Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh from December 1, 2023, to January 5, 2024. Each night it will shine starting at 4:45 p.m. Illuminate Art Walk will include more than 12 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience that will be available for free every night … [Read more...] about Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh Starting December 1
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First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill Dec 1 — open studios, live music, kids’ activities, more…
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. The First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate the new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other performances. In … [Read more...] about First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill Dec 1 — open studios, live music, kids’ activities, more…
First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh December 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. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to … [Read more...] about First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh December 1
Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery
Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding his Holiday Kiln Opening on December 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2023. Enjoy an outing to the pottery/farm — tour the workshop, walk inside the kilns, and shop in the large barn/showroom full of lovely functional and decorative pottery. Families are always welcome - they have swings! Find a unique, hand-crafted gift by award-winning … [Read more...] about Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery
New Exhibit at Wake Forest Historical Museum — From the Collections: Portraits
The Wake Forest Historical Museum has a new exhibit, From the Collections: Portraits, opening next Tuesday, November 28, 2023. From the Collections: Portraits includes portraits from the Wake Forest Historical Museum and the Wake Forest University Art Collections. This exhibit also includes contemporary works created by community members such as Nancy Jo Lee, Jane Steelman, Lemoi Desina, Tiffany … [Read more...] about New Exhibit at Wake Forest Historical Museum — From the Collections: Portraits
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Opens Nov 17
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2023. The festival will run from November 17, 2023, to January 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. From Tuesday to Sunday evenings (but not on holidays), the Twilight Ticket Experience will get you in at 4:30 p.m. The popular holiday event will feature all new … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Opens Nov 17
Durham Craft Market
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., from April to November, 2023, head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. In March the markets are from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Nov 24
The last Friday of every month, from March to November, 2023, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. The activity takes place mostly on and … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Nov 24
Artspace Open Studio
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Carolina Roots Review PartyThursday, October 5, 20236 to 8 p.m.Free Join Artspace for a preview party of … [Read more...] about Artspace Open Studio
Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
The 6th Pop Swap Fest will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event, there will be more than 50 local vendors, interactive and engaging art experiences, live music and performances, and more. This is a great chance to get some of your holiday shopping done. … [Read more...] about Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
