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VAE Raleigh is a nonprofit organization that cultivates contemporary creative practices through exhi

VAE Raleigh is a hub for a diverse network of artists, a venue for artists to advance their careers, and a voice to influence positive change for the creative community. Each year VAE exhibits the work of 800 artists in 40+ exhibitions and hosts a suite of educational programs that culminate in the annual VAE Summit. Come hangout with us 11 AM-6 PM Tuesday - Thursday and 11am-3pm Friday. VAE is dedicated to being a welcoming space for everyone, including people with disabilities. All accessibility accommodation requests will be honored to the best of VAE's abilities. Contact our team to request accommodations to make your visit successful!

Photos from VAE Raleigh's post 09/25/2026

Shadows is open Saturday at Birdland from 1-4pm

Come see the show and meet the three of the participating artists

09/25/2026

Take a closer look at Sarah Whitney's prints on display in the Threshold exhibition. Sarah Whitney

This exhibition has open hours from 12:30 - 2:30 on its final this Saturday, April 26th.

09/24/2026

Learn a bit more about Amy Friend work.

Come visit in person as Threshold is open tonight, Thursday Sept. 24th from 4-8 alongside the sunsetsocialraleigh

And the final day for this exhibition will be this Saturday the 26th from 12:30 - 2:30.

09/03/2026

Fresh signage at Streetframe for First Friday. Thanks to Empire Properties for the space.

See you out there!
Exhibition: Streetframe
Corner of Fayetteville and Hargett
Artists: Sydney McBride and Garrett Love
6:00-7:30

08/20/2026

Grateful for conversations and good questions at Discourse and Dialogue last night . Thanks Sterling Bowen for laying the feast.

Would love to hear from you.

Where are you reading critical art writing these days?

Photos from VAE Raleigh's post 07/01/2026

🚨New artist opportunity!

Application link in bio

Photos from VAE Raleigh's post 06/19/2026

Stop by Birdland Saturday + Sunday 1-4pm to catch “Flight” exhibition in its final weeks. 

Birdland Gallery | 706 Mountford Ave | Raleigh NC

Come see the artists and their works!

Photos from VAE Raleigh's post 06/12/2026

If you are looking for events this weekend, we have got some for you. Stop by Birdland Saturday + Sunday 1-4pm to catch "Flight" exhibition in it's final weeks. 

Come see the artists and their works:

Matthew Wilson Matt wilson
Mirror archival large format print, Digital media 

Trish Klenow Trish Klenow
Winter Bite
Oils on Linen

Myles Brown Myles Brown
BLACK PHOENIX YATAGARASU
Acrylic Paint On Canvas

Also this weekend:

Sign-up for the Dance workshop "Embodied Ekphrasis" Saturday 11-1 Birdland Gallery and if you are a member swing by Jobe House 1-2:30 pm for the Member Social.

Photos from VAE Raleigh's post 06/10/2026

Discourse and Dialogue is an informal gathering for artists to come together to engage in thoughtful conversation about their work, philosophies, and the broader art world.

Each month’s topic evolves in response to the current moment, creating space for meaningful exchange, community building, and connection where it’s most needed.

Wednesday June 17th
7:00 - 8:30
Hub,
The Jobe House,
909 W. Morgan St.
Raleigh NC

Topic: Failure as a tool
Helping to lead discussion this month:

Photos from VAE Raleigh's post 06/05/2026

This weekend we have some amazing artists in the gallery meeting people who stop by the Flight Exhibition. We hope you can come out and meet them: 

Saturday 1-4pm: CJ (
Sunday 1-4pm: Dain (), Janet (),  & Kelly ()

Birdland Raleigh ()
706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh 27607

The Artists have the following art works in the show and would love to talk to you about them and share their process: 

CJ Martin
The Sky Will Last Longer Than I #18
Metal Leaf, Graphite and Pigment on Panel

Dain Kim
Durumi II
Acrylic on canvas

Janet Danforth
Phoenix
Encaustic collage

Kelly Hutzel
Formation
Watercolorr

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410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 170
Raleigh, NC
27603

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 3pm