North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a community day featuring free admission to Knowing the West. Through art making, performances, and community activities with local artists, visitors can explore the myths and realities of the American West. Western wear encouraged! The event takes place Saturday,June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m This is a free event and no tickets are … [Read more...] about Knowing the West Community Day at NC Museum of Art June 27
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Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta June 27
Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta is an annual cultural arts gathering that will take place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Together, celebrate African-American history, creativity, and community through live performance, visual art, and local vendors. Show Lineup The … [Read more...] about Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta June 27
Liberty Arts Presents: Works by Holly Harris June 27
Liberty Arts, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are known for their work in iron. Each year they hold a public iron pour in Durham Central Park.In addition they host many community events. … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts Presents: Works by Holly Harris June 27
Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. 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 limits. It's free to attend. Founded in 2006, what started as a grassroots … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk June 26, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk June 26, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Opening reception for Embracing Tranquility June 26
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, is owned and operated by local artists. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts represents established artists exhibiting modern and contemporary fine art and fine craft. Artworks include painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber art, jewelry, blown glass, fused glass, stained glass, metals, encaustics, enamels, watercolors and … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Opening reception for Embracing Tranquility June 26
Final Friday Cary Art Loop
The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an interactive map of all the participating venues, but make sure to check the Cary Art Loop Facebook page or website to make sure there is activity at each. Cary Final Friday Map … [Read more...] about Final Friday Cary Art Loop
Open Studio at Nasher Museum of Art on July 12, and much more!
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Open Studio at Nasher Museum of Art on July 12, and much more!
Carolina ClayFest at Artmosphere in Clayton June 20
Artmosphere, at 3919 Raleigh Road, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting the first Carolina ClayFest on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and all ages welcome. Carolina ClayFest is a celebration of all things clay! Follow the Facebook event for updates. ClayFest features: A VIP Raku experience is also available. … [Read more...] about Carolina ClayFest at Artmosphere in Clayton June 20
Third Thursday Art Gallery Reception at Durham Arts Council June 18
Join Durham Arts Council for a special early edition of their monthly Third Friday Gallery Reception.In observance of Juneteenth, Durham Arts Council will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. To continue this longstanding community tradition, you're inviting to join Durham Arts Council, at 120 Morris Street, Durham, North Carolina, one day early on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., for … [Read more...] about Third Thursday Art Gallery Reception at Durham Arts Council June 18
