The Raleigh Arts Festival
Thursday, May 19 — Sunday, May 22
11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
One of the festival’s main components, the art market showcases the talent of more than 170 juried visual artists and crafters from across the country. Artwork by fine artists and crafters exhibiting in 11 different categories will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and more. The booths will line Blount, Martin, and Hargett Streets near Moore Square and City Market.
The festival will feature more than a dozen musical performances on two stages in Moore Square. This year’s lineup includes funk headliner Average White Band, jazz-fusion band Spryo Gyra, blues rock band Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne, electronic artist Lynx, the local jazz sounds of Shana Tucker Williams Trio, gospel artist Shamia, folk pop artist Brent Stimmel, local Indie favorites Hammer No More the Fingers, the acoustic roots music of Craicdown, and more.
Kidsplosure provides activities and entertainment for children. Kids will discover their inner artists by creating the make-and-take offerings at the event. In addition to the many arts and crafts available, the Kidsplosure Stage will provide live family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.
England’s acclaimed Architects of Air return to Artsplosure with AMOCOCO – the largest luminarium in their collection of original inflatable sculptures. You are invited to explore Amococo’s more than 10,000 square feet of labyrinthine tunnels, cavernous domes and 71 pods filled with light and colors that span the entire spectrum. Admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and under are free.) AMOCOCO will be located on City Plaza and will be open to the public Thursday & Friday, May 19 – 20 from 1:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday & Sunday, May 21 – 22 from11:00am – 7:00pm.
Artsplosure is free to the public and is held rain or shine.
For more information about this year’s festival, go to http://www.artsplosure.org/
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