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  • 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