As 2025 unfolds, artists and allies of our community are using the power of creative expression to provide support and solidarity during times of uncertainty and political unrest. North Carolina is set to come alive with a vibrant array of arts exhibits that celebrate the richness of culture and creative diversity.
As it has for centuries, art plays a very crucial role in society. Galleries and museums create spaces where communities can learn about history and culture, and celebrate our many unique identities.
In North Carolina a number of upcoming exhibits exemplify this spirit. We’ve collected several here and hope they add to your artistic enjoyment this spring.
Ongoing indefinitely
ASC Public Art Trail
Location: Throughout Charlotte
Details: The Arts and Science Council’s Public Art Trail celebrates the Arts with semi-permanent exhibits throughout Charlotte that represent artists’ collaborations with their community. Open year round and it’s free!
Ongoing through 2025
ArtPop Public Art Display Cities Program Class of 2025
Location: Artists on Billboards Around Charlotte
Details: Region-wide artwork displays on billboards, digital displays, and many other public advertising spaces.
https://www.artpopstreetgallery.com/cities-program
Ongoing through April 28
March & April Exhibits at the Pullen
Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh
Details: Works on exhibits from now throughout the end of April include Adriana Ameigh, Freddie Bell, Larry Adonis Brown, Chris Facey, Lynette Knight, and Eric McRay. Closing reception takes place Saturday, April 27, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Ongoing through Dec. 31, 2025
Still I Rise: The Black Experience at Reynolda
Location: Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem
Details: Bedroom gallery photographic exhibit of imagery dating from the 1900s to the 1950s, one of the most repressive climates for Black people in North Carolina history.
Ongoing through March 22
“SEEN:” Large Scale Multimedia Portrait Exhibit
Location: Nine Eighteen Nine Studio, Charlotte
Details: This immersive experience invites you to explore a captivating fusion of mediums, where traditional portraiture meets the dynamic expressions of live performances. Wander through a gallery where each piece tells its own story, capturing the essence of diverse identities and cultures.
Ongoing through May 5
Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community after Hurricane Helene
Location: Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Details: exhibitive works by area artists and Southern Appalachia celebrating their resilience and creativity and exploring their experiences during and post Hurricane Helene.
April 4 – 20, 2025
Charlotte Shout
Location: Uptown, Charlotte
Details: Charlotte SHOUT! Spotlights internationally and locally acclaimed artists all throughout Uptown. Discover dozens of interactive installations and exciting pieces that will be sure to inspire your own creative side.
April 4
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Location: Southend, Charlotte
Details: South End is one of the most exciting and popular areas of town to experience art, great dining opportunities and more. The area is home to a number of public murals and a seemingly endless number of serious places where artists work and create.
April 27 – Aug. 31, 2025
The Work of Annie Leibovitz
Location: Mint Museum Uptown,
Details: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK presents a compelling mix of new and rarely seen photographs alongside some of the most recognizable portraits in American culture.Visitors will enjoy the exhibition in an engaging dual format, with prints on paper complimented by cutting-edge digital displays.
May 17 – 18, 2025
Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival
Location: Downtown Raleigh on Fayetteville Street in the blocks between the State Capital and the Marin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
Details: Artsplosure’s mission is to give all people in our community meaningful opportunities to experience the arts and enhance their cultural perspective.
https://www.artsplosure.org/artsplosuretheraleighartsfestival