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
WWII WASP in the Wild Blue Yonder
Women Pilots at Camp Davis by John Moseley June 7 NEW BERN, NC We were recently enthralled by the Artemis 2 mission to the moon. And we cheered Jacksonville’s own Christina Koch, the first woman to fly to the moon. But did you know that 84 years ago, in WWII, women were breaking other barriers? Join the New Bern Historical Society as they host John Moseley, Sunday, June 7 at 2pm at Orringer Auditorium. He’ll tell you the fascinating story of the brave “Women Pilots at Camp Davis”. During World War II,
Figure Drawing Drop In Sessions
Craven Arts to host figure drawing sessions at Bank of the Arts Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St 3pm-5pm, May 27, 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to host a Figure Drawing Drop In Session, hosted by local artist Courtney Durocher. These low-cost sessions will offer artists the opportunity to sketch, paint or create from poses by a live, semi-clothed model. Figure drawing builds fundamental drawing skills, observational ability, and understanding of movement, gesture, and the human form.
Craven Community College Launches “Building Giants” Summer Camp for Young Innovators
HAVELOCK – Craven Community College is excited to announce the launch of its new Building Giants summer camp, a free, hands-on program designed for students ages 12–14 interested in exploring careers in maritime and advanced manufacturing. The camp will take place June 8-12 at the College’s Havelock campus, located at 305 Cunningham Blvd. Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. Lunch will be provided daily at no cost to participants. Building Giants
