Community Mural Dedication Ceremony
September 12 && 13 335 Middle St & 411 Broad St Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) invites the community to join them in celebrating the completion of two community murals partnered with two local establishments, The Chelsea and The Flying Fox. With the help of over 350 volunteers, CAC&G is proud to host mural dedication ceremonies for both murals, titled From Firehouse to Landmark and Party Animals, this September. The first ceremony will be on Saturday, September 12 th at 4:15 pm at The Chelsea and
Conquer the New Bern Historical Society’s 6 th Annual History Quest, Sept. 26 Be Better Than the Average Bear!
NEW BERN, NC Expect lots of fun as you test your sleuthing skills in this sixth annual family friendly outdoor history hunt! On Saturday Sept 26 starting at 10am, teams will gather at New Bern Battlefield Park to receive their clues to a series of quests. Hop in your car and follow the clues to find historical places in and around New Bern. In this year’s event, you’ll find a whole new slate of clues and places to discover. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn about our past! Teams can start any time after
Living History Day at Battlefield Park September 5th
What was it like in 1862? NEW BERN, NC, Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Join us as uniformed re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park Saturday, September 5th. It will be open to the public at no charge, from 8am to 4pm. Both Union and Confederate soldiers will be in camp. Visitors will be able to view several demonstrations and displays including a
Call for poetry: Ekphrastic Poetry Competition
Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts an open call for poetry submissions inspired by signature exhibition Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to announce the return of the Ekphrasis Poetry Competition, inspired by the works of their signature biennial exhibition, 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition. This competition features an international open call for submissions of original poems inspired by the artwork in the exhibition. No prior experience required and all ages are welcome to apply
August Reign of Terror, 1781 Historian Dennis Harper at Lunch & Learn August 27
NEW BERN, NC, Join the New Bern Historical Society for Lunch & Learn at 11:30am on Thursday, August 27 at Carolina Colours Pavilion as they host author and historian Dennis Harper to learn about this frightening time in our history. On January 28, 1781, Maj. James H. Craig, with his British forces, captured the town of Wilmington. His mission was to establish a supply base for Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis’s army as they continued their southern campaign into North Carolina. Major Craig’s most notable
Craven Arts Council & Gallery accepting grant applications
Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5:00 pm August 31, 2026. Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. Craven Arts Council & Gallery serves as the North
Craven Arts seeks applications for the NC Arts Council Artist Support Grants
Craven Arts Council & Gallery seeks applications for Artist Support Grants for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The deadline to apply is September 11th , 2026. These grants support artists in all disciplines with funding for projects that will have a significant impact on the advancement of their professional artistic careers. The Artist Support Grant program is managed through a partnership with Craven Arts Council to serve artists in Craven, Carteret, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico counties. Funding is
