to these conditions is implied.
Entry Fee
Only two entries into each category. An artist may submit up to 2 pieces for a non-refundable entry fee of $45 (Adult) & $10 (Teen). An artist's entries can be of different mediums. Pay online or make checks payable to: Brunswick Arts Council.
Receiving Information
Before you arrive at gallery space on receiving day, please complete the blank identification labels and attach to the back in the lower right corner of wall art. Attach the labels to the bottom of free-standing art.
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Identification Label #1
Title _______________________________________________
Artist ____________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________
Medium __________________________ Price_________
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Identification Label #2
Title _______________________________________________
Artist ____________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________
Medium __________________________ Price_________
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Pickup Information
Pickup is on Monday, March 9th from 1pm - 3pm. There is NO storage for artwork at the end of the event. Please ask another artist or friend to pick up if you are not available. Brunswick Arts Council and the facility are not responsible for artwork not picked up during this timeframe.
Liability
Entries will be handled with the greatest care by experienced staff, but Brunswick Arts Council and its co-sponsors will not be responsible for loss or damage from any cause. The submission of art to the exhibition shall imply an agreement on the part of the artist to the conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Sales
A 10% commission for the sale of artwork will be collected by BAC. Each item will be marked with individual QR Codes and artists will be paid for those pieces. If sold, payment will be sent to artist by April 15th, 2026 from BAC.
New Awards!!
Criteria
All individual art will be judged as unique works relating to the elements of art, success of craftsmanship, presentation and theme.
| BAC Best of Show |
$500 |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| Best of Flora and Fauna |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Best Use of LIght & Color (2D/3D combined) |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Best Landscape and Seascape |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Best Composition |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Best Narrative |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Most Creative |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Best Abstract |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
| Best Realism |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
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| Veterans Creative Art |
$200 |
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Awards from our local art associations:
| Peoples Choice |
$100 |
| Associated Artists of Southport |
$100 |
| Oak Island Art Guild |
$100 |
| Waterway Art Association |
$100 |
| Wildlife Artists of the Carolinas |
$100 |
| Coastal Carolina Camera Club |
$100 |
| Art League of Leland |
$100 |
Special Awards:
First in Freedom Award - A250
America is getting ready to celebrate its 250th Anniversary. This is a Brunswick County award level that is being sponsored by Brunswick Arts Council. The theme of the art submissions is “Freedom,” in commemoration of America’s independence. If you want your piece considered for this category, please let us know.
| First In Freedom (A250) |
$125 |
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2nd |
| Rising Artist (Teen Only) |
$200 |
$100 |
Fundraising
We are asking all participating Artists to help in our fundraising efforts. We request that your create and bring to registration day a piece of 4x4 art. For those creating on a canvas, the depth would best be 5/8" to fit the frames we are supplying. We are happy to also take smaller matted photographs, small 3D items, etc. We will be selling your donations to help raise funds for the Brunswick Arts Council scholarship and artist programing, so your donation is needed and very much appreciated.
Again, these donations will be collected at the time of the show registration, on 2/28/26.
If you have any questions regarding your donation, please do not hesitate to reach us.
Raffles
The BAC 2026 Art Show and Sale event will also feature raffles, using both on site bar codes and on-line sales for tickets. The raffle will extend beyond the show dates to the end of March 2026, and winners will be contacted in the early part of April 2026. The raffles will be publicized on our web site and by our Artists.
We do sincerely hope you will share this and all advertising of the event with family and friends, to help make our event a huge success!