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 Feb. 27
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3rd Annual Parkinson’s Disease Art Gallery April 10
The 3rd Annual Parkinson's Disease Art Gallery will take place April 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy a night of celebration and connection plus amazing works of art created by people living with Parkinson's Disease. Previous years have showcased amazing pieces including quilts and fabric art, … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Parkinson’s Disease Art Gallery April 10
Living in Color: Art Exhibit at Dix Park
Living in Color is an art exhibit at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, that showcases visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. It's a curated Black History Month artist exhibition, in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival. It will be on exhibit from February 1 to February 28, 2026, and is free to visit. Look for updates on … [Read more...] about Living in Color: Art Exhibit at Dix Park
Teen Museum Market at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 21
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Teen Museum Market on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. This is a free event, and open to everyone. Shop handmade art, jewelry, goods, and more made by talented local teens and get a chance to make something of your own at the DIY craft tables. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Teen Museum Market at City of Raleigh Museum Feb. 21
Liberty Arts: Love Durham Third Friday — hands-on art activities Feb. 20
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 … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts: Love Durham Third Friday — hands-on art activities Feb. 20
“Love Durham Market” at the Durham Visitor Info Center Feb. 20
On Friday, January 20, 2026, stop by the Durham Visitors Center, at 212 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, for Love Durham Market from 6 to 8 p.m. Explore 10 local businesses all in one place, selling clothing and jewelry, arts & crafts, sweet treats, and more! Now until February 28 only, peruse the Life is Service photography exhibit by Jordan Abdur-Ra’oof and earn a check-in for the … [Read more...] about “Love Durham Market” at the Durham Visitor Info Center Feb. 20
Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 18
Head to Wake Forest for Forest Fest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event in Downtown Wake Forest focuses on celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest. The event will feature entertainment, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, a tree seedling giveaway, educational opportunities, children's activities, vendors, food options and much more! The festival takes … [Read more...] about Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 18
An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at the Gregg Museum, Feb. 19, and more
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at the Gregg Museum, Feb. 19, and more
Artist Reception at Block Gallery for Relevant Material: Contemporary Quilting Feb. 19
Block Gallery, on the first and second floors of the Raleigh Municipal Building at 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, offers five to six exhibitions each year. The exhibitions feature work by artists who live or work in Chatham Durham, Johnston, Orange, or Wake County. Block Gallery is free to visit. It's open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Relevant Material: Contemporary … [Read more...] about Artist Reception at Block Gallery for Relevant Material: Contemporary Quilting Feb. 19
Artsplosure in Raleigh May 16-17 — art market, performances, kids’ activities and more…
Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 16 and 17, 2026, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Check back soon for confirmation of the exact hours, but if they're the same as last year they will be: The festival features the work of more than 175 juried fine artists and … [Read more...] about Artsplosure in Raleigh May 16-17 — art market, performances, kids’ activities and more…
