Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 17 and 18, 2025, bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. The festival features the work of more than 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople, and 10 different categories. All art will be available for purchase. Art Market Browse for art of many media. All will … [Read more...] about Artsplosure in Raleigh May 17-18
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Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Arts & Drafts Durham is a creative arts community meet-up where people can get together and create. You can bring your own project or use supplies from the group's crafting bin to discover a new hobby. Who joins in? Knitters, painters, digital illustrators, embroidery enthusiasts, quilters, coloring bookers, sculptors, model builders -- no craft is too weird! (Just don't make a … [Read more...] about Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
The annual Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Blue Hill Event Center, 200 S Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All featured vendors are disability-owned small businesses or disability-inclusive employers. Shop a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts, including knitted items, wreaths, candles, wood & metal items, … [Read more...] about Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
Pullen Arts Center — closing reception on January 25
Pullen Arts Center, at 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC, is a 22,000 square foot facility, and includes a large gallery and multiple studios, each dedicated to one area of the arts. Read on to learn all about Pullen Arts Center, and then learn about an upcoming event taking place on January 25, 2025. Studios at Pullen Arts Center The open studio membership makes it possible for students to … [Read more...] about Pullen Arts Center — closing reception on January 25
24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
North Carolina Museum's 24rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum. The festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission and City of Raleigh are hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP to help with planning. Event attendees can look forward to insightful discussions, … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artist Reception at Sertoma Arts Center Jan. 18
Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Mmillbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is home to three exhibit spaces, which exhibit work by local artists and change every month. The center also offers programming in a wide range of visual and performing arts. Upcoming Events Artist Reception: January-February Gallery ExhibitionsSaturday, January 18, 20252 to 4 p.m.Free Sertoma Arts Center's … [Read more...] about Artist Reception at Sertoma Arts Center Jan. 18
Liberty Arts Beach Party in January
Liberty Arts is hosting a Beach Party in January! On Friday, January 17, 2025, during Third Friday durham, the beach will come to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 6 to 9 p.m. Experience a night of heat, sand, surf rock and art at Liberty Arts Foundry at George Watts Arts Pavilion at the park. Beach vibe beverages will be available at Glass Jug, 545 … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts Beach Party in January