Exhibitions & More

New Bern Artist Studio Tour Exhibition

Main Gallery - November 2025
Showcasing the artwork and styles of over 60 artists featured on the New Bern Artist Studio Tour

Janet Fischer

Director's Gallery - November 2025
Featuring the works of local textile artist and retired educator Janet Fischer

OPEN CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS!

 MINI MASTERPIECES
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Drop off & Artist Registration Deadline: 
November 15 & 18 
​10 am - 5 pm

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking entries for our new exhibition, 
Mini Masterpieces, in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the second half of November and all of December. This exhibition is open to all styles and mediums, so long as the work is smaller than 5"x7"x5". ​The artists may enter up to 25 pieces, unique or identical to each other! 
ArtWalk
Join us for ArtWalk every month!
Upcoming ArtWalk: November 14, 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.
Current Exhibitions
Main Gallery - I'm Not Playin: American Racism and Marginalizing Blackness by David Byre-Tyre
Director's Gallery - Mum's the Word

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! 

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

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 on October 18th, during the Havelock Chilli Festival.​ Join us on our Community Paint Day on October 18th, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm and help us paint! 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/ .