Fall Arts Fair
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Arts Fair

The annual Fall Arts Fair features crafts from dozens of local artists, including jewelers, potters, painters, printmakers, bookmakers, glass artists, and fiber artists from Pullen and Sertoma Arts Center programs and the community. It’s an excellent outing for the whole family to get creative with hands-on art activities and live demonstrations by Arts Center teaching artists. The Fall Arts Fair also features local musicians and performers at the Fred Fletcher Amphitheater and food trucks. 

When: Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Activities & Entertainment Schedule

  • 10 am-4 pm- Kid's Art Activities

  • 10 am-3:30 pm- Live Art Demos

  • 10:30 am-4:00 pm – Live Music

  • 10 am-4 pm- Poetry Fox

Food Trucks 

  • 10 am-4 pm - Coming Soon! 

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Boylan Heights Artwalk 2025
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

Boylan Heights Artwalk 2025

ArtWalk transforms Boylan Heights into an outdoor art market, featuring local artists showcasing their unique creations on porches, lawns, and driveways throughout the neighborhood. Visitors can discover a diverse

array of artwork, including glasswork, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, fiber art, ceramics, photography,

multimedia creations, paintings, and much more. Each year, artists are selected through a jury process,

ensuring a high-quality and diverse showcase of work in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.

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📅 Event Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, December 14)
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Location: Historic Boylan Heights, Raleigh, NC

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BIG INK - Charlotte
Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00

BIG INK - Charlotte

I will be participating in BIG INK again this year at the McColl Center in Charlotte on Saturday, October 18th.

Come watch a variety of artists print their oversized woodblock prints!

Address: 721 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Workshop Dates: 10/18 & 10/19 (one day of attendance for in-person instruction is required)

Workshop Time: 9 AM to 5 PM

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Centerfest 2025
Sep
20
to Sep 21

Centerfest 2025

Centerfest 2025 will be September 20th and 21st in Downtown Durham! Come and celebrate our 50th anniversary!

Since 1974, Durham Arts Council has brought the Durham community together with an annual arts festival in the fall. As Durham’s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers. Art shoppers are dazzled by world-class ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, glass, and more. Creators are based in Durham, the Triangle and across the country. CenterFest also features musicians, dancers and unique street performers to provide continuous entertainment. Kids will have a blast at the Creative Kids Zone, food vendors keep guests fueled for fun, and Durham’s nonprofit and government services sector inspire and inform festival goers. Taking place in the heart of Durham’s historic downtown, a concentration of local businesses and eateries elevate the visitor experience! 
 
Admission is free with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. Donations support the festival and the arts in Durham.

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LIVE at BOXYARD
Sep
13
11:30 AM11:30

LIVE at BOXYARD

Experience art like never before at Live at Boxyard—an interactive event where you can get hands-on, connect with local artists, and watch live demonstrations in action. This isn’t your traditional gallery visit—this is art you can feel, make, and be part of.

This year, we’re partnering with the team behind Centerfest to showcase some of the area’s most talented artists. Get a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process at Boxyard RTP, then support their work at Centerfest the following weekend.

Rediscover art beyond the canvas. Feel the texture, witness the process, and join a community that celebrates creativity in all forms.

Featured Artists:

Delores Farmer | Hand-building clay workshop

Little Dog Print Shop | Printing workshop

Ryann Carey | Watercolor Workshop

Amy Friend | Live wood block printing

Sydney Sogol | Live Weaving and Fiber Petting Zoo

Joe Cordaro | Live Digital Illustration

Centerfest | Learn more about this event from the Durham Arts Council

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Wendell Sip & Shop
Dec
7
1:00 PM13:00

Wendell Sip & Shop

Join us for a holiday shopping experience you won't forget! Shop local vendors in our gorgeous model homes, while enjoying specialty drinks and hors d'oeuvres to get you into the holiday spirit. This is the perfect opportunity to get unique, handmade gifts for your friends and family, all in one spot!

Featuring:
2 Pouring Guys
Alternative Wax
Amy Draws Art
Blanchflower & Somerset
Real McCoy Creations
Simply2Be
Stella's Flowers
Workbench Roasters

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Wendell Wonderland
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

Wendell Wonderland

Come out to Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 6th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Wendell!

A great night of events is in store, including live performances, trolley rides, the Wendell United Methodist’s cookie walk, Santa & Mrs. Claus, a craft market, axe throwing, the Lake Myra Light Show, food trucks, and a Toys for Tots Drive!

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Centerfest 2024
Sep
21
to Sep 22

Centerfest 2024

Since 1974, Durham Arts Council has brought the Durham community together with an annual arts festival in the fall. As Durham’s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers. Art shoppers are dazzled by world-class ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, glass, and more. Creators are based in Durham, the Triangle and across the country. CenterFest also features musicians, dancers and unique street performers to provide continuous entertainment. Kids will have a blast at the Creative Kids Zone, food vendors keep guests fueled for fun, and Durham’s nonprofit and government services sector inspire and inform festival goers. Taking place in the heart of Durham’s historic downtown, a concentration of local businesses and eateries elevate the visitor experience! 
 
Admission is free with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. Donations support the festival and the arts in Durham.

 

Centerfest 2024 will be September 21st and 22nd in Downtown Durham!

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Artsplosure - Raleigh
May
18
to May 19

Artsplosure - Raleigh

Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival returns on May 18-19, 2024 in the heart of downtown Raleigh.

Explore the eclectic, award-winning Art Market featuring over 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works of art in 10 different categories. All will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and more.

Watch live music performances on the main stage from emerging national and regional artists, bring the kids to enjoy free arts and crafts at Kidsplosure, and experience one-of-a-kind art installations on display throughout the Fayetteville Street footprint.

