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2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awardees Announced

A Raleigh Arts and Raleigh Arts Commission Program

News Published 9/3/2024 Updated 9/12/2024

Raleigh Arts is excited to announce the 2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts awardees selected by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission. The Raleigh Medal of Arts is the City’s highest arts honor. The 2024 Medal of Arts Awards Ceremony at Raleigh Little Theatre will feature performances by local talent. The Raleigh Medal of Arts awardees for 2024 are:

Paris Alexander
Elizabeth Beilman and Jimmy Gilmore
Ragen Carlile
Creative Mornings Raleigh
Roy C. Dicks
Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center
Yvette Holder
Timothy Locklear
Rob Maddrey and Mark Tulbert
Ilse Mann
Raleigh Drum Circle

Learn more about the 2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awardees.

Attendee Information

We look forward to seeing ticket holders at the 2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards on Tuesday, October 8, at Raleigh Little Theatre.

The pre-show reception with live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and the awards program, hosted by Rissi Palmer, starts at 7 p.m.

More details about the 2024 Medal of Arts Ceremony and Awardees

About the Raleigh Medal of Arts

The Raleigh Medal of Arts is awarded for extraordinary achievement in the practice or support of local arts. Based on the National Medal of Arts program, the Raleigh Award was inaugurated in 1984 by the Raleigh Arts Commission to recognize excellence in the arts. Over the past 34 years, 170 medals have been awarded.

Raleigh Medal of Arts Awardee and Ceremony Information

Raleigh Medal of Arts 2024