What to Do in Raleigh in October 2026
October brings traditions like the Raleigh Wide Open and NC State Fair — plus fall festivals, performances and enticing art exhibits.
Tag: Art
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
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.
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.
Forged in Fire: Metalsmith Ndidi Kowalczyk
An artist with a background in textile design found a love for working in enameling. She builds skill through teaching and experimentation
The Whirl: Best of North Carolina Reception
Each year, gallery owner, art historian and NC native Charlene Newsom employs her knowledge of regional art to curate the exhibition
Earth is at the Center for Christina Lorena Weisner
This installation artist travels the far corners of the world, creating work she hopes will inspire empathy for our planet’s vulnerability.
Alia El-Bermani’s Cabinet of Curiosities
The Anchorlight gallery artist combines figurative elements with sculpture, sound and a choreographed performance in her latest body of work.
Off Kilter with Artist Jen Matthews
The design director and painter takes an upbeat approach to the concept of finding the beauty in chaos with her vibrant floral pieces.
A Triptych in 3D: NC State’s Latest Public Art Installation
An artistic collaboration between artist Larry Bell and landscape designer Mark Hoversten activates a gathering space on Centennial Campus.
InterDisciplinary: Isabel Lu’s Expressive Paintings
This artist’s work explores aspects of their cultural and queer identity.
Painting with Purpose: Meet Georgia Tardy
The artist has become known in the community for her contemporary Art Nouveau-style graphics, paintings and murals.
Antiques & Appraisals: When the Antiques Roadshow Came to Town
Behind the scenes of the popular PBS television series, which made a stop at the North Carolina Museum of Art for its 28th season.
Memory Keeper: Sculptor Oami Powers
The mixed-media artist and sculptor, who works from a studio in Artspace, discusses the experiences that shaped her career.