Pre-Festival Meet & Greet at Ascension Art Gallery

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Ascension Art Gallery | Raleigh

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Pre-Festival Meet & Greet at Ascension Art Gallery
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Kick off the festival in an exclusive, modern, arts-forward space curated for connection, culture, and elevated vibes.
About this Event

An Exclusive Art & Culture Experience

Kick off the festival weekend with an exclusive, ticketed Meet & Greet at Ascension Art Gallery—a modern, arts-forward space curated for connection, culture, and elevated vibes.

This intimate pre-festival experience brings together artists, creatives, and community tastemakers for an evening of conversation, discovery, and style. Enjoy complimentary appetizers (while they last) alongside beer and wine, surrounded by powerful contemporary works by artists of the African Diaspora.

Come early to connect, mingle, and meet the artists and new friends, this is your chance to build relationships and set the tone before the festival begins.


🥂 Event Highlights
  • Exclusive, ticketed experience. No tickets availabe at the door.
  • Modern, artsy, upscale atmosphere
  • Complimentary appetizers (while supplies last)
  • Beer & wine included
  • Meet featured artists and fellow festival attendees
  • Curated pre-festival connection space

👗 Dress Code (Strictly Enforced)

Fashion-forward | Stylish | Distinguished

This is an upscale experience.

  • No jeans
  • No tennis shoes
    Entry will not be permitted if dress code requirements are not met.

🎟️ Access

This is a ticketed event with limited capacity to preserve the intimate experience.

Come dressed to impress, ready to connect, and prepared to immerse yourself in art, culture, and community before the festival begins.



About Ascension Art Gallery

Founded in 2024, Ascension Gallery and Fine Art Services is dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary works by artists of the African Diaspora. The gallery serves as a local, regional, and national cultural platform, highlighting trendsetting exhibitions by Black and Brown artists.

Ascension Gallery centers work that reflects community, modernity, and creative excellence, while offering fine art services including corporate and private collecting, fine art transit, artist management, and career development. Through innovative guidance and access to a broad network of curators, collectors, and sustainers, Ascension Gallery is committed to elevating artists to their fullest potential.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Ascension Art Gallery, 416 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, United States

Tickets

USD 47.75

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