Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607, (919)996-6126 Director: Kendal Draper

Pullen Arts Center is a community arts education facility focused on serving artists of all ages and skill levels. Programs are instructed by professional teaching artists focused in pottery, bookmaking, printmaking, painting, drawing, jewelry, and more. Studio memberships are available to qualified students wishing to continue their artistic journey by working in our studios. Pullen Arts Center is located in the north Pullen Park campus, across from the NCSU Belltower, Gregg Museum, and Theatre in the Park. This vibrant area is the perfect setting to spark creativity. Pullen Arts Center’s Gallery Exhibits GALLERY SPACES Main Gallery: This second-floor gallery features group exhibitions of emerging and professional artists. Youth & Teen Gallery: This first-floor gallery features works by artists 17 years old and younger. Chalk Wall Murals: Local artist murals near the first-floor entrance Exhibitions are free, open to the public, and on display during normal operating hours. Monday - Thursday from 9:00am-10:00pm Fridays - Closed Saturday - Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm Sertoma Arts Center 1400 W. Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC 27612, (919)996-2329 Director: Julia Meder Sertoma Arts Center is a hub of community creativity, offering classes in painting, drawing, sewing & fiber arts, printmaking, jewelry, glass fusing, pottery, music and fitness. Sertoma’s programming serves all ages, all abilities, and all levels of art experience. Memberships are available to those qualified students wishing to continue their artistic journey by working independently in our studios. Located in beautiful Shelley Lake Park, Sertoma provides the perfect location for creativity in a natural setting. Visitors are welcome to borrow an art pack to create their own work of art in the park. Gallery displays of local artist’s work are shown throughout the center all year long. Want to host an event surrounded by creativity? Our large room is available for facility rentals such as parties, weddings, and more. Learn more at www.raleighnc.gov/arts. Questions? Email sertomaartscenter@raleighnc.gov. Gallery Hours – Exhibits are on display in the lobby and hall gallery during normal operating hours. For exhibits in the Raleigh Room please call Sertoma for viewing hours. Raleigh Room, Display Cases and Hall Gallery: M-Th 9am-10pm F 9am-1pm Sa 10am-5pm Su 12-5pm Sertoma Arts Center’s Gallery Exhibits JANUARY- Raleigh Room: Doug Bennett and Fania Greenwood FEBRUARY Hall Gallery: Kathleen Kelly Display Cases: Arts Access and Robyn Scott MARCH Raleigh Room: Elizabeth Trefney Hall Gallery: Arts Access Display Cases: Arts Access and Robyn Scott APRIL All Gallery Spaces: Sertoma Park Artists Association Annual Exhibit

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The City of Raleigh believes that arts, culture, and creativity enhance our quality of life, boost the economy, and help connect our communities. With the help of two volunteer advisory groups, the Arts Commission and the Public Art and Design Board, Raleigh Arts oversees a portfolio of programs, funding opportunities and creative placemaking initiatives including: • Artist Opportunities, resources, and capacity building • Arts Grants that provide $1.9 million to non-profit organizations each year • Exhibitions and the Municipal Art Collection • Medal of Arts and Gifts of Gold Awards • Neighborhood Art Funds • Piedmont Laureate Program • Public Art including the Percent for Art program and Citizen-Initiated Projects • Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers • Universal Access and the Arts Initiatives To learn more visit www.raleighnc.gov/arts and follow us on social media. Facebook: @OfficeofRaleighArts Instagram: @Raleigh_Arts Twitter: @RaleighArts

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