2016 Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival - Deadline for Artists is Approaching!

Are you an area artist with a passion for the Pleasure Island community? Could you use an extra $200? If so, we want to see your skills! The 2016 Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival is looking for artists to design this year's event poster, but the deadline to submit is quickly approaching!

The winner of this year's poster contest will be awarded $200, plus the following:

• $1.00 commission for all posters sold at the festival.
• VIP treatment at this year's festival.
• Recognition for 23rd Annual Seafood, Blue & Jazz Poster Graphic
• Complimentary booth and opportunity to sign posters at the festival in the Arts & Wine Garden

Art Appreciation Along Pleasure Island…

Many are often surprised to discover that Pleasure Island is a mecca for artists and those in search of artistic pursuits.

CALL FOR ARTISTS - SEAFOOD BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL 2016

It's that time of year again! Time to start gearing up for the annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blue & Jazz Festival, and we're calling all artists to come out and show off their creative skills! Specifically, we want to discover an artist who has the vision to convey the festival in an outstanding artistic form, through our Poster Design Contest. 

Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper? Is there a creative doodle that just will not leave your mind? Take a few minutes and review the Entry Form and requirements and sign up! Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event t-shirts as well as the Commemorative Posters that have become highly collectible. You will also receive a CASH stipend as well as a complimentary booth in the Arts & Wine Garden and the honor (and bragging rights) of being THE ARTIST of the 2016 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival!

Past winners include great talents such as Barton Hatcher, Ivey Hayes, Robert Knowles and Kelly Hawes. If your name is added to the list of festival winners, your art will adorn many t-shirt backs and living room walls! 

Interested in applying? The deadline is August 17, 2016. 

Have Questions? 

Call the Chamber at (910) 458-8434 or email greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

Artful Living Group Opening Reception - Eunkyung Kim Cazier Exhibit, "Dreamer"

August 6th

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

http://www.artfullivinggroup.com/

112 Cape Fear Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

For more information call: 910.458.7822

July is Mermaid Month at Artful Living Group

Felice Kite’s “Mermaids” exhibit will be Artful Living Group’s featured artist for July with the opening reception on July 2nd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Felice Kite is an artist and interior designer, native to the Washington DC area. Twelve years ago, she and her architect husband fell in love with Carolina Beach and purchased a cottage a few blocks from the ocean. "It's a dream come true for us. We've made so many wonderful memories with family and friends on the island. It is a very special place."

She mixes whimsical designs with inspirational sayings on wood sheets, pallets, doors and canvases to create shabby chic paintings perfect for beachy decorating. Felice upcycles mix media with bold colors for her lovable mermaids. Over the last several years, Felice has turned her love for painting into a successful cottage business. In addition to original paintings, Felice now sells posters, cards, and upcycled painted furniture. She uses her interior design skills to coordinate colors, shapes and textures for custom orders that brighten beach homes in the area.

“Mermaids” will be on exhibit in Artful Living Group’s upstairs gallery through July. Come meet Felice on July 2nd and “become a mermaid” with her.

 Artful Living Group’s objective of bringing affordable fun functional art to the public and the public to great artists is enhanced by enabling people to experience the creative process through events and studios where artists can share their inspiration and work.

Artful Living Group is located on Carolina Beach and is open everyday during the summer season.

For more information about upcoming events call 910.458.7822 or email info@ArtfulLivingGroup.com (112 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC).

Call For Artists - Poster Design Contest

How would you capture the spirit of the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival? The beautiful coastal location, amazing musical performances, delicious local seafood, and an enthusiastic crowd making the most of every minute!

One artist's entry will be chosen for the Official 22nd Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival's poster.

The winner will receive:

• $200
• VIP Treatment at this year's Festival
• Recognition for 22nd Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival Poster Graphic
• Complimentary booth and opportunity to sign posters at the Festival in the Arts & Wine Garden

Requirements:

• All entrants should submit original representational artwork of the 22nd Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival.
• Eligible entries must be a flat work of art, which includes: watercolor, pastels, acrylics or oil. Please do not submit work on stretched, framed canvas or canvas board.
• Flat work must be no smaller than 11" x 14" and no larger than 18" x 24".
• Entries with 2015 Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival lettering is prohibited and such entries will be disqualified.
• Entries should be received on or before Noon, August 17th, 2015.
• Winner will be notified no later than September 8, 2015.
• All other submissions will be returned.

