CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS: Mum's the Word

Schedule

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

317 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28560 | New Bern, NC

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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.
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Where is it happening?

317 Middle St, New Bern, NC, United States, North Carolina 28560

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Craven Arts Council \/ Bank of the Arts

Host or Publisher Craven Arts Council / Bank of the Arts

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