Raleigh Arts

Raleigh Arts Raleigh Arts fosters, supports and promotes the arts in Raleigh through public art, programs + exhibitions, two arts centers and grants to organizations.

Raleigh Arts oversees the City's public art program, exhibition and community programs. Raleigh also offers art classes at Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers as well as grant funding to arts organizations. Raleigh Arts has two resident advisory groups: the Arts Commission, and the Public Art and Design Board. Current programs include:
Block Gallery Exhibitions @ the Raleigh Municipal Building
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Video Series @ Market Plaza
Public Art (See Notes tab)
Gifts of Gold
Piedmont Laureate Program
Raleigh Medal of Arts
Arts Grants
Learning Community for Universal Access
Art in Parks
Raleigh Art Plan

06/23/2026

đź“Ł Last call for North Carolina artists!

Have an idea for a new or experimental public art project? We want to hear it and help bring it to life through the SEEK Raleigh Artist Call!

SEEK Raleigh is an experimental public art program by Raleigh Arts that brings new and thought-provoking creative experiences to the City of Raleigh.

👉 Must live or work in North Carolina
👉 The City will provide space + funding
👉 Minimum three-year history of artistic practice (all art-related experience will be considered)

✨ Past projects have included performances, installations, murals, and social practice works.

🚨 Applications are open through June 30, 2026.

📲 Submit your proposal today! https://raleighnc.gov/arts/services/artist-calls/artist-call-seek-raleigh

06/22/2026

🏆 The are champions again, and Raleigh’s Canes pride is on display year-round!

Painted in 2022 by artist Gabe Eng-Goetz (Gabriel Eng-Goetz), the mural draws inspiration from synoptic weather charts, using patterns that reflect the movement and direction of wind. Look closely and you’ll also find pieces of Canes history woven into the design, including the team’s playoff appearance years.

✨Add this Canes mural to your next public art stop in Raleigh!

đź“Ť Downtown Raleigh Parking Deck @ 306 Gale St, Raleigh, NC

The project was completed through Raleigh Arts’ Community-Initiated Public Art program. This program is open to anyone interested in adding public art to City property, including artists, community members, organizations, and designers.

: Have you ever felt captivated by the idea of flight? Visual Art Exchange has! Visit their exhibition, Flight, which f...
06/19/2026

: Have you ever felt captivated by the idea of flight? Visual Art Exchange has! Visit their exhibition, Flight, which features artwork that challenges, expands, and quietly reimagines what it means to fly.

👉Thru June 28th

Read more about Flight: https://bit.ly/4anTJYO

: Get ready for a night of sharp wit and unforgettable music with North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre’s production ...
06/18/2026

: Get ready for a night of sharp wit and unforgettable music with North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre’s production of Company! Packed with Stephen Sondheim’s electric score, this modern classic dives into the chaos, humor, and heart of relationships. Come enjoy an evening that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

👉Thru June 28

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/3PSlD8A

✨ Great news! The Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art Exhibition has been extended through August. Curated ...
06/17/2026

✨ Great news! The Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art Exhibition has been extended through August.

Curated by Kulsum Tasnif, the latest exhibition brings together Muslim American artists exploring both traditional and contemporary practices, from Tezhip, Arabic calligraphy, and geometric design to modern works inspired by these forms. Visit Block Gallery to experience the exhibition in person.

👉 Free and Open to the Public
👉 On view through August 7, 2026

đź“Ť 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC (inside the municipal building)

Learn more about the exhibition: https://bit.ly/4t5p2yt

: Enter a world of intrigue with NC State University Theatre's production of Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero. Tension ri...
06/16/2026

: Enter a world of intrigue with NC State University Theatre's production of Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero. Tension rises, secrets unravel, and every character has something to hide. If you love a good puzzle, this suspenseful classic will pull you in from the very first clue.

👉June 11-21

More Information: https://bit.ly/4o4Q5Zv

Join Arts Access North Carolina for "Accessibility in the Arts 101," a virtual 3-hour workshop on how to make your ven...
06/15/2026

Join Arts Access North Carolina for "Accessibility in the Arts 101," a virtual 3-hour workshop on how to make your venue, space or organization more welcoming for people with disabilities.

👉June 22nd 10am - 1pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/4xg3Adc

🚧 In case you missed it! Sertoma Arts Center will temporarily close on June 22 for renovations and expansion.The good ne...
06/15/2026

🚧 In case you missed it! Sertoma Arts Center will temporarily close on June 22 for renovations and expansion.

The good news is that arts programming will continue during the closure, with classes and workshops relocating to alternate sites beginning September 2026.

Look for upcoming offerings in the Fall 2026 Leisure Ledger, available toward the end of June.

Learn more about the renovation: https://bit.ly/4uvU3vO

: Adventure awaits with The Justice Theater Project's production of Anastasia: The Musical! Inspired by the cherished 1...
06/12/2026

: Adventure awaits with The Justice Theater Project's production of Anastasia: The Musical! Inspired by the cherished 1997 animated film, this story follows a young immigrant on a daring quest to unravel her past and chart her own future. Experience the mystery, excitement, and hope as she journeys into her past.

👉Thru June 21

Read More: https://bit.ly/4efEPX3

Address

127 W Hargett Street, Ste 408
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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