Main Gallery in May: ROY G BIV

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 regional artists who were challenged to create unique pieces using a limited color palette and identical 12” x 12” cradled boards. Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibition during the downtown New Bern ArtWalk, Friday May 9th, from 5 pm-8 pm.

ROY G BIV is an exhibition showcasing the use of color. Featuring over 150 participants, 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, white, and black. All works will be judged for a chance to win one of twenty awards with prizes, announced during the ArtWalk reception on May 9th at 6pm. On May 10th at 11 am, a free juror’s talk will be hosted at the Bank of the Arts with ROY G BIV Juror Dan Elliott.

ROY G BIV Juror Dan Elliott is a designer that believes graphic design has the power to affect change. He strives to create culturally relevant and authentically designed artifacts that communicate and solve problems. Dan often collaborates with non-profit organizations allowing their often-unnoticed voice to be heard. He has worked professionally as a graphic designer in both Chapel Hill and Chicago with clients ranging from large financial institutions to an independent skateboard maker.