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Image: "Talking Heads" created by Limelight, located in downtown Raleigh

Image: Piedmont Laureate Steven Petrow 

2024 Piedmont Laureate Selected

Steven Petrow, a Hillsborough-based creative non-fiction writer, has been selected as the region's 2024 Piedmont Laureate. Co-sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, the Piedmont Laureate program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing. Petrow will host workshops, reading programs and speaking engagements as Laureate.

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Image: It Ain't All Black and White Exhibit Collage

It Ain't All Black and White Exhibit

 It Ain't All Black and White, is a photography exhibition curated by North Carolina-based photographer Leticia Clementina at Block Gallery. The exhibit showcases 10 dynamic photographers dedicated to documenting the fullness and complexity of Black life. Featured photographers include Derrick Beasley, Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Samantha Everette, Chris Facey, Titus Brooks Heagins, Gadisse Lee, Phillip "King Phill" Loken, Jaylan Rhea, and Cornell Watson.

On view: October 4, 2023 through February 23, 2024

Learn more about the exhibit and featured artists

Image: Neuse River Park 

Creative Opportunities

We have new creative projects in the works and we are looking for qualified artists/artist teams to create artwork that speak to the themes of each project. Please take a look at the qualifications and feel free to apply and share with other artists! 

• Audio/Video Documentarian Residency- Deadline: Dec. 11, 2023
• Public Art at Neuse River Park- Deadline: Jan. 5, 2024

Image: Three Community Music School Student Musicians in Concert, photo by Lanny Ealey

Arts Partner Spotlights

Check out these upcoming events this weekend and throughout the upcoming holiday season! 

• Thru January 2: Huellas Exhibition @ Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
• December 10: Holiday Concert @ Community Music School
• December 17: Small Scale Sandcasting Workshop @ ShopSpace
• December 31: First Night Raleigh @ Artsplosure

Raleigh Arts Partners are organizations that receive funding from the City of Raleigh based on the recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission. Learn More about Raleigh Arts Partners.

Image: Arts Access engagement event.

Funding, Jobs, Training and More

• Arts Access: Accessibility & Inclusion Coordinator
• Immediate Opening
• Durham Arts Council: ARPA Project/Data Manager
• Immediate Opening
• South Arts: artsHERE
• Statement of Interest Deadline: January 19
• Duke University: Nonprofit Management Program Info Session
• Information Session on December 8

Image: Student, Instructor, Patron Exhibit at Sertoma Arts Center

The latest at Sertoma Arts Center

• On Display: Student, Instructor, Patron Exhibition closes December 23
• Register: Check out the Featured Classes at Sertoma

Image: Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibit at Pullen Arts Center

The latest at Pullen Arts Center

• On Display: Perspectives in Print, Painting & Community Ceramics closes Jan. 27
• On View: Youth Watercolor: Still Lives and Landscapes Exhibit closes Jan. 27
• Save the Date: Closing Reception on January 27, 2024
• Register: Check out the Featured Classes at Pullen

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