CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS: Mum's the Word

Submit your artwork for our annual Mum's the Word exhibition & contest! Each piece in the exhibition must feature Chrysanthemums, with one work to be selected for the 2026 Mumfest logo! There is NO entry fee, but registration is required. For more information and FAQ's, visit https://www.cravenarts.org/mums-the-word.html#/.
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DROP OFF DATES: Sep 26 & 27th, 10 am - 5 pm.
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Craven Arts Council will host a reception during the October ArtWalk from 5 – 8 pm on Friday, October 10th. Entries will be reviewed by members from the Mumfest planning committee and one winner’s artwork will be selected for the 2026 Mumfest logo and will be featured on promotional items including tee shirts, banners and bags. Other works will be offered for sale at 60/40 consignment split in the artists’ favor.

You may also like the following events from Craven Arts Council / Bank of the Arts:

• Next Saturday, 23rd August, 11:00 am, Craven's Crafts: Cyanotype Workshop in New Bern
• This month, 25th August, 06:30 pm, John Moore Film Screening in New Bern
• This month, 31st August, 05:00 pm, Grassroots Grant in New Bern

Also check out other Exhibitions in New Bern, Arts events in New Bern, Contests in New Bern.