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🎨 Art for all!
📍Raleigh’s Arts & Cultural Event Production Studio
👩‍🎨🎶Bringing quality art to Raleigh year-round
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✨ Be part of the magic! ✨

First Night Raleigh is looking for volunteers to help bring New Year’s Eve to life — from set-up and venue support to activity booths and kids’ events. Volunteers get free entry after their shift! Sign up and help us ring in 2026 together at the link in our bio
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Mark your calendars! First Night Raleigh is back on December 31, 2025 in Downtown Raleigh, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Tickets are available now, and early birds get discounted pricing until 12/25 — don’t miss it! Get yours at the link in our bio 🎉
December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🎉 The Main Stage lineup for WRAL’s First Night Raleigh is HERE! 💃

Join us on Fayetteville Street this New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and celebration.

Tickets go on sale December 1st at 10:00 AM - don’t miss out!
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🎨 Mark your calendars!
Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival Artist Applications open this Thursday, November 6th!

👀 Check our socials as well as Artsplosure.org on 11/6 for the application link
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🎆 Last call for vendors! 🎆
Applications for First Night Raleigh 2026 are due tonight at midnight — don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration! 🔗 #FirstNightRaleigh
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Raleigh Wide Open 🎶
Oct 3–4 • Downtown Raleigh
Free festival • 4 stages • Food trucks • Family fun ✨

Lineup: Jim Lauderdale, Dom Flemons, Shinyribs, Town Mountain + more!

Don’t miss Greensky Bluegrass + JJ Grey & Mofro at Red Hat 🎟️

#RaleighWideOpen #RaleighNC #LiveMusic
September 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
✨ Tonight’s the Night! ✨

Artsplosure’s Fundraiser & Silent Auction
📅 Sept. 17 | ⏰ 6–9 PM | 📍 Birdie’s, Raleigh

🎨 Live painting by Good Trip Gallery
🎶 Jazz by Enloe Jazz
💻 Bid in person or online (link in bio)

Win artwork, Costa Rica getaway, DPAC seats & more — all to support Art For All 💜
September 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🎨 Artsplosure’s Fundraiser & Silent Auction is this Wed, Sept 17 | 6–9 PM at Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen! Bid on art, trips & local gems in person or online at the links in our bio ~
September 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Support the arts at Artsplosure’s Fundraiser 🎨✨ Sept 17 @ Birdie’s Barroom. Live Enloe Jazz Band + works by top local artists! 🍸 Tickets available in our bio #ArtForAll
September 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Love music, people, and festivals? 🎶 Raleigh Wide Open is looking for volunteers!

It’s a fun way to be part of the action + support live music in Raleigh! 💙

Apply here 👉 raleighwideopen.com/volunteer/
August 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
📣 Vote for Artsplosure in Raleigh’s Best!
Support Art For All by voting daily through July 25 🗳️
Find us under: Things To Do > Annual Event / Festival > Artsplosure
🔗 Link in bio!
Artsplosure #RaleighsBest #ArtForAll #DowntownRaleigh #RaleighArt
July 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our award-winning Art Market was truly the heartbeat of this year’s festival!

Missed your chance to shop the market? Don’t worry — you can still support these incredible creatives! Head our festival website in our bio and explore the "Art Market" section to find all the artists + their websites 🛍️🖌️
May 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
That’s a wrap on Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival 2025! 🌟

From a vibrant art market to unforgettable performances, this weekend was a celebration of creativity, community and culture. Until next time, Raleigh - keep the art alive! 🎨
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#artsplosure #artsplosure2025
May 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Day 1 of Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival was a blast! 🎨✨
Swipe through some of our favorite moments from today.
We’re back at it tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM – come out for more art, music, creativity, and community vibes! 💫
May 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Huge thanks to our 2025 Artsplosure sponsors & partners! 💙
Your support keeps Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival free + open to all.
Because of you, we’re bringing hands-on art, live music, student work & more to life. #ArtForAll #Artsplosure2025
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🎨 KIDSPLOSURE is back at Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival — and it’s packed with fun for the whole fam!

Join us May 17-18 for nonstop performances, dance parties, Zumba, and a full day of hands-on crafts & creative activities ~
May 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Get ready, Raleigh! The Artsplosure Main Stage is bringing the heat this weekend 🌟

Join us May 17-18 for two packed days of live music, movement, and unforgettable vibes at Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival. Let us know below who you're most excited to see!
May 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🎨 Artsplosure hits downtown Raleigh this weekend!
🖼️ Award-winning art
🎶 Live music
🖌️ Interactive installations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All-ages fun

One of the biggest arts fests of the year—don’t miss it!
More: RaleighArtsFestival.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@clubcardionc is bringing the movement to Artsplosure! 💪🕺
This Raleigh-born fitness sensation kicks off the Main Stage BOTH days — Sat & Sun!

From bootcamps to pilates, Club Cardio brings the energy for all levels.

📍 May 17–18 | Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival
May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
@juno.hill + @fake_jr_nc are hitting the Main Stage this weekend!

🖤 Juno Hill = smooth alt hip-hop/R&B
🎸 Fake Jr. = Raleigh power-pop with twang

Don’t miss:
📅 Sat 5/17 @ 12:05 PM – Juno Hill
📅 Sun 5/18 @ 11:05 AM – Fake Jr.
May 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Também is a groove-driven trio blending poetic lyrics, deep improvisation, and eclectic influences—from Herbie Hancock to Hermeto Pascoal. Catch their soulful, DIY sound live on Sunday, May 18 at Artsplosure!
May 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Africa Unplugged fuses West African percussion with global grooves for a funky, soulful sound that gets you moving. Led by djembe master Atiba Rorie—don’t miss them live Sat, May 17 on the Main Stage at Artsplosure!
May 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Wilson Springs Hotel doesn’t pick sides — they’re a country band that rocks and a rock band with a fiddle. Born out of Virginia’s music scene, they’ve dropped two albums since 2021 and keep bending genres with every release. Catch them on the Main Stage at Artsplosure, Sunday, May 18! 🎻⚡
May 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Coconut Cake is an ensemble dedicated to rumba music - chiming and reverberant guitars, syncopated bass, drums, and shakers all dancing together to create a bold, swinging and sophisticated rhythm. Catch Coconut Cake at Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival on Saturday, May 17! #Artsplosure2025
May 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
May 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM