Artspace First Fridays

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

Artspace | Raleigh

Artspace
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Artspace First Fridays
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Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists
About this Event

First 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.

First Friday is always free and open to everyone!

September First Friday will feature:

  • Studio Artist Showcase in Gallery 1
  • Carolina Roots with work by rural NC artists in Gallery 2
  • Sacred Sanctuaries with work by Patrizia Ferreira, 2024 NC Emerging Artist in Residence in Upfront Gallery
  • Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists 
  • All ages art making activity, 4-8:30pm


First Friday series made possible by Sharefile.

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Este 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.

¡El Primer viernes siempre es gratuito y abierto para toda la comunidad!


About Artspace //

Artspace 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


Parking and Accessibility //

Free street parking is available on Davie Street. 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/decks 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.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, United States

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