Block Gallery, on the first and second floors of the Raleigh Municipal Building at 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, offers five to six exhibitions each year. The exhibitions feature work by artists who live or work in Chatham Durham, Johnston, Orange, or Wake County.
Block Gallery is free to visit. It’s open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Relevant Material: Contemporary Quilting in North Carolina
Dating back to ancient Egypt, quilting has been used for both necessity and adornment. It has been a rich tradition throughout American history, from the Indigenous tribal communities and early Puritans to the contemporary quilts of today.
Relevant Material: Contemporary Quilting in North Carolina brings together the textile works of Kimberley Pierce Cartwright, Sydney Lee, and Michelle Wilkie. Though each artist has a unique style, they all represent the continuation of a rich tradition that blurs the lines between art and craft.
There will be an Artist Reception on Thursday, February 19, 2026,, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It’s free to attend.
Artists include:
- Kimberley Pierce Cartwright
- Sydney Lee
- Michelle Wilkie
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