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SUMMARY:Paint the Parks: Historic Oak View County Park
DESCRIPTION:Artists are invited to come out to Historic Oak View County Park to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park\, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere in the park (excluding indoors and non-public spaces) from park opening to 30 minutes before closing\, creating a piece that celebrates its unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height\, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities. \n*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted\, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/paint-the-parks-historic-oak-view-county-park/
LOCATION:Historic Oak View County Park\, 4028 Carya Drive\, Raleigh\, 27610
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SUMMARY:Paint the Parks: Harris Lake County Park
DESCRIPTION:Artists are invited to come out to Harris Lake County Park to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park\, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere in the park (excluding indoor areas and construction areas; please follow posted signage) from park opening to 30 minutes before closing\, creating a piece that celebrates its unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height\, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities. \n*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted\, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/paint-the-parks-harris-lake-county-park/
LOCATION:Harris Lake County Park\, 2112 County Park Drive\, New Hill\, 27562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000
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SUMMARY:Paint the Parks: Sandy Pines Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Artists are invited to come out to Sandy Pines Preserve to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park\, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere that is not off-trail from park opening to 30 minutes before closing\, creating a piece that celebrates its unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height\, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities. \n*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted\, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/paint-the-parks-sandy-pines-preserve/
LOCATION:Sandy Pines Preserve\, 7201 Doc Proctor Rd\, Wendell\, 27591
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
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SUMMARY:Writing Critique Night
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers and a representative of the NC Writers’ Network for a night of productive critique! Bring 3 or fewer pages of prose or poetry to receive feedback in small groups\, then offer your own feedback to other writers in return. If possible\, please bring a printed copy of your work. Registration is requested.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/writing-critique-night/
LOCATION:Oberlin Regional Library\, 1930 Clark Ave\, Raleigh\, 27605
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SUMMARY:Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION: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\, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists from across the United States showcasing works in ceramics\, glass\, fiber art\, jewelry\, metal\, painting\, photography\, wood and more. The festival presents national and regional entertainment on two stages\, provides arts-based activities for children\, and presents large-scale temporary art installations each year. Annual festival attendance averages 85\,000+.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/artsplosure-the-raleigh-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Fayetteville Street\, 443 Fayetteville Street\, Raleigh\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Paint the Parks: Robertson Millpond Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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 Park\, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere that is not off-trail from park opening to 30 minutes before closing\, creating a piece that celebrates its unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height\, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities (e.g. kayak launch\, ADA accessible dock\, trailheads). \n*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted\, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/paint-the-parks-robertson-millpond-preserve/
LOCATION:Robertson Millpond Preserve\, 6333 Robertson Pond Road\, Wendell\, 27591
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SUMMARY:Paint the Parks: Beech Bluff County Park
DESCRIPTION:Artists are invited to come out to Beech Bluff County Park to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park\, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere in the park (excluding indoor spaces\, the playground\, and non-public spaces) from park opening to 30 minutes before closing\, creating a piece that celebrates its unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height\, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities. \n*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted\, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/paint-the-parks-beech-bluff-county-park/
LOCATION:Beech Bluff County Park\, 3321 NC 42\, Willow Spring\, 27592
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T080000
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SUMMARY:Paint the Parks: Blue Jay Point County Park
DESCRIPTION:Artists are invited to come out to Blue Jay Point County Park to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park\, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere in the park (excluding indoors\, non-public spaces\, and construction areas) from park opening to 30 minutes before closing\, creating a piece that celebrates its unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height\, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities. \n*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted\, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/paint-the-parks-blue-jay-point-county-park/
LOCATION:Blue Jay Point County Park\, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road\, Raleigh\, 27614
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