Free-to-visit galleries and year-round programming—Fourth Friday art nights, artist residencies, and the International Folk Festival. The Arts Center’s 2025 calendar underscores its role as the heartbeat of downtown’s creative community.
My wife and I had an incredible experience at The Seed and The Sower exhibit. The Fayetteville Arts Council did a phenomenal job bringing together such powerful works that celebrated Black legacy, lineage, and creativity. Curated beautifully by Teresa Christine, each piece told a story that sparked emotion and reflection. It was truly moving to witness the depth of talent and cultural storytelling on display. We left inspired and grateful for spaces like this that honor and uplift Black art and community.
Kate C.
Google
Visited on a Sunday afternoon, it was so wonderful to see some local art! Such a great use of a historical building in downtown Fayetteville. Admission was free and the lady working was very friendly and welcoming when we walked in. We stayed for about 15 minutes, the space was small but could fit a decent amount of art.
Natu P.
Google
Excellent plan to relax, appreciate art, be curious, and support artists. You can go with family, friends, your couple, and it's free! Art always fills the heart.
Deidra
Google
Wow! We enjoyed our visit here! Learning about local Native Americans in this area. Reading about their stories and trying to preserve their customs. The exhibits change periodically. So we'll definitely be sure to continue visiting when the exhibits change!
April W.
Google
We visited on a weekday. There is paid parking on the street. Right now there is a display of art by locals. Lots of paintings and a few other mediums. My favorite piece was a wing made out of plastic knives and painted red/white/blue. The staff were very inviting and kind.
torie Q.
Google
I have visited quite a few events here. It is always well prepared and organized. It offers a huge variety of art and opportunities. If you are an artist, check out their grants! They have a lot of money for you!
Makeuplov13
Google
Pretty nice small museum. Also free. You can find oil paints ,mixed media, and photography. Very talented artists.
Brian D.
Google
Lived here for years, and just visited for the first time last Friday. Got a free t-shirt. Friendly people. Loved the art.
Alison M.
Yelp
How nice that Fayetteville has an Arts Council which really supports local artists and provides them a regular place to show their work and even sell it.
I stopped by today to view the Public Works display and vote for the top three viewer's choice.
I saw some really nice art in the building. It was displayed well.
Eric J.
Yelp
Fayetteville keeps getting better and this year's International Folk Festival was evidence of that. Thanks to the Art Council! We had a wonderful time. Music, Sirius B and others, was great and Mystic India was spectacular. Will be going next year for sure!