Pattern Play: Assemblage Artist Davis Choun
This emerging Raleigh maker challenges creative conventions by using a humble, unexpected medium that he transforms into compelling works of art.
Category: Arts & Culture
Frame by Frame: Kenny Batch’s Niche Career
The Chapel Hill native creates custom frames for artists all over the Triangle, as well as organizations like the Carolina Hurricanes and The Umstead Hotel and Spa.
While You Were Sleeping: Chessa Rich’s Dreamy Sound
The Durham-based singer-songwriter’s first 9-song album Deeper Sleeper draws atmospheric pop from her dreams
What to Do in March 2024
March welcomes the onset of spring with supper clubs, community fundraisers, tons of live music and, of course, St. Patrick’s Day!
Raising the Barre: Ballet Trailblazer Debra Austin
Selected by George Balanchine to dance in the New York City Ballet, Austin became the company’s first female Black dancer in 1971.
Sculpture in Silk: Kenny Nguyen Creates Fabric Sculptures
Originally from Vietnam, the artist pivoted from a career in fashion to one in art, using material with ties to his own cultural history.
Watch & Listen: Little Brother Reflects on 20 Years of Making Music
A documentary from hip-hop duo Phonte Coleman and Thomas “Rapper Big Pooh” Jones shares the complicated story behind their music.
Pressed with Care: Custom Stationer Decree Company
This passionate team of illustrators and artisans uses 100-year old machines to create custom invitations and cards in its downtown studio.
Getting on the Bandwagon: The Rialto Starts its Encore
The latest incarnation of the beloved Five Points theater brings the institution back to its musical roots.
Up in Line: Chatham County Line’s New Sound
The longtime Raleigh bluegrass band has a new album, Hiyo, that incorporates electronic sounds and guest musicians to broaden their genre.
Clay Inspiration: Marina Bosetti’s Intricate Tile Work
Over the last two decades, the Boylan Heights artist has carved a niche creating intricate, nature-inspired home decor for her clients.
Restless Energy: Meet the Men Behind Beta Radio
Meet Ben Mabry and Brent Holloman, who create the moving sound of the Wilmington-based classic rock band Beta Radio.
Fantastical Forms: Tonya Solley Thornton’s Lively Sculptures
Get to know the strange, beautiful world of the multi-media artist whose work can currently be seen at CAM and Anchorlight.
WALTER’s Top Photos of 2023
Our creative director’s annual collection of a year’s worth of beautiful, meaningful moments, captured on camera by local photographers.