WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Student artists and performers from Cape Fear Community College are preparing to share their creative work with the public during the third annual Hello Arts Festival.
Angie Waller, AFA Program Director for the college, was in the WECT Digital Studio to share more about the event.
The gathering highlights student talent across multiple artistic disciplines, featuring live performances alongside a visual art exhibition displayed in the facility’s lobby. Scheduled performers include:
Organizers said the event aims to open doors between campus artists and the wider region.
“Hello Arts is a celebration of all the creatives that we have at Cape Fear Community College,” Waller said. “I always tell my students, it takes courage to be creative….It takes courage to create something and then put it out there for people to look at and possibly judge.”
The free gathering takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the Wilson Center on the Cape Fear Community College campus. Tickets are not required for admission.
The showcase is part of the center’s ongoing Hello Arts effort to broaden community engagement with local creative work. More details are available on the Wilson Center website.
Watch the full interview at the top of this story.
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