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The First Friday Agenda: December 2010
Thankfully the galleries stuck to art over Christmas gifts this year.
The First Friday Agenda: January 2010
A small but diverse set of shows for this winter First Friday.
The First Friday Agenda October 2009
October brings a ton of lush new art to the city. If you can’t make it out tonight, be sure to stop in on the galleries over the next month.
The First Friday Agenda for September 2009
An end of summer visual feast this month. With group shows galore- Raleigh will be lit up with new imagery.
The First Friday Agenda August 2009
Ben McKeown at the Busy Bee The rain is gone and the humidity has eased up, so it should be a comfortable night to do some gallery hopping. With some great photography and group shows, this First Friday should be busy for the dog days of summer.
The First Friday Agenda June 2009
“Irascible Deities” by Lisa Bulawsky at Rebus Works It looks like it is going to be a soggy First Friday, but there is plenty going on for those willing to brave the weather. Lots of interestingly themed group shows, great retail opportunities, and some repurposed spaces add up to a diverse agenda. See our map and guide below the fold.
The First Friday Agenda May 2009
Silver teapot and cups by Sarah Hutchison As usual, there is a lot to do on the agenda, so lets hope the rain holds off for First Friday. There are some second chances on shows from last month and plenty of new exhibitions as well. Saturday and Sunday have art events also, so it should be a great weekend for artists, collectors, and of course, weekend warriors. First Friday guide and more below the fold.
The First Friday Agenda April 2009
Informational Designs by Christopher Coleman With beautiful weather and a nice spread of shows, it should be a great First Friday with lots of people out and about. A scavengar hunt, Bain Project preview, Epic Battle and more below the fold.
First Friday Scavenger Hunt
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance and NCMA Contemporaries present a First Friday Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 3rd.
The First Friday Agenda March 2009
A piece from Penned by Aimee Andrea A huge first Friday. Lump hosts Penned, a traveling group show that can be previewed here on Flickr Designbox has some beautiful new stuff by Luke Miller Buchanan. The Collectors Gallery hosts the wood-fired pottery of Daniel Johnston. Visual Art Exchange presents “Pulp,” an exhibit of large, unframed works on paper. First Friday Map and Guide to the Art Exhibitions >
The First Friday Agenda February 2009
Photo by Nicole Welch After some time off, First Friday and the Agenda Returns with a huge night downtown. Big Receptions at the ArtSpace, Rebus Works, Lump, And Design Box. First Friday Map and Guide to the Art Exhibitions >
The First Friday Agenda December 2008
A grand end-of-year First Friday with art, gifts and of course after parties. Above: New Works by Jackson Hodges @ Morning Times More Below the Fold
Select Galleries Extend First Friday Hours For Holidays
Ten of downtown Raleigh’s galleries are offering extended holiday hours, providing the perfect opportunity to bypass the masses at malls and Wal-Marts so you can find your loved ones truly unique gifts this Christmas.
Ahpeele Opens With First Friday Party
Adam Peele, the local go-to-guy for great screenprinting and original tee designs, is now taking operations beyond the internet with the opening of the new retail Ahpeele location on Capital Blvd.
The First Friday Agenda November 2008
This month’s First Friday has a nice variety of offerings. From Pro/Con’s poignant offering at Rebus works (with Scott Goner performing), to Art Space’s silent auction preview, there is plenty to see. Also exciting is VAE’s Found Object/ Graffiti Show, and Lump’s exhibition of Canadian artist Jason de Haan. Design Box hosts a show of young artists inspired by Bob Rankin. And Flanders 311 has a gorgeous show of Lori Esposito’s paintings (shown above). Finally, Gallery Shibui in Cameron Village will be showing Adam Peele Prints. Check out our Map and Guide to Raleigh’s First Friday
The First Friday Agenda October 2008
Pete Sack at Morning Times Tonight will be a beautiful night to walk through downtown touring galleries and mingling with townies. The shows look good and the weather is just right. DesignBox hosts two shows that look fun, one, a reading of Big Beard, the Raleigh Quarterly’s children’s book that has been illustrated by artists from all over the nation. The artwork will be for sale and the live reading should be a hoot. DesignBox will also host a large selection of halloween masks painted and designed by local artists. Lump looks stellar as usual with a show curated by John Freeborn telling the evolution of the Philadelphia art scene. Rebus Works will host the poignant Pro/Con a politically themed show with masterful works by artists and veterans. More Below The Fold Our Visual Map and Guide to All the Shows
The First Friday Agenda September 2008
Fall always marks the resurgence of the local art scene and tonight’s First Friday, on top of Raleigh Wide Open, is sure not to disappoint. Our Recommendations Below the Fold Raleigh First Friday Map and Guide >>
