• First Friday Exhibition Opening

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    Join us for our opening night for our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. Celebrate with crafts, drinks, and a first look at this new exhibit. Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Patterns of Belonging Exhibit Celebration

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    Join us for a family-friendly celebration of our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. The afternoon will include snacks, crafts, and celebrations, including a special music performance by Raleigh Music Collective! Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Resilence Cords Opening Ceremony

    Laurel Hills Community Center 3808 Edwards Mill Road

    Celebrate the installation of the Resilience Cords wall hanging at Laurel Hills Community Center. This project was a collaboration between the City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy & Innovation, Office of Sustainability, and Raleigh Arts, along with local artist Leeman Smith, to explore how our community defines resilience and what our community needs to thrive. Learn more about the Resilience Cords project

  • Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta

    Latta University Historic Park 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC

    Where history grounds us, and expression moves us forward. Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta is an annual cultural arts gathering. Join us as we celebrate African-American history, creativity, and community through live performance, visual art, and local vendors. Set against the historic landscape of Latta, where past and present meet. Details Location: Latta University Historic Park Date: Saturday, June 27 Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Closing Reception | Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

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

    Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms May 3 - July 26, 2026 Join us for a closing reception for Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms on Saturday, July 25 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Check out the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy an evening of community at Pullen Arts Center Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms is a mixed media exhibition showcasing works by Shakeeka Brooks, Chris-Annia Dobson, and Michelle Wilkie which explore identity, heritage and culture through various mediums. 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.