Exhibitions & More

TRAA & CCC Exhibition

Main Gallery - April 2026
Local artist guild and Craven Community College students showcase 2D and 3D works in joint exhibit encouraging cooperation and mentorship in the arts.

The Rat Selfie Project

Director's Gallery - April 2026
Kinston artist, Jennifer WinterRose will feature painted self-portraits of her and her pet rats, portraying their journey in health struggles, happiness, and companionship.

At the Gallery: John Fogerty

Saturday, May 16th, at 7 pm
Join us at Bank of the Arts this May for our final At the Gallery Concert of the 2025-2026 season, as we host the music of Rock & Americana singer John Fogerty performed by Ruth Wyand.
ArtWalk
Join us for ArtWalk every month, every 2nd Friday!
Upcoming ArtWalk: April 10th, 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 - TRAA & CCC Judged Exhibition
Director's Gallery - The Rat Selfie Series by Jennifer WinterRose

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
Picture
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/ .