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  • Iron Pour at Sertoma: Art in the Making

    Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join artist Jim Gallucci and his team for an iron pour and see public art for Sertoma Park being created in real time! Watch as molten iron is poured into sand molds during this dramatic and high-energy event and learn about the scratch block process—a unique way to design cast iron artwork. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and heat of the pour, grab a bite from local food trucks, and take part in a fun, creative experience for all ages. The event starts at 11am with the furnace lighting around noon. Enjoy food trucks and crafts while you wait for the iron to reach 3000 degrees Farenheit—the temperature at which the molten iron can be cast. Jim and his team will pour almost 1,400 lbs from 2 to 4pm. Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center. In the event of a weather cancellation, a rain date will occur Sunday, October 12.

  • Weaving Plastic Bags: Artist-Led Workshop #2

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Help create a public artwork by weaving reused materials!   Join SEEK Raleigh artist Patrizia Ferreira at Walnut Creek Wetland Park to co-create a public artwork out of reused plastic bags. Workshops are free to the public. While registration is not required, we encourage you to RSVP on Eventbrite (click the register button above) so we can plan accordingly and receive any event updates. Learn more about the project   About the Instructor Patrizia Ferreira is an artist and educator living in Cary, NC. Her work laboriously incorporates the debris of her surroundings—namely, textiles and plastic—to create poetic pieces that speak of our society of over consumption and the state of our environment. By giving life to otherwise inanimate materials, she invites viewers to reflect upon the repercussions our actions cause on our planet. A native of Uruguay, a great part of her work reflects on being an immigrant and being a woman. Patrizia received a BA in textile design from the Institute of Industrial Design in Uruguay and an MS in textile design for prints from Philadelphia University.

  • Visible History: A Celebration of North Carolina Native American Culture | Block Gallery Artist Reception

    Block Gallery 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC

    Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a Block Gallery artist reception. Our featured artist, Alexandra Williams, captures the proud cultural history and representation celebrated at the Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. Her photography highlights the rich traditions of North Carolina’s original residents to bring visibility to this vibrant community. Learn more about the exhibition.

  • Cocoa and Conversation – Bragg Street Park Public Art Project

    Bragg Street Park 1116 S. Person Street, Raleigh, NC

    Join artist Georgia Tardy at Bragg Street Park for a cup of cocoa and a shared conversation about the neighborhood. Georgia Tardy is gathering stories and anecdotes about the South Park community that she will incorporate into artwork along the fence at Bragg Street Park. You can stop by to meet the artist and/or share an anecdote over a cup of hot chocolate. Learn more about this project. Date: Saturday, Oct. 25 Time:  1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Bragg Street Park

  • Closing Reception | Wandering Between Worlds Pullen Arts Center

    Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Wandering Between Worlds August 2 - October 26, 2025 Wandering Between Worlds features local artists Alison Coleman, Ari Ferro, Jenn Hales, K. Orr Ambrose, Nancy Goodrich, Marcia Moran and Min Zhong.  The exhibition explores landscapes, real and imagined. Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center. Location:  Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC 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 To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

  • Active Adults Poetry Workshop – Five Points

    Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join public artist Austen Camille for a creative poetry workshop at the Five Points Active Adults Center. Together, we’ll explore the unique habitat of the River Cane Wetland, reflecting on what makes it a shared home for so many species. Guided writing prompts will help you craft your own poem, and your words will become part of the inspiration for upcoming public art at the new River Cane Wetland Park. Register for the workshop. Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

  • Fall Arts Fair 2025 at Fred Fletcher Park

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    Discover the creativity of local artists at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of hands-on art activities and live demonstrations by Arts Center teaching artists in a fun, family-friendly setting.  Featuring unique work from jewelers, potters, painters, and more.  Learn more about the Fall Arts Fair. Event Details When: Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605 Parking: Enter at Washington St. & Glenwood Ave. or St. Mary’s St. & Nichols Dr. Street parking is available on Washington St. Cost: Free and open to the public Check out our Pre-Visit Guide for information on parking, accessibility, vendors, and more. Schedule 10 am-4 pm- Kid's Art Activities and Live Art Demos 10 am-4 pm – Live Music Wayne Schindler - 10 am-12 pm Drum It Up! - 12-1 pm Little Red Birds - 1-4 pm 10 am-3 pm- Poetry Fox Food Trucks Arepa Culture Cream & Sugar Coffee Cart  Questions? Contact Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329 or Julia Meder, Sertoma Arts Center Director, at julia.meder@raleighnc.gov

  • Public Art and Fall Nature Walk

    Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Education Center 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh

    Join a park naturalist on a general nature walk to see what is happening at the park this fall. Come prepared for trail walking as we explore various parts of the park to discover peak fall highlights! This walk will also feature public artist Austen Camille, who is gathering community input to help inspire public art for the new River Cane Wetland Park. Register for the workshop. Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

  • Cocoa and Conversation – Bragg Street Park Public Art Project

    Bragg Street Park 1116 S. Person Street, Raleigh, NC

    Join artist Georgia Tardy at Bragg Street Park for a cup of cocoa and a shared conversation about the neighborhood. Georgia Tardy is gathering stories and anecdotes about the South Park community that she will incorporate into artwork along the fence at Bragg Street Park. You can stop by to meet the artist and/or share an anecdote over a cup of hot chocolate. Learn more about this project. Event Details Date: Saturday, Nov. 8 Time:  1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Bragg Street Park