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Artsplosure
Location: Moore Square
Date: Saturday May 15, 2010 - Sunday May 16, 2010
Time: Sat (11 am-10 pm); Sun (10 am-6 pm)
Visit: www.artsplosure.org
On May 15 & 16, Artsplosure will present the 31st edition of its namesake spring arts festival in and around Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. As the premier arts festival in central North Carolina, the event attracts up to 80,000 people over the course of the weekend.
The art market showcases the talent of more than 170 juried visual artists and crafters from across the country. Artwork by fine artists and crafters exhibiting in 11 different categories will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and more. As always, the booths will line Blount, Martin, and Hargett Streets near Moore Square and City Market.
Live music is another highlight of the event. The festival will feature more than a dozen musical performances on two stages in Moore Square. This year’s lineup includes Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite, rising vocalist Sharon Little, Latin/funk/jazz band The Iguanas, Charleston-based The Explorers Club, jazz artist Sachal Vasandani, local favorite Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos, and more!
Kidsplosure provides activities and entertainment for children. Kids will discover their inner artists by creating the make-and-take offerings at the event. In addition to the many arts and crafts available, the Kidsplosure Stage will provide live family-friendly entertainment.
The Student Art Exhibition features a juried selection of artwork by students from Wake County High Schools and Middle Schools. This aspect of the weekend is an exciting glance into the artistic talent of local students. The exhibition is open to the public and will be held inside the Zanzibar Room at Marbles Kids Museum.
In addition, everyone will enjoy Sandy Feat, a large sand sculpture created by Ed Moore, life-size chess, and other interactive activities.
Artsplosure is free to the public and is held rain or shine.
Associated Street Closures:
a) East Martin Street between South Wilmington Street and South Person Street(A portion of Martin Street will remain partially open to allow CAT buses access into the Moore Square Station on both dates.)
b) South Blount Street between East Hargett Street and East Davie Street
c) East Hargett Street between South Person Street and South Blount Street and the east
bound travel lane of the 100 block of East Hargett Street.
d) Wolfe Street, Blake Street and Parham Street in City Market (a portion of Blake Street will be open until noon on Saturday May 15 to allow access to Big Ed’s and Produce Market)
The requested encumbered parking areas are:
The west side parking spaces (as well as the adjacent sidewalk) in the 200 block of South Person Street adjacent to Moore Square from Saturday, 5-15-10 at 5 am until Sunday, 5-16-10 at 11 pm.
All parking spaces on the 100 block of South Blount Street from 5:00 am on 5-15-10 until 11 pm on 5-16-10.
