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Black and white photo of the exterior of Pullen Arts Center building, 1961

Pullen Arts Center, 1961

Then and Now: A History of the Pullen Arts Community Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

On display November 1 through January 25, 2026

Updated: Jan 24, 2026

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Main Gallery Exhibition

Then and Now: A History of the Pullen Arts Community, is an exhibition that explores Pullen’s history and celebrates the art that’s created by members, instructors, and staff. The exhibition includes photos and artifacts from when Pullen first opened in 1961 until present day. The work from members, instructors, and staff spans across multiple mediums, including pottery, painting, photography, drawing, and printmaking. 

 

Snow Date! Due to this weekend’s weather forecast, we have added a second opportunity to celebrate the closing of the Then and Now Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center, Thursday, January 22, from 5-7 pm. 

*We will still host the original closing reception on Saturday, January 24, from 2:30-4:30 pm.

Exhibition & Reception Details

  • Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • Hours:
    • Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    • Friday, Closed
    • Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

Closing Reception

JUST ADDED January 22, 5-7 pm  |  January 24, 2:30-4:30 pm

Join us at Pullen Arts Center for a free closing reception. Check out the artwork one last time and enjoy an afternoon of community at Pullen Arts Center.

Artwork Preview

In the gallery, plaque for the original Arts and Crafts building installed alongside a grid of black and white of the original Pullen Arts Center
Installation view of the gallery with four pedestals with 3D works and several paintings installed along the back wall
Two works hung on the gallery wall: one a ceramic work of a smiling cat in a hat with strands of stars, and one three-dimensional fiber work in shades of blue, red and purple
Three paintings installed in the gallery, from left to right: an owl in flight, an abstracted landscape with orange flowers, and a portrait of a girl lying down with her hair spread out around her
Five pottery pieces in a display case in the gallery, including a white pitcher which was the first piece poured at Pullen Arts Center in 1962
Five works installed in the gallery, from left to right: a painting of three figures in front of a surrealist landscape, a pop art style painting of a chicken and a pig in suits, a painting of three mystical cats, a large painting of pink and purple flowers, and an abstract portrait with butterflies on the face
Display case of four works of pottery, including a small unicorn figure
Two doors from the original Pullen Arts Center, one labeled “Crafts” and the other labeled “Kitchen,” alongside a landscape painting of cherry trees in bloom that was displayed at the original Pullen Arts Center
Artwork comprised of small colorful slides to be viewed with the provided microscope
Installation shot of the gallery with a mixture of two and three dimensional works shown, in various media including painting, pottery, an illustrated children's book, jewelry, fiber works, and more

Participating Artists

Allie Wilson | @alliewilson.art
Allison Coleman
Amanda Tallman Marty
Amy Veatch | @amyveatch.art
Anabel Russo
Angela Miller
Anna Deonanan
Anna Podris
Ashley Bonner
Betty McKim
Brian Crawford | @actualbriancrawford
Ehko Biber | @ehkoehko000
Eric Debrah | @edebrah 
Jabari Harris
Jaymie Googins
Jesse White | @jessewhiteillustration
Joanna Moody | @josabode
Jocelyn Steslicke | @artist.reject
Josey Jessee | @joseyjesseeart
Julia Einstein | @juliaeinstein
Kala Parker
Kay Adams
Kathy Steinsberger
Keith Norval
Kendal Draper
Kiersten Bowser | @kbowsa
Kim Simard | @pots_by_pix
Kimberly Howell
Larkke Flood
Laura Vancosky | @lauravprobably
Lena Cox
Linda Wilson | @lbw_artistry
Lindsey Carver
Lucy Osborn | @luxcorale
Marina Rozova
Mary Sox
Melissa Hill | @mphimpressions
Nancy Carty | #nhcarty
Natacha Sochat
ndidi kowalczyk | @hothouseposey, 
Olivia Carlson | @o.m.carlsonart
Pam Van Dyk
Penny Nuwer | @Penny.Nuwer
Rick Bennett
Sarah Ann Austin | @legacyprintsandpaper
Sarah West | @sarahwestdesigns
Schaffer Stewart
Scott Jamison
Susan Martin | @inkedplate
Suzanne Ryan
Terry Thompson | @terry_thompson_jewelry
Vicky Montague
 

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Natasja Brezenski
Gallery Coordinator, Pullen Arts Center natasja.brezenski@raleighnc.gov
984-272-9048

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