JUNE 2012 317 MIDDLE STREET P.O. BOX 596 NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28563

11th AnnuAl BOA Juried ShOw:A treAt fOr eye And Mind Alike

T op winners of the 11th Annual Bank of the Arts Juried Show include “a beautifully painted work that conveys an

intriguing narrative; a unique, layered, obsessively stitched textile work mounted on stainless steel; and a lovely watercolor depicting a loose, gestural, painterly hand,” according to juror Lia Newman. Come see for yourself, any time between now and June 28! As director of Programs and Exhibitions at Artspace, a position she has held since 2002, Newman is responsible for organizing more than 30 exhibitions each year. Selecting 65 pieces from the 293 submitted for the BOA show by 126 artists isn’t that unusual. However, this was to be an inclusive exhibit, as opposed to cohesive. Submissions included paintings, pastels, drawings, pottery, photography, fiber, fine prints, graphics, wood, glass and mixed media. ”Unfortunately, due to the size of the venue and the number of entries, many high-quality works ultimately still had to be cut from the final exhibition,” she said. But the 65 works now on display run the gamut from intriguing and thought provoking, to fun, to simply beautiful. Newman awarded First Place to Jill Eberle for “Ambivalence,” an oil on linen; Second Place to Chris Wagner for “Night in Ghent, a watercolor; and Third Place to Carolyn Nelson for “Milagros,” composed of dyed linen, copper and hand stitching. Of her top-prize work, Eberle explains, “’Ambivalence’is simply about the uncertainty of venturing towards newness: feeling torn in different directions, being vulnerable, resisting having our wild

side tamed, wanting to move toward risk while wanting to pull away from it. Opportunities exist on the horizon but safety is assured by remaining inside with the light switch off.” Purchase and Merit Awards went to:

Vicki Vitale—“Priceless,” given by Julie AndersonChris Wagner—“Night in Ghent,” given by Mark and Suzette

BardillCarl Hultman—“Mountain Stream,” given by Ginny MatternCarolyn Rush—“Strawberry Man,” given by the Craven Arts

Council & GalleryJames King—“Boy,” given by the Twin Rivers Artists Association CAC&G extends special thanks to Fraser Croft for donating the wine for the May 11 opening of the Juried Show. We also thank June Abbott Boyd, of the Trent Woods Garden Club, for the cheerful arrangement, “In the Good Old Summer Time.” Funding is provided in part by the North Carolina Arts Council.

Marion AdamsSally AngerLorna BeamBrenda BehrRafael BelliardBrenda BennettHolly BradleyTim CastaniaKaren Lee Crenshaw

Carolyn CurranJon DerbyJill EberleJane FaudreeCarol GatchelGary GreskoDrew GriceJohn HanleyKim Hardison

Stan HarmonRuth Heppler-NearyTim HergenraderGloria HodgertJodi Hollnagel-JubranJan HoppeJane Ellen HornerGeorge P. HunterRoy Jackson

Robert L. Jones, Jr.Hanna JubranJames KingMolly KnazekBlaine KrugerBill LeaseMitch LewisEd MacomberElise Maple

Georgia MasonJoan MeadeGeeVee MeyerChris MorganVerena J. MurvinCarolyn NelsonSusan PelletierLissa PiersonCora Mae PipkinLou Ellen Plummer

Rebecca PreeceAndree RichmondTerry RosenfelderSally RoweCarolyn RushDonna SladeCarolyn R. SleeperStacey SwannSarah ThrasherBates Toone

Rose ValenteKaren Van GamperVicki VitaleChris WagnerAnne H. WardMichaele WatsonDeborah WheelerRachel WheelerDan Wilson

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2011-2012 BOArd Of directOrSJudy Avery, PresidentLinda Mattocks, Vice PresidentBarbara Brown, Treasurer

Becky BadgerCarol BectonJim BisbeeSandy BrunoJeb CollierRose DanellaPhilip EvanchoJudy FarsaieKim Hardison

Georgia JohnsonValarie KiteMitch LewisKindelle McCullenNelson McDanielDeborah TaggartSusan WardBen WatfordMarshall Williams

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Carol Tokarski, Executive DirectorMichele Cole, ProgramsRani Moran, Gallery ShopLisa Bisbee, MarketingMimi Sforza, Volunteers

Carol Tokarski, Executive DirectorMichele Cole, ProgramsBeverly Foster, Contributing Editor The Luminary is a monthly publication prepared by the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Inc. Its purpose is to disseminate news of art-related activities in the community. Submissions to the Luminary must arrive by the 5th of the preceding month. Word documents and jpg images at 300 dpi are preferred. E-mail submissions and inquiries to cravenarts@cravenarts.org. To speak with the editors, call Carol Tokarski or Michele Cole at 252-638-2577.

