Forest Park Art Walk

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Forest Park Art Walk 2026

Forest Park Art Walk Returns with Neighborhood Open Studios November 14–15

RALEIGH, NC — The Forest Park neighborhood will come alive with creativity this November as 15 local artists open their studios to the public for the Forest Park Art Walk, taking place Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. each day.

This free, self-guided event invites art lovers, neighbors, families, and holiday shoppers to explore the studios and creative spaces of artists throughout this walkable, tree-lined neighborhood near downtown Raleigh.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, see where and how they create, experience a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums, and purchase original works of art directly from the artists. With the holidays approaching, the Art Walk also offers a wonderful opportunity to find meaningful, locally made gifts while supporting Raleigh-area artists.

Participating artists include painters, photographers, printmakers, ceramic artists, jewelry makers, collage artists, mixed-media artists, and more:

Melinda Abrams — Painting, Resin Art | Saturday & Sunday

Najeeb Ahmad — Fountain Pen, Ink & Paper Experience | Saturday

Dave Crotts — Photography | Saturday & Sunday

Amy Flynn — Artist & Chief Fobot Maker | Saturday & Sunday

Zoe Foote — Ceramics, Collage, Jewelry | Sunday

Jenn Hales & Family — Art, Embroidery, Jewelry, Lemonade & Paintings | Sunday

Abie Harris — Painting | Saturday & Sunday

Savannah Herrera — Painting | Sunday

Julie Dyer Holmes & Friends — Paintings | Saturday & Sunday

Val Restrepo — Visual Art | Saturday

David Strevel — Photography | Sunday

Hank Tilson — Photography | Saturday & Sunday

Allie Tracy — Art | Saturday & Sunday

Pam Van Dyk — Printmaking | Sunday

Ted Van Dyk — Painting | Sunday

Plan Your Self-Guided Tour

The Forest Park Art Walk is designed as an easy, leisurely neighborhood experience. Visitors can create their own route using the interactive online tour maps, available through the Art Walk website. Maps include both an alphabetical listing of artists and a neighborhood map to help visitors plan their stops. The map will be made available November 12, 2026.

To view each artist’s work and access the interactive tour maps, visit the Forest Park Art Walk online.

Forest Park Art Walk: Neighborhood Open Studios Saturday, November 14 & Sunday, November 15 1:00–5:00 p.m. both days Free admission • Self-guided • Walkable neighborhood near downtown Raleigh

For more information and artist links, visit https://forestparkartwalk.com Or email Melinda.abrams@gmail.com with questions about the Forest Park Art Walk 2026.