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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
Block2 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

🖼️ Last Chance to Check Out Syllabary! Join us this Saturday to celebrate Jason Lord's solo exhibition! Check out the ar...
10/23/2026

🖼️ Last Chance to Check Out Syllabary!

Join us this Saturday to celebrate Jason Lord's solo exhibition! Check out the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy an evening of community at Pullen Arts Center.

👉 Free and Open to the Public
🗓️ October 24, 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
📍 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC

Learn more about the exhibition: https://bit.ly/4ijNESa

🎨 Get a First Look at Future Public Art in Raleigh!Artist Mary Carter Taub is exploring public art concepts for three lo...
10/22/2026

🎨 Get a First Look at Future Public Art in Raleigh!

Artist Mary Carter Taub is exploring public art concepts for three locations along the proposed Wake BRT Southern Corridor.

See how public art could take shape along the corridor and tell us what you think in a quick 5-minute survey!

👉 Survey closes November 6

Share your feedback: https://bit.ly/4BCgWCX

⚖️ The Art of BalanceHave you spotted the hidden hearts in Pullen Arts Center's newest chalk art mural?Created by Raleig...
10/21/2026

⚖️ The Art of Balance

Have you spotted the hidden hearts in Pullen Arts Center's newest chalk art mural?

Created by Raleigh-based artist Susan Martin, "Cairns" features playful arrangements of stacked stones inspired by the art of balance. Take a closer look when you visit to see how many heart-shaped rocks you can find!

👉 On display through November 30

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pZDczJ

🥂 It’s finally here!The Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards are TONIGHT, and we can’t wait to celebrate this year’s awardees an...
10/19/2026

🥂 It’s finally here!

The Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards are TONIGHT, and we can’t wait to celebrate this year’s awardees and their contributions to Raleigh’s arts and cultural community!

Hosted by Arts Commissioner Greg Whitt, the evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a pre-show reception featuring light snacks, refreshments, and live music by the WCPE String Quartet from the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute.

The awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m., featuring performances by Elana Gleason of the NC Opera, Larry & Joe, and a special commemorative poem written and read by Raleigh Poet Laureate Johnny Lee Chapman III.

🗓️ Tonight, October 19 | 6–9 p.m.
📍 Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh (3rd floor of Talley Student Union at NC State)

🎟️ Tickets are required for entry. Please have your ticket ready on your phone or bring a printed copy.

Can’t make it? Please cancel your free registration through Eventbrite so your ticket can be made available to someone else.

Event details: https://bit.ly/4yzNPOn

: This fall, Theatre Raleigh brings Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors to Raleigh, a hilarious and ridiculous makeover of the...
10/16/2026

: This fall, Theatre Raleigh brings Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors to Raleigh, a hilarious and ridiculous makeover of the classic tale. It’s an amazing show packed with lightning-fast costume changes, clever wit, and exciting twists.

👉 October 21-November 8

Grab a friend and celebrate spooky season with a night full of laughter: https://bit.ly/4rMmoOM

10/15/2026

💫 Meet 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts awardee Peter Marín (Peter Marin), a visual artist, curator, and educator whose work creates space for connection through art, storytelling, and culture.

🥂 Celebrate Peter and this year’s honorees with us at the Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards on Monday, Oct. 19, at Stewart Theatre at NC State.

🎟️ Reserve your free ticket while tickets are still available https://raleighnc.gov/arts/events/2026-raleigh-medal-arts-award-ceremony

: Join Arts Together at STILL HERE: Embodied Healing Through Movement, which begins this month! This six‑week workshop ...
10/15/2026

: Join Arts Together at STILL HERE: Embodied Healing Through Movement, which begins this month! This six‑week workshop invites adults 18+ to reconnect with their bodies through guided movement, breath, and storytelling.

Led by instructor Frankie Lee Peterson, each session explores a new layer of presence and healing — from arriving in the body and understanding the stories we carry, to releasing shame, embracing authentic identity, and building community. The series culminates in a celebration of resilience and the creation of forward‑moving practices.

👉 October 26-November 30

Learn more about STILL HERE: https://bit.ly/4yDhUga

👀 Are you a Raleigh-based nonprofit organization looking for to support your arts programs and events? Look no further...
10/15/2026

👀 Are you a Raleigh-based nonprofit organization looking for to support your arts programs and events? Look no further!

The Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant applications are due January 6th, so it’s time to register now for a fall grant workshop! (First-time applicants – these workshops are required for you!)

👉 New Applicant Workshops: Nov. 7 + 9

Register today: https://bit.ly/4edrk7f

: Get ready for a fun, spooky night out! Opening this weekend, Carolina Ballet presents the world premiere of Zalman Ra...
10/13/2026

: Get ready for a fun, spooky night out! Opening this weekend, Carolina Ballet presents the world premiere of Zalman Raffael’s Dracula. With powerful choreography and a chilling original score, this ballet dives into the tragic story behind the legend. It’s a great mix of drama and dance that makes for a fantastic October outing.

👉 October 15-November 1

Read more about the world premiere: https://bit.ly/4rQFnHZ

🖼️ Join us tomorrow evening at Block Gallery!Celebrate Anna Routh Barzin, Harsha Sipani, and Dhanraj Emanuel, the artist...
10/13/2026

🖼️ Join us tomorrow evening at Block Gallery!

Celebrate Anna Routh Barzin, Harsha Sipani, and Dhanraj Emanuel, the artists behind "Art What You Eat," a photography exhibition exploring food through art, culture, and everyday life.

Enjoy light snacks and refreshments!

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Block Gallery | 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

✨ Free and open to the public!

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

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

Telephone

+19199963610

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