Portrait of seven people who serve on the arts commission. They are lined up and smiling for the camera in front of an art glass window.

Raleigh Arts Commissioners: (From top left) David Clegg, Toni Gadsden, Carl Wilkins, Patty Williams, Billy Warden, Mary Silver, Judy Payne 

Arts Commission

Raleigh Arts

Contact

 
919-996-3610

Address

John Chavis Memorial Park
505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27601

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The City of Raleigh Arts Commission (CORAC), established in 1977, proudly holds the distinction of being the first municipal arts commission created in North Carolina. Serving as the official advisory body and advocate for the arts to the City Council, the Arts Commission is dedicated to the ongoing goal of connecting people to the arts and building a vital and ever-expanding creative community for Capital City residents and visitors.

How to Apply

Please complete the online interest form to be considered for service on the Arts Commission.

Meetings

Annual Work Plans & Reports

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Meeting Dates, Times, Location

 

  • Oct
    23
    Add to Calendar 2023-10-23 00:00:00 2024-04-22 23:59:59 Backpacking Method Art Exhibit at Method Community Park Join us for a multi-sensory, hands-on art exhibit and unpack customized backpacks containing artifacts that tell the history of Method Road. On display at Method Community Park through April 22, 2024, the exhibit, created by artist Kulsum Tasnif, aims to bring together people from very different backgrounds and life experiences residing in the same neighborhood.  Learn more about the Backpacking Method Art Exhibit at Method Community Park Exhibit Details Date: Oct. 23, 2023, through April 22, 2024​​​​​​ Location: Method Community Park, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 Hours:  Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Cost: Free and open to the public Method Community Park 514 Method Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Kelly McChesney Public Art Director, Raleigh Arts kelly.mcchesney@raleighnc.gov America/New_York public
  • Mar
    26
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-03-26 17:30:00 2024-03-26 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Apr
    16
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-04-16 17:30:00 2024-04-16 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • May
    21
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 17:30:00 2024-05-21 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Jun
    18
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-06-18 17:30:00 2024-06-18 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Jul
    16
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-07-16 17:30:00 2024-07-16 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Aug
    20
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-08-20 17:30:00 2024-08-20 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Sep
    17
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-09-17 17:30:00 2024-09-17 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Oct
    15
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-10-15 17:30:00 2024-10-15 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public
  • Nov
    19
    5:30p.m. • Tuesday

    Arts Commission

    Pullen Arts Center
    Add to Calendar 2024-11-19 17:30:00 2024-11-19 19:00:00 Arts Commission Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607 City of Raleigh Raleigh Arts 919-996-3610 America/New_York public