North Carolina has a rich arts and cultural history and an extensive range of contemporary artists, galleries and museums, and events. Scroll down to learn more about resources for artists and those who love to support their creative work.
Plein Air Carolina
Plein Air Carolina is an organization of professional artists who regularly meet to paint on location (plein air) at various sites throughout the Piedmont of North Carolina. PAC was formed in November 2005 and is based in the historic community of Salisbury, North Carolina. For information contact: phsteimel@msn.com .
Carolina Artists
Carolina Artists was formed in 1990 by working artists for the express purpose of providing more opportunities for local artists to be recognized within the central Carolina community. All artists at any level of expertise, art students and other individuals interested in promoting arts in the community are welcome to join. For information contact: info@carolinaartist.org .
North Carolina Artists
North Carolina Artists is designed to bring together those who love art with those who create it. The site features a directory to help you find the finest of fine artists, craft artists and an abundance of art and craft events within the 100 counties of North Carolina.
Lake Norman Art League
The Lake Norman Art League's mission is to enhance the health and vibrancy of the arts in Lake Norman communities. The Art League brings cultural enrichment to our region by offering events, programs and services that cultivate artists and encourage public participation in the arts. The Lake Norman Art League is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the communities around Lake Norman North Carolina.
Mooresville Artist Guild
On November 17, 1966, numbering about 20 the group known as the Mooresville Artist Guild was organized--today its membership is over 200 artists and supporters. The purpose of the Mooresville Artist Guild is to provide art and art appreciation for members and the general public. Since 1978 the guild has been housed in the city-owned Southern Railway Depot offering exhibits and lectures for the public.
HomegrownHandmade: Art Roads & Farm Trails of North Carolina
The HomegrownHandmade site provides an extensive listing of arts and cultural programs, events and festivals, and links and mapping information to artist studios, museums and arts centers across the state of North Carolina. The site is supported as a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina State University's Cooperative Extension Program. You can make travel plans for a day, a week-end or full week using the trail maps and search engine services provided.
A Special Thank You to the Waterworks Advocates: F&M Bank The Late Katharine W. Osborne Christine P. & James G. Whitton
Waterworks Visual Arts Center 123 East Liberty Street Salisbury, NC 28144 704.636.1882
GALLERY HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Thursday evenings until 7pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm Closed Major Holidays