Art Swarm, the dynamic plain air event that turns downtown Cary into a lively, open‑air creative studio, returns on October 14–18, 2026.
During this multi-day event, top regional artists will be capturing Cary landmarks on canvas in outdoor settings, studio artists will be creating artwork inside the Cary Arts Center, and experts will be leading workshops like portraiture, urban sketching, abstract painting and more.
Art Swarm Schedule
October 14–17: Artists can be seen painting daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00PM at outdoor downtown Cary locations. Also during these four days are workshops targeted at varying skill levels. Workshops are at the FALC Gallery and Cary Arts Center.
October 17 12:00 - 4:00 Sidewalk Art Sale. Art works created during Art Swarm will be available for sale outside Vino & Tap, 307 S Academy St, Cary.
October 18 – Public Reception, Art Exhibition and Awards Ceremony. 3:00 – 5:00 PM inside the FALC Gallery at 110 E. Park St. behind The Mayton.
More details for Art Swarm are at: https://www.fineartsleagueofcary.org/artswarm
Event venue
Fine Arts League of Cary, 110 E Park St, Cary, NC 27511, United States
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