Exhibit

Artist Opportunities

Sales Gallery

salesgallery

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.

More info and Schedule

 

Art Instructors

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.

 
   

Black Creatives of Pitt County

BCPC

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.

More info

 

Platter Sale

Platter Square

Handmade platters offer festive charm for serving treats or gifting during the holidays. Popular options include ceramic trays with embossed designs, or artisan-crafted wooden charcuterie boards. Platters must be hand-crafted. They may be functional or purely decorative. Diverse shapes, sizes, and designs are encouraged.

Application deadline is October 1, 2026.

more info and apply online 

 
   

Holiday Artist Market

HAM

The Holiday Artist Market is Emerge Gallery’s annual holiday sale featuring handmade fine arts and crafts. The Wooten Gallery is set up in a booth style with each booth featuring an artist(s) or business. The sale is part of the preview night for Emerge members on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

Application deadline is October 1, 2026.

More info and apply online

 

Schwa

Schwa 2022

The Schwa Show is a national juried competition recognizing excellence in fine arts and crafts. This exhibition is open to artists in any media and subject matter. Artists must be age 18 and up. All work must have been completed in the past 3 years and never previously exhibited at Emerge Gallery.
Exhibition Dates: October 2 – 31, 2026

Deadline to apply is August 15, 2026

more info and apply online