Director’s Gallery: The Land, the Sea, the Sky by Fran Kohlmeier

July 2026

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition titled The Land, the Sea, the Sky by Fran Kohlmeier for the month of July. Displayed in their Director’s Gallery, this exhibition will feature paintings landscapes highlighting Kohlmeier’s practice with waterfront horizons and pastel color palettes. An open reception will be held at Artwalk on Friday, July 10th 5 – 8pm at Bank of the Arts, inviting the public to meet and greet the artist, view the full exhibit, and more.

As a water media artist, Fran Kohlmeier loves to discover beauty in both the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing inspiration from landscapes, abstract shapes, and collage. She enjoys creating a visual response by using complementary colors. Her coastal landscapes begin with a wash of vermillion or raw sienna. With the landscape emerging, this allows the underpainting to peek through and enrich the subsequent colors. Kohlmeier hopes this show can highlight sensory awareness using by color & light, allowing the viewer to activate their own senses and respond in their own way.

“I retired twice - first, as an Arts Copyright Specialist at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC, then as a Teaching Asst. at Charlotte Latin School (NC). I have a B.A in Art Education, and have taught Art Workshops for over 28 years.  The icing on the cake is teaching new students, and continuing my art journey here in New Bern, my home.” says Kohlmeier.

For more information on this exhibition and Artwalk, visit cravenarts.org. Visit Bank of the Arts, home of the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.