Artspace First Fridays

Artspace

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

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 5-6pm.First Friday is always free and open to everyone!August First Friday will feature:<ul><li>From This Valley We Soon Will Be Leaving with work by <a href="https://samvanstrien.com/" title="https://samvanstrien.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam van Strien</a> in the Upfront Gallery (free artist/curatorial discussion at 4pm)</li><li>All American: Contemporary Perspectives from HBCU Artists in the Corridors</li><li>Where We Work Now with work by <a href="https://janecheek.com/" title="https://janecheek.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jane Cheek</a>, <a href="https://adamdcohen.com/" title="https://adamdcohen.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adam D. Cohen</a>, <a href="https://www.alexandreemmanuel.art/" title="https://www.alexandreemmanuel.art/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alexandre Henrique</a>, <a href="https://artspacenc.org/ives-erin/" title="https://artspacenc.org/ives-erin/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erin Ives</a>, <a href="https://www.jaclynsanders.com/" title="https://www.jaclynsanders.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jackie Sanders</a>, and <a href="https://www.debbiesecan.com/" title="https://www.debbiesecan.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Debbie Secan</a> in Gallery 1</li><li>Meet and shop with our 30 studio artists</li><li>Pop-up performances from <a href="https://burningcoal.org/" title="https://burningcoal.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the cast of ONCE</a>, presented by Burning Coal Theatre, 6:30pm + 7:15pm</li><li>Live music with <a href="https://www.trajansarch.com/14208599-audio" title="https://www.trajansarch.com/14208599-audio" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Trajan Baker</a></li><li>All ages art activity, 5-8:30pm</li></ul>—————————————————————————————————————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 5 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 <a href="https://www.artspacenc.org" title="https://www.artspacenc.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">artspacenc.org</a> Parking and Accessibility //Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Free parking is available at the following parking decks:<ul><li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Car+Park/@35.7747851,-78.6404092,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89ac5f73b1b79cfd:0xc11769d0bb1d5fb2!8m2!3d35.7747851!4d-78.6378343!16s%2Fg%2F11bxfjymnk?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyOC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3D" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Car+Park/@35.7747851,-78.6404092,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89ac5f73b1b79cfd:0xc11769d0bb1d5fb2!8m2!3d35.7747851!4d-78.6378343!16s%2Fg%2F11bxfjymnk?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyOC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDU1SAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.</a></li><li><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xtP5aUGj5yWJz9KP6" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xtP5aUGj5yWJz9KP6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.</a></li><li><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mj37dTMtJ9vMYtrm6" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mj37dTMtJ9vMYtrm6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.</a></li><li><a href="https://g.co/kgs/HLNkevt" title="https://g.co/kgs/HLNkevt" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.</a></li></ul>There are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot and several <a href="https://www.secureparkingusa.com/" title="https://www.secureparkingusa.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Secure P</a> lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St, 415 S Person St, 417 S Person St).Explore accessibility information with our<a href="https://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KnowBeforeYouGo_SCR2.pdf" title="https://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KnowBeforeYouGo_SCR2.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Know Before You Go Guide</a>.

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