Artsplosure – Events

Artsplosure's mission is to produce high quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional, and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment.

Each year, Artsplosure presents the Spring Arts Festival the third weekend in May and First Night Raleigh on December 31. Attracting more than 120,000 people combined, both events have evolved into staples in the local arts and entertainment scene.