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Raleigh is a great place to learn about making art or participate in a creative activity. This page focuses on arts centers, parks, and nonprofit organizations that offer educational programs in the arts.
Arts Centers
Raleigh has two facilities dedicated to visual art and craft education. Both Sertoma and Pullen Arts Centers have studios with professional art-making equipment and supplies as well as classrooms for youth and beginner artists.
The arts centers provide a creative environment for a variety of programs including a gallery exhibit program and programs suited towards adults, youth, teens, and families including Sensory Friendly Creative Saturdays.
Parks Arts Programs
In addition to the Arts Centers, Raleigh Parks offers countless opportunities to learn something new, refine your skills, or meet new friends including arts activities.. There are a few different ways for you to see upcoming classes, programs, and events:
- The Leisure Ledger is our catalog that comes out in the fall, winter/spring, and summer. Hard copies are available at our facilities or can be mailed by request via 919-996-6640. View the digital Leisure Ledger.
- RecLink is our online registration system. Click on “Activities" to search by category, keyword, location, and date. Searching keywords like art, pottery, painting, dance, music, and theatre will bring up classes across the City at different parks as well as Art Center offerings.
- View the Parks events calendar to see what's coming up.
Arts Partner Programs
Raleigh Arts Partner arts and cultural organizations create all kinds of programs and events for Raleigh residents and guests to enjoy. From citywide festivals like First Night Raleigh to exhibitions, concerts, and theatre productions, from classes for all ages to amateur theatre-making, music-making, and choral singing, these organizations make sure there is something for everyone to see and do.
Learn more about Arts Partners and the programming they offer.
Piedmont Laureate Program
Each year, writers creating work in a selected literary genre such as poetry, novels, plays, and more can apply to be the Piedmont Laureate. The Laureate's activities include readings, workshops, and other public appearances.
