For the Record
Main Gallery, Bank of the Arts
March 2026
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About:
Craven Arts Council & Gallery is seeking entries for our Main Gallery exhibition For The Record. Artists are asked to submit work that utilizes vinyl records as the predominant medium. Artists will receive up to 20 vinyl records to use for their piece as part of their entry fee. Please carefully review the “Vinyl Record Pickup Event” section for more details about the process. Craven Arts encourages the creative use of the materials: paint on the vinyl as a canvas, cut them out, create a collage with the sleeve artwork, made a sculpture, etc.. This exhibition is open to all artists in all mediums and styles. Artworks will be judged for prizes by Dare Oliver. |
Important Dates:
Vinyl Record Pickup Event: 10am- 5pm, December 9-13, 2025
Registration Deadline: 5pm, December 13, 2025
Drop Off: Feb 27-28 2026, 10am-5pm
ArtWalk Reception: 5pm-8pm, March 13, 2026
Awards announced at 6pm
Pick Up: April 3-4 2026, 10am-5pm
Vinyl Record Pickup Event: 10am- 5pm, December 9-13, 2025
Registration Deadline: 5pm, December 13, 2025
Drop Off: Feb 27-28 2026, 10am-5pm
ArtWalk Reception: 5pm-8pm, March 13, 2026
Awards announced at 6pm
Pick Up: April 3-4 2026, 10am-5pm
For the Record Judge
Dare Oliver
Dare Oliver grew up in Carteret County and graduated with a BA in Photojournalism and Graphic Design from UNC-Chapel Hill. She most recently worked as the Coordinator of Fine Arts and Director of Marketing at The Epiphany School of Global Studies in New Bern, but she has held multiple communications, photography, writing/editing, and graphic design positions at businesses and nonprofits throughout Craven County over the last 25 years. Making things pretty, accurate, and interesting to look at is what Dare does best.
Though her professional life has always involved visual arts, Dare quickly discovered her personal life would also revolve around almost every art form you can imagine. She and her husband George were once told they have a "Renaissance Family," as they and each of their three children are now dedicating their lives to unexpected artistic projects/careers. All five members of the Oliver family performed folk music, pop, bluegrass and Americana as a band called 'Strung Together' for six years. They performed almost every weekend at community festivals, nonprofit fundraisers, and even private gigs that became a source of income for the kids. Strung Together has recorded five albums that are all available on Spotify and iTunes.
Having just retired, Dare is learning to play guitar, writing song lyrics, and learning to paint. She also enjoys hearing from her three grown children about their artistic endeavors. Catt is a 2D animator with a degree from SCAD, Abigail is a recent NYU graduate (Tisch School of the Arts) with a degree in acting, and Mason is attending UNC. He's hoping to find a group to perform with there. Meanwhile, you'll find Dare performing in 'The Bonafides -- a string band with reckless abandon' -- alongside her husband and dearest friends. She also enjoys listening to George play banjo on the front porch and watching his silly shenanigans on the theatre stage.
Dare Oliver
Dare Oliver grew up in Carteret County and graduated with a BA in Photojournalism and Graphic Design from UNC-Chapel Hill. She most recently worked as the Coordinator of Fine Arts and Director of Marketing at The Epiphany School of Global Studies in New Bern, but she has held multiple communications, photography, writing/editing, and graphic design positions at businesses and nonprofits throughout Craven County over the last 25 years. Making things pretty, accurate, and interesting to look at is what Dare does best.
Though her professional life has always involved visual arts, Dare quickly discovered her personal life would also revolve around almost every art form you can imagine. She and her husband George were once told they have a "Renaissance Family," as they and each of their three children are now dedicating their lives to unexpected artistic projects/careers. All five members of the Oliver family performed folk music, pop, bluegrass and Americana as a band called 'Strung Together' for six years. They performed almost every weekend at community festivals, nonprofit fundraisers, and even private gigs that became a source of income for the kids. Strung Together has recorded five albums that are all available on Spotify and iTunes.
