Local Arts

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with comedian Maddy Kelly about her rising career, the comedian she'd most like to open for, and her approach to stand-up. Kelly is performing four shows this weekend at Dead Crow Comedy in downtown Wilmington.

Tyrell Brockington was 14 when he started with the after-school program Kids Making It. That led him on a lifelong exploration of art, artisanry, and adaptive reuse — and giving back to the community.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with award-winning painter Barbara Bear Jamison, a fourth-generation Wilmingtonian, about her inspiration and the feelings she hopes to evoke with her work.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery recently sat down with Bianca Shaw, a Wilmington native and New Hanover High School alumna, to talk about her passion for singing and performing, her acoustic duo, and getting more women involved in the often male-dominated space of the open-mic scene.

Artists Sara Edge and David Sylvester moved to North Carolina for its vibrant arts scene, and fell in love with Wilmington. Their new space on Castle Street is part supply shop, part studio, and part gallery, and holds its opening reception this week.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery spoke with Wilmington singer and guitarist Brandon Hawkins about getting into music, playing live around the Wilmington area, and writing original material.

WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Darryl Murrill to talk about the family name, falling in love with the saxophone, and his upcoming project.

A profile of Wilmington artist Addie Wuensch, known for both her own work and supporting and celebrating the work of others.

WHQR Arts Reporter Demia Avery sat down recently with Wilmington-based comedian MT Bottles, touching on his origins in music, his family, and helping audiences feel comfortable — even when he's roasting them.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sits down with Lanatria Brackett Ellis, the Caribbean Cowgirl, who’s elevating the role of influencer to a new level of artistry — work that’s taken her to the Super Bowl (or, at least, a Super Bowl commercial).