Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up
By the Tony Award-winning authors of Falsettos, here is an energetic, sardonic, often comical musical about a composer during a medical emergency. Gordon collapses into his lunch and awakes in the hospital, surrounded by his maritime-enthusiast lover, his mother, a co-worker, the doctor, and the nurses. Reluctantly, he had been composing a song for a…
Lit for the Culture™ is a multidisciplinary literary and cultural experience celebrating Black women’s voices through storytelling, performance, and community engagement. Taking place on March 29 in Raleigh, the event weaves together literature, spoken word, live music, and facilitated dialogue to create an immersive arts-centered experience rooted in connection and collective reflection. The program features…
It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…
Ages 18+ This workshop focuses on enhancing strength and stability in the body and pelvic floor region through a combination of exercises and techniques. This class will also provide a self-care component that empowers participants to take control of their health. In addition to targeted exercises, participants will also learn myofascial release techniques using therapy…
The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…
Walking - 5 Years Old: Move, stretch, sing, & bond with your tot in this creative movement course designed to introduce our youngest students to basic dance skills. Young dancers must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian.
Ages 13+ This is a great class for new painters, as well as existing painters who would like to follow along. We will learn about different paint styles and techniques, explore color and work on developing our painting skills. Several themed paint projects will be completed in this session.
Ages 18+ In this engaging beginning Jazz class, participants will delve into a captivating blend of strength-building exercises, precise body alignment techniques, and invigorating conditioning routines. With a focus on cultivating musicality and honing individual style, students will unlock the secrets of this exhilarating dance form, discovering the joy of movement and self-expression along the…
The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…
Join us for an evening of music with Appalachian multi-instrumentalist, poet, and songwriter Tanner Bingaman. Learn more about Tanner here. Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly…
The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…
Ages 50+ Aging Gracefully: Meaningful Movement Explorations - As we age it is important to keep the body moving, the brain focused, and the spirit fueled. In this technique/creative dance class, we will do so in a healthy, FUN way. We will warm the body, moving in a way that encourages each dancer to better…
There is an undeniable uniqueness to how the Southern voice approaches narrative poetry—intertwining stories, rhythm, and lived experiences. Dasan Ahanu will explore this uniqueness while sharing poems from his three latest collections: Shackled Freedom, Month of Sundays, and Concrete Jungle Allegories. He will discuss how his writing seeks to carry on the legacy of Southern…
The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…
It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…