Art @ The Plant
The Plant is home to a growing community of artists, makers, and creative thinkers. Throughout the year, we host exhibitions, networking events, calls for artists, and community gatherings that celebrate creativity and connect artists with new audiences. Whether you're looking to exhibit your work, meet fellow artists, or experience art in an unexpected setting, you'll find opportunities to get involved.
Call For Art: Fashion & Textiles
We're seeking submissions from designers working in sustainable fashion, wearable art, and innovative textile design. Whether your collection features natural fibers, reclaimed materials, traditional craftsmanship, or bold new approaches to low-impact fashion, we invite you to submit your work for consideration. Selected designers will present their collections at the 6th Annual Hempsmith Runway on Friday, October 9, 2026.​
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Submission Deadline: September 11th, 2026
Art Happy Hour - September
Co-hosted by Triangle ArtWorks and The Plant, Arts Happy Hour brings together artists, arts organizations, and creative professionals from across the Triangle for an evening of networking, conversation, and community.
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This special edition coincides with Sculpture Install Day for the 2026 Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration, offering a behind-the-scenes look as the exhibition comes to life. Meet participating sculptors, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate the installation of one of North Carolina's most distinctive outdoor sculpture exhibitions.
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Call For Art: Death Faire
Submission Deadline: September 18th, 2026
Artists are invited to submit work for Death Faire, a community exhibition exploring grief, remembrance, celebration, and the many ways we honor life.
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Inspired by the death positivity movement, this juried exhibition welcomes 2D and 3D visual artists whose work connects with themes of memory, transformation, and mortality. Artists may also offer their work for sale during the exhibition.​
Sculpture Celebration Weekend - Sept. 18th + 19th
Kick off the 2nd Annual Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration with a weekend of art, artists, and community at The Plant. Join us Friday for an intimate dinner with the artists, then return Saturday for a full day of sculpture, live music, food, drinks, and creative community.
Get to know the artists behind the work. Join us Friday evening for an intimate dinner on the pavers bringing together sculptors, art patrons, and community members for an evening of great food, live music, conversation, and connection.
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Opening Weekend Celebration
Celebrate the artists and community behind the Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration with an intimate evening of connection, conversation, and creativity.
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Scheduled the eve before the festival kickoff, our sit down dinner on the pavers brings together sculptors, art patrons, and community members for a special gathering featuring great food, live music, and the opportunity to connect with the artists whose work is featured in the exhibition.
Sell Your Art!
Reach an audience of art lovers during the Sculpture Celebration Opening Weekend by joining our art fair! Artists get $15 off the regular booth fee.
Friday Dinner
Triangle Book Arts
April - June, 2027
Smelt Art Gallery welcomes Triangle Book Arts (TBA); a diverse and dynamic community of creative people in the greater Triangle area of North Carolina.
This exhibition will consist of artists, bookbinders, printmakers, calligraphers, papermakers, photographers, zinemakers, collage artists, more.