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ReNew 2026

We are proud to present our second annual ReNew exhibition, an exhibition to showcase the creativity and work of our 300+ membership base and highlight YOUR role and importance in helping us to fulfill our mission. Artists may submit a number of entries based on their current membership level. Artists may sign up, renew, or increase their
membership at drop off. ReNew showcases an opportunity for our membership base to display a diversity of artistic styles, calling for all artworks from 2D, photography, contemporary crafts, and indoor sculpture. For more information on ReNew, visit cravenarts.org - Exhibitions, and meet and mingle with our fantastic artists at Artwalk
on January 9th, 5 - 8 pm.​

Important Dates:
Drop Off: 10am-5pm, January 2 & 3, 2026
ArtWalk Reception: 5pm-8pm, January 9, 2026
Pick Up: 10am-5pm, January 30 & 31, 2026

​Eligibility and Terms & Conditions
-All artists must be current members of the Craven Arts Council and Gallery at the time of drop off (January 2 & 3, 2026). All artists must be 18 years of age or older, or must have a parent or legal guardian complete a “Youth Art Wavier.”
-Artists may submit a number of entries based on their current membership level. If allowed more than one entry, these may come from one or more artists included in the membership. Memberships are non-transferable, and apply only to immediate family members of the membership holder(s).
                Student & Individual: 1 entry
                Family: 2 entries
                Banker: 3 entries
                Investor: 4 entries
                Shareholder & Equity: 5 entries
-Artists may contact CAC&G to inquire about their current membership status and level. Artists may sign up, renew, or increase their membership at drop off. 
-All entries must be 36” or less on the longest side, and weight less than 50 pounds. 2D entries must be wired and ready to hang (framing is not mandatory).
-All works must have been completed within the last five years. Works must be available for the entire exhibition.
-All artists will agree to the Terms and Conditions as outline above, as well as CAC&G’s General Exhibition Terms and Conditions. The General Exhibition Terms and Conditions are available at www.cravenarts.org/tc.html, but are summarized as follows:
 -Artwork will be sold on consignment with a 60/40 split, in the artist’s favor. CAC&G shall handle sales tax and credit card fees from their portion of the sale.
 -Artworks will be insured for up to $2500.
-Artworks not picked up within 6 months of the pick up date shall become the property of CAC&G.
 -Please review the full terms and conditions at www.cravenarts.org/tc. 
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Possessed by the Spring Rain by Michael Dorsey
Become a Member Today!
Registration for this exhibition will take place in person on January 2 & 3, 10am-5pm. CAC&G will check the status of members as they register.  

Featured Artwork from 2026 Exhibition
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By Hannah Nemcosky
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By Jeanne May
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By Donna Slade
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By Fran Kohlmeier
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By Richard Knazek
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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

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  • Home
    • Who we are
    • Hours and Location
    • Community Input
    • Accessibility
  • Exhibitions
    • current exhibitions >
      • Main Gallery >
        • TRAA & CCC Judged Exhibition
      • Director's Gallery >
        • The Rat Selfie Project
    • Upcoming Exhibitions >
      • 2026 Congressional Art Exhibition
      • ROY G BIV 2026
      • New Bern High School Students
      • 2026 BOA National Juried Exhibition
      • 2026 Ekphrastic Poetry
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • 2026 Past Exhibitions
      • 2025 Past Exhibitions
      • 2024 Past Exhibitions
      • 2023 Past Exhibitions
    • Exhibition Terms and Conditions
    • CACG AI Statement
  • Events
    • ArtWalk
    • ArtWalk Connect
    • AT THE GALLERY: Concert Series 25-26
    • Craven's Crafts
    • Figure Drawing Drop In Sessions
    • Facility Rental
  • April 2026 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