Exhibitions & More

Mini Masterpieces

Main Gallery - November & December 2025
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This exhibition is open to all styles and mediums, so long as the work is smaller than 5"x7"x5". Come shop LOCAL for the holidays and purchase a wide variety of custom creations including keychains, photographs, acrylic abstracts and more! View our large variety of artwork including photography, woodwork, acrylic and watercolor artworks, and more! 

Gary Nemcosky

Director's Gallery - December 2025
Featuring the works of local watercolor artist Gary Nemcosky!

OPEN CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS!

 FOR THE RECORD
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Main Gallery Exhibition - March 2026

We are seeking entries for our Main Gallery exhibition For The Record.  Artists are asked to submit work that utilizes vinyl records as the predominant medium. 

Artists will receive up to 20 vinyl records to use for their piece as part of their entry fee.​ We encourages the creative use of the materials: paint on the vinyl as a canvas, cut them out, create a collage with the sleeve artwork, made a sculpture, etc. This exhibition is open to all artists in all mediums and styles. Artworks will be judged for prizes by Dare Oliver.  For more information, click below!
ArtWalk
Join us for ArtWalk every month!
Upcoming ArtWalk: December 12, 5 - 8 pm
ArtWalk is a free self guided walk to over 30 different stops in the downtown New Bern area to visit stores and galleries and see everything New Bern has to offer.

Main Gallery - Mini Masterpieces 
Director's Gallery - Gary Nemcosky
Craven's Crafts: Ornament Workshop
Saturday, December 13th
Session 1: 11 am - 1 pm
Session 2: 2 pm - 4 pm
Join us and to make two personalized ornaments using a variety of craft materials including glitter paint, yarn, and more! All materials provided, participants must sign waiver before participating.

Artist Opportunities

Are you a new or current artist looking to get involved in the local arts community? Check out what opportunities we have coming up for artists and other arts organizations!
Click below for the following:
Sales Gallery Interest Form - Reviewed Quarterly
Artwalk Connect - Join our monthly artwalks! 
Artist Support Grant
Grassroots Grant

Membership at Craven Arts Council & Gallery
Become a Member Today! 

Become a member at Craven Arts and receive discounts on our ticketed events, including on exhibition entry fees, At the Gallery concerts, workshops, and more! All members receive our printed bimonthly newsletter filled with information on our upcoming events, art events around town, and more. Memberships last for a year and all members receive a letter a month before membership ends, for the opportunity to renew! 

For the past 40 years, the Craven Arts Council & Gallery has been the driving force behind the growth of a thriving arts culture in Craven County.  An indispensable community resource, it provides visual and performing arts programming to local citizens, as well as to the region's expanding tourist market. 

Become a member at Craven Arts and Support the Local Arts Community! 


New Mural Announcement! 

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"Greetings from Havelock"
Craven Arts Council & Gallery and the Havelock Cultural Arts Advisory Committee invite the community to join in creation of two new murals on the restrooms at Havelock City Park, 198 Cunningham Blvd. Stay tuned for our upcoming Community Paint Days here. No prior experience required, all participants are required to sign a waiver.

Become a Sponsor for our mural here!
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Visit our Pottery Vault here at Bank of the Arts!

Online Sales Gallery 

Visit our online store to purchase tickets, artworks, donate, and more!

 Our Mission

The mission of the Craven Arts Council & Gallery is to create an environment ​where the arts thrive, bring joy, and enrich the cultural experience in our community.

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Location & Hours

​Craven Arts Council & Gallery
​317 Middle Street
New Bern NC, 28560

​TUESDAY- SATURDAY
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

​SUNDAY - MONDAY
Closed

Parking Information

 Additional information on lot hours and fines can be found at https://www.newbernnc.gov/parking/ The Bank of the Arts is located at the Blue Star on Middle Street. Additional information on lot hours
and penalties can be found at https://www.newbernnc.gov/parking/ .