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Art Uncovered -- find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Art Uncovered -- find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTPTuesday, September 2, 2025 Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Art Uncovered, a free community scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, where participants can uncover 13 original artworks from up-and-coming North Carolina artist Britt ... 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 » | Art Swarm in Cary All Day
Art Swarm in CaryDailyArt Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm ... 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 » | Art Swarm in Cary All Day
Art Swarm in CaryDailyArt Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm ... 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 » | Art Swarm in Cary All Day
Art Swarm in CaryDailyArt Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm ... Read More » | Art Swarm in Cary All Day
Art Swarm in CaryDailyArt Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm ... Read More » 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts FestivalDailyThe 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge ... Read More » WalkUP: Inaugural art, music and garden walk in University Park, Raleigh 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
WalkUP: Inaugural art, music and garden walk in University Park, RaleighSaturday, September 6, 2025 The University Park Community in Raleigh is hosting WalkUP: Experience University Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This is a free art, music and garden walk. Many venues are hosting special events. Free to participate! It ... 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 » | ||
Art Swarm in Cary All Day
Art Swarm in CaryDailyArt Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm ... Read More » 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts FestivalDailyThe 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge ... Read More » Opening of Cynthia Aldrich's "Feminity Revered" Sculpture Show 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Opening of Cynthia Aldrich's "Feminity Revered" Sculpture ShowSunday, September 7, 2025 Sculpture and photo by Cynthia Aldrich. Used with permission. Cynthia Aldrich will be exhibiting her stunning ceramic sculptures inspired by the beauty of the female form at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham ... 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 » 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 » | Hillsborough Hog Day 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Hillsborough Hog DayFriday, September 12, 2025 Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | Hillsborough Hog Day 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hillsborough Hog DaySaturday, September 13, 2025 Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » International Cultural Festival in Fuquay-Varina 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
International Cultural Festival in Fuquay-VarinaSaturday, September 13, 2025 Fuquay-Varina's Annual International Cultural Festival takes place Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. It was announced on Facebook. This is a free ... Read More » Live at the Boxyard: interactive art event 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Live at the Boxyard: interactive art eventSaturday, September 13, 2025 Live at Boxyard is a free, interactive event where you can connect with local artists, watch live demonstrations in action, and try hands-on art yourself. It takes place Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to ... 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 » | ||
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de OakwoodWeekly on SundayPhoto: Depositphotos In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in ... Read More » Fenton Art Festival 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fenton Art FestivalSunday, September 14, 2025 The Fenton Art Festival takes place Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The Fenton Art Festival is a fine arts ... Read More » Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de OakwoodWeekly on SundayPhoto: Depositphotos In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in ... 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 » | Discover India: Kolam Art 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Discover India: Kolam ArtThursday, September 18, 2025 Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read ... Read More » | Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community -- Special Event 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community -- Special EventFriday, September 19, 2025 Photos by Anthony Garza The Durham Art Guild will host Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community from September 6 to October 5, 2025, at the Golden Belt Gallery, Suite 9-157A, 800 Taylor ... 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 » | Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de OakwoodSaturday, September 20, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in ... Read More » End Paper: Art Book Market and Workshops, more... 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
End Paper: Art Book Market and Workshops, more...DailyEnd Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair is a celebration of book arts and print communities. On September 20 and 21, 2025, North Carolina Museum of Art presents over 70 vendors and exhibitors who feature original ... Read More » CenterFest Downtown Durham Arts Festival 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
CenterFest Downtown Durham Arts FestivalSaturday, September 20, 2025 CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. Saturday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » The International Festival 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
The International FestivalSaturday, September 20, 2025 The International Festival will take place September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter through Gate 9. It's at the field close ... Read More » | |
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de OakwoodWeekly on SundayPhoto: Depositphotos In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in ... Read More » End Paper: Art Book Market and Workshops, more... 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
End Paper: Art Book Market and Workshops, more...DailyEnd Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair is a celebration of book arts and print communities. On September 20 and 21, 2025, North Carolina Museum of Art presents over 70 vendors and exhibitors who feature original ... Read More » NCMA Printed Matter Tour of The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
NCMA Printed Matter Tour of The Book of Esther in the Age of RembrandtSunday, September 21, 2025 End Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair is a celebration of book arts and print communities. On September 20 and 21, 2025, North Carolina Museum of Art presents over 70 vendors and exhibitors who feature original ... Read More » CenterFest Downtown Durham Arts Festival 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
CenterFest Downtown Durham Arts FestivalSunday, September 21, 2025 CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. Saturday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | Durham Night Market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Durham Night MarketThursday, September 25, 2025 Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide ... Read More » | Exposición de Mujeres Artesanas de El Centro Hispano/ Exhibition of Women Artisans from El Centro Hispano 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Exposición de Mujeres Artesanas de El Centro Hispano/ Exhibition of Women Artisans from El Centro HispanoSaturday, September 27, 2025 Chapel Hill Public Library, at 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with some special events. These events are free, but require registration. Please follow the links below. Bright Star Theatre: ... Read More » | ||
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de OakwoodWeekly on SundayPhoto: Depositphotos In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in ... Read More » Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Flower Making Workshop for Dia de OakwoodWeekly on SundayPhoto: Depositphotos In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in ... Read More » The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes with El Futuro 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes with El FuturoSunday, September 28, 2025 El Futuro is hosting The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Facebook event. This ... Read More » | Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... 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 » |
