New Bern’s Premier Gallery for Local Fine Art
Glasswork • Fiber Arts • Jewelry • Paintings • Photography • Pottery • Woodwork
Emerging Artist Exhibition
Through August 31 – Upstairs in the CAGS Studios, Kress Mall

Joanne Gwaltney Ashton
I’m a coastal oil painter from New Bern, North Carolina, with a lifelong passion for art inspired by my travels and coastal life. After earning a degree in art education from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College), I taught in Craven and Pamlico County schools and spent many years living in Oriental.
Now, I focus on oil painting – both in my home studio and plein air – capturing the beauty around me and telling my story through each brushstroke.
Stop by to browse, admire, or purchase!
Over 30 talented and award-winning artists are creators of paintings and mixed-media, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, basketry, fabric arts, photography, sophisticated wood crafts, and more.
Community Artists Gallery & Studios (CAGS) is a nonprofit organization offering community outreach, studio space, and educational programs, especially for underserved populations, as well as a gallery for local artists and artisans.