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SUMMARY:Artspace First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions\, enjoy a hands-on art activity\, and shop with our 30+ studio artists\nFirst Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city’s creative community. One of the founding organizations behind First Friday\, Artspace opens its doors until 10pm every First Friday. Artspace’s First Friday also includes a sensory-friendly time with smaller crowds and no amplified music from 4-6pm. \nFirst Friday is always free and open to everyone! \nNovember First Friday will feature: \nArt Bash Live Art Bid Preview in Gallery 1\nCarolina Roots with work by rural NC artists in Gallery 2\nSacred Sanctuaries with work by Patrizia Ferreira\, 2024 NC Emerging Artist in Residence in Upfront Gallery\n12×12 Member Showcase in the Corridors\nExhibition by The Beautiful Project in The People’s Studio\nMeet and shop with our 30+ studio artists\nAll ages art making activity\, 4-8:30pm\nLive painting by Chris Evans\, 5-7pm\nSounds by XOXOK\, 7-10pm \nFirst Friday series made possible by Sharefile. \n————————————————————————————————————— \nEste evento se celebra el primer viernes de cada mes en Downtown Raleigh y muestra lo mejor de la comunidad creativa de nuestra ciudad. Una de las organizaciones fundadoras del Primer viernes\, Artspace\, abre sus puertas de 4 a 10 p. m. el primer viernes de cada mes. \n¡El Primer viernes siempre es gratuito y abierto para toda la comunidad! \nAbout Artspace // \nArtspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists\, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios\, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace\, visit artspacenc.org \nParking and Accessibility // \nFree street parking is available on Davie Street. Free parking is available at the following parking decks: \nCity Center Deck\, 429 S. Wilmington St.\nMoore Square Deck\, 233 S. Wilmington St.\nMunicipal Complex Deck\, 201 W. Morgan St.\nWilmington Street Station Deck\, 117 S. Wilmington St.\nThere 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). \nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/artspace-first-friday-2/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
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CREATED:20250725T232613Z
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SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch-6/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20251020T124017Z
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SUMMARY:Patrizia Ferreira - Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join fiber artist Patrizia Ferreira for a conversation on nature\, humanity\, migration\, and the creative process as she discusses her solo exhibition\, Sancred Sanctuaries on view at Artspace until November 30. \nArtist Statement \n“Sacred Sanctuaries invites viewers to reflect on the many meanings of shelter — not only as a space that protects us from danger\, whether animal or human\, but also as something inherently fragile and often temporary. The word sanctuary also evokes current issues around immigration and the increasing threats to places of refuge. \nThis work encourages us to rethink what truly defines a refuge. Is it a house? Or could it be a forest\, a beach\, a makeshift structure\, or even a blanket? No matter where we are in the world\, we instinctively shape our environment to create a space of protection. \nSacred Sanctuaries explores this liminal space — the threshold between us and the world — and what it means to seek safety\, belonging\, and peace.” \nAbout Patrizia Ferreira \nPatrizia Ferreira’s work laboriously incorporates the debris of her surroundings namely\, textiles and plastic\, to create poetic pieces that speak of our society of over consumption\, and the state of our environment. By giving life to otherwise inanimate materials\, making something beautiful out of the discarded she invites the viewer to reflect upon the repercussions our actions cause on our planet. A native of Uruguay\, being an immigrant and being a woman instruments in great part her work. Pieces appear fragmented\, torn\, frayed\, depicting the obvious\, inevitable passage of time. A piece made of many disconnected parts. An analogy for how she feels. Made of many broken\, fragmented pieces – yet\, strongly rooted\, undeniably human. \nPatrizia received a bachelor’s degree in textile design from the Institute of Industrial Design in Montevideo\, Uruguay and a Master of Science degree in textile design for prints from Philadelphia University (currently Thomas Jefferson University). She is the recipient of the 2024 Emerging Artist in Residence at Artspace\, Raleigh\, NC. She is an artist and educator living in Raleigh\, NC. \nAbout Artspace \nArtspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists\, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios\, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace\, visit artspacenc.org \nParking and Accessibility \nFree street parking is available on Davie Street or in the following decks: \nCity Center Deck\, 429 S. Wilmington St.\nMoore Square Deck\, 233 S. Wilmington St.\nMunicipal Complex Deck\, 201 W. Morgan St.\nWilmington Street Station Deck\, 117 S. Wilmington St.\nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide. \nhttps://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KnowBeforeYouGo_2025.pdf
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/patrizia-ferreira-artist-talk-2/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk + Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION://About this event// \nFacilitated by Leticia Clementina Thomas\, this artist talk with Laura Dudu and huiyin zhou dives into the personal stories and collaborative processes that birthed their multimedia exhibit\, 辫 (biān) / 彼岸 (bǐ àn）— “for those of us who live at the shoreline”(Audre Lorde\, A Litany for Survival). Topics include collaborative image-making and writing\, queer kinship\, diasporic home making\, and cultural organizing. Following the talk\, audience will have time to explore the exhibition and ask the artists questions during the closing reception. \n//About the exhibition// \nThrough photography\, family archives\, ephemera\, writing\, collage\, installation\, and participatory art\, 辫（biān) /彼岸（bǐ àn）embraces both the artists and their works as at once the shore and the water. The standing shores — individual legacies of (im)migration and wars their families endured — are braided by tender waters: the intimacy and care they share as collaborators and chosen family. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. \n//About Artspace// \nArtspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists\, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios\, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace\, visit artspacenc.org \n//Parking and Accessibility// \nFree street parking is available on Davie Street. There is also free parking available in 5 city-owned parking decks. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets. Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide. \nhttps://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KnowBeforeYouGo_2025.pdf
