Peel, at 708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is an art gallery, community event space, digital photography lab and retail space promoting contemporary art. You can find information on Peel's exhibitions and events on its website and Facebook page. Opening Reception of Upon a WandFriday, April 11, 20256 to 9 p.m.Free UPON A WAND is an exhibition of a playful new body of work by … [Read more...] about Peel Gallery: Opening reception of Upon a Wand April 11
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Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 26
Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. It's free to attend. You might also be interested in this huge list of upcoming art, artisan and vintage markets in the Triangle! This festival will feature 170 local artists and also serves as an Earth Day Celebration. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 26
Scented Reading Club at Bright Black April 22
Bright Black, at 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is a local family business that creates candles. They use scent as a medium and candles as a platform for sharing positive narratives about Blackness. The Bright Black Scent Showroom features in-person shopping. Bright Black also hosts art exhibits, offers workshops, and more. Here's what's coming up. Scented Reading … [Read more...] about Scented Reading Club at Bright Black April 22
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! You and your kids can participate in many activities from jump rope to robotics. Our two stages will host youth dance and musical groups and The Big Field offers … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
The Market at NCMA
On 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 a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA
En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina April 4-5
En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Head downtown and watch artists compete in a contest of skills as they create original paintings of Fuquay-Varina's historic landscape. This is a free outdoor event. Then on April 5, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be an artist reception and live art auction of paintings, at Fuquay-Varina Arts … [Read more...] about En Plein Air Paint-Off in downtown Fuquay-Varina April 4-5
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-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 of Fuquay-Varina. On March 7, 2025, there will be a March Night Market from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring makers and artists. Follow the Facebook event to see what … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Artspace First Friday
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, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Artspace Open Studio2nd and 4th Thursdays and Saturdays of the month (see below.)Free The following … [Read more...] about Artspace First Friday
First Friday at CoLab: Reclaimed April 4
The CoLab, at 14 Glenwood Avenue, Suite #17, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a supportive community of artists. CoLab holds many events, which you can find at thecolabraleigh.com. Here's one that's coming up... First Friday at CoLabFriday, April 4, 20256 p.m. to 11 p.m.Free Anyone who's had to purchase new supplies knows how expensive and daunting it can be. With the rising cost of living, it … [Read more...] about First Friday at CoLab: Reclaimed April 4
First Friday Raleigh April 4
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh April 4
