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
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Artsplosure–Raleigh Arts Festival May 16-17
Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival is once again bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to downtown Raleigh. This is a free festival. Artsplosure will take place the weekend of May 16th and 17th, 2020. Over 170 artists have been selected for this year’s juried Art Market. Saturday, May 16th: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: May 17th: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Artsplosure–Raleigh Arts Festival May 16-17
En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina May 15-17
En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina. Artists will be painting outside in both downtown districts on May 15th and 16th, 2020, from around 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There's some flexibility about the time that artists are painting, so you may not see all the artists at the same time at all the locations. This event started in with 7 artists in 2012, and has … [Read more...] about En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina May 15-17
Events canceled at Nasher Museum, but museum remains open for now
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 Events canceled at Nasher Museum, but museum remains open for now
Free tours, more, at NC Museum of Art
Admission to NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free, and there are also many events scheduled. Some of them are free as well. Make sure to check the NC Museum of Art calendar for other events and to make sure that there haven't been any changes. Current Exhibition John James Audubon’s The Birds of America Today only about 200 complete sets of The … [Read more...] about Free tours, more, at NC 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
22 Things to See and Do at First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh March 6
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food during its First Friday Gallery Walk. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., but venues' hours may vary. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Museums stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Live music is plentiful and many restaurants … [Read more...] about 22 Things to See and Do at First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh March 6
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
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
Spring Kiln Opening at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro
Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, is holding its spring kiln opening. Enjoy looking at wood-fired, salt-glazed dinnerware, vases, jars, and Mark Hewitt's signature big pots from the 103th firing. Schedule for Spring Kiln Opening: April 18th, 2020: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19th, 2020: 12 p.m. to 5 pm. April 25th, 2020: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April … [Read more...] about Spring Kiln Opening at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro
