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  • May 2026

  • Sun 17

    Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival

    May 16 - May 17
    Fayetteville Street 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

    Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh,…

    Free
  • Sun 17

    Paint the Parks: Robertson Millpond Preserve

    May 17 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Robertson Millpond Preserve 6333 Robertson Pond Road, Wendell

    Artists are invited to come out to Robertson Millpond Preserve to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s…

    Free
  • Sun 17

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring…

    Free
  • Sun 17

    Sip + Stitch

    May 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    201 E Davie St 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!

  • Sun 17

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up

  • Sun 17

    “Suite Surrender” Spring Play

    May 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems…

    $12 – $18
  • Sun 17

    Roll, Release and Reset

    May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Roll, Release and Reset
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    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…

  • Sun 17

    We Are Phoenix

    May 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Stewart Theater NC State University

    Songs about dancing, as well as songs set in a specific dance rhythm or style, stretch throughout music history and across all cultures and nationalities. This program will sample a…

  • Mon 18

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 18 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring…

    Free
  • Mon 18

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    May 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Moving with Parent & Tot
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    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…

  • Mon 18

    Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool

    May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Dates: Mon: 3/9; 3/16; 3/23 Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class…

    $25
  • Mon 18

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    May 18 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Beginning Painting Workshop
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    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,…

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Free Premier Concert for Kids on May 8th Free Premier Concert for Kids on May 8th
This year United Arts launched the pilot of a work This year United Arts launched the pilot of a workforce development program for artists. 

The Artist Incubator coaches professional artists to develop their craft into a school day performance or workshop, creating a new revenue stream for these artists to tap into. 

Today Kayla Cyrus performed her Native American dance program for a group of engaged students at Powell Elementary 

@kaylas_evolution @powellesplay
Thank you Fuller Elementary for having our preside Thank you Fuller Elementary for having our president Jenn McEwen and board chair Chanda Branch visit today and speak about careers in the arts with some of your 4th and 5th grade girls - all of whom identify as artists themselves! 

#arts #artseducation #mentorship #journey @wcpssofficial @chandaj9branch @alotajenny
Come say hello at our booth at @caryartdaze today! Come say hello at our booth at @caryartdaze today! Our two high school interns designed a portable community mural for us, and you can help bring it to life.

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