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Arts Program


Explore, Create, and Be Entertained!


Arts Education and Enrichment 
Explore the Arts Program’s two unique facilities: Pullen Arts Center and Sertoma Arts Center. The arts centers offer creative atmospheres for both the novice and the professional to enjoy and grow in. Friendly, nurturing, and professional arts instructors, specialized equipment, large studio spaces and classrooms, a Gallery Program featuring changing exhibits of beautiful and unique works of art, and natural park settings make the experience of participating at the arts centers inviting for all ages and abilities. Many participants also take advantage of our “Open Studio Time” where qualified studio card holders can work on their art and use studio equipment and amenities in a non-instructional environment. While each arts center has its’ own specialized studio areas, both offer fundamental studio classes in painting, drawing, and pottery ranging from beginner to advanced levels, as well as specialty summer arts camps with visual arts and theatre arts emphasis for youth.

Arts Entertainment
If you love to be outdoors, you’ll want to enjoy live entertainment under setting suns and rising stars with the Arts Program’s many outdoor concerts, festivals, and fairs. Some of the best local and regional talent is always on display, whether it’s an award-winning blues band, a grand-scale illusion show, or the original artwork of well-known artisans. These events take place in Raleigh Parks and Recreation’s arts centers, parks, and many unique community facilities throughout Raleigh. There are free events, ticketed events, events for children, for adults, and for the whole family to enjoy. You’ll have opportunities to participate, observe, or relax and be entertained. We hope you will join us in one or more of these unique arts experiences throughout the year… and that you will be inspired to create!  Arts Education and Entertainment Opportunities Abound!


Painting classes at Sertoma Art Center.
Painting classes at Sertoma Art Center.
Painting classes at Sertoma Art Center. Jewelry class at Pullen Art Center.
Making beautiful music. Enjoy a concert at Lake Johnson.
Ceramics taught at both Pullen and Sertoma Art Cen Weaving opportunities at Pullen Art Center.

For More Information Contact:
Thea Fotiu
Arts Program Director
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6854