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  • Piedmont Grassland and Environmental Art Event

    Durant Nature Preserve 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh

    Learn about the Triangle’s historic grasslands and help install a mini Piedmont Prairie at Durant Nature Preserve. The new grasslands will surround Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence Scott Hazard’s sculpture, which creates habitat for chimney swifts. Starting at 1 p.m., Justin Robinson and Tara Mei Smith from Extra Terrestrial Projects will share insights on grassland ecology and guide participants in planting cool-season species that will bloom in spring. Join this hands-on event to support biodiversity, explore public art, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of this 237-acre nature preserve. Register for the workshop.

  • A Day of Play – Playwrighting Workshop Series

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    A Day of Play features a series of workshops presented by local playwrights Rebecca Bossen, Ian Finley, Lormarev Jones and Allan Maule. This event is an afternoon of free workshops and discussions about playwriting and theatre making with this panel of notable local creators and will culminate in a panel discussion about “The Craft of Theatre and Its Importance in the 21st Century.” Learn more about A Day of Play Date: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 Time: 1-6 p.m. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Cost: Free and open to the public

  • Active Adults Poetry Workshop – Anne Gordon Center

    Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina

    Join public artist Austen Camille for a creative poetry workshop at the Anne Gorden Center for Active Adults. 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.

  • Poetry in the Wetlands: Writing for Future Public Art

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Walnut Creek Wetland Center through the art of poetry with public artist Austen Camille. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore what makes this habitat a shared home for countless species, then craft your own poem inspired by the natural surroundings. Your words will help shape the vision for upcoming public art at the new River Cane Wetland Park, weaving community voices into the creative process. Register for the workshop. Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

  • Block Gallery Panel Discussion

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

    Visible History: A Celebration of North Carolina Native American CultureEmpty heading Please join us for a conversation focused on the importance of the arts within the indigenous community. We’ll explore the role the arts play in increasing the visibility and promotion of American Indian history and culture. Date: December 17, 2025 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Learn more about the Visible History exhibition Panelists Artist and Photographer Alexandra Williams Alexandra Williams is a multidisciplinary artist based in Raleigh. Her work centers on the sacred act of seeing and being seen. Through intentional, soul-led portraiture, Alexandra creates space for clients to explore their identity, reconnect with their power, and show up as their fullest selves. Her sessions often blur the line between photoshoot and spiritual ceremony, rooted in the belief that imagery can heal, liberate, and affirm. Her work highlighting the Dix Pow-Wow, was featured on the cover of the 2024 May Issue of Walter Magazine. Through her studio work and community engagement, Williams continues tobuild a practice centered on visibility, authenticity, and creative liberation. Websites: Learn more about APW Media Facebook: alexpwmedia Instagram: @apwmedia Outreach Manager – Triangle Native American Society, Trey Roberts Trey Roberts is the Outreach Manager for Triangle Native American Society (TNAS) […]

  • Closing Reception | Then and Now Exhibition Pullen Arts Center

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

    Then & Now: A History of the Pullen Arts Community Nov. 1, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026 Then & Now: A History of the Pullen Arts Community, is an exhibition that explores Pullen’s history and celebrates the art that’s created by members, instructors, and staff. The exhibition includes photos and artifacts from when Pullen first opened in 1961 until present day. The work from members, instructors, and staff spans across multiple mediums, including pottery, painting, photography, drawing, and printmaking. 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.