June 2023 Poem: this i know for sure
In this poem, North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green writes about the joy of Juneteenth and the horror that came before it.
Tag: Art
Visual Language: Jennifer Meanley’s Kaleidoscopic Realities
The Greensboro painter creates colorful, layered paintings that riff on techniques she uses in her writing, as well.
Art of the Brick Offers Stunning LEGO Creations
This traveling exhibit features more than 90 sculptures and two-dimensional works by LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya.
The Whirl: Big Night for the Arts
The third annual Big Night In for the Arts raised over $170,000 for the Triangle arts community.
The Whirl: Patrick Dougherty Art Installation
North Carolina artist Patrick Dougherty visited L’école-French School of Raleigh on March 2 to build a work of art with students on its grounds.
The Whirl: I ♥ Purim: An Intergalactic Gala
On March 25, the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery hosted its 11th I ♥ Purim fundraiser, this year themed An Intergalactic Gala.
The Whirl: An Evening of Art
WALTER hosted renowned visual artist Beverly McIver in conversation with Liza Roberts at downtown’s Contemporary Art Museum.
Meet North Carolina’s High School Poet Laureates
A new program developed by Jaki Shelton Green celebrates talented young poets across the state. Meet the first four high school laureates.
Seeing Art: Marriott Little’s Eight Decades of Painting
The Raleigh native has shown her work all over the state — and her birthday has a unique tie to Mother’s Day, too.
Art & Improvisation: Ed Baxter’s Encore Career
The West Raleigh artist fuses two lifelong passions — painting and jazz — in a fulfilling post-retirement career.
The Whirl: Cam Private Art Collectors Event
Paul Coggins and Glen Medders showcased their home and art collection to the men of CAM’s private art collectors group on Feb. 9.
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
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.