Date and Time
- Friday, Aug 7, 2026 5pm - 9pm
Location
Artspace
201 E Davie St
Social Media
Details
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 4-6pm.
First Friday is always free and open to everyone!
August First Friday will feature:
辫（biān) / 彼岸 (bǐ àn) exhibition with work by huiyin zhou + Laura Dudu in Gallery 1
Year of the Zebra exhibition with work by Molly Lastra, 2025 Universal Access Artist in Residence in Upfront Gallery
Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists
Tactile Collage Art Activity in the Learning Studio, 6-9pm
Dog Walk performance by Vera Weinfield, 2025 NC Emerging Artist in Residence, 6-8pm
First Friday series made possible by Sharefile.
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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 artspacenc.org
Parking and Accessibility //
Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets. There are also several pay lots/decks nearby: City Market parking lot, Blount Street parking deck, and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St, 415 S Person St, 417 S Person St).
Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.
https://artspacenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/KnowBeforeYouGo_2025.pdf
