First Friday in Downtown Raleigh

Description

Downtown Raleigh is the heart of arts and culture in the region. On the first Friday of each month for a fun-filled night in Raleigh's exciting art, music, and events Downtown. 

First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots, brought to you by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary.  For detailed venue information, click here.

Attendees may also take advantage of the First Friday specials offered by participating restaurants and retailers in the Downtown Raleigh area. 

Look for the First Friday Flags to easily locate participating venues. A detailed map/guide will be available at each location. Pick up your very own copy for easy event navigation.

Visit the galleries and listen to live music. Delight in a divine culinary experience and take advantage of the First Friday Specials offered by all participating restaurants. Experience art in all of its forms!

With over 70 participating venues, First Friday is sure to appeal to people of all ages and interest.  The event features a self-guided tour of galleries, studios, and museums as well as alternative exhibition venues, retailers, and services.  All participatingrestaurants and bars offer First Friday specials.

Galleries, Studios, and Museums that are participants in First Friday are: 311 Galleries and Studios, Adam Cave Fine Art, Amplified Art, Artspace, Beehive Studios, Blake Street Studios, CAM, The Carter Building, The Collectors Gallery, Designbox, Fish Market Student Gallery, Flanders Gallery, Litmus Gallery and Studios, Local Color Gallery, The Mahler Fine Art, Marbles Kids Museum, Nancy Thomas Photo, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Nicole's Studio and Art Gallery, United Arts Council, Visual Art Exchange.