Artsplosure facts for kids
Artsplosure is a fun art festival held every year in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place mostly around the Moore Square Historic District. This festival gets help from many different companies and media groups.
What is Artsplosure?
This exciting event brings together over 170 visual artists. They show and sell their amazing artwork right on the streets of downtown Raleigh. The best part is that everyone can attend for free! It's a great chance to see lots of different art.
How Artsplosure Started
The idea for Artsplosure came about in 1978. A group from the City of Raleigh Arts Commission wanted to create a big arts festival for the whole city.
The next year, Artsplosure became an official organization. Its goal was to create high-quality art festivals that everyone could enjoy. They also wanted to help artists share their work with more people.
The very first city-wide arts festival happened in April 1980. It took place at the same time as a big meeting for architects.
