Exhibit

Artist Opportunities

Sales Gallery

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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.


Sales Gallery Application

Exhibitions

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Emerge Gallery & Art Center has two exhibition galleries: The Don Edwards Gallery and The Harvey Wooten Gallery. Exhibitions in both galleries rotate on a monthly basis. There are scheduled annual exhibitions throughout the year but there are still plenty of opportunities for group and individual exhibitions. If interested in exhibiting a body of work, artists should complete the application for our committee to review.

Exhibition Application

 
   

Art Means Business

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

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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.

 
   

Black Creatives of Pitt County

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The Black Creatives of Pitt County is made up of artists living, working, and playing in Pitt County. The group is made up of artists who are interested in literary, performing, and visual arts, however it is not limited to these. All are welcome.

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The Tiny Art Show

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The Tiny Art Show is an annual exhibition and fundraiser during the month of February. All pieces must not exceed 5”x5”x7” in any direction. Work must be available for the entire exhibit and must be priced at $5 or $10.

Entries Due: January 24 - 31, 2026

Exhibition Dates: February 6 - 28, 2026

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Downeast Sculpture

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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.

Indoor Deadline: January 15, 2026

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Bethel Mural

Pitt Stop Mural

The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, in collaboration with the Pitt County Civic Arts Committee, invites visual artists to submit their credentials for the development and implementation of an outdoor mural on the Bethel Pitt Stop Building located at 7439 Main Street in Bethel, NC. The designated mural area, on the front exterior of the building, is 20’ tall by 32’ wide.

Applications Due: February 6, 2026

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Mosaic Exhibition

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Mosaic Multicultural Arts Exhibition will be displayed at Emerge Gallery & Art Center in conjunction with the Mosaic Multicultural Arts Festival in March 2026. This exhibition will showcase the multicultural and international artistic talent of Pitt County. The artistic works included will reflect the diversity of cultures and traditions around the world - celebrating the rich tapestry of global creativity that now resides in our community. The exhibition may include visual art, literary work, and/or film, music or performance documentation.

Deadline: February 1, 2026

More Info and application