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 the second on Sunday, September 13 th at 12:30 pm at The Flying Fox. Ceremonies invite the public to join us in celebrating two new additions to CAC&G’s Art in Public Places program with the help of the community.

Located in the heart of downtown New Bern at 335 Middle Street, The Chelsea Restaurant has been operating in the historic Stanly Building since 1991 serving classic American fine dining. From Firehouse to Landmark showcases historic origins of the buildings across five panels in chronological order; Firehouse, Broad Street Store, William’s Restaurant “Known From Maine to Florida”, The Shriner’s Temple (where Elvis performed), and The
Chelsea. This mural showcases the journey through time with the tenants of the Stanly Building and the cultural and nostalgic qualities that The Chelsea has developed into today.

Opening in September of 2023, The Flying Fox is a premiere cocktail bar located at 411 Broad Street, New Bern, NC. Known for their cocktails, dark interior, and live music, Party Animals highlights nightlife in downtown New Bern, featuring a themed twist – animals. This mural depicts an evening scene featuring party goers participating in bar activities offered at The Flying Fox such as pool, enjoying adult beverages, playing live music, and more. Party Animals is located on the back patio of the establishment, featuring 7 animals; a bear, fox, rabbit, barn owl, racoon, flying fox bat, and anole. For foxsake, have a cocktail!

These two new murals are located on the Broad Street side of the Chelsea Restaurant and the back porch of the Flying Fox, both located within walking distance of each other on Broad Street. Visit cravenarts.org for more information on CAC&G’s other public art projects and more.

Bank of the Arts is home of the Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G), a public art gallery & council open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. Admission to all galleries is free and open to the public.