Art Market Hours
Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
*Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

*Please note that the Art Market will be open from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Sunday) specifically for patrons with accessibility needs.

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Dogwood Arts Festival - Knoxville
Apr
26
to Apr 28

Dogwood Arts Festival - Knoxville


DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
APRIL 26-28, 2024 | WORLD'S FAIR PARK

Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.

​FESTIVAL HOURS:

  • Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM 

  • Sunday: 10AM - 5PM

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Artsplosure - Raleigh
May
20
to May 21

Artsplosure - Raleigh

Artsplosure is a two-day event featuring an Art Market 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. Browse the eclectic Art Market, watch live music performances on the main stage from emerging national and regional artists, bring the kids to enjoy free arts and crafts at Kidsplosure, and experience one-of-a-kind art installations on display throughout the downtown footprint.

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Dogwood Arts Festival - Knoxville
Apr
28
to Apr 30

Dogwood Arts Festival - Knoxville

APRIL 28-30, 2023 | WORLD'S FAIR PARK

Festival Entrance at 963 World's Fair Park Drive

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FESTIVAL HOURS:

  • FRIDAY: 10AM - 7PM 

  • SATURDAY: 10AM - 7PM 

  • SUNDAY: 10AM - 5PM

Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more

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Pop Up Raleigh
Dec
17
12:00 PM12:00

Pop Up Raleigh

Pop-Up Raleigh is downtown Raleigh’s original monthly artisan market. We offer vintage collectors and art lovers a place to shop and sip at Trophy Brewing & Taproom on Maywood Avenue. This beautiful building, near the NC State Farmer’s Market, has lots of space for an outdoor market with tents, dress racks, tables and bins of unusual finds. As we celebrate our 10th year of markets, we are returning to our pre-pandemic schedule of 3rd Saturdays (plus a couple bonus shopping dates in November & December) Hungry? Our fabulous hosting partner, Trophy, curates a wonderful parade of food trucks for each market, complimented by their tasty signature beers.

Does this sound amazing? It is! Join us for our next market, 12-5pm.

Trophy on Maywood:

656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Boylan Artwalk
Dec
4
12:00 PM12:00

Boylan Artwalk

ARTWALK IS 30!

Sunday, December 4, Noon - 5 pm

The 30th annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk will be here before we know it.  Once again, we will welcome artists and the public to Boylan Heights and showcase great art and our welcoming neighborhood. We are mindful that there still remain pandemic concerns, so we will continue the modification from last year to the number of artists at each location to allow for better social distancing.  We also had many positive comments about the more spacious feeling of the event. 

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Raleigh Fine Arts Society - Opening Reception
Oct
9
3:00 PM15:00

Raleigh Fine Arts Society - Opening Reception

From a small exhibition in 1964, RFAS North Carolina Artists Exhibition has evolved to become the largest annual all-media juried exhibition in the state. This juried exhibition offers artists an opportunity to present their works before a renowned art professional, art aficionados, and potential buyers. In its over 50-year history, thousands of North Carolina artists’ creative work has been celebrated in the North Carolina community.

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Centerfest 2022
Sep
17
to Sep 18

Centerfest 2022

Since 1974, Durham Arts Council has brought the Durham community together with an annual arts festival in the fall. As Durham’s signature arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers. Art shoppers are dazzled by world-class ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, glass, and more. Creators are based in Durham, the Triangle and across the country. CenterFest also features musicians, dancers and unique street performers to provide continuous entertainment. Kids will have a blast at the Creative Kids Zone, food vendors keep guests fueled for fun, and Durham’s nonprofit and government services sector inspire and inform festival goers. Taking place in the heart of Durham’s historic downtown, a concentration of local businesses and eateries elevate the visitor experience! After hitting pause for two years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are thrilled to bring this beloved community event back to the streets of Downtown Durham!

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Artsplosure 2022
May
21
to May 22

Artsplosure 2022

Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival returns on May 21-22, 2022 in the heart of downtown Raleigh.

Explore the eclectic, award-winning Art Market featuring over 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works of art in 10 different categories. All will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and more.

Watch live music performances on the main stage from emerging national and regional artists, bring the kids to enjoy free arts and crafts at Kidsplosure, and experience one-of-a-kind art installations on display throughout the Fayetteville Street footprint.

Art Market Hours
Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
*Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

*Please note that the Art Market will be open from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Sunday) specifically for patrons with accessibility needs.

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Dogwood Arts Festival - Knoxville
Apr
22
to Apr 24

Dogwood Arts Festival - Knoxville

Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features art vendors working in mixed media, pottery, painting, photography, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more.

April 22-24, 2022

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Artsplosure - Fall Edition
Oct
9
to Oct 10

Artsplosure - Fall Edition

Rescheduled for October 9-10, 2021, Artsplosure is a two-day event featuring an Art Market 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. Browse the eclectic Art Market, watch live music performances on the main stage from emerging national and regional artists, bring the kids to enjoy free arts and crafts at Kidsplosure, and experience one-of-a-kind art installations on display throughout the downtown footprint

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Logan's Mini Makers Market
Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00

Logan's Mini Makers Market

Saturday, October 2, 2021

  • 11:00 AM 3:00 PM

  • Logan Trading Company (map)

Visit Logan’s between 11am to 3pm and shop locally made goods at our Mini Makers Market.

This week:

AmyDraws: Art & accessories celebrating our feathered friends.

Feather & Stone: Finely crafted, handmade jewelry from crystals, feathers, coins & gunshells.

Sophia Chunn: Art & illustrations featuring houseplant care, figure drawings and more.

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