# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: ​New Bern’s annual Mumfest brings thousands of visitors to the downtown area for fun, shopping, and entertainment. As part of the festival, Craven Arts Council will host Mum’s the Word, an art exhibition and contest to select artwork for the next year’s Mumfest. There will be a youth category. The winner will receive a prize of $200 and their piece will be featured on t-shirts, bags, banners, and other promotional items for the 2027 celebration. 

Mum’s the Word will be featured in our Director’s Gallery for the month of October 2026. Each piece in the exhibition is required to feature Chrysanthemum flowers. From these works, one will be selected as the MumFest logo for 2027! Craven Arts Council will host a reception for the exhibition during our October ArtWalk 5-8pm on Friday, October 9th. Entries are reviewed by members of the MumFest planning committee who will select the winner. Other artworks in the show will be offered for sale at a 60/40 consignment split. There is no entry fee to apply.

For more information and to apply, visit cravenarts.org!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bern/mums-the-word-call-for-art/200030546492339
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, festivals, contests, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Bern
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28560
- **lat**: 35.10763
- **long**: -77.04
- **full address**: 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28560

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART being held?
  - **A:** Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28560.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART?
  - **A:** Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART is organized by Craven Arts Council / Bank of the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Bern, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mum's the Word: CALL FOR ART sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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