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  • CCA&CC Arts & Crafts Show & Sale

    Beaufort Historic Site 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition's Biannual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St., Beaufort, N.C., on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, family-friendly, and held at the historic site, the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition's Memorial Day Show and Sale is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend! Come out to meet local artists & crafters, & purchase handmade, local goods. The Arts & Crafts Coalition was established in 1978 by a group of professionally oriented artists and craftsmen. Currently, membership is juried. The spring and fall shows have been held on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds since 1981. The members strive to present a show and sale featuring diverse arts and crafts.   ______________________________________________________ Facebook: CARTERET COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFTS COALITION Instagram: CCARTSANDCRAFTS Email: CCACC28557@GMAIL.COM _____________________________________________________   ***For more information, contact the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition.***

  • Passionate About Painting: A Talk with Local Artist Heather Sink

    Beaufort Historic Site 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    Join us on October 18th for an informative talk and demonstration of Heather’s painting process and viewpoint on painting and teaching art. Heather will be the Featured Artist for fall in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Her show with exclusive, newly created works will open Oct 25th  and run through the holidays. The talk will be held in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street from 11:00AM to noon. Complimentary Coffee and baked lite bites will be available to attendees. This event is Free. We hope to see you at the talk and in the gallery. Heather’s amazing artwork can also be seen year-round in her gallery, Craving Art Studio Fine Art, just around the corner from the Historic Site at 121 Craven Street. This event is free, but RSVPs are required. Please call the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 to reserve your spot.

    Free

  • Jumble Sale

    The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food and much more. The event is FREE to the general public. For more information, visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Click here to learn more about becoming a vendor.

  • From Vision to Canvas: A Talk with Featured Artist Annie Kinney Villa

    Beaufort Historic Site 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    Join us on March 14 for an engaging talk and demonstration exploring Annie Kinney Villa’s painting process and artistic perspective. Annie is the February and March Featured Artist in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. The talk will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, located at 130 Turner Street, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Complimentary coffee, refreshments, and light bites will be available. This event is FREE, but RSVPs are required because seats are limited. Please call the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 to reserve a seat. Guests are encouraged to attend the talk and visit the gallery to view Annie’s featured exhibit!

    FREE

  • Artist Talk with our Featured Gallery Artist BF Reed!

    Join us for an Artist Talk with our Featured Gallery Artist BF Reed, April 25th from 11:00am to 12:00pm in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC. Coffee and refreshments will be available as Reed will present an engaging artist talk and live demonstration focused on the pastel medium. She will begin with a brief overview of pastel - its history, unique qualities, and why it remains a powerful and often misunderstood fine art medium. The demonstration will follow, offering insight into her personal process, including surface preparation, layering techniques, and the development of light and form. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how a painting evolves in real time and to ask questions throughout the session.   This event is FREE, although an RSVP is requested so we can prepare adequate seating for those who plan to attend. RSVP by calling 252.728.5225 Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:00pm. BF Reed is a contemporary artist working in both highly realistic pastel and expressive abstract acrylic painting. Her work explores light, reflection, and the balance between control and spontaneity—often juxtaposing precise observation with atmospheric, intuitive mark-making. Drawing inspiration from coastal North Carolina and carefully constructed […]

  • Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition’s Biannual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale!

    The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition’s Biannual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, on Memorial Day weekend, May 23 and 24, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.   Free, family-friendly, and held at the Beaufort Historic Site, the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition’s Memorial Day Show and Sale is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend! Come out to meet local artists & crafters, & purchase handmade, local goods.   The Arts & Crafts Coalition was established in 1978 by a group of professionally oriented artists and craftsmen. Currently, membership is juried. The Spring and Fall shows have been held on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds since 1981. The members strive to present a show and sale featuring diverse arts and crafts. ______________________________________________________ Facebook: CARTERET COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFTS COALITION Instagram: CCARTSANDCRAFTS Email: CCACC28557@GMAIL.COM_____________________________________________________   *For more information, contact the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition*

  • Old Homes Tour & More Kickoff Party & Bartenders Challenge!

    Join the BHA at the annual Old Homes Tour & More KICKOFF PARTY featuring food, drinks, live music by Tommy Duzan, and beautiful art by Nicole White Kennedy. The highlight of this event is the annual BARTENDERS CHALLENGE with local and professional bartenders competing for the title. You vote: the winner will be announced at 6:00pm and will have bragging rights throughout the year! Tickets are just $45.00*! CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS, give us a call at 252.728.5225, or swing by the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street. Don’t miss this unforgettable kickoff to one of Beaufort’s most cherished traditions! *This is a fundraising event. Tickets are considered a donation in support of the Beaufort Historical Association and are non-refundable. Outdoor events are subject to cancellation in the event of severe weather conditions. Thank you for your support!

    $45

  • Old Homes Tour & More – Opening Reception For Nicole White Kennedy, Featured Artist 2026!

    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    The Beaufort Historic Site is proud to present an inspiring exhibition by acclaimed artist Nicole White Kennedy in the Mattie King Davis Gallery! The Opening Reception (free) will be Sunday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, and the exhibition will be on view through July 23 as part of the Old Homes & More Tour and Summer Party season. About the ArtistA Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America, and an exhibiting artist at the Salmagundi Art Club, Nicole’s work is celebrated nationally for its expressive, narrative-driven style. Nicole’s passion for art has been a lifelong journey, beginning with her early work creating TV storyboards, an experience that continues to shape the storytelling quality of her paintings today. Growing up in a family of restaurateurs, she developed a natural instinct for observing people, capturing their character and interactions with a distinctive narrative flair. She is equally inspired by nature in motion, bringing a sense of energy and life to her canvases. Her artistic journey reflects a continual evolution, embracing each blank canvas as a new creative challenge and an opportunity to refine her visual voice. Recognition & AchievementsNicole’s work is regularly accepted into prestigious national […]

  • Literary Luncheon featuring authors Kristy Woodson Harvey and Mary Kay Andrews!

    A special literary luncheon is a favorite Old Homes Tour & More tradition that launches our tour and accompanying events! This year the luncheon will be held at the Coral Bay Club, featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Kristy Woodson Harvey, with her new book, “Summer State of Mind”, in conversation with novelist Mary Kay Andrews and her new book, “Road Trip”. Sponsored by: Beaufort Dental Tickets are just $55.00 (+tax = $58.71) CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS, give us a call at 252.728.5225, or swing by the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street.

    $58.71

  • Abstract art with colorful squares and a half circle, text reads “Square Perspectives: An Art Exhibition”.

    Square Perspectives – Art Opening!

    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    Don’t miss the opening of Square Perspectives at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery on Friday, July 24th, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This exhibition showcases beautiful artwork created by the dedicated volunteers who help keep the gallery thriving. The title Square Perspectives reflects the theme of the show, featuring a selection of square-format oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings by a range of talented artists. Thoughtfully displayed in the gallery’s main room, each piece offers a unique artistic vision. Join us for this free event and experience a beautiful collection of artwork!