Call for Entry: The 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition

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 (Call for
Entry) after March 1st. Entry fee is $30 for CAC&G members and $35 nonmembers. Deadline to enter is June 12, 2026.

The incredibly popular Bank of Arts National Juried Exhibition showcases the talents of both local and national artists. There are five categories for entry: Contemporary Craft, Indoor Sculpture, 2D, Photography and outdoor sculpture. The 2024 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition offers $5,000
in awards, including the $1,500 CAC&G Permanent Collection Purchase Award. The show’s juror will be Ben Billingsley, Associate Curator at the Cameron Museum of Art in Wilmington, NC, and printmaking
artist.

For more information on the exhibition and the terms and conditions, please visit cravenarts.org and for
any further questions, please call at 252.638.2577 or email info@cravenarts.org.

For more information please contact:

Morgan Tripp
Office Manager
Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Inc.
programs@cravenarts.org