Main Gallery: Anywhere But Here
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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present “Anywhere but Here” in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of October. This exhibition featuring ten local artists is focused on traval, and the inspiration that comes with it. Craven Arts will host an opening reception during the downtown New Bern ArtWalk, October 4th, from 5pm-8pm.
According to the famous American writer Mark Twain, “'travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” Traveling expands the mind, improves physical and mental health, provides new experiences, and can inspire one to create. “Anywhere but Here” is an exhibition celebrating the benefits of travel, and documenting ten local artists’ trips in the United States and abroad. The exhibition will feature a cross section of artistic mediums on the topic, including painting, photography, prints, sculpture, jewelry, and others. Artists include Hannah Wiser, Karl Chaing, Elaine Varley, Steve Kotrch, Ginger Wenersbach, Sandy Bruno, Donna Hodgins, Jenn Pitman, Irina Skalova, and Mary Phelps, showcasing their explorations of locations such as Alaska, Israel, Italy, and various European destinations. Viewers are invited to view the exhibition and relieve previous travels, or scope out new possibilities for their next trip. Admission to all galleries at Bank of the Arts is free and open to the public Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 5pm. |
Lava Flow, Karl Chiang
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Director's Gallery: Mum's the Word
Fall Mum, Brenda Gear
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Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present “Mum’s the Word” in the Director’s Gallery at the Bank of the Arts for the month of October 2019. This exhibition will feature chrysanthemums in a variety of mediums from local artists, with one piece selected to the Mumfest logo for 2020. Craven Arts will host an opening reception durring the downtown New Bern Artwalk on October 4th, from 5pm to 8pm.
Now in its fourth year, “Mum’s the Word” encourages artists to create original works depicting chrysanthemums in any medium and style of their choice. The work is displayed as part of New Bern’s annual Mumfest, a local festival attended by more than 100,000 people every year. Artists include Brenda Gear, Heide Lock, Jeanne Julina, and Elaine Cooper. The Mumfest Committee will select one work to the logo for Mumfest 2020, with the artwork featured on tee shirts, bags, banners, and other publicity materials. Works will also be offered for sale through the Arts Council. Admission to all galleries at Bank of the Arts is free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am to 5pm. |
