Cory Wright demonstrates in New Bern – View of bridge over Brices Creek from behind the NC History Center

Watch Art Happen — Live!

Cory Wright creates an original work of art live and in full view.

Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a lawn chair, and enjoy a front-row seat as the artwork comes to life from start to finish.

Meet the artist, ask questions, and experience the creative process up close.

ARTIST SHORT BIO
Cory Wright is a plein air painter based in Florida whose work is rooted in a lifelong passion for light, place, & observation. She grew up in TN & earned her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design after studying in Rome through RISD’s European Honors Program. With over 25 years of experience as a trompe l’oeil muralist, Cory brings strong design & technical skill to her landscape paintings in oils. Since discovering plein air while in Italy in 2011, she has earned awards at Paint Outs around the southeast. Her work is collected nationally & internationally.