Exhibitions & More

For the Record

Main Gallery - March 2026
Artists were challenged to utilize records from CAC&G's vinyl album collection in this unique exhibition combining performing and visual art forms.

Private & Homeschooled Student Exhibition

Director's Gallery - March 2026
Featured artwork is created by students from
Epiphany Global School, St. Paul’s Catholic School,
Annunciation Catholic School, and various homeschooled students across Craven County.

Broad Street Banners​

For the past 11 years, our Broad Street Banners program has lined Broad Street in downtown New Bern, NC with colorful banners, representing New Bern’s variety of local businesses and creative arts community.
ArtWalk
Join us for ArtWalk every month!
Upcoming ArtWalk: March 13th, 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 - For the Record
Director's Gallery - Private and Homeschooled Student Exhibition

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
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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/ .