"Burgaw Blueberry Jam" Concert Series
Welcome to the Burgaw Blueberry Jam Concert Series, a vibrant community event celebrating live music, local artisans, and small-town charm! Hosted by the Pender Arts Council (PAC) and proudly sponsored by Burgaw Now and Mojotone, this concert series brings music lovers together for unforgettable evenings under the open sky.
Unchained Expression: "Art Beyond Confinement" Art Reception and Show
Join us for the opening reception of "Unchained Expression: Art Beyond Confinement", an inspiring exhibition showcasing the artwork of incarcerated individuals. Hosted at the Pender Arts Council on May 16, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, this event offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the creativity, resilience, and personal expression of those behind bars.
Pender County Call to Artists 2025-2026 NC First in Freedom Festival Regional Art Contest
2025-2026 NC First in Freedom Festival Regional Art Contest
Pender County, in partnership with the Pender Arts Council, invites artists to participate in the 2025-2026 NC First in Freedom Festival Regional Art Contest in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The contest is open to high school students and adult artists from Pender and Duplin Counties, with the theme "Freedom."
Participants will compete in a two-phase competition, beginning with a county-level contest, where winners advance to a regional competition alongside artists from seven other counties. Winning artworks will be displayed at Pender Arts Council and Moores Creek National Battlefield in 2026. Cash prizes will be awarded at both the county and regional levels.
Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025
Contact: penderartscouncil@gmail.com
Unleash your creativity and be part of this historic celebration!
FIFF Regional Art Show & Reception – August 16, 2025
Pender Arts Council, 111 South Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425
Join us for an inspiring celebration of creativity and patriotism at the 2025-2026 NC First in Freedom Festival Regional Art Show, featuring powerful visual interpretations of the theme “Freedom” in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
This regional showcase brings together winning artists from Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Sampson, and Pender Counties, with artwork that reflects the spirit of independence and the enduring meaning of freedom.
🖼️ Art Show Opens to the Public: 2:00 PM
🤝 Reception & Artist Meet and Greet: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate our nation’s history through the arts, meet the creators behind the work, and support local talent at this unforgettable cultural event.
🎉 Free & open to all!
📧 Learn more at penderartscouncil.org/events
📨 Questions? Email: penderartscouncil@gmail.com
Vendor Opportunity! Evening Indoor Pop-up Market During the “Blueberry Jam” Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-in
This market is open to all creative vendors selling items such as: artwork, photography, woodwork, sculpture, pottery, writing, poetry, books, literature, crafts, handmade goods, baked goods, homemade farmers market items, gardening/plants, jewelry, textile, upcycled clothing, music, sewing & anything else you create!