Exhibitions

Straddling the Line by BF Reed

Main Gallery - February 2025

Put Yourself in My Shoes by Donna Slade

Director's Gallery - January 2025

Downeast Youth Film Scholarship

Craven Arts Council is co-hosting a Film Scholarship with
Hess Media & Consulting, LLC for youth 25 and under. The 2025 Film Challenge is "The Last Person on Earth".
 Click the text above for more information and to apply! 
​Deadline is extended to March 15, 2025.
ArtWalk
Join us for ArtWalk every month!
Upcoming ArtWalk: February 14th, 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 - Straddling the Line by BF Reed
Director's Gallery - Put Yourself in My Shoes by Donna Slade

 Craven's Crafts:
Valentine's Day Card Making Workshop
February 8, 2025

Join us Saturday, February 8th as we host a Printmaking Valentine's Day Card Workshop! All ages welcome, as participants will learn to printmake up to  10 cards each. All materials provided, and complimentary Shirley Temples will be available. 
Tickets are $10 for members of Craven Arts and $15 for nonmembers.
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Artist Opportunities

Check out what opportunities we have coming up for
artists as well as other arts organizations!
Click below for the following:
Sales Gallery Interest Form - Reviewed Quarterly
Artist Support Grant
Grassroots Grant

Featured Online Sales Gallery Piece

In need of a stocking stuffer? Look no further! Gift your loved ones this custom deck of cards featuring local artists artwork and simultaneously support your local arts council!

If you're a member use the "member" button below and purchase your deck at a discount! If not use the "nonmember" button to purchase your deck!

 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/ .