Raleigh Arts Commission Block Gallery

BLOCK GALLERY

Block Gallery, located on the first and second floors of the Raleigh municipal building at 222 West Hargett Street, was designed to serve as one of the city's premiere exhibition spaces. Managed by the Raleigh Arts Commission, the gallery has introduced close to two hundred artists to area residents and visitors since the inception of the Municipal Building Art Exhibition Program (MBAE) in 1984. Dedicated in 2006 to honor community leader Miriam Preston Block, the 2296 square feet of marble walls, illuminated by custom lighting, provide an ideal setting to showcase original artwork.

In 2010, the Arts Commission inaugurated Block2 Street Video Series at the Urban Design Center, 133 Fayetteville Street, showcasing the work of local video and film makers.

Continuing with its mission "to connect local artists to community through ongoing exhibitions and public outreach," the Gallery looks forward to the next 25 years fostering artists and great art!

To learn more, please see links to the right.