The Arts Council curates the feature galleries and the sales gallery on the first floor of the historic Campbell House, located at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines. As the home of the Arts Council’s Visual Arts Programs, the galleries showcase artwork by local, regional and national artists in a variety of media. We opening each show with a festive opening reception.
Admission to Arts Council Galleries is free and open to the public on weekdays (10a to 5p), most 3rd Saturdays of the month (12-2p), and by appointment. Arts Council members save 10% on any art purchases at the Arts Council Galleries. So, Join Now!
EXHIBITS
BLURRED BOUNDARIES
This exhibit of work from members of the Art Cloth Network, as juried by Susie Brandt, includes a colorful array of styles and interpretations of limits, divisions, borders, edges, extremes, and our ability to see them clearly or not.
Exhibition Dates: June 6-27, 2025
Opening Reception: Fri., June 6, 2025 (6-8p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., June 21 (12-2p)
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
The Arts Council’s Fine Arts Festival provides incentive for any artist to improve their technique and a place to showcase and sell their artwork. The art is also judged and cash prizes and ribbons are awarded. Click here to review the guidelines for the 2025 Fine Arts Festival.
Exhibition Dates: July 23-August 27, 2025
Opening Reception: Fri., August 1, 2025 (6-8p)
Award Ceremony: Fri., August 1, 2025 (7p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., August 16, 2025 (12-2p)
entanglements
“etanglements” explores the intricate, often inseparable connections between humanity and the natural world. The word suggests complexity, interdependence and the ways in which living systems—human, ecological, emotional—are woven together. It also describes how the work of Jo Tomsick, Josiah King and Luke Huling comes together for our September show, blending three distinctive perspectives into a common thread: nature and humanity do not exist in isolation. Instead, they are entwined in cycles of influence, conflict, harmony and transformation.
Exhibition Dates: September 5-12, 2025
Opening Reception: Fri., September 5, 2025 (6-8p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., September 20, 2025 (12-2p)
“Cousins” by Alana Knuff
ANYTHING GOES
What do you get when you put four great artists with different styles in one art show? You get the Arts Council’s October exhibit, entitled Anything Goes, and featuring the amazing work of Jane Casnellie, Jean Smyth, Jessie Mackay and Alana Knuff.
Exhibition Dates: October 3-31, 2025
Opening Reception: Fri., October 3, 2025 (6-8p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., October 18, 2025 (12-2p)
Exhibit your Artwork
Learn more about how to Exhibit your Artwork at the Arts Council Galleries.
The Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House receive generous support from Ernst Ludwig Timmel Family Endowment, a fund administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation.
Campbell House has some architectural limitations that may impact accessibility, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where practical and consistent with the historic integrity of the property. There are two van-accessible parking spaces located on the north (right) side of Campbell House. Our accessible entrance to the main floor is located through the arched door on the west (rear) side of Campbell House, along a brick walkway, and through the French doors. We welcome service animals in all areas of the property, in compliance with the ADA. We currently do not have accessible restrooms. We are always willing to explore ways to ensure a positive experience for all visitors. If you need assistance, please call us at 910-692-2787.