January 2010, the city of New Bern will begin its year-long Tercentennial Celebration.
New Bern Artworks & Company, a gallery located at 323B Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560 has announced that during the month of May 2010, it will have an exhibit of 300 paintings done “en plein aire” to artistically celebrate the city’s anniversary. The exhibit will be advertised statewide as an event related to the tercentennial celebration and we expect substantial gallery traffic and sales. The opening reception will coincide with the May 2010 New Bern Artwalk evening and all pieces on display will be for sale.

This exhibit is open to all artists. Paintings must be painted en plein aire, within the New Bern city limits, be completed between September 2009 and April 2010, commission structure is 50/50

Additional information about the gallery can be found at newbernartworks.com

New Bern Artworks & Company
323B Middle Street, New Bern, NC
252 634-9002
Contact: John Hanley
252 675-3834