Director’s Gallery: Exploring Realism and the Abstract by Judith Cutler

November 2026

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of local acrylic artist Judith Cutler in a solo exhibition titled, Exploring Realism and the Abstract. Cutler’s exhibition will feature acrylic on canvas and pastel on paper, on display for the month of November 2026. Her work will explore abstraction as she highlights the importance of nonrepresentational art from an artist perspective. Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host a reception at Artwalk on November 13 th from 5 - 8 pm, free
entry and open to the public.

Judith Cutler is an abstract and representational artist in New Bern, North Carolina. Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University, where she gained a background in fine art and graphic design. As a college student, she began a lifelong love of abstract expressionism. After working as a corporate designer for more than 20 years, she returned to fine arts using acrylics, mixed-media and pastels as painting mediums. The Pastel Society of America, NYC, has designated Judith a Master Pastelist. She is also a Master Circle member in the International Association of Pastel Societies.

Bank of the Arts is home of the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, a public art gallery and council located at 317 Middle Street, open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.