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Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Opening party for Uproar Festival of Public Art 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Opening party for Uproar Festival of Public ArtFriday, August 1, 2025 Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Exhibition Opening of Conscious and Culture: Reframing Art and Thought 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Exhibition Opening of Conscious and Culture: Reframing Art and ThoughtFriday, August 1, 2025 Ascension Gallery, at 416 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is dedicated to showing modern and contemporary works by artists of the African diaspora. The gallery will feature trendsetting exhibitions by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » The Market at NCMA 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Market at NCMAEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayOn the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is ... Read More » Artist Talk for Conscious and Culture: Reframing Art and Thought 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Artist Talk for Conscious and Culture: Reframing Art and ThoughtSaturday, August 2, 2025 Ascension Gallery, at 416 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is dedicated to showing modern and contemporary works by artists of the African diaspora. The gallery will feature trendsetting exhibitions by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and ... Read More » | |||||
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood CemeteryEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdayPhoto: Depositphotos Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Create Cary: A Community Art Day at Waverly Place 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Create Cary: A Community Art Day at Waverly PlaceSaturday, August 9, 2025 Image: Depositphotos Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Create Cary: A Community Art Day on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This free event features: Art Gallery – Explore a curated ... Read More » |
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their Partners 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their PartnersEvery 1 months on the 2nd TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC 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. Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Marbles' Art Bash -- free arts activities for kids 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Marbles' Art Bash -- free arts activities for kidsThursday, August 14, 2025 Photo courtesy of Marbles Kids Museum Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due ... Read More » | Taste of WEBB: an evening of food, art, music, and more 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of WEBB: an evening of food, art, music, and moreFriday, August 15, 2025 WEBB Squared is a non-profit that provides free coaching, training and support to people starting or growing a business, especially those in rural areas. In celebration of National Black Business Month, WEBB Squared is presenting A ... Read More » Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » 5 Points Gallery in Durham: Bullish on Art -- Members Showcase 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
5 Points Gallery in Durham: Bullish on Art -- Members ShowcaseFriday, August 15, 2025 5 Points Gallery, at 109 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, features work from contemporary artists who live and work locally. Works include paintings, drawings, fused glass, sculptures and mixed media artworks. On Friday, August ... Read More » Third Friday Art Event at Loose Leaf Gallery 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Art Event at Loose Leaf GalleryEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayCourtesy of Lynette Johnson Loose Leaf Gallery, upstairs in the Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is featuring the exhibit "Wild Things and Found Things," for Third Friday, on Friday, August 15, 2025, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
August Art Show at North Durham Farmers MarketWeekly on SaturdayImage: Nancy C. Sampson North Durham Farmers Market, 1015 Old Oxford Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its August Art Show on August 2 and 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Changing & Unchanging: Internal and ... Read More » |
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel 6:00 pm
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke HotelWeekly on TuesdayPhoto courtesy of JB Duke Hotel JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park: live art demos all evening 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park: live art demos all eveningFriday, August 22, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos In anticipation of Lazy Daze on August 23 and 24, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Demo Daze on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This ... Read More » | Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange County All Day
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Orange CountyDailyUproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... Read More » Come Out and Play sculpture show 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come Out and Play sculpture showDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing LLC The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, and then every ... Read More » |
Come Out and Play sculpture show 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come Out and Play sculpture showDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing LLC The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, and then every ... Read More » | Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel 6:00 pm
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke HotelWeekly on TuesdayPhoto courtesy of JB Duke Hotel JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026: Saturday, June 13, 3 p.m.: SWAG! Saturday, June 27, ... Read More » | African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County 10:30 am to 10:00 pm
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake CountySaturday, August 30, 2025 The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 ... Read More » Come Out and Play sculpture show 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come Out and Play sculpture showWeekly on SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing LLC The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, and then every ... Read More » End of Summer Block Party -- Music and Arts Festival 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm
End of Summer Block Party -- Music and Arts FestivalSaturday, August 30, 2025 Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place ... Read More » | |||
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake CountySunday, August 31, 2025 The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 ... Read More » Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom -- How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom -- How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of TattooingSunday, August 31, 2025 Welcome Tattoo, 316 West Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Before the Boom: How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5 to 9 p.m. Doors open at ... Read More » |
