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We’ve curated a list of galleries across the state. While commendable in its efforts to highlight and showcase the vibrant artistic...

Carly Jones, accomplished artist and creative—CEO of Artspace Art has the remarkable ability to reflect and shape our unique society. It...

North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green and family pose at the NC Museum of Art for the cover of Substantial Dear Substantial...

Greg Hedgepeth, sits down with artist Clarence Heyward in his Raleigh, NC Studio Art has always been a powerful medium for...

NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green poses for photographer Trey Joyner at her home. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and...

A Conversation with Richard Wilson, Jr. North Carolina artist Richard Wilson poses at his art studio in Raleigh, NC. Richard Wilson, is a...

A Conversation with Gallery Owner Linda Shropshire Eudy Linda Shropshire Eudy, Owner Ella West Gallery. Photography By Morgan Crutchfield...

Jean Michel-Basquiat, Untitled (1982). The art world has seen a significant shift in recent years, with increased attention being given...

Tips on starting your art collection with Marjorie Hodges, Co-founder of Artsuite Written By Marjorie Hodges Photo provided by Lisett...

Artist Jalen Jackson, HBCU student in residence at the Artspace. Photography credits: Sanjé James Jalen Jackson, an oil painter hailing...

Meet Maya Brooks Maya Brooks, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art North Carolina Museum of Art How and why did you become a curator? As...

Artist Chris Evans poses in his downtown Raleigh Studio "Good Trip Gallery" Christopher Evans, the owner of Good Trip Gallery in downtown...

Substantial President Greg Hedgepeth sits down for an exclusive interview with Oscar award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter during...

Substantial talks with Randy Rogers Written by Kimberly Knight Photography provided by freedom clay Artist freedom clay. Photo provided...

Back in early May Substantial teamed up with the North Carolina Museum of Art along with Grammy-nominated musician Pierce Freelon for a...

An Interview with Performing Artist Written by Kimberly Knight  Photography provided by Jonathon Leach Pierce Freelon poses on the steps...

Meet Aliyah Bonnette Written by Joelle Adeleke Photography By Jonathon Leach Artist Aliyah Bonnette poses in her studio space located in...

Artist Clarence Heyward painting in his Raleigh art studio. Clarence Heyward, a renowned artist whose captivating portraits capture the...

The Importance of Arts & Community  Contributor: Kimberly Jones Kimberly Jones, Owner of Katura Dance Academy Growing up in Pitt County...