First Friday Event

First Friday Art and Wine Receptions 2012

First Friday Art and Wine Reception The LGBT Center of Raleigh is proud to participate in Downtown Raleigh’s First Friday Gallery Walk as a member of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance. The Center remains open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm the first Friday of each month. As the Triangle’s only venue showcasing LGBT artists, the Center dedicates each First Friday to a featured artist’s exhibition opening; the artwork is exhibited for the entire month. While viewing the exhibition, visitors have the opportunity to chat with the artist, enjoy complimentary refreshments, network with LGBT community members and allies, and learn more about the Center’s initiatives and library.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh is thankful to have been so warmly received by Raleigh’s community and plans to become an even more robust fixture on the First Friday Gallery Walk through its continued promotion of LGBT artists. Be sure to visit every First Friday to check out the new exhibition, catch up with friends, and learn how the Center is working to accommodate the needs of the Triangle’s LGBT community and its allies. Your presence makes a difference! See y’all next First Friday!

If you or someone you know is interested in participating as a First Friday featured artist or if you would like to volunteer on the Center’s First Friday Committee, please contact the Center’s First Friday Coordinator, Matthew Mirarchi, at .

Please check back frequently to view the Center’s updated First Friday artist schedule for 2012!

2012 Featured Artist Series

January: Edwin Cadena • website
February: Carolyn Davis
March: Matthew Mirarchi • website
April: James (Jim) Fatata • website
May: Ellen Shepard • website
June: Rebecca Chapin
July: Eduardo Lapetina • website
August: Melissa Barnhill
September: Scott Mais • website
October: Candace Pryor
November: Clara K. Johnson
December: _____________

Articles about past Featured Artists on this website.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh is proud to be the Triangle’s only venue dedicated to showcasing LGBT artists and craftspeople! A percentage of artwork sales are donated to the Center. Appetizers generously provided by various restaurants, delicatessens, bistros, and other businesses in our community. If you would like to be a featured artist or know someone who should be featured, please contact Matt Mirarchi at .

Last Updated (Tuesday, May 15 2012 07:29)

First Friday Art and Wine Receptions 2011

The LGBT Center of Raleigh is proud to be the Triangle’s ONLY venue DEDICATED to showcasing LGBT artists and craftspeople! A percentage of artwork sales are donated to the Center. Appetizers generously provided by Jibarra Mexican Restaurant. If you would like to be a featured artist, please contact Brent Moore at .

2011 Featured Artist Series

January: Lori White. A local artist with a passion for both painting and the environment, Lori’s plein air paintings of North Carolina landscapes and larger studio works reflect her desire to recapitulate the freshness and sensory qualities experienced when actually out there painting from life. Visit her website: www.ldwhiteart.com

February: Matt Tomko. Seeking to liberate serene recollections of the natural world in those who view his paintings and to ultimately inspire more respect for our environment. Visit his website: matttomkoart.com

March: Clara K. Johnson. Creating original biomorphic abstract paintings using acrylic, oil and mixed media. Visit her website: www.clarakjohnson.com

April: Heather Gordon. Binary explorations into language and information. Visit her website: www.heather-gordon.com

May: Chad Hughes. Impressionist paintings exploring the transparency of glass and the reflective quality of metal. Visit his website: www.chadhughesart.com

June: Burt Tysinger. Hardwood dowel constructions comprised of a tangle of colored lines creating abstract pieces and three-dimensional sculptures.

July: Berta Bee.

August: Diane Amato. Experiments with plastic and pinhole cameras, black and white infrared film, cross processing, and controlling light, shape and movement in the studio. Visit her website: www.dianeamato.com

September: Pete Wyman. Male physique paintings reflecting the power and sensuality of visual arts through color, form and brushwork. Visit his website: www.petewyman.com

October: The GLEEful Project - High & College School Student Show.

November: Johnny Keller. Visit his website: www.anartistwithacause.com

December: Ben White will be exhibiting his expressionist paintings and black and white photographs of architectural detail and nature during the 2nd Annual Holiday Holiday Reception and Crafts - Not to be Missed - All local craftsmen - Great Christmas Gifts
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