NORTH CAROLINA ART GALLERIES


North Carolina Art Galleries and Art Guide - Explore selected art galleries, museums, nonprofit art organizations, artists, and art services throughout North Carolina. The state offers a wide range of contemporary and traditional art, with established museums, independent galleries, artist studios, and a strong tradition of American crafts. Find selected exhibitions, upcoming art events, and cultural destinations in Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, and other communities across the state. From the galleries and craft traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the museums of the Research Triangle and coastal art communities, North Carolina offers many opportunities to enjoy the arts.


Art-Collecting.com is about more than collecting art. We believe in supporting creativity and the artists and craftspeople who make it possible, along with the galleries, museums, and organizations that contribute to the art world. Our Gallery Guides help people discover exhibitions, connect with artists, and explore art communities wherever they live or travel. We encourage you to explore the rest of our website, including art guides covering 37 major art cities and all 50 states.



ASHEVILLE   |  Charlotte   |  Durham   |  Raleigh   |  Chapel Hill   |  Greensboro   |  Hillsborough
Wilmington   |  Winston-Salem   |  Other Galleries in North Carolina






UPCOMING ART EVENTS


Explore upcoming art events throughout the region, including gallery walks, artist studio tours, art festivals, museum programs, and special exhibitions. Additional upcoming events for Asheville are included in their city guides. For a small listing fee, you can have your event featured in this section. List your upcoming art event with us.


October 17, 2026
Ancient Nubia - Exhibition Opening
Opening of an exhibition exploring the art and history of ancient Nubia at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Explore additional events on the museum website. Raleigh.

November 20 - 22, 2026
Celebration of Seagrove Potters Show and Studio Tour
Annual pottery celebration featuring a Friday evening gala, pottery exhibition and sale, demonstrations and a free self-guided studio tour of participating potteries. Seagrove.

November 21 - 22, 2026
Seagrove Pottery Festival
44th annual pottery festival featuring traditional and contemporary ceramics, pottery demonstrations, an auction and opportunities to purchase original work directly from participating potters. Seagrove.

Ongoing Monthly - First Friday
First Friday Raleigh
Monthly art walk featuring gallery exhibitions, open artist studios, receptions and special events at participating arts organizations and businesses. Raleigh, Downtown.




NORTH CAROLINA ARTIST FEATURES


This section features artists and craftspeople and gives collectors an opportunity to discover and purchase art directly from the artists. We encourage artists to submit their websites so collectors and others interested in art can explore their work. If you're a serious artist with a professional website, we invite you to be listed and help us grow this section.


Pam Foss (Sculpture)
Lynette Miller (Photography)
William Mangum (Paintings)




ART SERVICES


We hope to grow this section and include more art services. If you provide framing, appraisal, art consulting, or other art-related services, we'd like to include you. For a small listing fee, you can have your art service listed in this section.


Craven Allen Gallery / House of Frames (Framing, Durham)
Hodges Taylor (Art Consulting, Charlotte)
Kalisher (Art Consultants, Durham)
Lark & Key Gallery (Online Only Gallery)
Old Sarum Gallery (Fine Art Appraisals, Salisbury)
Seaside Art Gallery (Fine Art Appraisals, Nags Head)
The Soleil Bookbindery (Specialty Bookbinding, Chapel Hill)
Super G Print Lab (Art Printmaking, Durham)


ART GUIDES FOR OTHER STATES

Art guides for every state and thirty seven major art cities.





Art-Collecting.com offers easy-to-use gallery guides and art resources to help you explore exhibitions, discover galleries, and stay connected to the art world. Think of our guides as a virtual art walk—whether you're visiting a favorite gallery, planning an art trip, or exploring a new city.


Our goal is to build comprehensive guides that support galleries, artists, museums, and art organizations while helping people discover art communities across the country. If you're active in your local art scene and know of new or recently closed galleries, relocations, artist studio tours, important art events, or other changes taking place in your area, we'd love to hear from you.


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