Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Rachel Nicholson recently visited China, Tibet, and Cambodia. The legacy of ancient cultures, religions, and philosophies fascinated Nicholson, inspiring her to learn more about these societies. A felt artist for the past twenty years, Nicholson created new works representing her impressions of life in a modern Asian world. Rachel Nicholson earned a BA in Studio Art from Meredith College, Raleigh, NC. She has studied at Penland Craft School, Penland, NC; Arrowmont Craft School, Gatlinburg, TN; Arts Student League, Washington, DC; and John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. She is a member of the Carolina Designer Craftsmen, Piedmont Craftsmen, and the Artspace Artist Association. Her three-dimensional felt teapot is part of the Teapot Museum Collection, Sparta, NC. She also has work in the collection of North Wake Medical Hospital, Meredith College, Eye Care Associates, and State Farm Insurance. About Artspace Artspace, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh, brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging education and community outreach programming, a dynamic environment of over 30 professional artists studios, and nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships in the Artspace Artists Association. 

Thirty-five of these artists have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is open to the public Tues.-Sat., from 10 am-6 pm and on the first Friday of each month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10 pm. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Guided tours are available. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets. 
Cost: Free