Having just retired, Dare is learning to play guitar, writing song lyrics, and learning to paint. She also enjoys hearing from her three grown children about their artistic endeavors. Catt is a 2D animator with a degree from SCAD, Abigail is a recent NYU graduate (Tisch School of the Arts) with a degree in acting, and Mason is attending UNC. He's hoping to find a group to perform with there. Meanwhile, you'll find Dare performing in 'The Bonafides -- a string band with reckless abandon' -- alongside her husband and dearest friends. She also enjoys listening to George play banjo on the front porch and watching his silly shenanigans on the theatre stage.
Terms and Conditions:
All artists participating in the exhibition agree to the follow Terms and Conditions, in additional to CAC&G's General Exhibition Terms and Conditions.
For the Record Terms and Conditions:
Eligibility:
Submissions are open to any artist residing in North Carolina who work in any subject matter. Each artist may enter up to two pieces into the exhibition. Artists must be 18 years or older, and a resident of North Carolina. Artists under 18 may enter with parental consent.
To qualify, at least 60% of the final artwork must be comprised of vinyl records, and or the sleeves. Artists are welcome to incorporate other mediums as well, 3D work will be accepted.
All works must be less than 36”x36”x36”, unless you receive express permission from the Gallery Manager. Artists wishing to submit larger works are asked to email an image of their work or idea with size, medium, and price to [email protected]
Liability and Materials
Artists assume all liability and risks associated with working with the vinyl records and other materials provided by Craven Arts Council & Gallery. Artists must excise caution when using sharp blades, power tools, heat, and other equipment. Craven Arts Council & Gallery cannot be held liable for any risks, injuries, damage, or any other results from the artist's process.
Vinyl Record Pickup Event:
CACG will be hosting a Vinyl Record Pickup Event from Tuesday, December 9 - Saturday, December 13, 2025. With an extensive collection of over 1000 records, we invite artists to come select 20 records to use for their submission(s). Artists are strongly encouraged to use records from the CACG collection rather than providing their own. Artists do not have to use all of the records in their work(s). CAC&G will also host a vinyl record sale during this time.
Entries and Fees:
Artists will pre-register to participate via the following registration link: www.cravenarts.org/record. There is a $10 entry fee for members of the Craven Arts Council and a $15 entry fee for non-members. Artists will pay in person while picking up their records.
All artists must complete the online registration form prior to picking up their vinyl records. This will ensure inclusion in the show. Registration will remain open until December 13th, or until all slots have been filled. Artists are encouraged to register early to ensure inclusion into the exhibition, as a high volume of registrations will require CAC&G to close entries. After the artists have picked up their records, they will be sent a digital form to complete once their work(s) are finished. Each artist may enter up to 2 pieces.
The application deadline is 5:00pm on December 13th.
Artwork Drop-Off and Shipping:
Hand delivered work must be received from February 27th & 28th, 2026, from 10am-5pm, unless other arrangements have been made.
Craven Arts Council will accept shipped pieces for this exhibition; however, all costs associated with shipping, packaging, and insurance of the shipment to and from the exhibition shall be the sole responsibility of the artist. Artwork that will be sent via shipping must be received by 5pm on February 7th.
All artwork must be picked up by (date) or must have a prepaid mailing label for return shipping. Prepaid labels are required for any artwork that will need to be returned via shipping.
Commission:
Works may be listed as for sale or not for sale. All works listed for sale shall be listed at a price set by the artist in their submission. All prices should include Craven Arts Council & Gallery’s 40% consignment rate. Works listed “not for sale” should include an insurance value of the piece. Insurance value must be a realistic value and may be questioned. Artists shall receive their 60% of the sales price within 60 days of the close of the exhibition. Craven Arts Council & Gallery shall handle all sales tax and credit card fees associated with the sale of works.
