Oct 30233 likesApplications are OPEN NOW!Artist applications for Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival are live. Apply now through February 12 for the chance to be part of one of North Carolina’s most celebrated arts festivals, welcoming 85,000+ attendees each year. Featuring 175+ juried artists across ceramics, glass, painting, jewelry, fiber art, wood, digital art, and more! Head to https://www.artsplosure.org/artsplosuretheraleighartsfestival-1 to apply today!Latest
Oct 30233 likesApplications are OPEN NOW!Artist applications for Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival are live. Apply now through February 12 for the chance to be part of one of North Carolina’s most celebrated arts festivals, welcoming 85,000+ attendees each year. Featuring 175+ juried artists across ceramics, glass, painting, jewelry, fiber art, wood, digital art, and more! Head to https://www.artsplosure.org/artsplosuretheraleighartsfestival-1 to apply today!
The official poster for Artsplosure 2026 is here!♥ 552 · Apr 2
Your guide to Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival all in once place!♥ 278 · May 15
Only 10 days left until this year's Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival!♥ 209 · May 6
We are so excited to announce the first wave of artists that will be performing…♥ 167 · Apr 6
Our second wave of Main Stage artists has arrived!♥ 157 · Apr 21
Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival is looking for food vendors, artists, makers…♥ 97 · Jul 21
The official poster for Artsplosure 2026 is here!
♥ 552 · Apr 2
Your guide to Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival all in once place!
♥ 278 · May 15
Only 10 days left until this year's Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival!
♥ 209 · May 6
We are so excited to announce the first wave of artists that will be performing…
♥ 167 · Apr 6
Our second wave of Main Stage artists has arrived!
♥ 157 · Apr 21
Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival is looking for food vendors, artists, makers…
♥ 97 · Jul 21
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That’s a wrap on Raleigh Wide Open 2026!
Oct 459 likes
What a way to kick off Raleigh Wide Open!
Oct 229 likes
We are in the final 48 hours of voting for Raleigh's Best festival!
Jul 2325 likes
Vote for Artsplosure as Raleigh's Best Festival!
Jul 1759 likes
Our team is gearing up for the 2026 edition of JLF North Carolina!
Jun 2924 likes
Throwback to last year’s Cocktail Party & Silent Auction 🎨 Want to join in on the fun…
May 538 likes
What a way to kick off Raleigh Wide Open!
Oct 229 likes
Today is your last chance to vote Artsplosure as Raleigh's Best Festival / Event!
Jul 244 likes
We are in the final 48 hours of voting for Raleigh's Best festival!
Jul 2325 likes
Vote for Artsplosure as Raleigh's Best Festival!
Jul 1759 likes
We are excited to announce that Artsplosure will be partnering with JLF NC this year!
Jun 1234 likes
Final call for tickets to Artsplosure’s Cocktail Party & Fundraiser!
May 1119 likes
Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival is delighted to welcome @carolinashakespeare!
May 789 likes
A look back at last year's Cocktail Party & Fundraiser… ✨ We’re bringing the magic back for Artsplosure’s…
Apr 1432 likes
Tickets are now available for Artsplosure's second annual Cocktail Party & Fundraiser!
Apr 757 likes
About
Since its first festival in April 1980, Artsplosure has presented scores of outdoor programs and large-scale festivals featuring thousands of established and emerging visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists in numerous traditional and non-traditional indoor venues and outdoor settings. Past and present Artsplosure-produced events include the Jazz & Blues Music Festival, the African American Cultural Festival, First Night Raleigh, Live & Local Hillsborough Street , and its namesake event, Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival .
Artsplosure also offers programming and production support for other events seeking artistic components, such as J. Cole’s Dreamville Music Festival, IBMA’s Wide Open Bluegrass, Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks Event at Dix Park, and more.
Through our work, we strive to produce quality events that make the creativity of the most imaginative and celebrated artists accessible to the public – all in an effort to enrich our community and inspire greater love for the visual and performing arts.