The Oak Island Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, 9 am to 4 pm.
The festival will feature more than 140 artists and craft vendors who will show and sell their handmade wares.
The Oak Island Arts Festival will be held at the Cape Fear Jetport located at 4015 Airport Rd. Oak Island, NC
Fine art, pottery, stained glass, needlecraft, Christmas ornaments, wood carvings, basket weaving, photography, books, posters, jewelry, toys, lawn and garden items will be on sale.
Food vendors will be offering a variety of sandwiches, soft drinks, and delectables.
The Oak Island Arts Festival
Saturday, September 2, 2023 9 am to 4 pm
Rain date is Sunday, September 3, 2023
Cape Fear Jetport located at 4015 Airport Rd. Oak Island, NC
Categories include:
Clay/Pottery: Decorative or functional works of stoneware, earthenware, terra cotta, and porcelain made by shaping and firing.
Country Crafts: Decorative and functional handicrafts including wreaths, baskets, candles, buckets, signs, painted lampshades, plates, containers, etc. No personal care products, including soaps, lotions, essential oils, or honey.
Fabrics/Wearables: Wearable or decorative items crafted from fibers, batik, painted fabric, or paper. Includes quilts, soft sculpture, tapestry, embroidery, and weaving.
Garden: Crafts meant to be displayed or used outdoors.
Glass: Stained, blown, fused, molded, or etched glass. Also mosaics.
Jewelry: Produced from metal, clay, glass, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials. Beads not made by the artist should play a subordinate role in the finished piece. This is a popular category and is strictly juried.
Metals: Functional or decorative metal works including sculpture.
Painting: Dry and wet media, including watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints, pastels, and pencils applied to paper, canvas, or board. Includes mixed media collages and assemblage. Reproductions of your original art work are eligible.
Photography/Digital Art: Prints or photographs made from artist’s original images. Includes work developed with traditional photography techniques and work executed or manipulated on a computer.
Wood: Hand tooled, machine worked, turned, or carved.
For more information visit www.oakislandartguild.org