The Art Gallery at the Beaufort Historic Site
Carteret County’s Oldest Art Gallery, Still Going Strong
Located in the historic Rustell House c.1732 on the Beaufort Historic Site, the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is the oldest art gallery in Carteret County. It shows original work by local and regional artists inspired by the North Carolina coast, with a jury process that maintains consistent quality across oils, watercolors, pottery, jewelry, weavings, and more. A portion of every sale supports BHA preservation and education programs.
Everything the Gallery Offers
The gallery section of the site covers the collection, artist submissions, and the full jury and procedures process.
The Mattie King Davis Gallery
The oldest art gallery in Carteret County, housed in the historic Rustell House c.1732 and open Monday through Saturday year-round.
View Our Art
Browse the current collection of original works by juried local and regional artists, including paintings, pottery, jewelry, and handwoven pieces.
Become an MKD Artist
Artists interested in showing their work at the gallery can find membership requirements, jury dates, display standards, and commission details here.
Jury Process
No jury fees. Submissions are accepted quarterly on the third Monday of January, April, July, and October. Full checklist and guidelines included.
Current & New Juried Artist Procedures
Current and accepted artists can find the full inventory, tagging, and drop-off procedures for bringing work in and out of the gallery.
Art That Belongs to This Place
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Visit the Gallery or Submit Your Work
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm year-round. Artists interested in submitting work can find jury dates and submission requirements on the Become an MKD Artist page.