Vote for Artsplosure as Raleigh's Best Festival!

For more than 45 years, Artsplosure has helped shape Raleigh's creative identity. What began as a citywide celebration of the arts has grown into one of North Carolina's longest-running arts festivals. Our festival creates opportunities for thousands of visual artists, musicians, performers, makers, and creatives to share their work with our community each year and is always 100% free to attend. Artsplosure has always believed that art should be for everyone, and that mission continues to make Raleigh a more vibrant, connected, and inspiring place to call home. If Artsplosure has introduced you to a favorite artist, inspired your creativity, or simply given you a memorable day downtown, we'd be honored to have your vote. Vote for Artsplosure in the Best Festival / Event category of the News & Observer's Raleigh's Best contest! Every vote helps celebrate the artists, performers, volunteers, and community members who make this festival possible. You can cast one vote per day at the link in our bio until July 24th! Thank you for helping keep the arts thriving in Raleigh.