Noir Bizarre's IHaveADreamPop! Electric Underground Railroad is a free event is happening on September 8 and 9, 2023, at VAE Raleigh, 228 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC. This two-day event will feature live music, vendors, and DJ sets inside VAE's main gallery. Free and open to the public. Le Bizarre Noir (Noir Bizarre) “Strange Black” is a play on words and reclaiming the idea that … [Read more...] about Noir Bizarre – IHAVEADREAMPOP! Free event with live music, art, more…
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50 Years of Hip Hop Block Party in Raleigh Aug 12
The Friends of the City of Raleigh (COR) Museum presents a series of special events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop Music on August 12, 2023. Presented in cooperation with the City of Raleigh, the celebration features both day and night activities that explore Raleigh’s connection to the genre that has made a global cultural impact since 1973. Read about all of the events, … [Read more...] about 50 Years of Hip Hop Block Party in Raleigh Aug 12
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)
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
Jazz + Art Market at Artmosphere in Clayton
Artmosphere Community Arts Center, which is in a historic building at 3919 Raleigh Road, Clayton, is hosting Jazz + Art Market on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5 to 9 p.m. This is a free event with live jazz music, artisan vendors and more. Performing will be Swingsters Union Band. Here's all that's going on at the event: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. … [Read more...] about Jazz + Art Market at Artmosphere in Clayton
The Guild Grand Opening Reception + Art Dedication
The Guild, an apartment building at MOSAIC at 249 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, is celebrating its grand opening on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. The reception will feature Hors D'oeuvres catered by Root Cellar Cafe. … [Read more...] about The Guild Grand Opening Reception + Art Dedication