Art Contest & 50th Birthday Bash

Our Mission

The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.

In honor of its 50th birthday, RHDC posed the question: "What is your favorite OLD building in Raleigh?" In cooperation with Arts Together and Marbles Kids Museum, RHDC hosted an arts contest inviting Raleigh's youth to answer that question. Winners were be announced at RHDC's 50th Birthday Bash during first Friday, November 2nd. Winning art may be viewed here.

Create Art at Open Studios: Arts Together

Thanks to all the artistis who participated in the Open Studios! We look forward to seeing your masterpieces entered into the This Place Matters! Art Contest.

Earlier this fall high schoolers through preschoolers (3-5) were invited to create art during two Open Studios at Arts Together. Some participants brought a picture of their chosen building for inspiration and some explored Raleigh's 150 Historic Landmarks.

Art Submission for This Place Matters! Contest: Marbles Kids Museum

Artists plus one adult enjoyed free entrance to Marbles Kids Museum exhibits. People's choice and juried judging ocurred in Curiosity Square from 12 to 2 on October 27.

Contest categories included:

Preschool (ages 3-5)
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
People's Choice Award

Click here to view the Art Contest Winners!

For those of you who did not pick up your participant's art at Friday's birthday bash, the pieces will be available for pick up beginning Thursday, November 8 at One Exchange Plaza, 3rd floor reception desk, Raleigh, NC 27601.

50th Birthday Bash: Marbles Kids Museum

During First Friday RHDC and the community celebrated the art contest winners and RHDC's 50th anniversary. Everyone enjoyed art, music by Gary Mitchell, a performance by the Rainbow Dance Company, great food, raffle prizes, and more.

Friday, November 2
Zanzibar Room, Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett Street

Partners: Arts Together and Marbles Kids Museum

Arts Together logo Marbles Kids Museum logo