Main Gallery: ROY G BIV

Reception: May 12 • 5-8pm
On display through May 31

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present ROY G BIV in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of May. This exhibition features the work of both local and non-local artists who were challenged to create unique pieces using a limited color palette and identical 12” x 12” cradled board. Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibition during the downtown New Bern ArtWalk, May 12th, from 5-8pm. 

ROY G BIV is an exhibition showcasing the use of color. Participating artists received a 12” x 12” cradled board and randomly drew a color and were tasked with creating a unique piece featuring the color selected. Each panel in the Main Gallery at the Bank of the Arts will be filled with works featuring one color per panel, creating a spectrum that moves across the gallery. Colors selected for the exhibition were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet (purple), white and black. All works will be judged for a chance to win one of seven prizes with awards, announced during the ArtWalk reception on May 12th. Works will be judged by ECU printmaking professor and artist Heather Muise. The following day, May 13th, Muise will give an artist’s talk at 11am discussing the work that received awards, the judging process and answering any questions attendees may have about the exhibition.