There are arts events happening in the Triangle and North Carolina that are inclusive and accessible hosted by Arts Access and our partners, many of which are free or low cost. Please make sure to check back for updates.
July Events
- July 2 – Aug. 1: “Portrait of a Conversation” Art Exhibition
In her latest exhibition, Portrait of A Conversation, artist Connie K. Sales, who has a rare autoimmune disease, Neuromyelitis Optica, continues on her journey of voicing herself through her art as Artspace’s 2026 Universal Access Artist in Residence. Within this collection, visitors will encounter both earlier productions, as well as newer works made throughout the course of the month-long residency. What binds them all, however, are the paper tearings of journal entries and notebook sketches dating back over twenty years, informing or collaging them into the paintings and digital renderings. The free exhibition ends Aug. 1 and is being held at Artspace in Raleigh. View more information about Sales’ show.
- July 15: Sensory-Friendly Playtime
Kids with disabilities and their families to experience the Marbles museum in a calmer, quieter environment from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join Arts Access for a free art craft. Other vendors will also be on-site with other activities. The event is free but registration is required. View more information about the sensory-friendly playtime
- July 17: Arts Access Artist Link Project Pop Up Market
Each month artists with disabilities, who are part of Arts Access’ Artist Link Project, share their work and have items for sale during Durham’s Third Friday at a pop up market. The market runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott City Center, 201 Foster Street in Durham. Art for sale changes each month and can include everything from crochet animals, to painted light switch plates, geometric abstract prints and more.
- July 25: Durham Disability Pride Parade
Celebrate the vibrant disability community in Durham with a day of joy, visibility, and empowerment. The event is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Duke United Memorial Methodist Church, 504 Chapel Hill Street, in Durham. There will be sign language interpreters for all speakers, a low-sensory room, and family bathroom. Find out more about the pride event.
August Events
- Aug. 2: Make & Paint Butterfly Origami Sculpture
Artist Alexander Roa will teach teens and adults how to use origami “wet folding” techniques to make a butterfly paper sculpture in this Arts Access North Carolina art class. Participants will also paint their butterflies using watercolor paints. The class is from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of Art. All supplies and materials are included. Cost is $37.05. Register for the origami class.
- August 19 : Sensory-Friendly Playtime
Kids with disabilities and their families to experience the Marbles museum in a calmer, quieter environment from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join Arts Access for a free art craft. Other vendors will also be on-site with other activities. The event is free but registration is required. View more information about the sensory-friendly playtime.
- August 21: Arts Access Artist Link Project Pop Up Market
Each month artists with disabilities, who are part of Arts Access’ Artist Link Project, share their work and have items for sale during Durham’s Third Friday at a pop up market. The market runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott City Center, 201 Foster Street in Durham. Art for sale changes each month and can include everything from crochet animals, to painted light switch plates, geometric abstract prints and more.
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Do you have an arts event or activity you wish was listed in this newsletter? Do you have an opportunity that we should be blasting out to the Arts Access audience? To be included in our listings your event should:
– Be held in a wheelchair-accessible space
– Provide ADA Accommodations upon request
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Support for our Arts Access North Carolina events is funded through grants from the City of Raleigh Arts Office, United Arts of Wake County and the North Carolina Arts Council.