Raleigh Arts

Raleigh Arts Raleigh Arts fosters, supports and promotes the arts in Raleigh through public art, programs + exhibitions, two arts centers and grants to organizations.

Raleigh Arts oversees the City's public art program, exhibition and community programs. Raleigh also offers art classes at Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers as well as grant funding to arts organizations. Raleigh Arts has two resident advisory groups: the Arts Commission, and the Public Art and Design Board. Current programs include:
Block Gallery Exhibitions @ the Raleigh Municipal Building
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Video Series @ Market Plaza
Public Art (See Notes tab)
Gifts of Gold
Piedmont Laureate Program
Raleigh Medal of Arts
Arts Grants
Learning Community for Universal Access
Art in Parks
Raleigh Art Plan

: The 17th annual African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC is this weekend! This free, family-friendly event off...
09/04/2026

: The 17th annual African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC is this weekend! This free, family-friendly event offers something for everyone, from vibrant visual arts to exciting live performances.

A crowd favorite, the Art Gallery Walk, showcases an impressive array of original works, including gold and silver jewelry, canvas paintings, mixed media pieces, leatherwork, dolls, digital art, sculptures, handmade books, stained glass, and ceramics.

This is a perfect way to celebrate creativity, community, and culture all in one place.

👉 September 5-6

Festival Information: https://bit.ly/3YYr8CH

: Don’t miss Standing at the Veil: Dreams and Work in Hospital Chaplaincy at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center. Tirzah Vi...
09/03/2026

: Don’t miss Standing at the Veil: Dreams and Work in Hospital Chaplaincy at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center.

Tirzah Villegas pays tribute to the quiet tools of spiritual care, reflecting on their time supporting others through death and grief. This work honors objects that grounded them, from necklaces worn daily to the rosemary carried in their pocket.

👉Thru September 3

More Information: https://bit.ly/46gr2uy

🌿 Artist Call Approaching Deadline!Raleigh Arts and Block Gallery are seeking artists to submit work for a group exhibit...
09/02/2026

🌿 Artist Call Approaching Deadline!

Raleigh Arts and Block Gallery are seeking artists to submit work for a group exhibition celebrating Raleigh's greenways and the vibrant network of trails and open spaces that connect our city.

Have artwork that fits the theme? Submit it for consideration!

👉 Must live or work in NC

Image: Shelley Lake by Autumn Cobeland

Apply by September 4: https://bit.ly/4hlD9gM

🍂 Save the date! The Fall Arts Fair returns this November!Hosted by Pullen Arts Center and Sertoma Arts Centers, this an...
09/02/2026

🍂 Save the date! The Fall Arts Fair returns this November!

Hosted by Pullen Arts Center and Sertoma Arts Centers, this annual event showcases the works of over 60 local artist vendors who participate in the centers’ programs throughout the year!

Join us for a fun-filled day at Fred Fletcher Park featuring live music, food trucks, hands-on art activities, and demonstrations led by talented teaching artists from the arts centers.

Please note all vendor spots for the 2026 Fall Arts Fair have been filled.

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 7
⏰ Time: 10 am- 4 pm
👉 Cost: Free. Rain or Shine.

🐿️ Illustration by: Keisha Okafor

Check out the full schedule and event details: https://bit.ly/3YJO2jb

👀 Looking for something fun (and FREE) to do downtown?Stop by Block Gallery and experience “Art What You Eat,” the newes...
08/31/2026

👀 Looking for something fun (and FREE) to do downtown?

Stop by Block Gallery and experience “Art What You Eat,” the newest exhibition featuring photographers Anna Routh Barzin, Harsha Sipani, and Dhanraj Emanuel.

Through photography, the artists capture food in moments of preparation, striking compositions, and scenes that reflect culture and everyday life.

🖼️ Artist Reception: October 14, 6-8 pm. Enjoy light snacks + refreshments.

👉 Free and Open to the Public
👉 On view now through October 30, 2026

📍 222 W. Hargett St, Raleigh, NC (located inside the Municipal Building)

Learn more about the exhibit and artists: https://bit.ly/4qSsjBK

🍁 Become a Fall Arts Fair Vendor!The annual Fall Arts Fair, presented by Pullen Arts Center and Sertoma Arts Center, ret...
08/28/2026

🍁 Become a Fall Arts Fair Vendor!

The annual Fall Arts Fair, presented by Pullen Arts Center and Sertoma Arts Center, returns on November 7, and we are seeking local artisans to participate!

Last year, over 60 local artists showcased their work at the 2025 Fall Arts Fair. We are accepting applications until August 31!

👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/40YbidA

🎨 Explore Public Art Opportunities in Raleigh!We're creating an Emerging Public Artist Registry, a new way for NC-based ...
08/27/2026

🎨 Explore Public Art Opportunities in Raleigh!

We're creating an Emerging Public Artist Registry, a new way for NC-based artists to be considered for public art projects under $30,000, and we want you to be a part of the conversation!

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more, share your feedback, and help us build a registry that works for artists at different stages of their public art careers.

The session will be recorded for those who can't attend live!

Date: Friday, September 4, 12 pm

Image: 2024 Bike Month Mural by Brit Flood

🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4zFtQ1I

: Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, which means it’s time for the African American Cultural Festival - Rale...
08/26/2026

: Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, which means it’s time for the African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC!

Experience the distinctive folk and cultural traditions of African Americans in North Carolina and around the world. Be sure to visit the marketplace and the art gallery walk!

👉 September 5-6

Check out the full event schedule: https://bit.ly/3YYr8CH

🚨Tickets are officially LIVE!Celebrate the City’s highest honor in the arts at the 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards hos...
08/26/2026

🚨Tickets are officially LIVE!

Celebrate the City’s highest honor in the arts at the 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards hosted by Raleigh Arts Commissioner Greg Whitt!

Pre-show festivities start at 6 p.m. See red-carpet arrivals, hear live interviews, and toast the 2026 Medal Awardees - all live at the theatre!

This year’s awardees:

🏅 Lauren Kennedy Brady
🏅 Alec and Georgia Donaldson
🏅 Chasta Hamilton
🏅 Living in Color Exhibit
🏅 Peter Marín
🏅 Rafael A. Osuba
🏅 Michelle Pearson
🏅 Zalman “Zali” Raffael
🏅 Seed Art Share
🏅 Lizette Cruz Watko

🗓️: October 19, 2026, 6-9 pm
📍: Stewart Theatre in NC State University’s Talley Student Union

🔗 Seats are limited for this free event. Registration is required, and tickets are general admission on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reserve your ticket now: https://bit.ly/3Sgu4f8

: Step into 1962 Baltimore with Hairspray, the Tony Award–winning musical bursting with laughter, heart, and irresistib...
08/25/2026

: Step into 1962 Baltimore with Hairspray, the Tony Award–winning musical bursting with laughter, heart, and irresistible songs!

Join Raleigh Little Theatre and Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way from outcast to star, fighting for love, equality, and a chance to shine on the “Corny Collins Show.”

👉 August 28-September 20

Ticket information: https://bit.ly/4wsXc0L

Address

127 W Hargett Street, Ste 408
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+19199963610

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