Duke Energy Foundation announces first round of America250 grants to revitalize local parks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 32 grants totaling more than $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations working to revitalize parks, playgrounds and shared green spaces across North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. Grant funding will support community‑led cleanups, public landscaping efforts, playground improvements and trail enhancements – helping strengthen outdoor spaces where families and individuals gather for recreation, connection and community
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Duke Energy invests in North Carolina veterans’ career pathways through America250 grants
Charlotte, N.C. – As communities prepare to honor Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is investing $45,800 in three organizations helping North Carolina veterans build careers after military service. Through its America250 initiative, the funding supports programs focused on connecting veterans to training, credentials and long-term career opportunities. Why it matters: Veterans bring leadership, resilience and technical expertise that strengthen workplaces and communities. These investments help
Main Gallery – Juneteenth
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents art exhibition highlighting local African American artists in honor of Juneteenth June 2026 Juneteenth is a national holiday celebrated on June 19th every year commemorating the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in the state of Texas after the Civil War on June 19th, 1865. In honor of this historic celebration of freedom in the south, Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CACG) will host Juneteenth, an exhibition featuring artwork from local and regional African
Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts contemporary figure painter in their Director’s Gallery
Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CACG) is proud to host Peer Inside My Head by Jeanne May, a solo exhibition on display in the Director’s Gallery of the Bank of the Arts for the month of June. Peer Inside My Head is a series created by oil painter Jeanne May inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem, The Pedigree of Honey. An open reception will be held at Artwalk on June 12th from 5 – 8 pm at Bank of the Arts, inviting the public to meet the artist, view the full display, and more. Peer Inside My Head will feature
New Bern Artist Studio Tour Kick Off Meeting
Opportunity to learn more about participating in the 2026 Artist Studio Tour Saturday, June 6, 2026 The New Bern Artist Studio Tour Committee is proud to announce a Kickoff Informational meeting about the 2026 New Bern Artist Studio Tour at 11 am, June 6th , at Bank of the Arts. The New Bern Artists Studio Tour is a two-day self guided art tour occurring in November, featuring a wide variety of art studios and creative spaces around New Bern, North Carolina. This event is free and open to public, but
Craven’s Crafts- Tie Dye Workshop
Craven Arts will teach two sessions of Tie Dying Craven Arts T-shirts Saturday, June 13, 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to host a Tie Dye Workshop on Saturday, June 13 th, at Bank of the Arts. Craven Arts will be hosting two sessions of this workshop, accessible for all ages. Session one will be held from 11 am to 12 pm and session two from 2 to 3 pm. Participants will create unique patterns and designs with all materials provided, and get to choose one of the following to tie dye; a
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
'Discover Rotary' Invitation to Community
The Rotary Club of New Bern Breakfast invites the public to ‘Discover Rotary’ at an informal and informational event on Tuesday, May 19, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, at the Taberna Country Club, 401 Taberna Way in New Bern. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Carolyn Perrigo by email to cperrigo38@gmail.com, or text to 760-580-1105 by May 17, although walk-in guests are welcome. “Our Breakfast Rotary Club is reaching out to those in the community who may be interested in getting more involved with
Tried by Fire Invited to Raleigh Mall for Belk Spring Charity Sale
Tried By Fire, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting justice-involved women during their reentry journey, has received a special invitation to participate in the Belk Spring Charity Sale event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh from June 5 through 7, 2026. Every nonprofit is interested in raising money, and Belk offers this opportunity twice a year through their spring and fall charity sales. Nonprofits are invited to sell tickets at $5 each in advance or during the Charity Sale Days and
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,
Relentless Resilience Workshop Series - Rebuild Strength from the Inside Out
Relentless Resilience Workshop Series - Rebuild Strength from the Inside Out Life can knock you down—but it doesn’t get the final word. Hesed Place invites the community to Relentless Resilience, a trauma-informed, six-part workshop series led by award-winning speaker Tah’Ron Cannon of Committed to Progressing Forward LLC. This series helps participants build real-life resilience—learning how to adapt, recover, and move forward through adversity, trauma, and uncertainty.A Flexible, Six-Part Resilience
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
Call for Entry: The 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition
Call for Entry: The 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition Exhibition featuring the artwork of local, regional and national artists Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St August and September 2026 The Craven Arts Council is seeking artists for their upcoming biennial exhibition, the Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition. This biennial exhibition is Craven Arts Council’s signature exhibition with over 100 artworks selected out of hundreds of entries. Interested artists can apply through CaFE
