Artspace First Fridays

March First Friday features:

• Mom exhibition with work by Andréa Keys Connell in Gallery 1
• Shape Language exhibition with work by Maria Frati in Upfront Gallery
• BIG INK past works in Gallery 2
• Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists
• All-ages art activity in the Learning Studio, 6-9pm
• Live music by XOXOK, 6-8pm
• Printmaking demo by Zaire Miles-Moultrie, 2025 NC Emerging Artist in Residence in Gallery 2
• Connect with the organizers behind the Griot & Grey Owl Black Southern Writers Conference and learn about upcoming events
• Take our 2025 Community Survey and enjoy a free treat!

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 from 6-10pm every First Friday.

First Friday is always free and open to everyone!

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 6 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. 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).

Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, United States