An installation by Scott Hazard called Hidden Rock #1, outside of Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park

Hidden Rock #1 is a site-specific sculpture installation by Scott Hazard located at the Visitor’s Center in Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park.

Artist Residencies & Creative Fellowships


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Bus Rapid Transit Residencies

a rendering of New Bern Avenue will look like once the BRT project is completed.

Three artists-in-residents have led the integration of public art in Wake BRT projects. Understanding the benefits of including local culture, history, and art in community projects, the City continues to work with local artists to identify opportunities for art integration within the Wake BRT corridor projects. 

  • New Bern Artist in Residence | Dare Coulter
  • Southern Corridor Artist in Residence | David Wilson
  • Western Corridor Artist in Residence | R Stein Wexler

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Nature Preserves Residency

An art piece by Scott Hazard

"Rise", 2020, Scott Hazard

Scott Hazard is the current resident artist for the City's Nature Preserves in Raleigh. His work explores how people interact with the land, and includes sculptures, mixed-media works, and wall-mounted sculptures. His site-specific work incorporates environmental art, land art, and sustainable practices. Hazard will create artwork and host events through 2024. 

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Creating Living Archives Documentarians

Documentarians

Documentarians Johnny Andrews and Juli Leonard

Juli Leonard and Johnny Andrews of StoryShed Studio are the first Documentarians-in-Residence for the City of Raleigh.  The partnership aims to connect with neighborhoods and enhance city services by celebrating the unique narratives of Raleigh residents. 

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Upcoming Residencies and Artist Calls

the skyline of Raleigh on a sunny day from Dix Park

Artist Call: Dix Park Artist-in-Residence 

Deadline: September 27, 2024.

Starting in late 2024, this one-year residency is for artists who work in environmental art and land stewardship. The program is located in the Physician's House at Dix Park and is a partnership between Raleigh Arts and the Dix Park Conservancy.

 Learn more and apply.

Pimlico Wayfinding public art project by Graham Projects

Example Image: Pimlico Wayfinding by Graham Projects

Artist Call: Wayfinding Artist-in-Residence

Deadline: October 30, 2024

The City of Raleigh Department of Transportation is offering a one-year opportunity for an artist-in-residence to work with their Sign Shop. The selected artist will design creative wayfinding signs throughout downtown Raleigh, helping visitors navigate between sites, and create family-friendly itineraries and routes. 

Learn more and apply.