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VAE Raleigh VAE Raleigh is a nonprofit organization that cultivates contemporary creative practices through exhi

VAE Raleigh is a hub for a diverse network of artists, a venue for artists to advance their careers, and a voice to influence positive change for the creative community. Each year VAE exhibits the work of 800 artists in 40+ exhibitions and hosts a suite of educational programs that culminate in the annual VAE Summit. Come hangout with us 11 AM-6 PM Tuesday - Thursday and 11am-3pm Friday. VAE is dedicated to being a welcoming space for everyone, including people with disabilities. All accessibility accommodation requests will be honored to the best of VAE's abilities. Contact our team to request accommodations to make your visit successful!

Get out of the rain and come inside this weekend to see the show and meet these participating artists!Birdland Gallery -...
10/09/2026

Get out of the rain and come inside this weekend to see the show and meet these participating artists!

Birdland Gallery - 706 Mountford Ave

Did you know  the World Health Organization's WHO-5 index shows statistically significant mental health improvements aft...
10/07/2026

Did you know  the World Health Organization's WHO-5 index shows statistically significant mental health improvements after a series of guided museum or art sessions. 

Also, reading regularly improves brain function, lowers stress, and can even help you live a longer life.

With this in mind, we prescribe visiting one of our art exhibitions and joining our book club:

Skipping Sundays at Jobe House Photographer Heather Evans Smith
Shadows Birdland Gallery and Rebus Works Gallery & Coffee Shop

Bookclub is tonight at 7pm at Jobe House 909 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC

09/30/2026

The new exhibition, Skipping Sundays, by the artist Heather Evans Smith is up and ready for you First Friday! She will be here for the opening and signing books from 6:30-8:30.

To hear a bit more about her work, she will be speaking at 7:15.

Heather Evans Smith First Friday Raleigh

Shadows is open Saturday at Birdland from 1-4pmCome see the show and meet the three of the participating artists
09/25/2026

Shadows is open Saturday at Birdland from 1-4pm

Come see the show and meet the three of the participating artists

09/25/2026

Take a closer look at Sarah Whitney's prints on display in the Threshold exhibition. Sarah Whitney

This exhibition has open hours from 12:30 - 2:30 on its final this Saturday, April 26th.

09/24/2026

Learn a bit more about Amy Friend work.

Come visit in person as Threshold is open tonight, Thursday Sept. 24th from 4-8 alongside the sunsetsocialraleigh

And the final day for this exhibition will be this Saturday the 26th from 12:30 - 2:30.

Fresh signage at Streetframe for First Friday. Thanks to Empire Properties for the space. See you out there! Exhibition...
09/03/2026

Fresh signage at Streetframe for First Friday. Thanks to Empire Properties for the space.

See you out there!
Exhibition: Streetframe
Corner of Fayetteville and Hargett
Artists: Sydney McBride and Garrett Love
6:00-7:30

Grateful for conversations and good questions at Discourse and Dialogue last night . Thanks Sterling Bowen for laying t...
08/20/2026

Grateful for conversations and good questions at Discourse and Dialogue last night . Thanks Sterling Bowen for laying the feast.

Would love to hear from you.

Where are you reading critical art writing these days?

🚨New artist opportunity!Application link in bio
07/01/2026

🚨New artist opportunity!

Application link in bio

Stop by Birdland Saturday + Sunday 1-4pm to catch “Flight” exhibition in its final weeks. Birdland Gallery | 706 Mountfo...
06/19/2026

Stop by Birdland Saturday + Sunday 1-4pm to catch “Flight” exhibition in its final weeks. 

Birdland Gallery | 706 Mountford Ave | Raleigh NC

Come see the artists and their works!

Address

410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 170
Raleigh, NC
27603

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 3pm

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(919)8287834

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