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  • Fall Arts Fair

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh wants to welcome vendors, performers, families and guests of all abilities to the annual Pullen & Sertoma Fall Arts Fair! This guide will help vendors and visitors to understand what to expect when attending the Fall Arts Fair. Event Details When: Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC Cost: Free and open to the public! This annual event showcases the work of bookmakers, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelers, painters, photographers, potters, and printmakers who participate in Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers' programs. It is a free, fun outing for the whole family. Visitors can participate in hands-on art activities and watch demonstrations by arts center teaching artists. Parking and Directions Two parking lots will be available, each with accessible parking spaces.  Washington Street lot: Enter at Washington St. & Glenwood Ave. or St. Mary’s St. & Nichols Dr. Clay Street lot: Enter at St. Mary’s & Clay St. On-street parking is also available along Washington St. Two bus stops are located along St. Mary’s street within walking distance of the park. For directions to the Clay St. parking lot, use address 820 Clay St.

  • The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    Join Peter Rabbit and friends for a playful adventure filled with puppetry, lively characters and opportunities to join the fun! Presented by Seed Art Share, The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit is a locally written, interactive theatre production for young audiences. Four professional actors bring multiple characters to life, inviting audience members to participate in the story, answer questions and respond to the action. The venue is the Grove at Dorothea Dix Park and the nearby greenway trail. Along the way, children explore garden vegetables, animals, new vocabulary and with help from Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle—different types of clothing. The performance runs approximately 40 minutes, with an optional question-and-answer session afterward to learn about the show and working in theatre. Seed Art Share is a local nonprofit theatre company dedicated to building community through interactive theatre, arts education and support for parent artists. The company brings locally written productions to unexpected places throughout the Triangle, including parks, gardens, museums and historic sites, and offers classes, workshops and camps for young people.

  • Foam Stamp Printing Workshop

    Brentwood Park 3315 Vinson Court, Raleigh, NC

    Join artist Adam Cooley and create your own stamps! You'll create a piece of art to take home and help contribute to future public art piece that will be displayed at Brentwood Park. Participants will cut simple shapes from craft foam and mount them to make their own stamps, then print patterns onto cloth with fabric ink. No drawing or carving experience is needed, and everyone takes their printed piece home. Participants are encouraged to bring a cotton item (bag, t-shirt etc) that they would like to stamp and bring home as well. This workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It's limited to 12 participants and costs $5. Register here

  • Artist Reception: Celebrating the Greenways

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

    Each of the works in this exhibition is inspired by the Greenways and the time these artists have spent on the trails. This exhibition aims to bring attention to the importance of retaining and maintaining the Greenway System and vibrant network of public trails and open spaces. Artist Reception Join us at the Block Gallery reception to meet the artists. This event is free and open to the public. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Block Gallery, 222 W. Hargett Street (inside Raleigh Municipal Building) Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

  • Wax Resist Batik Workshop

    Brentwood Park 3315 Vinson Court, Raleigh, NC

    Join artist Adam Cooley and learn the art of batik! You'll create a piece of art to take home and help contribute to future public art piece that will be displayed at Brentwood Park. Workshop participants will learn batik, a wax resist technique. They'll apply melted wax to cotton cloth, then brush dye over it. The wax blocks the dye where it covers, leaving patterns in the cloth. Hot wax will be used at supervised stations. Each person will leave with their own piece of waxed and dyed cloth, along with simple instructions for finishing it at home. This workshop is for adults, age 18 and up. It's limited to 6 participants and costs $5. Participants will be working with hot wax and should plan to wear clothing that they are okay to get dye on. Register here

  • Emerging Public Artist Registry – Virtual Information Session

    Virtual Meeting

    Raleigh Arts is creating a new way for artists to be considered for public art projects. Join the public arts team to learn more about the registry and how to apply! Applications for Raleigh Arts' new Emerging Public Artist Registry are open now through February 2027. In this virtual information session, we'll share more about how the program will work, as well as the application and selection process. Designed for emerging public artists, this opportunity is open to NC-based artists working as muralists, mosaicists, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, digital artists, and more! Join the webinar Participants do not need to register for the event, but can join using the link above. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to Kelly Marks, kelly.marks@raleighnc.gov, or Jenn Hales, jenn.hales@raleighnc.gov. Learn more about the Emerging Public Artist Registry and Apply

  • Boro and Sashiko Stitching Workshop

    Brentwood Park 3315 Vinson Court, Raleigh, NC

    Join artist Adam Cooley and learn the art of boro! You'll create a piece of art to take home and help contribute to future public art piece that will be displayed at Brentwood Park. Participants will learn boro, the Japanese tradition of mending worn cloth, along with sashiko, a simple running stitch used to reinforce and decorate it. Each person will patch and stitch a small piece of cloth to take home. Beginners are welcome! This workshop is open to ages 10 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It's limited to 12 participants and costs $5. Register here