Venues

Looking to find where all the action is taking place on Final Fridays? Refer to the list below of participating venues for more information.

Interested in becoming a Cary Art Loop Venue? Email us at info@caryartloop.org

Art by Shalimar

Modern original oil paintings by Shalimar Waffa. Beautiful studio and gallery in the heart of Cary, NC. Open to the public daily with large collection exhibitions twice yearly.

121-B E. Chatham St. Cary, NC 27511
Cary Gallery of Artists

A cooperative operated by local artists, Cary Gallery of Artists features contemporary and traditional fine art and fine craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by 20 artists from the Triangle area.

200 South Academy Street Suite 120
Ceramica

We are a local pottery supply store and studio. Our studio artists work in ceramic arts making work that is wood fired , designed with tape resist, create sculptures, as well as teapots.

602 East Chatham Street Cary NC 27511
Coffee & Crepes

Since 2003, Coffee & Crepes has been serving up locally roasted coffee, authentic crepes and new local art every month. Stop by our “gallery” next time you are out shopping. Local art is a low calorie treat for your stressed out day. Our hub’s artist reception is on the Final Friday of every month with music on the patio, weather permitting, free coffee, and a food court. All are welcome!

315 Crossroads Blvd Cary, NC 27518
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty

Specializing in luxury real estate in Cary, the spacious new office of this full-service real estate brokerage in downtown Cary also showcases fine art by members of the Fine Arts League of Cary. Whether you’re interested in beautiful art or beautiful homes — or just browsing — stop by for a visit.

169 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
My Friend Teresa Studios

My Friend Teresa Studios is a boutique photography studio in Cary, NC specializing in portrait photography that shows everyone from the camera-shy to the goof-ball at their best. Teresa specializes in creating and installing beautiful wall art from your portraits, and offers a wide range of heirloom portrait products. My Friend Teresa Studios also offers small group classes and private lessons for photo-enthusiasts of all ages, skill levels, and camera-types who want to expand their photography skills.

200 S. Academy Street, Suite 210
Old Library Site

Next to the Ivey Ellington historic house in Downtown Cary, the Old Library Site hosts One tribe Drum Circle and others on Final Fridays as part of the Cary Art Loop.

310 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Bond Park Community Center

Located within Fred G. Bond Metro Park, the 29,000-square-foot Bond Park Community Center provides opportunities for athletic programs, fitness and activity classes.

150 Metro Park Drive Cary, NC 27513
Cary Senior Center

The Cary Senior Center is a 17,000 square foot recreation and education facility designed by and for the adults 55 and older in Cary. Several local senior citizen groups meet there, and activities and exercise classes are held daily.

120 Maury O’Dell Place Cary NC 27513
Chatham Street Wine Market

Chatham Street Wine Market is a small neighborhood wine shop with a focus on unique, delicious, small production wines from around the world. All of our selections are from family-owned estates, organically and sustainably grown, and many are under $20 on the shelf.

111 W. Chatham St.
Downtown Cary Park

Experience seven acres in the heart of Cary surrounded by Academy, Walker, Park and Walnut Streets. Creatively envisioned and purposefully designed, the Park truly offers something for everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Highlights include: The Bark Bar. Two iconic cardinal play structures. Botanical gardens. And so much more.

327 S Academy St Cary NC 27511
Ikigai Studios

We host all kinds of workshops and events for all ages—because art should be fun, not formal. From Final Friday art nights (as part of the Cary Art Loop) to spontaneous pop-ups and surprise guests, you never quite know what you’ll find here… and that’s part of the joy!

604-B, E. Chatham St.
Page-Walker Arts & History Center

The Page-Walker Arts & History Center was built as a railroad hotel in 1868 by Cary’s founder Frank Page and is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. In 1985, a citizens group, Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel, joined with the Town of Cary to save and restore the building as an arts and history center. Today, it is alive with classes, events, performances, receptions and gallery exhibitions featuring the work of local and regional artists. The Page-Walker has two gallery spaces and actively participates in Cary Art Loop.

119 Ambassador Loop Cary NC 27513
Turkish House

organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Turkish culture and sharing Turkish heritage within the Triangle community and throughout the state of North Carolina.The Turkish House is few blocks from the Town of Cary building. It is a multipurpose place for exhibitions, parties, meetings, concerts, festivals, language classes, cooking classes, literature workshops.

303 E. Durham Rd., Suite F
Cary Arts Center

The Cary Arts Center is the downtown hub of arts activity for Cary. Its historic legacy of education began in the 1870s when Town of Cary founder Allison Frances Page opened Cary Academy, which was officially chartered with the state of North Carolina as Cary High School.

101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
Cary Town Hall

The campus is downtown on North Academy Street near the railroad tracks. It includes the Herbert C. Young Community Center, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, and Town of Cary office buildings at 316 N Academy St. and 120 Wilkinson Ave. Town Hall is a participating Town facility with rotating art shows in the lobby.

316 N. Academy Street Cary NC 27513
Chocolate Smiles

Cozy chocolate shop supplying truffles and other handmade sweets in milk or dark chocolate.

312 W Chatham St
The Fine Arts League of Cary

The Fine Arts League of Cary promotes the artistic growth of area artists and increases public awareness of visual art. With members throughout the Triangle, FALC sponsored exhibitions and programs connect art makers and art lovers. FALC is a member-led nonprofit organization. For over 30 years, we have served lovers of the visual arts. We welcome established and emerging artists and provide regular opportunities to exhibit, learn, and socialize with others who share artistic interests.

301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Herbert C. Young Community Center

The Herbert C. Young Community Center is a local community and recreation center in Cary, North Carolina. The center opened in 1991, and was the first such facility in the town. The center is a participating Town facility with rotating art shows in the lobby and Meet the Artist events.

101 Wilkinson Ave. Cary NC 27513
Streets of London Antiques

Offers quality antique and vintage furniture and other decor at affordable prices, so everyone can enjoy owning and using antiques in their home

928 W. Chatham St.
Village Art Circle

The Village Art Circle Studio & Gallery exhibits a variety of art and hosts classes and studio sessions. The space is also used as a working studio, with owner JJ Jiang and two other studio artists, Tim Postell and Veronica Samuel, onsite and at work creating art, and engaging with visitors and the community in the process. The VAC is a wonderful, well-lit environment for creating, learning and displaying art. The Village Art Circle is open on Final Fridays as part of the Cary Art Loop.

200 S. Academy St., Suite 130 Cary, NC 27511

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