The Visual Art Exchange is a non-profit creativity incubator and art gallery showcasing the work of student and emerging artists. As a vibrant community space the exchange features the works of more than 1000 artists in 60 exhibitions every year, while organizing a host of educational programs, including artist nights, lectures, and workshops. The exhibits are designed to instruct artists how to show and handle their work professionally, and are held in the exchange's Martin Street galleries and other community spaces.
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Artspace
Located at City Market in downtown Raleigh, Artspace is a visual art center dedicated to engaging the local community in visual arts with hands on, interactive education and exhibits. The center provides studio space, exhibits, and a rich program of classes, workshops, lectures, and community events. More than 40 artists work in the space’s open studios. Admission to the center and exhibits is free, while classes require fees and registration.
This fine art gallery on the second floor of a historic building is a storehouse of regional and national art in a variety of styles and media. While the gallery focuses on paintings and original prints, it also sells photographs, glass-work, books, and mixed media sculptures of more than 25 artists. Six to eight exhibits are held at Adam Cave every year. Visitors, take note: Adam Cave is home to a beautiful collection of historic 19th and 20th Century American prints.
