Creative Collective: Jobe House, A New Raleigh Arts Hub
The new Jobe House on Raleigh’s West Morgan Street is a hub for arts nonprofits including VAE Raleigh, Arts Access and Artspace’s artist in residence
Category: Arts & Culture
Metal Heads: Bill Hickmans’s Whimsical Sculptures
Raleigh metalworking artist Bill Hickman — maker of the Whole Foods bull at Ridgewood — creates fantastical sculptures with a deeper meaning
Art Within Reach: A Family Home, Curated to Inspire
This family home near Raleigh is filled with contemporary work by Black, African and North Carolina artists — curated to inspire its youngest residents
October Poem: “Autumn Begins” by Kathie Collins
In this autumn poem written after Louise Glück, Kathie Collins waits for the goldfinches to return as the maples drop their last saffron leaves
My October Surprise: Lessons in Contentment From a Dog
To be like Blue — and maybe Lao Tzu, too. A summer-weary gardener finds contentment through his laid-back flat-coated retriever and an ancient philosopher
Fair is Fair: A Love Letter to North Carolina County Fairs
Deep-fried treats, games of chance and goats in stereo — a fond look at fall county fairs across North Carolina, from Shelby to the State Fair in Raleigh
Paying it Forward: The Carolina Cutups Bluegrass Band
The Carolina Cutups, a Triangle bluegrass band, are passing music along to the next generation — with their old fifth-grade teacher on fiddle
Change Agent: Meet Artist Jackie Sanders
Raleigh artist Jackie Sanders uses materials like paint, acrylic panels and more to create a mix of abstract and figurative work
Into the Groove: Meet Azul
Raleigh musician Azul’s quirky, disco-infused vibe carries influences of jazz, musicals and Latino folk as she champions an era of music that never died.
OUR TOWN 2026: WALTER’s Insider’s Guide to Raleigh
This annual insiders guide to Raleigh from the editors of WALTER will help you find the best places to dine, shop and explore.
Please Be Seated: Inside NCMA’s New Interactive Art Installation by Paul Cocksedge
Artist Paul Cocksedge’s new interactive sculpture at NCMA’s Museum Park invites visitors to sit, climb and gather on a 140-foot installation.
Trust & Work: Inside Raleigh Musician Chris Boerner’s Studio
Chris Boerner plays lead guitar for Hiss Golden Messenger and produces records from his home studio in Raleigh.
Creating a Happy Habit: Apex Painter Mónica Linares on Turning Daily Practice into a Career
Through daily painting, Apex artist Mónica Linares built a career defined by bold color and a minimalist style — and she’s sharing her process.
Fully Booked: Your 2026 Raleigh Summer Reading Guide, Plus Local Authors and Best Reading Spots
More than 40 summer book recommendations from Raleigh booksellers, interviews with three North Carolina authors, and the best local spots to read them.