Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original, longest running, and best-attended arts festivals in North Carolina. The 2-day event is held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh. The festival’s centerpiece is an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists from across the United States showcasing works in ceramics, glass, fiber art, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, wood and more. Artsplosure presents national and regional entertainment on two stages, provides arts-based activities for children and families, and presents large-scale temporary art installations each year. Annual festival attendance averages over 85,000.