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Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowMonday, September 1, 2025 Treasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... Read More » | Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-InEvery 1 months on the 1st TuesdayThe Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, at 1350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 170, Garner, North Carolina, hosts many free events every week. You can find the events on their website calendar and Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring ... 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 CaryWednesday, September 3, 2025 Art 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 » 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 » Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace's First Friday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sensory-Friendly Hour at Artspace's First FridayEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayArtspace 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, ... Read More » First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-VarinaEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayFuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene ... Read More » First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill -- studio tours, live music, kids' activities, more... 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill -- studio tours, live music, kids' activities, more...Every 1 months on the 1st FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed ... 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 » Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... 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 » 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 » | |
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 » Pop Up ARTernative Market 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Up ARTernative MarketEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayChapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 10 ... Read More » Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioSunday, September 7, 2025 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, ... 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 » | Reflections: Virtual Tour 2:00 pm
Reflections: Virtual TourEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayPhoto: 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 » 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 » 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and CarrboroEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayThe second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live ... Read More » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... 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 » | |||
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 » Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Bazaar Craft & Art Market in CarrboroSunday, September 14, 2025 The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market ... Read More » Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayArtspace 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, ... 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 » | 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 » | Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performances 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performancesEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayThird Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and ... 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... 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 » Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage MarketEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayPop-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 ... 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 » Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayArtspace 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, ... 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 » | 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 » | Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Last Fridays Art Walk in HillsboroughEvery 1 monthsHillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk ... Read More » Final Friday Cary Art Loop 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Final Friday Cary Art LoopEvery 1 monthsThe 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 ... Read More » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » Art Market and Fire Spinning Jam 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Art Market and Fire Spinning JamEvery 1 monthsMoon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, ... Read More » | ||
Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayArtspace 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, ... 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 » |