Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! You and your kids can participate in many activities from jump rope to robotics. Our two stages will host youth dance and musical groups and The Big Field offers … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
Art
En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina April 4-5
En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Head downtown and watch artists compete in a contest of skills as they create original paintings of Fuquay-Varina's historic landscape. This is a free outdoor event. Then on April 5, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be an artist reception and live art auction of paintings, at Fuquay-Varina Arts … [Read more...] about En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina April 4-5
Artspace First Friday
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Artspace Open Studio2nd and 4th Thursdays and Saturdays of the month (see below.)Free The following … [Read more...] about Artspace First Friday
Spring Patchwork Market at Durham Armory March 30
The Patchwork Market is a market in Durham that features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the goods that we buy. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Spring Patchwork Market … [Read more...] about Spring Patchwork Market at Durham Armory March 30
Lecture — “Public Art & Protest in NC: A Tour of Murals” at Durham County Main Library April 8
Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a lecture, Public Art & Protest: A Tour of Murals in North Carolina on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sara Bell, a musician, folklorist and educator, will be the speaker. This is a free event, but please RSVP at the above link. Murals tell stories. Whether coded in the language of … [Read more...] about Lecture — “Public Art & Protest in NC: A Tour of Murals” at Durham County Main Library April 8
Photography Exhibit — Beyond the Surface Portraits of Discovery and Transformation by Kathleen Pace at Skylight Art Gallery in Hillsborough
Skylight Art Gallery, 102 W King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is presenting a photography exhibit by Kathleen Price: Beyond the Surface -- Portraits of Discovery and Transformation. The opening reception will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., during Hillsborough's Last Friday Art Walk. An artist talk will take place on April 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. The exhibit … [Read more...] about Photography Exhibit — Beyond the Surface Portraits of Discovery and Transformation by Kathleen Pace at Skylight Art Gallery in Hillsborough
Ackland Art Museum: Public Opening of “Phantom Limb” March 27
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum: Public Opening of “Phantom Limb” March 27
Hanes Art Center: Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hosts some events that are free and open to the public. Check back soon for upcoming events! Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: hazel batrezchavezThursday, March 27, 20255:15 p.m.Free hazel batrezchavez is a brown queer artist and … [Read more...] about Hanes Art Center: Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Interactive art installation at Pullen Arts Center: Bring the Sculpture Into Bloom March 22
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 March 22, 2025. Studios at Pullen Arts Center The open studio membership makes it possible for students to … [Read more...] about Interactive art installation at Pullen Arts Center: Bring the Sculpture Into Bloom March 22
Pop-Up Raleigh art and vintage markets at Trophy on Maywood March 15
Pop-Up Raleigh brings artisans and vintage vendors together, creating an opportunity for shoppers to find that unique gift and support local businesses at the same time. At each of these markets you'll find some of your favorite vendors. Shop for local art, vintage clothing and accessories, and more. Follow Pop-Up Raleigh on Facebook or check their website for updates. Pop-Up Raleigh … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Raleigh art and vintage markets at Trophy on Maywood March 15
