What to Do In and Around Raleigh in April 2023
Spring is in full swing with nature-inspired dinners, musical festivals, Earth Day celebrations and performing arts shows
Tag: Art
Are You Down? A New Exhibition Celebrates the Work of Michael Richards
The sculpture Tar Baby vs. St. Sebastian is a visitor favorite at the NCMA, which will host work by the artist, who was killed on Sept. 11.
I ♥ Purim: 40 Years of the Judaic Art Gallery
An annual celebration at the North Carolina Museum of Art highlights an extraordinary accomplishment for the Jewish community.
History to the Max: Inside Matthew Brown’s Victorian Estate
A longtime Oakwood resident and historian transformed the dilapidated Lamar Hall into a showcase for his collection artifacts.
The Whirl: Familiar Interplay Opening
On Jan. 6, Artspace celebrated First Friday and the opening of the exhibit Familiar Interplay by Sanjé James.
March 2023 Poem: Letter to Madeline
This poem by Danae Younge is a reflection on the intricacies of childhood friendships, jealousy and shaping an identity.
The Whirl: Seagrove Holiday Open House 2022
Throughout December, Seagrove artists including Jugtown Pottery, Westmoore Pottery and Dean & Martin Pottery hosting Open House Weekends.
Just Working: Artist Antoine Williams
Originally from Red Springs, this mixed-media talent cofounded an art collective in Charlotte called God City.
With Love: Letters from the North Carolina State Archives
From passionate to mundane, these romantic notes from decades ago offer a window into relationships then and now.
Building Community: Artist and Teacher September Krueger
This East Carolina University alumni and director of lifelong learning at Cameron Art Museum is known for her intricate quilts.
Sacred Figures: Cristina Cordova’s Evocative Sculpture
This longtime Penland-based artist with Puerto Rican roots sculpts soulful, fantastical people from clay and other media.
A Stitch in Time: Textile Artist Precious Lovell
The inaugural Brightwork Fellow at Anchorlight in Raleigh, this reframes fabric, sewing and history through her provocative pieces.
En Pointe: Carolina Ballet at 25
Behind every performance of this dance company lies talent, dedication, and a deep sense of community within Raleigh.
15+ ways to Soak up Labor Day Weekend in and Around Raleigh
Savor the last official weekend of summer with culture, a trip to the beach, some locally made ice cream or a sampling of BBQ.