Insurance:
All works will be insured by Craven Arts Council & Gallery up to a value of $2500, from the date of drop off through the date of pick up. Any works not picked up by the end of the exhibition shall not be covered by insurance after that date. Any works left at Craven Arts Council & Gallery for more than 6 months after the end of the exhibition shall become the property of Craven Arts Council & Gallery.
All artists participating in the exhibition agree to the follow Terms and Conditions, in additional to CAC&G's General Exhibition Terms and Conditions.
For the Record Terms and Conditions:
Eligibility:
Submissions are open to any artist residing in North Carolina who work in any subject matter. Each artist may enter up to two pieces into the exhibition. Artists must be 18 years or older, and a resident of North Carolina. Artists under 18 may enter with parental consent.
To qualify, at least 60% of the final artwork must be comprised of vinyl records, and or the sleeves. Artists are welcome to incorporate other mediums as well, 3D work will be accepted.
All works must be less than 36”x36”x36”, unless you receive express permission from the Gallery Manager. Artists wishing to submit larger works are asked to email an image of their work or idea with size, medium, and price to [email protected]
Liability and Materials
Artists assume all liability and risks associated with working with the vinyl records and other materials provided by Craven Arts Council & Gallery. Artists must excise caution when using sharp blades, power tools, heat, and other equipment. Craven Arts Council & Gallery cannot be held liable for any risks, injuries, damage, or any other results from the artist's process.
Vinyl Record Pickup Event:
CACG will be hosting a Vinyl Record Pickup Event from Tuesday, December 9 - Saturday, December 13, 2025. With an extensive collection of over 1000 records, we invite artists to come select 20 records to use for their submission(s). Artists are strongly encouraged to use records from the CACG collection rather than providing their own. Artists do not have to use all of the records in their work(s). CAC&G will also host a vinyl record sale during this time.
Entries and Fees:
Artists will pre-register to participate via the following registration link: www.cravenarts.org/record. There is a $10 entry fee for members of the Craven Arts Council and a $15 entry fee for non-members. Artists will pay in person while picking up their records.
All artists must complete the online registration form prior to picking up their vinyl records. This will ensure inclusion in the show. Registration will remain open until December 13th, or until all slots have been filled. Artists are encouraged to register early to ensure inclusion into the exhibition, as a high volume of registrations will require CAC&G to close entries. After the artists have picked up their records, they will be sent a digital form to complete once their work(s) are finished. Each artist may enter up to 2 pieces.
The application deadline is 5:00pm on December 13th.
Artwork Drop-Off and Shipping:
Hand delivered work must be received from February 27th & 28th, 2026, from 10am-5pm, unless other arrangements have been made.
Craven Arts Council will accept shipped pieces for this exhibition; however, all costs associated with shipping, packaging, and insurance of the shipment to and from the exhibition shall be the sole responsibility of the artist. Artwork that will be sent via shipping must be received by 5pm on February 7th.
All artwork must be picked up by (date) or must have a prepaid mailing label for return shipping. Prepaid labels are required for any artwork that will need to be returned via shipping.
Commission:
Works may be listed as for sale or not for sale. All works listed for sale shall be listed at a price set by the artist in their submission. All prices should include Craven Arts Council & Gallery’s 40% consignment rate. Works listed “not for sale” should include an insurance value of the piece. Insurance value must be a realistic value and may be questioned. Artists shall receive their 60% of the sales price within 60 days of the close of the exhibition. Craven Arts Council & Gallery shall handle all sales tax and credit card fees associated with the sale of works.
Insurance:
All works will be insured by Craven Arts Council & Gallery up to a value of $2500, from the date of drop off through the date of pick up. Any works not picked up by the end of the exhibition shall not be covered by insurance after that date. Any works left at Craven Arts Council & Gallery for more than 6 months after the end of the exhibition shall become the property of Craven Arts Council & Gallery.