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/artist-talk-closing-reception-2/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch-5/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000
DTSTAMP:20250816T184028Z
CREATED:20250725T232607Z
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SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch-4/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T140000
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SUMMARY:Kevin Kao - Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join ceramic artist Kevin Kao for a casual conversation on art\, form\, creation\, and identity as he discusses his solo exhibition Shape\, Shape\, Serve on view at Artspace from April 4-June 1. \nMore about Artspace \nArtspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists\, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios\, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace\, visit artspacenc.org \nArtist Statement \nShape\, Shape\, Serve consists of two works by artist\, Kevin Kao\, who assembles groups of ceramic sculptures into large installations that explore systems of comprehension\, theatre\, and the collection. These themes act as metaphors for the Asian American experience\, particularly the process of assimilation\, drawing from the artists’ experience growing up as a third-culture kid – caught between multiple cultural influences and identities. \nBoth artworks in the exhibition – Serving Coasters and Buns – incorporate over 50 individual ceramic objects\, each crafted to reference bodily forms of hair\, limb\, flesh\, crevice\, and bone. These fragments are shaped\, assembled\, and recombined to reveal playful suggestions that reconsider utility\, an inherent quality associated with ceramics. \nAt the core of the exhibition are the multiple interpretations of serving. This concept is explored through many iterations: functionally as a drink coaster\, generosity in providing a look\, portion for consumption\, fulfillment of a purpose\, or an act of submission. These “serving” objects\, ask viewers to consider the roles of the body-object in presenting and navigating large social and cultural systems. \nParking and Accessibility \nFree street parking is available on Davie Street. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets. There are also several pay lots/decks nearby: City Market parking lot\, Blount Street parking deck\, and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St\, 415 S Person St\, 417 S Person St). \nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.\nhttps://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KnowBeforeYouGo_2025.pdf
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/kevin-kao-artist-talk-2/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20250505T175313Z
CREATED:20250505T175313Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Kao - Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join ceramic artist Kevin Kao for a casual conversation on art\, form\, creation\, and identity as he discusses his solo exhibition Shape\, Shape\, Serve on view at Artspace from April 4-June 1. \nMore about Artspace \nArtspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists\, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios\, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace\, visit artspacenc.org \nArtist Statement \nShape\, Shape\, Serve consists of two works by artist\, Kevin Kao\, who assembles groups of ceramic sculptures into large installations that explore systems of comprehension\, theatre\, and the collection. These themes act as metaphors for the Asian American experience\, particularly the process of assimilation\, drawing from the artists’ experience growing up as a third-culture kid – caught between multiple cultural influences and identities. \nBoth artworks in the exhibition – Serving Coasters and Buns – incorporate over 50 individual ceramic objects\, each crafted to reference bodily forms of hair\, limb\, flesh\, crevice\, and bone. These fragments are shaped\, assembled\, and recombined to reveal playful suggestions that reconsider utility\, an inherent quality associated with ceramics. \nAt the core of the exhibition are the multiple interpretations of serving. This concept is explored through many iterations: functionally as a drink coaster\, generosity in providing a look\, portion for consumption\, fulfillment of a purpose\, or an act of submission. These “serving” objects\, ask viewers to consider the roles of the body-object in presenting and navigating large social and cultural systems. \nParking and Accessibility \nFree street parking is available on Davie Street. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets. There are also several pay lots/decks nearby: City Market parking lot\, Blount Street parking deck\, and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St\, 415 S Person St\, 417 S Person St). \nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.\nhttps://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KnowBeforeYouGo_2025.pdf
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/kevin-kao-artist-talk-2/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
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SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch-2/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
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SUMMARY:Co-Create
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of working artists from Raleigh and surrounding areas!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/co-create-2/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T130000
DTSTAMP:20250401T182556Z
CREATED:20250326T165250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T182556Z
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SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTSTAMP:20250412T152515Z
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SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch-3/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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