The Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County awarded $430,000 in grants to support 43 arts and culture organizations throughout New Hanover County. The Endowment, in partnership with the Arts Council, launched an enhanced Arts & Culture Grants Program for 2026, building on the success of its 2025 pilot program.

The Children's Museum of Wilmington is participating once again in the North Carolina Science Festival with Science at Play on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to 12pm. The Museum is ecstatic to host this full morning science extravaganza that encourages STEM learning through hands-on discovery.