2024 TRAA & CCC Student Exhibition
Main Gallery - April 2024
The 2024 Twin Rivers Artists Association & Craven Community College Judged Exhibition was open to current members of the Twin Rivers Artists Association, and students enrolled in arts classes at Craven Community College in the Spring 2024 semester. Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention. One cash award for outstanding student.
The Twin Rivers Artists Association (TRAA) exists to promote and encourage the creation, education, and appreciation of fine art in the region. . Skill levels range from beginners to professional artists, in an environment that encourages cooperation and mentorship. Once a year the Craven Arts Council hosts an exhibition of the group’s membership, combined with students from the local Craven Community College (CCC) , in order to encourage the creation and exhibition of local art. Works on display will include painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, and mixed media.
More information about Twin Rivers Artists Association can be found at their website at www.traaofnewbernnc.com.
The Twin Rivers Artists Association (TRAA) exists to promote and encourage the creation, education, and appreciation of fine art in the region. . Skill levels range from beginners to professional artists, in an environment that encourages cooperation and mentorship. Once a year the Craven Arts Council hosts an exhibition of the group’s membership, combined with students from the local Craven Community College (CCC) , in order to encourage the creation and exhibition of local art. Works on display will include painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, and mixed media.
More information about Twin Rivers Artists Association can be found at their website at www.traaofnewbernnc.com.
Congressional Art Competition
Director's Gallery - April 2024
The 2024 Congressional Art Competition featured the work of local high school students from both public and private schools. Participating
students were selected by their teachers to showcase their talents. The featured artwork above was awarded First Place and student will have a chance to attend
a reception in Washington D.C., where all artwork awarded First Place from across the country will be displayed.
students were selected by their teachers to showcase their talents. The featured artwork above was awarded First Place and student will have a chance to attend
a reception in Washington D.C., where all artwork awarded First Place from across the country will be displayed.
Private and Homeschooled Student Exhibition
Director's Gallery - March
Students from Epiphany Global School, St. Paul’s Catholic School, Annunciation Catholic School, and various homeschooled students across the county exhibited their work in the Director’s Gallery. This exhibition will feature work created by students in art classes from various private, parochial and home schools across the county. Art has been shown to have an integral beneficial effect on youth education
in subjects from math and science to literary analysis. Craven Arts is pleased to reinforce these ideas by offering the students a chance to exhibit their works in a gallery setting.
in subjects from math and science to literary analysis. Craven Arts is pleased to reinforce these ideas by offering the students a chance to exhibit their works in a gallery setting.
The Alzheimer's Fantasies
Main Gallery - February and March
The Alzheimer's Fantasies was crafted by Michael A. Dorsey, inspired by his relationship with his wife, serving as both her husband and caregiver. Featuring 30 colored drawings and digital prints on display in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts, this series was created by Dorsey with knowledge gained over the course of 5 years as a caregiver for his wife, who battled Alzheimer’s. His exhibit explores their relationship as well as personal memories and history. Michael A. Dorsey is a retired art professor and former dean of the School of Art at East Carolina University.
Dion Burroughs
Director's Gallery - February
Born and raised in Martin County, Dion Burroughs began drawing at the age of fifteen. Throughout high school he attended the summer program at the Martin Luther King Center, and was mentored by
Carolyn Ashley, Cyndi Herman, and Kathy McKee. Dion has displayed his work in nearly 30 solo exhibitions and several juried and invitational art exhibits in Martin and Beaufort Counties. He had won first
place awards for Warrior with Lion Helmut, Soll Life with Lobsters, and The Role Models. Dion’s quilt entitled The Scary Scarecrow is displayed in the First South Bank’s Permanent Collection.
Several of his paintings have been chosen for the NC Community College Art exhibit. Dion describes his artistic journey as a path of self-discovery and self-expression. He explores many different styles of art
but his favorite are most represented by his works of Religious Art, Black, Fine, and Traditional Art.
Carolyn Ashley, Cyndi Herman, and Kathy McKee. Dion has displayed his work in nearly 30 solo exhibitions and several juried and invitational art exhibits in Martin and Beaufort Counties. He had won first
place awards for Warrior with Lion Helmut, Soll Life with Lobsters, and The Role Models. Dion’s quilt entitled The Scary Scarecrow is displayed in the First South Bank’s Permanent Collection.
Several of his paintings have been chosen for the NC Community College Art exhibit. Dion describes his artistic journey as a path of self-discovery and self-expression. He explores many different styles of art
but his favorite are most represented by his works of Religious Art, Black, Fine, and Traditional Art.
Joy In The Ordinary
Main Gallery - January
Joy in the Ordinary features work by various local artists. During the holiday season, we often hear the words gratitude, joy, peace & light, yet we know that this time of year may not always be those things for all. Joy in the Ordinary seeks to remind ourselves and our community of the ways we experience glimmers of positivity and comfort every day of the year, not just during the holiday season. The exhibition features more than 45 artists, in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, woodworking and more.
2024 Craven County Valentine's Day Sale
Director's Gallery - January
Craven Arts Council and the Twin Rivers Artists Association are proud to present the 2024 Craven County Valentine's Day Card Sale in the Director's Gallery for the month of January 2024! Valentine's cards created by students of all grades in Craven County School System, all proceeds are donated to Craven County art teachers for purchasing classroom supplies. Priced at $3.50 each, these card will aid in funding art education in our local community!