Seaside Arts Council

Seaside Arts Council Nonprofit organization promoting the arts in Swansboro, NC and surrounding communities.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Seaside Arts Council shall be to promote, advance and provide performing arts arts opportunities, appreciation and education for residents of and visitors to the Swansboro and Western Carteret County Area. VISION STATEMENT

The Seaside Arts Council of Swansboro and Western Carteret is the voice of the arts, dedicated to promoting dynamic and diverse arts to ou

r community and surrounding areas. The Arts Council strives to connect the positive power of the arts and music to educate and inspire our youth while uniting people across all cultures, building a strong community that is a quality place to live, work and play.

🎶 FIRST SWANFEST OF 2026 WAS A HIT! 🎶WOW! What an absolutely incredible kickoff to our summer concert series tonight! Th...
06/08/2026

🎶 FIRST SWANFEST OF 2026 WAS A HIT! 🎶

WOW! What an absolutely incredible kickoff to our summer concert series tonight! The energy downtown was unmatched, and it was so amazing to see friends, neighbors, and families coming together to celebrate music and community.

An event like this truly takes a village, and tonight would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors. We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to our amazing partners for investing in our community and the arts.

Another big thank you to everyone who came out tonight! Whether you danced by the stage, bought some of our exclusive SwanFest 2026 T-shirts, or just came to enjoy the evening, you made tonight unforgettable.

Get ready, because this is just the beginning of an amazing summer. See you next week! 🦢🎶

The Southern Hellcats are rock'n Swansboro NOW! SwanFest 2026 - SOUTHERN HELLCATS 🤘🏼🎶
06/07/2026

The Southern Hellcats are rock'n Swansboro NOW!

SwanFest 2026 - SOUTHERN HELLCATS 🤘🏼🎶

Swanfest is here!!!! The Southern Hellcats kick off at 6:30, grab a chair and come on down!!!SwanFest 2026 - SOUTHERN HE...
06/07/2026

Swanfest is here!!!! The Southern Hellcats kick off at 6:30, grab a chair and come on down!!!

SwanFest 2026 - SOUTHERN HELLCATS

It’s official - TONIGHT is this summer's first SwanFest! The energy and sound of the community is full of music appreci...
06/07/2026

It’s official - TONIGHT is this summer's first SwanFest! The energy and sound of the community is full of music appreciation 🎶

SwanFest 2026 - SOUTHERN HELLCATS

The incredible Southern Hellcats are going to bring some rockabilly, rock-and-roll magic! 🤘🏼

Special Presentation - Our classic XXL check to this year's Seaside Arts Council Scholarship Winners - Landry Clifton & Libby Lee! 🎓

Get our exclusive SwanFest 2026 T-shirt designed by Anne Barlow for $25! 👕

The weather is primed, downtown Swansboro is getting ready, and the music is going to be AMAZING.

🦢🌊 SEE YOU at 6:30! 🦢🌊

🌟 2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT & RECITAL 🌟We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our amazing 2025 Seaside Arts Counci...
06/06/2026

🌟 2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT & RECITAL 🌟

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our amazing 2025 Seaside Arts Council Scholarship winners - NOAH WHITLEY! 🎓🎶

Noah has been continuing his musical journey at the prestigious Eastman School of Music, studying under Anthony Dean Griffey, and now he is bringing his immense talent back home for a special performance.
You’re invited to a spectacular evening of music that you won’t want to miss!

Event Details:
What: An Evening of Music - NOAH WHITLEY
When: Friday, June 19th at 7:00 PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church MHC

Come out, show your local support, and experience an incredible night of classical artistry. Let’s pack the pews for Noah! ✨

06/05/2026

SWANSBORO, N.C. — The countdown is on for the first SwanFest of the summer, and organizers are inviting the community to kick off the season with an evening of

Have a coffee and grab a copy! 📰✨This edition's front page of Tideland News features SwanFest and our monthly SAC Artist...
06/04/2026

Have a coffee and grab a copy! 📰✨

This edition's front page of Tideland News features SwanFest and our monthly SAC Artist Series written by our very own Ken! You won't want to miss it! This month's artist series highlights our incredible 2026 SAC Scholarship Winners. We are so incredibly proud of these talented local high school seniors, and Ken perfectly captures the excitement of their accomplishments, their journey in the arts and community engagement.

🗞️ Physical copies are available at local newsstands and shops around town for Tideland News.

💻 Digital editions can be purchased and read instantly online!
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/tideland_news/eedition/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcASOhdhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaflcyKyia05jbrbmRrRXb59qNePUnW3DUT3iec1siwIsRRwSVCTpvIQOb9QfA_aem_loPYq4SOqF76bVN-n3xZ2g

We were also featured by Crystal Coast Vibes highlighting that SwanFest is the place to be this weekend!

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Don't forget, SwanFest kicks off this Sunday at 6:30 PM in beautiful downtown Swansboro. Come out for the music, stay for the community vibes, and let’s celebrate these amazing students together! See You Sunday! 🎶🏆

🎵THE SWANFEST COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎵We are officially kicking off the very first SwanFest of the summer this Sunday, June 7t...
06/04/2026

🎵THE SWANFEST COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎵

We are officially kicking off the very first SwanFest of the summer this Sunday, June 7th! Get ready for incredible live music and a gorgeous evening downtown. Best of all? It’s completely FREE! 🎉

SwanFest 2026 - SOUTHERN HELLCATS

An event this special takes a village, and we want to give a massive shoutout and thank you to this week's Spotlight Sponsors for keeping the music alive in our community!

🌟 This Week's Spotlight Sponsors:

🔊 Daniels Sound: Not only are they providing top-notch sound support ALL summer long, but they are also pulling double duty this Sunday. Catch them rocking the stage performing live with the Southern Hellcats!

🍔 Church Street Market & Pub &🍦Rocket Fizz : Heading downtown with an appetite? They've got you covered whether you have a sweet or a savory tooth! Drop by and visit them downtown during SwanFest to grab the perfect concert snack, a refreshing drink, or a delicious dinner.

Show some love to these amazing local businesses! Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your appetite—we can't wait to kick off the summer with you! 🎷✨

01/16/2026

Music and fun! Special thanks to The Will & Tony Show!

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