ENTRY FORM

2014 Winning Artwork by Harriet M Forbis

WILMINGTON ARTIST HARRIET M. FORBIS SELECTED 2014 SEAFOOD BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTER CONTEST WINNER

“Jazz: The Soul of New Orleans” by Wilmington Artist Harriett M. Forbes, 2014 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival Poster Winner

This year’s Artist for the 21st Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival is Wilmington artist Harriet M. Forbis with her New Orleans Jazz-inspired tuba performer with a glow in his rainbow-cloaked eyes.  Harriett states that on a 2010 venture to the Delta City of New Orleans, she came across a unique and sizable performer at Café Du Monde that inspired this wonderfully kaleidescoped rainbow piece entitled “Jazz: The Soul of New Orleans”.  Harriet is a former resident of Winston-Salem, NC and relocated to southeast North Carolina three years ago.

Harriet worked for the State of North Carolina as a teacher of children with disabilities and as a consultant with the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program.  With retirement, Harriet picked up her passion for photography and took additional classes in drawing and painting, specializing in flowers and nature scenes.  This led to more classes and workshops (including lessons from famed artist Carol Ann Herring in her Statesville Studio).  Harriett has moved up into teaching her own classes, recently at the Florence Art School in the North Carolina Mouintains. 

Harriet M. Forbes, 2014 Poster Winner
with Chamber President Gail McCloskey 
with the winning entry and the Festival Poster.

Harriett is a member of the Wilmington Art Association and has been part of their juried Spring Art Show the past three years.  In 2013, her painting “Pink Organdy” was selected as the winner of their poster contest  In addition, her painting “el turista” won Best of Show at the 2014 Southport Summer Regional Art Show which was juried by nationally recognized water colorist Judy Betts.

This year we had a total of nineteen entries which made for a difficult decision for the judges.  All of the entries were very colorful, fanciful and energetic.  The kinetic brightness and colorful presentation of Harriet’s piece set this year’s selection apart from the others.

We are proud to have Harriet Forbis represent the 21st year of this great Festival.  Harriet will be attending the Festival where she will be signing posters, discussing her inspiration for this piece and offering additional selections of her musically-inspired, colorful and unique artwork in the Arts and Wine Garden.  Posters and T-shirts will be on sale soon at the Chamber offices and will be available at the Festival as long as supplies last. Again, Congratulations Harriett!!

For more information please call the Chamber at 910-458-8434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

Call for ARTISTS

Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival ~ October 11-12, 2014

Time is growing short, but there is still time to submit your entry for your vision to convey BLUES & JAZZ, in an outstanding artistic form.  We hold a Poster Design Contest to allow the artist within to express the Seafood Blues & Jazz feel, the BUZZ, the modaz.

Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper?  Is there a creative doodle that just will not leave your mind?  Take a few minutes and review the Entry Form and requirements, and sign up.  Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event t-shirts as well as the Commemorative Posters that have become a highly collectable.  You will get a Cash stipend as well as a complimentary Booth in the Arts & Wine Garden and the honor (and bragging rights) of being THE ARTIST of the 2014 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival!

Past winners include great talents such as Barton Hatcher, Ivey Hayes, Robert Knowles and Kelly Hawes. Add yourself to this list and soon your art will adorn many backs and living rooms.

Deadline is September 8, 2014
2014 Poster Design Entry Form

For more information please call the Chamber at 910-458-8434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

2013 Entries

Find more things to do in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach on the Pleasure Island Event Calendar.

Call For Artists

Kure Beach, NC – Every Year about this time, we begin the process of finding our Artist that has the vision to convey  B L U E S  &  J A Z Z, in an outstanding artistic form.  We hold a Poster Design Contest to allow the artist within to express the Seafood Blues & Jazz feel, the BUZZ, the modaz.

Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper?  Is there a creative doodle that just will not leave your mind?  Take a few minutes and review the Entry Form and requirements, and sign up.  Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event t-shirts as well as the Commemorative Posters that have become a highly collectable.  You will get a Cash stipend as well as a complimentary Booth in the Arts & Wine Garden and the honor (and bragging rights) of being THE ARTIST of the 2014 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival!

