Main Gallery: New Bern Artist Studio Tour Exhibition

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the 2025 New Bern Artist Studio Tour Exhibition. This exhibition will showcase a variety of artwork from over 60 artists featured on the New Bern Artist Studio Tour. Art displayed will feature a variety of styles and mediums, including 3D art forms such as woodworks, fabric art, jewelry, ceramics, 2D works, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and more! Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host a reception for this exhibition for Artwalk on N0ovember 14th 5 - 8 pm.

The New Bern Artist Studio Tour is a free self-guided art tour in New Bern, North Carolina featuring over 60 artists and their studios Saturday, November 8th 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday, November 9th, 12 pm – 3 pm. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the artists’ materials and tools, watch their creative process, ask questions, and purchase artwork directly from the artists. The 2025 tour will feature 62 artists in 30 studio locations across the city, including hosting artists at the Harrison Center in downtown New Bern. Artists range from hobbyists to professionals, and include mediums such as painting, photography, sculpture, woodworking, and many others. All artists will be open for the Saturday, November 8th, with only select studios open Sunday, November 9th. For more information on the tour, guide book, and featured artists, visit www.newbernartists.com.

The New Bern Artist Studio Tour is operated by NBST committee as a program of the Craven Arts Council and Gallery, a local 501c3 dedicated to enriching the arts in Craven County. This program is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Craven Arts Council & Gallery at Bank of the Arts is a public art gallery and council open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, and every second Friday from 5 – 8 pm for Artwalk. This gallery is free entry to the public.