Sales Gallery

Over 50 artists are featured in our Sales Gallery, including local and ECU alumni artists. If you are interesting in selling your work in our Sales Gallery, please complete the application for our committee to review.

Check out our current list of Sales Gallery Artist.

Art Means Business

Arts and business go hand in hand. Pitt Community College’s Small Business Center is proud to partner with Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge to bring local artists a series of free workshops about business in the world of art.

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Art Instructors

Emerge Gallery & Art Center is currently seeking art instructors to teach Spring Break Art Camp, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, Group Art Activities, Private Lessons, Adult Weekly Classes, and more! We are seeking instructors to teach painting, film, photography, textiles, metal design, pottery, hand building, printmaking, mixed media, and other mediums. Strong professional and interpersonal skills are required. Must have a strong arts background and education. This is a contract labor position and instructors are hired as opportunities arise. To apply, please e-mail cover letter and resume to paula@emergegallery.com.

The tiny Art Show

The Tiny Art Show is an annual exhibition during the month of February. The Tiny Art show is typically our largest and longest standing fundraiser to date.

This years exhibition will be different, due to COVID restrictions and guidelines. We will be hosting two auctions highlighting about 33 artists who have helped make Emerge Gallery & Art Center who we are today.

More info Coming Soon

Downeast Sculpture

The DownEast Sculpture Exhibition is an annual exhibition. The indoor portion of this exhibition is displayed in the Don Edwards Gallery during the month of March. The outdoor portion of this exhibition is featured for a year throughout Pitt County from March to the following February.

The Outboor Exhibition Deadline: November 21, 2020
The Indoor Exhibition Deadline: January 23, 2021

More Info and application

Art Lab Incubator

The Art Lab is an Arts Incubator and Gallery administered by the Pitt County Arts Council, with partners of A Time for Science, the City of Greenville, and East Carolina University’s School of Art and Design. As an Arts Incubator, the Art Lab houses five artist studios, giving the artists studio space to explore and create their art, as well as sell within the gallery space.

The application to become one of the artists is released annually in March.

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Five points archway mural

The Five Points Plaza Archway Mural is located at Starlight Cafe. This project is on a three year rotation.

The next Call for Artist will be released August 2021.

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Schwa Show

The Schwa Show is an annual exhibition during the month of October. This exhibition is a nationally juried competition recognizing excellence in fine arts and crafts.

The application is released annually in July.

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Holiday Artist Market

The Holiday Artist Market is our annual holiday sale featuring unique, handmade fine arts and crafts. The galleries are arranged in a booth style, featuring individual artists or businesses.

The application is released annually in September 2021.

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PirateFest

PirateFest is a large outdoor cultural celebration offering fun, food, art, and entertainment with more than 30,000 attendees annually. The Juried Fine Arts Area will showcase one-of-a-kind art from more than 40 exhibiting artists including pottery, jewelry, wood, painting, and more!

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Youth Arts Festival

The Youth Arts Festival will feature over 50 visual artists' booths where children can participate in creative activities making their own masterpieces. There will also be performing based activities including puppet making, storytelling, music, and theater interactive activities. The Youth Expressions Talent Show will be open for ages 5-18.

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