Main Gallery: New Bern Artist Studio Tour Exhibition 2026

November 12, 2026 – November 19, 2026

317 Middle Street, New Bern, NC

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the 2026 New Bern Artist Studio Tour Exhibition. This exhibition will showcase a variety of artwork from 50 artists featured on the New Bern Artist Studio Tour. Art displayed will feature a variety of styles and mediums, including 3D art styles - woodworking, ceramics, metals; 2D art mediums - watercolor, oil, acrylic and more! Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host a reception for this exhibition for Artwalk on Friday, November 13 th 5 - 8 pm.

The New Bern Artist Studio Tour is a free self-guided art tour in New Bern, North Carolina featuring over 50 artists and their studios on Saturday, November 14 th 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday, November 15 th , 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 2026 tour will feature 50 artists in 30 studio locations across the city, including hosting 10 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 14 th , with only select studios open Sunday, November 15 th . For more information on the tour, guide book, and featured artists, visit www.newbernartists.com. Visitors can get a sneak peak of the artists on the tour during the exhibition, in addition to picking up a studio tour guide & learning more about how the tour operates.

Bank of the Arts is home of the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 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.