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2025 Congressional Art Exhibition

The Congressional Art Exhibition will return to Bank of the Arts for a reception on Saturday, April 26th at 3 pm. This exhibition is open to high schoolers within the North Carolina 3rd Congressional District, and offers students the opportunity to exhibit their work and win one of several cash prizes. Artwork awarded First Place will be included in an exhibition of winners from across the country in Washington, D.C., and the winner will be provided a stipend to travel to the national reception. 

Important Dates: 
Awards Reception: 3pm, April 26, 2025
Bank of the Arts




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US Congress, NC District 3
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2023 Winner
Forms and Guidelines
Student Release Form
Art Submission Checklist
Artwork Submission Rules
*All artwork must have a signed copy of the "Student Release Form" attached to back of the artwork. Artists are also encouraged to provide CAC&G a second copy of the form at drop off. 
*Maximum artwork size: 26"x26"x4", 15lbs in weight
*All artworks must be wired for hanging. Winning artworks will ne to framed for hanging in  the national exhibition. 
*Due to limited space, students must talk to their teachers about submitting to the exhibition. Each teacher is limited to 2 submissions per school. 
*The student's school must be within the boundary of the US Congressional District NC 3. If you are not within this boundary, please check with your local Congressional Representative's office for information about your local competition. 
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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is the Designated County Partner of the North Carolina Arts Council for Craven County. Operations and programs are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org

Craven Arts Council & Gallery

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Hours

T-S: 10am - 5pm

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252-638-2577

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  • Home
    • Who we are
    • Hours and Location
    • Community Input
    • Accessibility
  • Exhibitions
    • current exhibitions >
      • Main Gallery >
        • ReNew 2026
      • Director's Gallery >
        • 2026 Craven County Valentines Card Sale
    • Upcoming Exhibitions >
      • A Mason Duet: Color, Movement, and Mark-Making by Georgia & Nicola Mason
      • For the Record >
        • For the Record Artist Registration
        • For the Record FAQ
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • 2025 Past Exhibitions
      • 2024 Past Exhibitions
      • 2023 Past Exhibitions
      • 2022 Past Exhibitions
    • Exhibition Terms and Conditions
    • CACG AI Statement
  • Events
    • ArtWalk
    • ArtWalk Connect
    • AT THE GALLERY: Concert Series 25-26
    • Craven's Crafts
    • Facility Rental
  • Havelock City Park Murals
  • contribute
    • membership
    • donate
    • volunteer
  • COMMUNITY
    • Forward Together- EJI Projects >
      • Remembering John Moore
      • Remembering Percy Berry
    • Art & Gardening
    • Artist opportunities >
      • Downeast Youth Film Scholarship >
        • DEYFS Form Page
      • Sales Gallery Interest Form
      • Around Town
      • Expressions of MERCI
      • Artist Support Grant >
        • ASG Webinar
        • ASG Page 1 (Applicant Profile & Project Outline)
        • ASG Page 2 (Work Samples)
    • public art >
      • Be Someone's Reason to Smile Mural
      • New Bern Strong Mural
      • Unity Project
      • Peace by Piece
      • Try On Outdoor Arts
    • Empty Bowls
    • New Bern Artist Studio Tour
    • 2025 Banner Project
    • Grassroots Grant Program >
      • Grassroots Project Grants FY 25-26
      • Grassroots Grant Online Application
    • Partnering Organizations >
      • Watercolor Drop-In
  • ONLINE STORE
  • New Page