FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Raleigh, NC – February 26, 2025 – United Arts Wake County, in partnership with Raleigh Arts, Wake County Public School System, and the WakeEd Partnership, is proud to present the 2025 Gifts of Gold, a juried visual art exhibition showcasing outstanding student artwork. This year’s exhibition will run from March 19, 2025, to April 13, 2025, at the North Carolina Museum of Art. There will be a reception on April 10, 2025, at 6 pm. We invite you to join us for the exhibition at NCAM during normal museum hours to view the student artwork! 

Gifts of Gold celebrates the creativity and artistic achievements of students from over 90 Wake County Public Schools. The exhibition features an inspiring collection of paintings, sculptures, and illustrations, offering the community a chance to appreciate the exceptional talent of young artists. As a complement to the Pieces of Gold student performance showcase, Gifts of Gold provides a platform for visual artists to shine in a prestigious museum setting. 

As one of the largest student arts exhibitions in Wake County, Gifts of Gold reflects United Arts’ dedication to fostering artistic expression and supporting arts education in schools. 

About United Arts Wake County: United Arts aims to build a better Wake County through the support of and advocacy for the arts. Through grants, educational programs, and community initiatives, United Arts helps artists, arts organizations, and communities flourish.  

For more information about the exhibition or to support arts programming in schools, visit unitedarts.org or contact John Craven at jcraven@unitedarts.org.  

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