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Save these dates: September 29-30! The New Bern Riverfront Convention Center is the venue for a veritable smorgasbord of the arts known as the 2012 Craven Arts

Festival. This event includes artist booths; on-site sculptors at work; children’s art activities; interactive art projects; performances by theatre, dance, and musical groups; workshops for artists; live demonstrations; and more. Nonprofit arts organizations will also be on hand to share information. To date, workshop presenters include Brenda Behr, Candace Young, Barbara Brown and Jill Eberle. Other artists presenting workshops, as well as a sign-up sheet to participate in a workshop, will be in the July Luminary as well as online. A wine tasting takes place the evening of September 29, during which CAC&G will present its first annual Bernie Awards. Nominations are now being accepted for Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Arts Educator, and Outstanding Business or Community Supporter of the Arts. Look for more information at www.cravenarts.org; click on “Events,” then “Craven Arts Festival.” Artists 18 years and older who are interested in applying for one of our 64 booth spaces will find the prospectus at the same Web address.

AnnOuncing the crAven ArtS feStivAl…and wine tasting! ….and Bernie awards!

The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program distributes funds for arts programming, primarily through local arts councils, to all 100 North Carolina

counties. As the Designated County Partner for Craven County, the Craven Arts Council & Gallery works closely with more than a dozen deserving groups to help bring programs to the communities in our area. This year, CAC&G anticipates having $12,000 to distribute to groups seeking grants, which range up to $2,000. Call 252-638-2577 to inquire about the application process. Application deadline is July 29. Following are the programs we (and you, as our members) helped make possible in 2011:Carolina Chamber Music Festival; Havelock Cultural Committee; Bridgeton Improvement Committee; Craven Community Chorus; Down East FolkArts Society; New Bern Civic Theatre; Craven Community Band; Climbers Club of New Bern; Neuse River Community Development Corporation; Friends of the Palace.

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thiS MOnth Atthe BAnk Of the ArtSGALLERY HOURSTuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

BANK OF THE ARTS JURIED SHOWThrough June 28

• The Accidental Artist – 219A Craven Street• Carolina Creations – 317A Pollock Street• Fraser’s Wine and Cheese Gourmet Shoppe –

210 Middle Street

SuppOrt Our cOrpOrAte Art pArtnerS

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR OUR INVESTOR, SHAREHOLDER AND EqUITY MEMBERS:• Show your membership card at The Accidental

Artist for one free studio fee (up to $8 value).• Show your membership card at Carolina

Creations and receive a free greeting card with any purchase over $25.

• Show your membership card at Fraser’s Wine and Cheese and receive a 10% discount on

A p p r e C i A t i o n & A r t C A m p S

Craven Arts Council & Gallery will not be offering a children’s Summer Arts Camp experience this year. Here are some alternatives:

Bear Hands Art Factory• Drawing Camp, 6/18 – 6/22, 10 a.m. - noon: Age 7+, $85• Pottery Wheel, 6/18 – 6/22, 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Age 10+, $100• Visit bearhandsart.com for more information.

Craven Community College• Global Connections Art Camp, 7/16-7/20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Grades 5-8, $140• Visit www.cravencc.edu for more information.

Tryon Palace History Center• Colonial Days, 6/18 – 6/22, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Grades 3-5 Registration closes 6/4• Civil War Days, 7/23-7/27, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Grades 3-5 Registration closes 7/9• North Carolina Days, 8/6 – 8/10, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Grades 3-5 Registration closes

7/23The cost for each History Summer Day Camp is $90 per person ($60 for Council of Friends members). Advance registration is necessary. Maximum enrollment is 20; minimum enrollment is 8 for each camp. Visit www.tryonpalace.org for more information.

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The Craven Arts Council and Twin Rivers Artists’ Association would like to thank the artists who entered the 11th Annual Bank of the Arts Juried Art Show in New

Bern, NC. The quality of the artwork this year was outstanding. Regional and local artists entered the competition, resulting in a total of nearly 300 works for the juror to consider. Due to space limitations for the exhibition, many fine works could not be included. After much deliberation, more than sixty pieces were selected for exhibition. Thank you once again for supporting the Bank of the Arts Juried Art Show. We hope that your interest will continue.

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diSplAyinG neArly 300 entrieS, the FiFth AnnuAl Art mArket drew hundredS oF ViSitorS.

