Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists from across the United States showcasing works in ceramics, glass, fiber art, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, wood and more. The festival presents national and regional entertainment on two stages, provides arts-based activities for children, and presents large-scale temporary art installations each year. Annual festival attendance averages 85,000+.

Explore the eclectic, award-winning Art Market featuring over 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works of art in 11 different categories. All will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and more.

Featured Artists

Ceramics
Fiber Arts
Glass
Jewelry
Metal
Other 2D
Other 3D
Painting
Photography
Tech / Digital Art
Textiles
Wood

Schedule of Events:

May 17, 2025

Performances

11:00 - 12:00 PM - Club Cardio featuring "Step Reloaded"
12:05 - 12:45 PM - Artist To Be Announced Soon!
1:15 - 2:00 PM - Africa Unplugged
2:30 - 3:15 PM - Coconut Cake
3:45 - 4:45 PM - Monsoon
5:15 - 6:00 PM - Cure for Paranoia
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Chatham Rabbits

May 18, 2025

Performances

10:00 - 11:00 AM - Club Pilates
11:05 - 11:45 AM - Artist To Be Announced Soon!
12:15 - 1:00 PM - Também
1:30 - 2:15 PM - Wilson Springs Hotel
2:45 - 3:30 PM - Sydney Ross Mitchell
4:00 - 4:45 PM - Humbird
5:15 - 6:15 PM - Zack Mexico

Date: May 17-18, 2025

Market Hours:

May 17, 2025 from 11:00am - 7:00pm

May 18, 2025 from 10:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Downtown Raleigh, NC 27601

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