Main Gallery: For the Record
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents community exhibition using recycled vinyl records March 2026 317 Middle Street Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) is proud to present their For the Record exhibition, featuring artwork created from vinyl records. Artists used vinyl records from CAC&G’s album collection as the predominant medium in their creations – encouraging artist to explore a variety of themes and styles. An open reception will be hosted at Artwalk on Friday, March 13th from 5 – 8 pm,
New Bern Pride to host Open Mic
New Bern Pride to host Open Mic Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St March 7, 2pm-4pm New Bern Pride is proud to host an Open Mic event at Bank of the Arts on March 7, 2pm-4pm. This event encourages local poets, writers, musicians, and other creatives to share their original works with the community in a free and open setting. Artists may register to participate at www.newbernpride.com or the day of the event. This event is free and open to the public. Open Mic events offer local creatives the opportunity to
Call for Art: Expressions of MERCI
Local nonprofit seeking artwork for thank you cards and merchandise Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St MERCI Clinic and Craven Arts Council & Gallery are proud to announce a new call for art, Expressions of MERCI. This call for art seeks works inspired by the mission and activities of MERCI Clinic, a local nonprofit offering free healthcare to those in need in our community. Up to four artworks will be selected with artists receiving stipends for the rights to their works. The deadline to submit is April
Empty Bowls Main Event
Empty Bowls Main Event Local Annual Fundraiser to fight hunger and support the arts Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way February 20, 2025; 11 am to 1 pm Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) and Religious Community Services (RCS) are proud to present the Empty Bowls Main Event, from 11 am to 1pm on February 20, 2026 at Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, North Carolina. This annual event serves as a fundraiser to fight hunger and support the arts in Craven County, supporting two local nonprofits -
Director’s Gallery: In Search of Color by Chuck Colucci
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents solo exhibition by local nature photographer 317 Middle Street February 2026 For the month of February, Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present In Search of Color, a solo exhibition from local nature photographer, Chuck Colucci. Displayed in the Director’s Gallery, Colucci showcases his nature photography, highlighting different editing techniques for each photo display. A reception for the exhibition will be hosted during Artwalk on Friday, February
February Main Gallery Art Exhibition
A Mason Duet: Color, Movement, and Mark-Marking by Georgia & Nicola Mason Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents a joint 2D art exhibition from mother-daughter duo February 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the works of mother and daughter artists, Georgia and Nicola Mason in A Mason Duet: Color, Movement, and Mark-Making. The exhibition will feature 2D abstract displays, as the duo showcases their mixed media layered in colorful shapes, lines, and arcs. A reception will be held
