WHAT IS ARTSPLOSURE?
- Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists from across the United States showcasing works in ceramics, glass, fiber art, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, wood and more. The festival presents national and regional entertainment on two stages, provides arts-based activities for children, and presents large-scale temporary art installations each year.
SurRALEIGHist Art Putt Mini Golf Course
Art Putt is an interactive public art installation featuring a mini-golf course designed by local artists. The course will be debuted at Artsplosure 2025, and each hole will offer a unique artistic experience while engaging participants in a fun, playful environment.
The theme for this year’s course is SURRALEIGHIST, North Carolina. Surrealist interpretations of all things North Carolina! Raleigh is “North Carolina’s Main Street” with a vibrant creative community, and the course will feature iconic parts of North Carolina presented in the surrealist art style.
KIDSPLOSURE
- Kidsplosure offers our youngest artists a dedicated space filled with fun art projects, activities, and special performances!
See website for full schedule of performances in addition to full list of artists.