Brunswick Arts Council announces new arts hub opening in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick Arts Council is preparing to open a new creative space in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027, giving local artists a place to create, showcase their work and connect with the community.
The nonprofit organization announced plans for “The Hub for Arts,” a new facility located at 6779 Beach Drive in Ocean Isle Beach.
The space will serve as a central location for artists of all disciplines, offering exhibitions, workshops, performances and community events.
After years of operating without a permanent location, the Brunswick Arts Council says the new facility will allow the organization to expand its membership and provide more opportunities for local artists.
“Securing this home for the Hub for Arts is more than just a move to a building; it is a commitment to the long-term vitality of our local arts scene,” said Brunswick Arts Council President Sydnee Moore.
“We have dreamed of a space where the barrier between the artist and the public is removed, and where emerging creators have the resources they need to evolve their artistry whether as a hobby or as a business.”
The Hub for Arts will offer studio and kiln access, community workshops, ongoing exhibitions, grant services and public events.
One of the organization’s first major projects in 2027 will be AFLOAT!, a public art initiative developed in partnership with Ocean Isle Pier and artist Lauren Stumberg. The project is designed to bring neighbors together through art, with its first workshop scheduled for December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the community into our new home,” said Brunswick Arts Council Executive Director Mary Beth Livers. “This space will help us grow with Brunswick County by providing a needed arts space in the southern part of our county.”
To celebrate the new facility, the Brunswick Arts Council will host a holiday reception on December 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The event will include the presentation of Grassroots grant awards and guided tours of the new space. The reception is open to the public.
A grand opening celebration, called the Fifth Friday Fete Evening Reception, is also planned for Friday, January 29, 2027, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Founded in 1981, the Brunswick Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists through mentorship, exhibition opportunities and community programming.
