About this Event
Arts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + take activities, and a special installation. Shop and eat local with 30 artisan vendors, City Market retail stores and restaurants, and guest food trucks while exploring visual art.
Funds raised during Arts on the Block will support Artspace's mission to provide accessible art exhibitions, affordable studio spaces, career-building artist residencies, low and no-cost art education programs, and community events.
Arts on the Block Experiences:
Creativity Block - Participate in hands on artist-led demos, enjoy make + take activities for creatives of all ages and engage with our art & cultural partners.
Social Block - Dance to beats by local DJs, meet our community partners and play lawn games, and enjoy pop-up performances.
Food Truck Block - Eat local with guest food trucks and vendors and surrounding City Market restaurants.
Market Block - Shop for local art, goods, and gifts with 35 artisan vendors
Inside Artspace - Stroll through our spring exhibitions with work by Ellen Lindner, Gabriele DiTota, Tyler Starr, and Melissa Huang. Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists and chill out in our sensory friendly space.
See the full event details here: https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/
Parking and Accessibility //
Free parking is available at the following parking decks:
- City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
- Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
- Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
- Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.
There 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).
Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, United States
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