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The Bridgeton Harbor Marina on the Neuse River is the venue of the second annual Bridgeton Riverfest Fine Arts & Fine Crafts festival. According to

event organizers, Riverfest is designed “to draw an intelligent and discriminating crowd with attractions such as student art exhibits, strolling great masters, antique car displays, marine vendors, great music, food, and blueberries.” All net proceeds go to the Bridgeton Improvement Committee, a nonprofit organization that provides cultural enrichment to the community of Bridgeton. Bakers can still register for the Blueberry BakeOff on June 23. Bake up your best blueberry recipe and become eligible for the $250 first prize. Learn more at www.bridgetonriverfest.com.

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Eastern North Carolina is filled with opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their work. Following are a few of the ones coming up in the next month or two.

• Bridgeton RiverFest Fine Art Festival (June 23 and 24), Bridgeton – For additional information, go to www.bridgetonriverfest.com.

• Martin County Arts Council Photography Show (June 25-30), Williamston – Entry deadline is June 24. For additional information, go to www.martincountyarts.com.

• Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, Inc. – Interpretations of Earth and Sky or Sea and Stone (July 6-28), Morehead City – Deliver entries on June 30 or July 1. For additional information, go to www.carolinaartiststudio.org.

• Focus on the Coast Magazine’s 1st Annual Juried Coastal Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (August 31-September 2), Wilmington – Entry deadline is June 4. For an application, go to www.zapplication.org or www.coastalfinearts.com.

And don’t forget the Craven Arts Festival (September 29 and 30), New Bern. Read more about it on page 2, or visit our Web site at www.cravenarts.org.

The Dominican Republic Art Project is planning

its second phase to continue in September when the Dominican Republic artists will visit New Bern and create murals in our community. Volunteers are needed to sign up to paint a mural. To sign up to paint a mural, please call 252-638-2577 or for more information, visit the Web site at www.cravenarts.org. New Bern Colorfest is another opportunity where volunteers can come out to paint a mural. On June 16, come out and be a part of history at Kafer Park, located off of George Street, behind the new Police Department, from 12 pm to 6 pm.

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Preparations are underway to build the successful Craven Arts Festival.

Participants may download an application from our Web site at www.cravenarts.org.

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Last Day to Enter: July 31, 2012Festival Dates: September 29 and 30, 2012

in September oF 2012, repreSentAtiVe From the CrAVen ArtS CounCil, miChAelé wAtSon will leAd A teAm oF VolunteerS to pAint murAlS AlonG Side oF ArtiStS From the dominiCAn republiC.

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“SiMple thingS in nAture” At the new Bern/crAven cOunty puBlic liBrAry

Every month, the New Bern/Craven County Public Library hosts a different “Artist of the Month.” June will feature watercolorist Pat Foltz. The exhibit opens

Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Each “Artist of the Month” exhibit opens the first Thursday of the month, and all works are initially displayed in the Hayden Jones Auditorium. After the opening, the artwork is hung in the main section of the library for display during the entire month. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome to attend, and most of the paintings are for sale. To apply to be an exhibiting artist, call Cindy Ridlon at 252-638-6485. The New Bern/Craven County Public Library is located at 400 Johnson Street, New Bern.

Coni Minneci’s series “A to Z Women Artists,” compelling in both artistry and concept, fits squarely

in a movement in recent decades to research and represent the contributions of women artists. A reception will be held Friday, June 8, 5-7 p.m. Visit New Bern ArtWorks & Company at 323 Pollock Street, New Bern, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The Gallery shop, located in the vault of the Bank of the Arts, provides an

ever-changing array of unique, hand crafted gifts by local and regional artists. Items include pottery, jewelry, hand-knit scarves and bags, original framed artwork and prints, and much more!

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Carolina Creations Fine Art and Contemporary

Craft Gallery, 317 Pollock Street in Downtown New Bern, continues its annual Garden Show in June. The show consists of mixed-media art depicting the garden and art for the garden. The show runs through June 30. For more information contact the gallery at info@carolinacreations.com, on the Web at www.carolinacreations.com or by calling 252-633-4369.

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plAnning An event?Consider having it at the Bank of the Arts. Located in historic downtown New Bern, the building accommodates up to two hundred people for networking events. Kitchen facilities are available for catering. Please call 252-638-2577 or visit the Web site at www.cravenarts.org.

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Member benefits include our newsletter, Luminary, with timely information about the arts community, CAC&G events, and discounts to preview parties for our main exhibits as well as to the Sunday Jazz Showcase. Most important, there’s the reward of knowing you are part of a positive force in enhancing our cultural environment.

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