Cynthia Aldrich will be exhibiting her stunning ceramic sculptures inspired by the beauty of the female form at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham North Carolina, from September 7 to November 6, 2025. Each sculpture in "Femininity Revered" has been handbuilt from coils of clay and the surfaces are embellished with a variety of techniques to create texture and … [Read more...] about Opening of Cynthia Aldrich’s “Femininity Revered” Sculpture Show at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church Sept. 7
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83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival Sept. 6-7
The 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. The theme this year is "Happy Holidays." Tickets are $5, with kids under 13 admitted for free. The festival features: This is a great opportunity to shop for a … [Read more...] about 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival Sept. 6-7
WalkUP: Inaugural art, music and garden walk in University Park, Raleigh on Sept. 6
The University Park Community in Raleigh is hosting WalkUP: Experience University Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This is a free art, music and garden walk. Many venues are hosting special events. Free to participate! It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following Google Map shows all the locations and what you'll find at each one. Some of the highlights are: Be sure to … [Read more...] about WalkUP: Inaugural art, music and garden walk in University Park, Raleigh on Sept. 6
Art Swarm in Cary Sep. 3-7 — Plein Air Painting, Open Studios, more…
Art Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm includes art workshops, which have fees and require registration, but also many free events and activities. Art Swarm events take place in many venues in Cary. You can … [Read more...] about Art Swarm in Cary Sep. 3-7 — Plein Air Painting, Open Studios, more…
Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Art Uncovered, a free community scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, where participants can uncover 13 original artworks from up-and-coming North Carolina artist Britt Flood. Art lovers, adventure seekers and RTP employees–get ready to explore! Join us for Art Uncovered, an interactive scavenger hunt at Hub RTP in … [Read more...] about Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. Enjoy music from many genres and countries. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park Aug. 22: live art demos all evening
In anticipation of Lazy Daze on August 23 and 24, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Demo Daze on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family, and even features Doodle Daze, an interactive art zone just for kids. Watch artists create across a variety of artistic media, ask questions, and maybe even try your hand … [Read more...] about Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park Aug. 22: live art demos all evening
Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market
North Durham Farmers Market, 1015 Old Oxford Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its August Art Show on August 2 and 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Changing & Unchanging: Internal and external forces can change, define, or disrupt our lives and result in further change; create chaos or opportunity and build resilience. Octavia Butler wrote “Everything you touch, you change. All … [Read more...] about August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market
Taste of WEBB: an evening of food, art, music, and more in Pittsboro
WEBB Squared is a non-profit that provides free coaching, training and support to people starting or growing a business, especially those in rural areas. In celebration of National Black Business Month, WEBB Squared is presenting A Taste of WEBB: An evening of food, art, music, and more, on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at 79 West Innovation Hub, 120 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, … [Read more...] about Taste of WEBB: an evening of food, art, music, and more in Pittsboro
