First Friday Galleries & Museums

First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary.

Attendees may also take advantage of the First Friday specials offered by participating restaurants and retailers.

Look for the First Friday Flags to easily locate participating venues. A detailed map/guide will be available at each location.

Galleries, Studios and Museums that Participate in Raleigh’s First Friday

311 Galleries & Studios
311 W Martin Street
(919) 821-2262
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.311galleriesandstudios.org
Three galleries, 12 working artists, and an extensive print studio

Adam Cave Fine Art
115 1/2 E Hargett Street, Second Floor
(919) 838-6692
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.adamcavefineart.com
Upstairs gallery featuring original fine art by over 25 artists

Amplified Art
325 Blake Street
(919) 745-1238
First Friday Hours: 5 pm-10 pm
www.amplifiedgallery.com
Music-themed art gallery and boutique featuring concert posters, photography, and fine art

Artspace
201 East Davie Street
(919) 821-2787
First Friday Hours: Open until 10 pm
www.artspacenc.org
Visual art center with 30 artists’ studios, exhibitions, and educational programs

Beehive Studios
107 W Hargett Street (3rd Floor of Father & Sons Antiques)
(919) 832-3030
First Friday Hours: 6 pm-10 pm
Gallery and seven artists’ studios supporting new, locally grown art, and live music monthly

Blake Street Studios
300 Blake Street
919.656.8713
First Friday Hours: 6 pm-10 pm
www.facebook.com/blakestreetstudios
A collection of art studios, galleries, handmade jewelry, body care, and gifts

CAM Raleigh (Contemporary Art Museum)
409 West Martin Street
(919) 513-0946
First Friday Hours: 6 pm-10 pm
First Friday Special: Purchase a museum membership and get in free with a friend.
www.camraleigh.org
Explore what is now and nearing in contemporary art and design ($5 admission; free for members, children under 10, NC State students, faculty, and staff)

The Carter Building
12-22 Glenwood Avenue
(919) 896-8858
First Friday Hours: 6:30 pm-10 pm
www.cbaraleigh.com
A collection of art studios, retailers, and service providers

The Collectors Gallery
443 Fayetteville Street
(919) 828-6500
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.thecollectorsgallery.com
Contemporary fine art and fine craft gallery

Designbox
307 West Martin Street
(919) 834-3552
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
designbox.us
Gallery and shop of art, design, and unique gifts

The Fish Market Student Gallery
133 Fayetteville Street
First Friday Hours: 6 pm-11 pm (open select months-check website)
www.design.ncsu.edu/fishmarket
Student gallery of NC State College of Design

Flanders Art Gallery
302 S West Street
(919) 834-5044
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.flandersartgallery.com
Contemporary work by established and emerging artists

Gallery C
540 N Blount Street
(919) 828-3165
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.galleryc.net
Fine art gallery and picture framing

Litmus Gallery & Studios
312 W Cabarrus Street
(919) 571-3605
First Friday Hours: 6 pm-9 pm
www.litmusgallery.com
Features local artists and open studios for touring

Local Color Gallery
22 Glenwood Avenue
(919) 754-3887
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.localcoloraleigh.com
A gallery with 13 members

The Mahler Fine Art
228 Fayetteville Street
(919) 896-7503
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.themahlerfineart.com
A full-service fine art gallery

Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett Street
First Friday Hours: 5 pm-8 pm
First Friday Special: Free for members, $10 for families or $6 for an adult and a child, $2 for each additional guest. An evening of play and adventure for the whole family.

Nancy Thomas Photo
620 W Lane Street, Suite 102
(919) 337-3200
First Friday Hours: 6 pm-9 pm
www.blendingartandsoul.com
Monthly photo contests for aspiring photographers; finalists featured each First Friday

NC Museum of Natural Sciences Store & Nature Art G
11 W Jones Street
(919) 733-7450
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.naturalsciences.org
Nature inspired gifts along with NC artwork, pottery, and jewelry

Nicole’s Studio and Art Gallery
719 N Person Street
(919) 838-8580
First Friday Hours: 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
www.nicolestudio.com
Fine arts, crafts, jewelry, giclee’s, and art workshops

Raleigh City Museum
220 Fayetteville Street
(919) 832-3775
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.raleighcitymuseum.org
City history museum featuring receptions and rotating art exhibits

Tipping Paint Artists
18 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 30B
(919) 618-8216
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.tippingpaintartists.com
Gallery showcasing contemporary paintings, mixed media, photography, and original prints

Tire Shop Gallery
317 W Morgan Street, Suite 105
(919) 656-8012
First Friday Hours: 7 pm-9 pm
www.nancysbaker.com
Art studio and gallery

United Arts Council
110 S Blount Street
(919) 839-1498
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.unitedarts.org
Raises money to fund arts programming and arts education throughout Wake County

Visual Art Exchange
309 W. Martin Street
(919) 828-7834
First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm
www.visualartexchange.org
Gallery featuring new exhibits of emerging artists.