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Carol Hartley Retrospective on View at AOC Gallery Through Mid-March

A special retrospective of founding AOC member Carol Hartley is now on view at the Arts on the Coast Gallery inside the Richmond Hill Visitors’ Center. On display through mid-March.

Tickets On Sale for Art in Bloom, April 25 at Heartwood Outfitters

Art in Bloom returns April 25 at Heartwood Outfitters for an unforgettable evening of art, couture-inspired florals, cocktails, and live music—all benefiting Arts on the Coast. Tickets are now on sale.

Register Now for Junior Arts on the Coast Art Camp 2026

Junior Arts on the Coast Art Camp returns June 8–12, 2026 at the John W. Stevens Wetlands Education Center. Campers explore drawing, watercolor, sculpture, crafts, and more—all supplies included (plus a camp t-shirt!). Rising 2nd–5th grade: 9am–12pm. Rising 6th–8th grade: 1pm–4pm. Dress for a mess and register online today.

Art in Bloom Entry Deadline is March 7th

Submissions are now open for Art in Bloom, our only juried exhibition and largest annual fundraiser. One work per artist. Deadline March 7. Exhibition April 25 at Heartwood.

2026 UPCOMING AOC + COMMUNITY ART EVENTS

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Mar 7

Art in Bloom 2026 Artist Deadline

We are excited to host our first fundraising event for Arts on the Coast. Art in Bloom will take place on April 25, 2026 at Heartwood. This will be a ticketed event to help raise funds for more community outreach, scholarships, and hopefully a larger art center in the future.

Mar 21

AOC Plein Air Painting Session

Join fellow AOC artists for a relaxed plein air painting session at Bryan County Fisherman’s Co-op. Meet at 11am and spend the day painting along the pier, nature trail, pavilion, and working boat dock. Free for members—just bring your own supplies, chair, and water.

Apr 25

Art in Bloom

We are excited to host our first fundraising event for Arts on the Coast. Art in Bloom will take place on April 25, 2026 at Heartwood. This will be a ticketed event to help raise funds for more community outreach, scholarships, and hopefully a larger art center in the future.

Jun 8

Junior AOC Art Camp 2026

Join us for the Junior AOC Art Camp, a vibrant and engaging experience designed for budding artists in 2nd to 8th grade! From June 8-12, 2026 your child will dive into a world of creativity with sessions running Monday through Friday.

2026 UPCOMING AOC + COMMUNITY ART EVENTS

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