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Reception: May 12 • 5-8pm On display through May 31 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present ROY G BIV in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of May. This exhibition features the work of both local and non-local artists who were challenged to create unique pieces using […]

Mark Your Calendars for May 14-21, 2023 The 3rd Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival in New Bern begins Sunday, May 14, and continues through Sunday, May 21. The eight-day Festival showcases 35 nationally and globally acclaimed plein air artists, including 15 newly juried painters, joining 20 award winners and top performers from 2022’s […]

Reception: June 9 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display through June 30 Craven Arts Council is proud to present their annual Juneteenth exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition will feature work by local African American artists. Craven Arts Council will host a reception during ArtWalk from 5-8pm on Friday, June 9th. Juneteenth is celebrated on […]

Reception: June 9 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display through June 30 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of New Bern High School Students in the Director’s Gallery for the month of June. This exhibition features the work of upper-level visual art students. The opening reception will be during the ArtWalk […]

 ArtWalk: June 9 • 5-8pm “The Lazy Days of Summer” are here!  Community Artists Gallery is bursting with new art and new artists. Visit us to enjoy our Gallery on ArtWalk.  The Artists of the month are Eileen Wroe and Karen Rawson they are oil painters and Kimberly Daugherty makes knitted handbags.  Doctor Paul will […]

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present Little Talks in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts. Little Talks is a casual lecture series that invites attendees to listen to experts on a given subject and participate in an open dialogue with the lecturer and other attendees. The upcoming Little Talks […]

 ArtWalk: July 14 • 5-8pm • 309 Middle St. Celebration is in the air at Community Artists Gallery & Studios! The Artists of the Month are Kathleen Dentinger, abstract/mixed media. Her work often includes textures of sand, paper and found objects.  Leslie Anthony, is an oil painter, she enjoys painting barnyard animals and horses. Ann […]

Reception: July 14 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display throughout July Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of Laura Gammons in the Director’s Gallery for the month of July. This exhibition features the work of local painter Laura Gammons. The opening reception will be during the ArtWalk on July 14th from […]

Reception: July 14 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display throughout July Craven Arts Council is proud to present On Beauty: The Prophet an exhibition in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts. This exhibition celebrates the 100 year anniversary of the publication of The Prophet, a book of 26 prose poetry fables, by displaying […]

ArtWalk: August 11 • 5-8pm • 309 Middle St. Art Walk is a great time to visit CAGS, where you can chat with local artists and find unique textiles, paintings, woodwork, jewelry and pottery. The August Art Walk is on Friday the 11th, and, as usual CAGS serves complimentary refreshments and this month, vocalist, Alisa […]

Reception: August 11 • 5-8pm On display through August 31 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of Lillian Krcmar in the Director’s Gallery for the month of August. This exhibition features the work of local painter Lillian Krcmar. The opening reception will be during the ArtWalk on August 11 from […]

Reception: August 11 •5-8pm On display through August 31 Craven Arts Council presents On Beauty: The Prophet an exhibition celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the publication of The Prophet, a book of 26 prose poetry fables, by displaying artwork inspired by the book. Craven Arts Council will host a reception on August 11 from […]

The art gallery show at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church will feature African American artists, whose canvases and other works will be displayed in the main worship space of the church, as sunlight streams through the beautiful stained-glass windows. Artists will be present to discuss their works with visitors, and local artist Lee Hood will do […]

Opening Reception: April 12 • 5-8pm On display throughout April Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the Twin Rivers Artists Association and Craven Community College Judged Exhibition in the Main Gallery. This exhibition highlights the talents of local artists in our community and helps to encourage networking and artist participation in the […]

Opening Reception: April 12 • 5-8pm On exhibit throughout April Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery featuring the work of local high school students. Participating students were selected by their teachers to showcase their talents. Works will be judged and select artwork will receive awards. […]

April 12 • 5-8pm • 309 Middle St.  The featured artists at Community Artist Gallery and Studios for April are Annalee Ash, Karen Rawson, and Carmen Platek. Wonderful examples of their work will be displayed in the window near the gallery door. For April, the front window features artists’ works under the theme “Bring on […]

This competition brings out the best of the best and there are often 100+ excellent images by many of eastern North Carolina’s finer photographers. It is family-friendly, admission is always free and it is an event to be experienced. Past winners in this excellent event can be seen at coastalphotoclub.com). Doors will open at 9am, […]