Portrait of seven people who serve on the arts commission. They are lined up and smiling for the camera in front of an art glass window.

Raleigh Arts Commissioners: (From top left) David Clegg, Toni Gadsden, Carl Wilkins, Patty Williams, Billy Warden, Mary Silver, Judy Payne 

Arts Commission

Raleigh Arts

Contact

 
919-996-3610

Address

Pullen Arts Center
105 Pullen Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

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The City of Raleigh Arts Commission (CORAC), established in 1977, proudly holds the distinction of being the first municipal arts commission created in North Carolina. Serving as the official advisory body and advocate for the arts to the City Council, the Arts Commission is dedicated to the ongoing goal of connecting people to the arts and building a vital and ever-expanding creative community for Capital City residents and visitors.

How to Apply

Please complete the online interest form to be considered for service on the Arts Commission.

Meetings

Annual Work Plans & Reports

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Meeting Dates, Times, Location

 

  • Sep
    11
    Add to Calendar 2024-09-11 00:00:00 2024-11-15 23:59:59 Anything But Still | Block Gallery Exhibition Anything But Still Anything But Still aims to expand the traditional concept of' still life’ beyond the simplistic definition of an arrangement of objects. Each of the artists included has a unique approach to their work and demonstrates the vast possibilities of interpreting the documentation of objects within their photography practice.  Block Gallery will host an artist reception featuring the artists on October 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be an Artist Talk and Book Signing: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 5:30 – 7 pm  Learn more about the exhibition.  Gallery Hours​​​​​​ Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.  Closed Saturday and Sunday and for City Holidays. Free and open to the public Block Gallery 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601   Block Gallery is located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building. Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601Before visiting, please review the Raleigh Municipal Building rules City of Raleigh Stacy Bloom RexrodeCurator of Exhibitions and Collections, Raleigh Artsstacy.bloom-rexrode@raleighnc.gov919-996-4687 America/New_York public
  • Oct
    15

    Arts Commission

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-10-15 18:00:00 2024-10-15 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Nov
    6

    Block Gallery Artist Talk

    5:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Block Gallery
    Add to Calendar 2024-11-06 17:30:00 2024-11-06 19:00:00 Block Gallery Artist Talk Anything But Still Anything But Still aims to expand the traditional concept of' still life’ beyond the simplistic definition of an arrangement of objects.   Block Gallery will host an artist talk featuring the artists in the "Anything But Still" exhibition on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 5:30-7pm/ Learn more about the exhibition.  Gallery Hours​​​​​​ Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.  Closed Saturday and Sunday and for City Holidays. Free and open to the public Block Gallery 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601   Block Gallery is located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building. Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601Before visiting, please review the Raleigh Municipal Building rules City of Raleigh Stacy Bloom RexrodeCurator of Exhibitions and Collections, Raleigh Artsstacy.bloom-rexrode@raleighnc.gov919-996-4687 America/New_York public
  • Nov
    12

    Arts Commission Executive Committee

    5:30 p.m. • Tuesday

    For more information about how to join the meeting please contact Raleigh Arts.

    Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 17:30:00 2024-11-12 18:30:00 Arts Commission Executive Committee For more information about how to join the meeting please contact Raleigh Arts. City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Nov
    19

    Arts Commission

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-11-19 18:00:00 2024-11-19 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Dec
    17

    Cancelled Arts Commission

    5:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-12-17 17:30:00 2024-12-17 19:00:00 Cancelled Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Jan
    21

    Arts Commission

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 18:00:00 2025-01-21 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Feb
    18

    Arts Commission

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2025-02-18 18:00:00 2025-02-18 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public