Mural Painting
New Bern Strong Mural
August 3rd 10 am - 4pm
"New Bern Strong" became coined by the residents of New Bern following Hurricane Florence, a category 4 hurricane that came through the Carolina's in September of 2018. The city of New Bern dealt with a lot of structural, financial, and emotional loss throughout the time period following the disaster, so "New Bern Strong" represents a proclamation of strength by the citizens of New Bern.
On April 27th, Craven Arts is looking for community help in painting a new mural titled “New Bern Strong.” The mural will be located on the side of Mike Rogers CPA at 328 S Front St in downtown New Bern, NC. Painting hours will be held from 10am to 4pm. Designed by Craven Arts, the mural depicts our community coming together as one under a silhouette of downtown New Bern. Mike Rogers CPA was one of the buildings affected by Hurricane Florence. The mural is inspired by these events and the community joining together to overcome them.
Painting will take place in the alley on the east side of the building, across from Next Chapter Books. Members of the community are invited to participate in creation of the mural. Participation is free & an all-day event, and participants are welcome to stay for as long or little as pleased, however, all participants will be required to sign waivers. The food truck, All About Churros, will be present serving food at assorted prices. CAC&G is also currently seeking sponsorships for the mural. Craven Arts will also unveil their new tee shirt design, which were offered for sale on site.
Craven Arts has hosted Community Paint Days to allow for community members to contribute to the completion of the mural.
Community Paint Days
April 27th
May 11th
August 3rd, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm
Dedication at 4 pm
On April 27th, Craven Arts is looking for community help in painting a new mural titled “New Bern Strong.” The mural will be located on the side of Mike Rogers CPA at 328 S Front St in downtown New Bern, NC. Painting hours will be held from 10am to 4pm. Designed by Craven Arts, the mural depicts our community coming together as one under a silhouette of downtown New Bern. Mike Rogers CPA was one of the buildings affected by Hurricane Florence. The mural is inspired by these events and the community joining together to overcome them.
Painting will take place in the alley on the east side of the building, across from Next Chapter Books. Members of the community are invited to participate in creation of the mural. Participation is free & an all-day event, and participants are welcome to stay for as long or little as pleased, however, all participants will be required to sign waivers. The food truck, All About Churros, will be present serving food at assorted prices. CAC&G is also currently seeking sponsorships for the mural. Craven Arts will also unveil their new tee shirt design, which were offered for sale on site.
Craven Arts has hosted Community Paint Days to allow for community members to contribute to the completion of the mural.
Community Paint Days
April 27th
May 11th
August 3rd, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm
Dedication at 4 pm
Drone photos captured by Ben Lindemann
Progress photos taken on June 1st, 2024
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Mike Rogers CPA
Mike Rogers CPA
Innovation Sponsor
Danielle Peoples, Lorelei, Stewart Equipment Co. Inc.
Creativity Sponsors
John Hanley
Steve Kelly
Jim & Marie Vecchio
Billy, Lisa Ayn, & Kyla Ann Setliff
Georgia & Paul Johnson
Imagination Sponsors
Rose Ann Stabile Simon, Catherine Little, Pinkys The Pub Upstairs & Pat Kruger
