The Centerpiece, at 719 N Person Street, Raleigh, is featuring the work of Molly Sawyer at its October First Friday Spotlight on Friday, October 2nd, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Molly Sawyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist who lives in Asheville, NC. Her work is self-described as "praise for the strength of the human spirit" and focuses on a search for balance. The piece pictured here, … [Read more...] about October First Friday Spotlight: Molly Sawyer at The Centerpiece in Raleigh
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Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 32nd Annual Sculpture in the Garden show will take place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 13th to December 6th, 2020. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the … [Read more...] about Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Durham Craft Market every Saturday in Durham Central Park
On Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., through November, 2020, head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. You'll find a wide variety of crafts at a wide variety of prices, including just a few dollars. It's free to attend. While you're … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market every Saturday in Durham Central Park
NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design reopens. Learn about visiting and about virtual events
The Gregg Museum has reopened to the public as of September 23rd, 2020. Find more information on their website. Timed reservations, which are free, are available. NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open under reduced hours: Tuesday through … [Read more...] about NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design reopens. Learn about visiting and about virtual events
Durham’s CenterFest goes virtual in 2020
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. This year, 2020, it will take place virtually. It will take place Saturday, September 19th, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The online festival will include music dance performances, opportunities to purchase art from visual artists, puppetry, a … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest goes virtual in 2020
NC Museum of Art re-opening at 50% capacity. Here’s what you need to know (plus a list of virtual events from the museum)
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is re-opening again on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020. It will still be free to visit, but you'll need timed tickets. The hours during this time will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reserve your timed ticket in advance here. Tickets are also available at both buildings of the museum. Cash is not accepted. Please … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Art re-opening at 50% capacity. Here’s what you need to know (plus a list of virtual events from the museum)
Peaceful Pottery Purchasing Experience at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro
Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, opens up to the public a couple times a year. This time they're doing it by private appointment only. Enjoy looking at wood-fired, salt-glazed dinnerware, vases, jars, and Mark Hewitt's signature big pots. They'll be open from Saturday, September 5th, to Sunday, September 13th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. They're booking … [Read more...] about Peaceful Pottery Purchasing Experience at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro
Holly Springs Chalk Festival
On Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holly Springs is holding the first Holly Springs Chalk Festival. Artists can register to create a piece of artwork using just chalk. All artists ages 6 to adults may enter. Artists will be divided into 3 age groups: 6 - 12 13 - 17 18+ Artists can choose to reserve one square for $15, two squares for $25, or three … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Chalk Festival
Hopscotch Music Festival canceled for 2020, but there’s a virtual art market
Hopscotch Music Festival has been canceled for 2020. It will be back September 9th to 11th, 2020. We'll all miss one of the best music festivals in the country, which presented scores of concerts spread across multiple venues in Raleigh. If you miss the art, though, there's a virtual art market taking place through September 15th, 2020, where you can shop the unique artwork of … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Music Festival canceled for 2020, but there’s a virtual art market
First Friday Raleigh: some live and some virtual events
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 most venues closed, much of First Friday has gone virtual. Visit the Virtual First Friday Raleigh website for information on what's going … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh: some live and some virtual events
