First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city’s creative community. One of the founding organizations behind First Friday, Artspace opens its doors until 10pm every First Friday. Artspace's First Friday also includes a sensory-friendly time with smaller crowds and no amplified music from 4-6pm. First Friday is always free and open to everyone!

January First Friday will feature:

- A Fine State of Disrepair with work by Jason Craighead in Gallery 1

- Built to Remember with work by Lauren Selden in Gallery 2

- My notifs are off, come to my art show with work by Anna Lee, 2024 NC Emerging Artist in Residence in Upfront Gallery

- 12x12 Member Showcase in the Corridors

- Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists All ages art activity, 4-8:30pm

Parking and Accessibility //

Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Free parking is available at the following parking decks:

- City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.

- Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.

- Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.

- Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide