Did Independence Day cause you miss First Friday this month? You have a second chance this Friday, July 11. You also have the opportunity to ride the First Friday Trolley’s “new and improved” route, a 15 minute loop connecting downtown’s scattered galleries.
When will downtown Raleigh show a consistent interest in art, not just on the first Friday but throughout the month? It is past time for Raleigh’s galleries to raise the bar and make some events happen, such as Rebus Fest and Adam Cave’s recent BLEIGHM show. If enough galleries will go the extra mile, then our lack of a central arts district will become advantageous. Imagine a downtown peppered with cultural happenings on a regular basis.
The following businesses will celebrate July’s “First” Friday on Friday, July 11:
311 West Martin St Galleries & Studios
311 West Martin StAdam Cave Fine Art
115 1/2 E Hargett St (2nd Floor)Artspace
201 E Davie Stcafehelios
413 Glenwood Ave
First Friday Special: Buy one quesadilla, get one freeThe Collectors Gallery
323 Blake StEdge Office Lobby Exhibition
400 Glenwood AveEscape Studios
1201 W Lenoir StFlanders Art Gallery
18 Seaboard Ave, Ste 160Local Color Gallery
22 Glenwood AveNicole’s Studio and Art Gallery
715 N Person StOrnamentea
509 N West St
First Friday Special: Free project every First FridayRiviera Mediterranean Resto & Lounge
135 S Wilmington St
First Friday Special: $5 wine by the glass for select winesTire Shop Gallery @ The Dawson
317 W Morgan St, Ste 105Vintage Nation
223 S Wilmington St, 2nd Floor
First Friday Special: 15% off merchandiseVisual Art Exchange
325 Blake St
from godowntownraleigh.com
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