Past winners include great talents such as Barton Hatcher, Ivey Hayes, Robert Knowles and Kelly Hawes.  Add yourself to this list and soon your art will adorn many backs and living rooms.   Deadline is September 8, 2014.

For more information please call the Chamber at 910-458-8434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

Artist Application

Call For Artists - Poster Design Contest for the 20th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest

Poster Design Contest Entry Form

20th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival

October 12th and 13th, 2013

Winner will be awarded $200 & VIP Treatment at this year’s Festival.

Recognition for 20th Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Poster Graphic Winner will have a complimentary booth and opportunity to sign posters at the Festival in the Arts & Wine Garden

Requirements

1. All entrants should submit original representational artwork of The 20th Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival.

2. Eligible entries must be a flat work of art, which includes: watercolor, pastels, acrylics or oil. Please do not submit work on stretched, framed canvas or canvas board.

3. Flat work must be no smaller than 11” x 14” and no larger than 18” x 24”

4. Entries with 2013 Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival lettering is prohibited and such entries will be disqualified.

5. Entries should be received on or before Noon, September 3, 2013.

6. Winner will be notified no later than September 9, 2013

7. All other submissions will be returned.

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival - May 18th

Come to the Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am - 6 pm for:

• Culinary Arts
• Visual Arts
• Performing Arts
• Community Batik with Kristin Gibson & September Krueger
• Dueling Pianos
• Murray Middle School Jazz Band
• Cooking Demonstrations
• Artist Demonstrations
• And More!

Presented by:
Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee
Arts Council of New Hanover County and Wilmington
Wilmington Art Association

Special Thanks to Cameron Art Museum

For More Information: Call 610-909-7643

Kure Beach Annual Street Festival - Saturday, April 27th

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

On Stage @ The Pavilion

11:00 am - Jolly Mon Da DJ

2:00 pm - South of K (bluegrass)

4:00 pm - Jolly Mon Da DJ & Line Dancing

6:00 pm - The Mako Band (blues, classic rock)

Free giveaways throughout the day!

For The Kids

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Gracie the Clown, Balloon Art, Bounce Castle, 18 Foot Slide

On Sale

Seafood, chicken, gyros, italian sausage, cheese steaks, salad pitas, fries, kettle corn, funnel cakes, frozen treats, sweet tea, wine, beer, and more!

Unique Arts & Crafts

Handmade jewelry, wall art, shell & tile artwork, pottery, coastal decor, weathervanes, wood carving, face painting, & more!

2013 Commemorative T-Shirts & License Plates!

The Grand Finale

FIREWORKS!! @ 9:00 pm

Sorry...No Pets or Coolers Allowed

Street Festival presented by the Kure Beach Annual Street Festival Commitee

Local Artist Barton Hatcher Creates Poster for 19th Annual Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival

This year’s Artist for the 19th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival is local artist Barton Hatcher from Wilmington, North Carolina with his tropically-inspired musician playing the blues as sunset descends over the Cape Fear River masterpiece. You can almost feel the breeze and smell the sa

lt water.

Growing up on his grandfather’s farm in Bladen County, North Carolina, Barton Hatcher discovered his special artistic and creative gifts early in his life. A self-taught artist and mixed media sculptor, Barton’s eclectic style is admired by many. His work has been showcased in several North Carolina galleries alongside prominent artists such as Ivey Hayes. On several occasions he has been commissioned to do customized art designs for clients to fit their individual taste and desires. 

His work is in the private art collections of North Carolina residents Linda MacRae, Rick and Marilyn Davis, and Mike and Kathy Allen, as well as New Jersey residents Charlie and Liz McCluskey, to name only a few.
Barton owns and operates Gardens by Barton, a landscape design business in Wilmington, NC, where he uses his artistic talents to create customized garden designs, including building hardscapes such as arbors, trellises and garden sheds. 

Before starting his own business, Barton was employed for 25 years by Cape Craftsmen of Elizabethtown, NC, where he was an art buyer and designed and built prototypes for furniture.
An avid gardener and fly fisherman, Barton draws inspiration for his artistic designs from nature itself.
Barton lives’ in Wilmington NC.