Arts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with 50+ local vendors, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + take activities, a DJ, and more. Shop and eat local while exploring visual art!

Funds raised during Arts on the Block will support Artspace’s mission to provide accessible art exhibitions, affordable studio spaces, career-building artist residencies, low and no-cost art education programs, and community events.

Arts on the Block Experiences:

Creativity Block – Participate in hands-on artist-led demos, enjoy make + take activities for creatives of all ages, watch a live mural painting, and engage with our art & cultural partners.

Social Block – Dance to beats by DJ Terminator X, play lawn games, and enjoy pop-up performances.

Market Block – Shop for local art, goods, food, and gifts with more than 50 artisan vendors

Inside Artspace – Stroll through our spring exhibitions with work by Ellen Lindner, Gabriele DiTota, Tyler Starr, and Melissa Huang. Meet and shop with our 25+ studio artists and chill out in our sensory friendly space.

See the full event details here: https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/

Parking and Accessibility //

Free parking is available at the following parking decks:

• City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
• Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
• Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
• Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

There are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St, 415 S Person St, 417 S Person St).

Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.