The 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards will feature presentations and performances honoring extraordinary achievements in the arts.
2026 Medal awardess are Lauren Kennedy Brady, Alec and Georgia Donaldson, Chasta Hamilton, Living in Color Exhibit, Peter Marín, Rafael A. Osuba, Michelle Pearson, Zalman “Zali” Raffael, Seed Art Share, Lizette Cruz Watko.
Event Details
- When: Monday October 19, 2026, 6:00-9 p.m.
- Where: Stewart Theatre in NC State University's Talley Student Union
The pre-show reception with live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and the awards program starts at 7 p.m.
Ticket Details
- Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite!
- Tickets are free, general admission, and first come, first served. There is a two-ticket limit per order.
Learn more about the 2026 Medal of Arts Ceremony and Awardees
Accessibility
The Stewart Theatre at Talley Student Union is an accessible venue and information about parking, navigation and more can be found on the venue’s accessibility webpage.
ASL interpretation, audio description, captioning, large print materials and quiet space can be provided upon request. For questions or to request accommodations or services, please contact Barbette Hunter (barbette.hunter@raleighnc.gov / 919-996-3610) at least two weeks before the event so we can make every effort to meet your needs. Requests received after this date will be accommodated, when possible, but cannot be guaranteed.
Accessible Parking and Patron Drop-Off
All University Theatre facilities offer accessible parking. For Stewart Theatre, a limited number of spaces are available in the Jeter Drive parking lot and on Cates Avenue. Visit the NC State parking website for up-to-date parking locations.
Drop-off locations are available adjacent to all venues. For Stewart Theatre, patrons may be dropped off at Talley Student Union’s Technology Tower on Dunn Avenue located next to Reynolds Coliseum.
Visit Accessibility Services for additional venue info.