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Anything But Still Anything But Still aims to expand the traditional concept of' still life’ beyond the simplistic definition of an arrangement of objects. Each of the artists included has a unique approach to their work and demonstrates the vast possibilities of interpreting the documentation of objects within their photography practice. Block Gallery will host an artist reception featuring the artists on October 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition.  Gallery Hours​​​​​​ Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday and for City Holidays. Free and open to the public

Join us for a rare treat! The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura will be at Pullen Park! They'll perform for us, and afterward, we can meet them! You'll see their incredible instruments crafted from recycled materials sourced from their local landfill. Ages: AllCost: Free - Donations Accepted

Join us at Pullen Arts Center for a closing reception on Saturday, October 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.  About the Exhibition Pullen Art Center's new August, September, October Exhibitions feature work from Cheryl Prisco, George McKim, Karmyn Sessoms, Krystal Boney, and Field Studies, a collaboration of Julia Einstein, Amy Axon, and Dawn Marie Rozzo. Artwork will be on display from August 3 to October 26, 2024. A closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, October 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.  Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center. Event Details Date: Thursday, September 12 from 5:30pm-7:00pm Location: Pullen Art Center, 105 Pullen Road Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map Cost: Free and open to public To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

Opening ReceptionSaturday, Oct, 26, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The "plants, and birds, and rocks (and things)" exhibition will be displayed inside the Farmhouse at Horseshow Farm Nature Preserve from Oct. 26 through Dec. 1. This exhibition was curated by Scott Hazard, a North Carolina-based artist, and the current  City of Raleigh Artist in Residence for Nature Preserves. Open Gallery/Farmhouse HoursThursdays: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 (closed for Thanksgiving Holiday) Saturdays: 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Nov. 3, 1o, 17, 24 and Dec. 1

The Grid Project will host an Opening Reception for the  Floravita Exhibition on Saturday, November 2, from 1-5 pm. Floravita The “Floravita” exhibition, curated by Pete Sack of the Grid Project, is about the balance between living and letting go. Artists Alia El-Bermani, Skillet Gilmore, Oami Powers, and Sally Van Gorder explore how the fading of one life isn’t an ending; it’s part of an ongoing, interconnected rhythm—a dance of life and nature. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NC Exhibition Dates: November 2-December 8, 2024 Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project.

Anything But Still Anything But Still aims to expand the traditional concept of' still life’ beyond the simplistic definition of an arrangement of objects.   Block Gallery will host an artist talk featuring the artists in the "Anything But Still" exhibition on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 5:30-7pm/ Learn more about the exhibition.  Gallery Hours​​​​​​ Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday and for City Holidays. Free and open to the public

The Grid Project will host an Opening for the Floravita Exhibition on Sunday, December 8th, from 12 - 4 pm.   Floravita   Floravita, curated by Pete Sack of The Grid Project, is an exhibition about the balance between living and letting go. Artists Alia El-Bermani, Skillet Gilmore, Oami Powers, and Sally Van Gorder explore how the fading of one life isn’t an ending; it’s part of an ongoing, interconnected rhythm—a dance of life and nature. Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NCExhibition dates: November 2-December 8, 2024

Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, January 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an opening reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center. About the Exhibition Sertoma Arts Center's January-February Exhibition shares the work of the six fine art photographers that make up The Focus, Michelle Alias, Jo Bolton, Don Ducey, Harry O'Conner, John Lapp, and Jim Trull, in the Raleigh Room. The work of Tom Mather will be on display in the Hall Gallery. The works of Jennifer Clifton and Ashley Ashabranner will be on display in the Lobby. Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center. Event Details Date: Saturday, January 18; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to public To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

Main Galleries The Main Gallery at Pullen Arts Center will feature the work of 30 local artists. Artwork will be on display from November 2, 2024-January 26, 2025. A closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday,  January 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Chalk Wall Mural Artist Rick Bennett's Mural will be displayed on the Pullen Chalk Wall through January 25, 2025. Read more. Learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center. Exhibition Details When: November 2, 2024-January 26, 2025 Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map Cost: Free and open to the public Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more about Exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center.

The Grid Project will host an Opening Reception for output:reflect:input: on Saturday, Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 3-5 p.m. output:reflect:input: is an exhibition that explores the impact artificial intelligence is having on the artist community.  Just as new technologies like photography and mechanical reproduction were disruptors, AI also impacts how artists produce art and how it is received and perceived. output:reflect:input: is curated by Daniel Kelly and features local artists Allison Coleman, Ian Boyd, and Pat Fitzgerald. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NC Exhibition dates: February  1 - 23, 2025 The show is open Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project.

The Grid Project will host an Opening Reception for just bee on Friday, March 7 from 6- 10 p.m. Just Bee Explores is a solo exhibition by Esoderic that examines the intersections of art and spirituality through his perspective as an adventurous, critical Black boy. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NC Exhibition dates: March 7-29 Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project

Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an opening reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center. About the Exhibition Sertoma's March Exhibitions feature Dain Kim, Min Zhong ZC, Destini Richlin, and Patricia Merrell. The exhibition runs from March 1 until March 25, 2025. Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center. Event Details Date: Saturday, March 15; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to public To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.