NOTE: The museum is currently closed, and the in-person events are on hold. Please keep reading to learn about some virtual events that are taking place. When NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, re-opens, admission will again be free, and there will be many events scheduled. Some of them will be free as well. Make sure to check the NC Museum of Art calendar for other … [Read more...] about Virtual events from NC Museum of Art
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Intergalactic Soulstice — a Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival presented by Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum is presenting Intergalactic Soulstice: A Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival from Friday, June 19th, to Sunday, June 21st, 2020. It will take place online and it's free to watch. Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum. Puppeteer Jeghetto Performs 5P1N0K10 … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Soulstice — a Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival presented by Ackland Art Museum
Fest in the West in Cary rescheduled to November 7
Fest in the West is a free community celebration that has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 7th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at USA Baseball Training Complex, Thomas Brooks Park, 7445 Green Hope School Road, Cary. Fest in the West is presented by Cary Citizen in partnership with Town of Cary. The festival features music, food, beer, kids' activities, an arts and crafts village, … [Read more...] about Fest in the West in Cary rescheduled to November 7
First Friday Raleigh goes virtual May 1
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food during its First Friday Gallery Walk. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. However, right now, with venues closed, First Friday has gone virtual! Visit the Virtual First Friday Raleigh website on May 1st, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. They will kick … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh goes virtual May 1
Artsplosure–Raleigh Arts Festival rescheduled to October 10-11
Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival is once again bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to downtown Raleigh. This is a free festival. Artsplosure has been rescheduled for the fall. Over 170 artists have been selected for this year’s juried Art Market. Saturday, October 10th, 2020: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: October 11th, 2020: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Artsplosure–Raleigh Arts Festival rescheduled to October 10-11
Fun ways to paint at home, with options from local studios, including pottery painting, plus every Bob Ross episode, and even paint-by-number kits for adults
If you've already made quick work of the Netflix catalogue, and you'd like to do something a little bit different during your time at home, how about painting? Even if you don't have any artistic talent that you know of, there is plenty of help available to guide you as you create your masterpiece. Paint and Sip at Home Local studios that offer "paint and sip" events have had to close their … [Read more...] about Fun ways to paint at home, with options from local studios, including pottery painting, plus every Bob Ross episode, and even paint-by-number kits for adults
Rockefeller Center’s Happy Hour Art Party: get your photo drawn as an illustration
Rockefeller Center is holding a weekly virtual Happy Hour Art Party on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event takes place on Rockefeller Center's Instagram, so make sure to follow the account. That way you'll see when the Instagram Live event starts. At the Happy Hour Art Party, @angelicahicks, Rockefeller Center friend & illustrator, brings the Rockefeller Center community to life on … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center’s Happy Hour Art Party: get your photo drawn as an illustration
Nasher Museum of Art
Update: The Nasher Museum is temporarily closed. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students with student ID FREE ADMISSION FOR: Nasher Museum members Children 17 and under Duke students, faculty … [Read more...] about Nasher Museum of Art
CAM Raleigh’s First Friday, Family Day, and Spring Artists Reception all this weekend
CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the generous support of members and partners. Keep reading for some free special events at CAM Raleigh, and a description of Corey Pemberton's exhibit, creature, … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh’s First Friday, Family Day, and Spring Artists Reception all this weekend
Durham Art Walk Spring Market
Durham Art Walk Spring Market is a free event taking place March 7th and 8th, 2020. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's presented by the Durham Arts Council, and that's a good place to start, at 120 Morris Street Durham. Art lovers are invited to experience a weekend featuring local artists, live music, world-class restaurants, and great shopping, at … [Read more...] about Durham Art Walk Spring Market
