ARTS Wake Forest

ARTS Wake Forest will present the Holiday Artisans Market on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both inside and outside the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.

The Holiday Artisans Market is a unique shopping experience featuring a variety of arts and crafts in a wide range of prices. The market has grown sizeably over the past few years and will feature more than 50 vendors. Conceived as a showcase for area craftspeople and artisans, this juried market features handmade items from potters, fine artists, photographers, woodworkers, fiber artists, jewelry artists and more.

The Market is free and open to the public; donations at the door are appreciated. Donations along with 50/50 raffle proceeds will support ARTS Wake Forest community programming including Six Sundays in Spring concerts, Music at Midday concerts, Neck of the Woods variety show and the Wake Forest Dance Festival.

The Holiday Artisans Market will be offered in conjunction with the Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House. Visitors can plan to spend the entire day in Wake Forest enjoying the holiday activities.

For more information, contact ARTS Wake Forest President Mary Petretich at president@artswakeforest.org

Click here for a complete listing of Wake Forest’s holiday events.

Are you a performer? Are you a youth? Well, Neck of the Woods: Youth Edition on October 25 could have a spot for you! We are interested in spoken word artists (dramatic reading, storytelling, poetry, etc.) or dancers. Performance must be at least 10 minutes long. Let us know by contacting president@artswakeforest.org!

Today, August 30 is the LAST DAY TO VOTE for ARTS Wake Forest President Mary Petretich as “The Person Who Best Exemplifies Wake Forest!” Mary has been the tireless force behind events like Six Sundays in Spring, Music at Midday, Neck of the Woods, the Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market and SO much more!

Your vote matters–especially when you vote for ARTS Wake Forest President Mary Petretich as “The Person Who Best Exemplifies Wake Forest!” Mary has been the tireless force behind events like Six Sundays in Spring, Music at Midday, Neck of the Woods, the Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market and SO much more. Vote today and every day through August 30!

ARTS Wake Forest invites artisans and craftspeople to participate in the fourth annual Wake Forest Holiday Artisans’ Market. The Marketwill take place on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre in downtown Wake Forest, NC.

The Holiday Artisans’ Market will feature a variety of arts and crafts in a wide range of prices. The Market will showcase items handmade by regional artisans and crafts people including potters, fine artists, photographers, woodworkers, fiber artists, furniture makers, jewelry artists and more.

Application deadline for this juried Market is August 15, 2019. To apply online or request an application form, click here.

The Wake Forest Holiday Artisans’ Market is free and open to the public. A $1 per guest donation at the door is appreciated. Proceeds from the Market support the programs and events presented free to the community by ARTS Wake Forest.

Want to appear on America’s Got Talent? Just follow in the bow strokes of Tyler Butler-Figueroa and start by performing at ARTS Wake Forest’s Neck of the Woods! We are still seeking performers for next month: singers, musicians, actors, poets, dancers, short films–if it’s entertaining, we’ll consider it! Please contact president@artswakeforest.org if you’re interested or would like to recommend someone.

Local bluegrass-legend-in-the-making Jessica Lang performed at Neck of the Woods in 2018.

ARTS Wake Forest’s Neck of the Woods event features area artists sharing their art in front of a live audience. Each show is different and features a variety of artists. We are seeking actors, dancers, musicians, singers, comedians, poets, magicians, mimes and spoken word artists. If you are an interested artist, please send an email with your contact information and a link to a video of your performance (if available) to ARTS Wake Forest.

ARTS Wake Forest is thrilled to present another FREE season of springtime concerts to Wake Forest! Last year, it was the Connells, and for 2019 we welcome local legends Southern Culture on the Skids on Sunday, May 5.

Our complete 2019 season:

April 28: Buckshot Betty
May 5: Southern Culture on the Skids
May 12: The Magnificent’s Band
May 19: Orquesta GarDel
May 26: Mister Felix & Tyson Brothers Band
June 2: Marcus Anderson

ARTS Wake Forest Brings Arti Gras Celebration to Community
ARTS Wake Forest (AWF) will host Arti Gras, a Mardi Gras party open to the community on Saturday, March 2, 2019, 6 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest at the Renaissance Centre, 405 South Brooks Street.

Arti Gras–an evening of Cajun food, dancing to zydeco, swing and jazz music, an art-themed silent auction, cash bar, 50/50 raffle and crowning of a King cupcake winner—is guaranteed to be a good time for all those who attend. Festive attire and masks are encouraged.

Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased online or at Page 158 Books, 415 South Brooks Street, Unit B, in Wake Forest.

AWF is hosting Arti Gras as a fundraiser to benefit cultural events and educational programs in the greater Wake Forest community. The non-profit with a mission to support and enhance a strong, vibrant community through arts and cultural activities was established in 1990 by a group of dedicated volunteers.

The 29-year-old organization hosted its first Mardi Gras party as a fundraiser in the early 1990s.

Today, AWF is best known for its Six Sundays in Spring free outdoor concert series, the Wake Forest Dance Festival and the annual Holiday Artisans Market. It also brings concerts, art exhibits and other events to the Wake Forest community.