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06/05/2026

CLOSING EARLY

The Wilson Arts Center will be closing at 3 PM on Saturday, June 6 for a private event, BUT don't let that stop you from venturing to Downtown Wilson NC!

There are still quite a few things happening:
- AUDITIONS: 2026 Summer Community Musical HAIRSPRAY at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center at 5 PM >>> www.wilsonarts.com/summer-musical for more info
- Wilson Pride NC events will be taking place throughout the day at various locations. Find all the details at www.wilsonpridenc.com
- Star Wars Night at the Wilson Warbirds Ballpark at 7 PM
- Live music at Casita Brewing Company, The Porch at Iconostar, The Cardinal, and Larema Coffee House - Wilson

WHEW! Did we miss anything?

Also, don’t forget the community calendar at ComeSeeWilson.com or look for the app for events, guides, a map, and more!

Photos from Wilson Arts's post 06/04/2026

HELLO SUMMER!!

Camp season is back and starts NEXT WEEK! We still have spots in some sweet visual and performance art camps 🥹

Week one (June 8-12) camps:
- Build It Weird - FULL

- Painters’ Playground - ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
ages 8-12
1-4 pm at the Wilson Arts Center
Registration closes at noon on Friday, June 5 for this camp

Check out our website for other camp opportunities and come create at our house this summer.

www.wilsonarts.com/camps or call 252-291-4329

06/03/2026

🌟AUDITION ALERT 🌟

This upbeat, crowd-pleasing musical is packed with energy, heart, and iconic songs, and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’re a familiar face on stage or trying something new, we welcome performers of all experience levels.

✨ Come join an incredible community, meet new friends, and help bring this vibrant story to life!

📅 Audition Dates: Saturday, June 6 at 5 PM and Monday, June 8 at 7 PM
📍 Location: Edna Boykin Cultural Center | 108 Nash St NE, Wilson, NC
🖋️ See all the details and sign up for an audition spot >>> www.wilsonarts.com/summer-musical

👉 Spread the word and tag someone who should audition!

Photos from Wilson Arts's post 06/03/2026

Oil pastels, monoprinting, and weaving are just a few of the art mediums that participants at Diversified Opportunities, Inc. have been enjoying recently with the help of Kathy Riggs and Josie Mauzé

06/01/2026

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Grab three friends, bring your Mahjong set, and join us TOMORROW, June 1, for a Mahjong Fundraiser benefiting the Wilson Arts MakerSpace.

Expect snacks, prizes, and a little friendly competition.

Bonus points if your table goes all out. There are prizes for Best Dressed Table and Best Costume.

Choose your session: 1–3 PM or 6–8 PM

$200 per team of four. Tables are limited.
Register >>> https://www.cognitoforms.com/WilsonArts/MondayMahjongForTheMakerSpace

All proceeds help support the MakerSpace project and unlock a $100,000 challenge grant!

05/31/2026

This goodness only comes around every two years. Thank you to everyone who joined us Thursday evening for the opening of our Biannual Sculpture Invitational!!

Thank you to our amazing artists:
Kathi Blackmon
Elizabeth Laul Healey
Kim Hennes
Ash Hayford
Ezra Lambert
Tina Marcus
Caprice McNeill
Oami Powers
Jennifer Siegel
Tonya Solley Thornton

Thank you to Kyler's Kitchen for the deviled eggs and desserts!

And gratitude to our sponsors for the show: Betsy and Hunter Rascoe, John Kirk, and Casey Elliott Law

The Sculpture Invitational is on display until June 30. Free and open to the public.

And save the date for Saturday, June 13 (time TBD) for an artist talk to find out more about the artists and their work.

05/29/2026

LAST CHANCE! Tickets close at 11:59 PM

⚾ Batter up for creativity!

Join us for Wilson Arts MakerSpace Night with the ! Every ticket purchased through this special fundraiser sends $6 directly to the Wilson Arts MakerSpace expansion project helping grow hands-on opportunities in ceramics, metalsmithing, woodworking, scene building, and more right here in our community.

Round up your dugout crew, cheer on the Warbirds, and help knock this project out of the park! ⚾

Thursday, June 4 at 7:05 PM
Wilson Ballpark | 401 Goldsboro Street S | Section 114

But don’t wait too long... Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 29th!
** Added Perk ** It’s a Thirsty Thursday 🍻

05/28/2026

Get ready to see things from a new angle. The sculptures are installed and ready to meet you!

Free and open to the public

Biannual Sculpture Invitational
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28, 6-8 PM

Sponsored by Casey Elliott Law, Betsy and Hunter Rascoe, John Kirk

05/26/2026

⚾ ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT TO GET TICKETS! ⚾

Join us for Wilson Arts MakerSpace Night with the Wilson Warbirds! Every ticket purchased through this special fundraiser sends $6 directly to the Wilson Arts MakerSpace expansion project helping grow hands-on opportunities in ceramics, metalsmithing, woodworking, scene building, and more right here in our community.

Round up your dugout crew, cheer on the Warbirds, and help knock this project out of the park! ⚾

Thursday, June 4 at 7:05 PM
Wilson Ballpark | 401 Goldsboro Street S | Section 114
But don't wait too long... Tickets must be purchased by May 29th!

05/21/2026

It’s installation week for our next exhibition! Which means some standing in the middle of the gallery and looking around to figure out the perfect spot, a little silliness, and a whole lot of excitement.

Biannual Sculpture Invitational
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 28 from 6-8 PM
Showcasing 10 local & regional sculpture artists
Free and open to the public

Sponsored by Casey Elliott Law, Betsy and Hunter Rascoe, John Kirk

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204 Nash Street S
Wilson, NC
27893

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm