We can’t wait to share an incredible day of creativity, community connection, and cultural celebration with you! ThisÌýFREEÌýfamily-friendly festival will showcase the amazing talents of our gifted instructors and students through dazzling art displays, engaging hands-on demonstrations, and captivating cultural presentations.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Live art demonstrations featuring both traditional and contemporary techniques
• Fascinating cultural presentations that bring heritage and history to life
• Unique shopping opportunities to take home stunning one-of-a-kind pieces crafted by our talented local artists and students
• Energizing live music that will keep the celebration going all day long!

Whether you’re a passionate art lover, an eager learner ready to discover something new, or a family looking for the perfect Saturday adventure, Festi-Fall promises unforgettable experiences for everyone!

But wait, there’s more!ÌýThis fantastic event is also your gateway to exploring the incredible educational opportunities waiting for you across all of ÍøÆسԹϒs campuses in Southport, Leland, and Bolivia.

Join us as we celebrate the beautiful fall season, champion our amazing local talent, and show you everything YOUR ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has to offer!

Mark your calendars and bring your friends – this is one celebration you won’t want to miss!

Details

Festi-Fall
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï – Southport Center
701 N. Lord St.
Southport, NC 28461

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Thanks to the generosity of the late Donna Mandell and her family, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï (BCC) Southport Center dedicated the Donna Mandell Creativity Cove on Thursday, June 29. Students of all ages will use the new outdoor destination to explore and grow their love of the arts.  

“Donna was a dynamic force in the Southport and larger Brunswick County arts community,” said BCC Southport Center Director Barbara McFall. “We met in 2015 and Donna helped pioneer the pottery program here. She was passionate about working with clay and displayed many of her pieces in local galleries. She worked tirelessly to promote the arts, especially among children, and we are thrilled to honor her memory with the new Creativity Cove.”  

After Mandell’s passing last year, her daughter Michele Mandell Cherry dedicated funds donated in lieu of flowers at her funeral to The Foundation of BCC. Cherry worked with Southport Center and The Foundation of BCC to develop the new space dedicated in memory of her mother, a 30-year resident of Southport. 

 The first to use Creativity Cove were children from the Southport Parks and Recreation program who painted hand-thrown, bisque-fired bowls for donation to Empty Bowls, a grassroots movement by artists worldwide to fight hunger. Joining the children were Mandell’s family members, arts community representatives, and BCC administration, faculty, and staff.  

 Southport Center is a treasure trove of creativity, talent, and opportunity for anyone of any age interested in the arts. Instructors and students spend countless hours working with clay, glass, wood, metal, and more, channeling their energy into priceless works of art. Southport Center offers day and evening classes all year round. For information on fall classes, visit our website at brunswickcc.edu. 

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If you’ve visited ÍøÆسԹϒs Southport Center for Heritage Arts, you know it is a treasure trove of creativity, talent, and opportunity. Instructors and students spend countless hours working with clay, glass, wood, metal, and more, channeling their energy into priceless works of art. For some, their art is a source of income. For others, it is therapeutic. Still, others love learning something new and having fun with friends old and new. For Allison Fox, it is an opportunity to give back with a gift to the BCC Foundation.

Meet Allison Fox

Southport Center student Allison Fox, a newcomer to the area, found her passion in working with glass. Having already shared her time and talent, Fox decided to make a gift that would fully renovate and add new equipment to what was dedicated recently as the Allison Fox Glass Studio. The Foundation of BCC Executive Director Teresa Nelson, joined by BCC President Gene Smith and Vice President Continuing Education Economic & Workforce Development Greg Bland, unveiled a new sign in honor of Fox.Ìý

“Allison is genuinely lovely,” said Southport Center Director Barbara McFall. “She fell in love with what she saw here and gave generously to help ensure that others could enjoy it too. We are thrilled to have Allison with us and will be forever grateful to her.”

The Foundation of BCC Executive Director Teresa Nelson echoed McFall’s sentiment. “I continue to be humbled by the generosity of the many individuals, families, and organizations that give of themselves to support our students and college,” said Nelson. “Thanks to Ms. Fox, Southport Center has more to offer local artisans than ever before. What a wonderful way to fuel your passion for art.”

Learn more

If you share a passion for art, please visit brunswickcc.edu for a complete list of summer courses, including those held in the Allison Fox Glass Studio. To learn more about The Foundation at BCC and how you can help further our college’s mission, contact Teresa Nelson atÌýnelsont@brunswickcc.eduÌýor (910) 755-6530.

May 16, 2023

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Did you know that quaint coastal Southport is home to a treasure trove of creativity, talent, and opportunity? You’ll find it all at BCC’s Southport Center for Heritage Arts located at 701 N. Lord St. With some of the area’s most talented artisans, Southport Center is the perfect place to awaken your creative spirit, hone your skills, or try something entirely new just for fun. That’s what student Van Snyder recently did when he took a Free Turning class and transformed ash into a baseball bat. Students like Van and instructors (award winning!) are outdoing themselves and having a blast along the way. Spring registration is underway so treat yourself to class, or give the gift of art to a friend or family member this holiday season.

Not sure where to start? CLICK HERE to see the complete lineup of classes in Fabric, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Music, Painting, Pottery, Woodturning, Cultural Heritage, and Music. You can or with help from OneStop Student Services at onestop@brunswickcc.edu. Here’s a quick sampling of some recent masterpieces, including a look at that magnificent baseball bat!

Article Date: November 30, 2022

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