Uproar Festival of Public Art is a new festival coming to Orange County, North Carolina, in the summer of 2023. From July 14th to August 12th, 2023, the festival will feature 60 new, large-scale outdoor works of art in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Keep reading for a list of locations, as well as an interactive map. Cash prizes will be awarded to artists based on public voting and … [Read more...] about Closing Party for Uproar Festival of Public Art
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Ackland Art Museum: 2nd Friday Artwalk — Acktoberfest
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: 2nd Friday Artwalk — Acktoberfest
Artist Reception at Cary Arts Center for Blue Glacier Then & Now (and film)
Meet artist Chip Freund at the artist reception for "Blue Glacier Then & Now" at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC, on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The photographic exhibit compares the Blue Glacier as it was in 1982 to its state in the summer 2022. The exhibit will be on display through August 27, 2023. After the reception, the companion … [Read more...] about Artist Reception at Cary Arts Center for Blue Glacier Then & Now (and film)
Live at Boxyard RTP — live art extravaganza July 29
Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, is presenting Live at Boxyard RTP on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. Immerse yourself in a world where art transcends boundaries and imagination knows no limits at ‘Live at Boxyard’! This event invites you to experience art in a whole new light, bringing together an eclectic mix of live … [Read more...] about Live at Boxyard RTP — live art extravaganza July 29
Opening of “signal-to-noise” exhibition at Urban Durham Realty
signal-to-noise is an exhibition of of a photo series by C. Bay Milin. It will be at Urban Durham Realty, 401-C Foster Street, Durham, NC. The opening reception is on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., as part of Third Friday Durham. Admission is free. Meet the artist and explore the exhibition. Archival inkjet reproduction prints will be available for purchase in limited release, … [Read more...] about Opening of “signal-to-noise” exhibition at Urban Durham Realty
Ackland Art Museum: F.A.M. Fun in the Galleries: Exploring “Unsettled Things” (and free quilting workshop)
Ackland Art Museum, at UNC-Chapel Hill, 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is free to visit. Its permanent collection includes more than 20,000 works of art, including North Carolina's premier collections of Asian art and works of paper. It also features European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary work and North Carolina pottery. The museum offers many free and … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: F.A.M. Fun in the Galleries: Exploring “Unsettled Things” (and free quilting workshop)
Afrofuturism Family Day at North Carolina Museum of Art
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events You can see all the events here. Please follow the links, below, for each event, for full information and for registration. Make sure to follow the links to register. Afrofuturism … [Read more...] about Afrofuturism Family Day at North Carolina Museum of Art
For the Culture Crawl June 16
For the Culture Crawl is a Juneteenth-weekend celebration of Black-led art organizations, Black-owned businesses and Black artists in Raleigh. Artspace and CAM Raleigh are teaming up to host For the Culture Crawl on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. Between stops at the art destinations, grab a to go drink from a participating Sip n' Stroll bar or restaurant, shop with Black-owned … [Read more...] about For the Culture Crawl June 16
The Durham Art Parade — create art and be in the parade!
The Durham Art Parade is a free event taking place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will start and end at the Scrap Exchange parking lot at The Shoppes at Lakewood, 2050 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC. The route is 1.7 miles long. Anyone can participate in the parade, but please register. The parade procession welcomes: If you would like to perform (in a non-mobile way) … [Read more...] about The Durham Art Parade — create art and be in the parade!
flART Market at ArtPost
flART Market is a combination of a flea market and art market, also featuring live music and food trucks. This is a chance to enjoy performances from local artists and musicians, while shopping from 60+ local vendors, showcasing a variety of handmade, locally sourced, and vintage items. They're held at ArtPost Supplies & Studios, 718 Iredell Street, Durham, and are free to attend. 2023 … [Read more...] about flART Market at ArtPost
