Public Art - Raleigh Convention Center Expansion and Red Hat Amphitheater Parking Deck
Public Art - Raleigh Convention Center Expansion and Red Hat Amphitheater Parking Deck
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Project Details
Project Details
Design is underway for the expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center as well as the relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater. Three opportunities for public art are being planned as part of this process. These projects offer the opportunity to create new public art that will be in a highly visible, high traffic area.
Since opening in 2008, the Raleigh Convention Center has become a bustling hub for culture, commerce, and technology in downtown Raleigh. The 500,000 square-foot facility includes a ballroom and sweeping exhibit hall. Located steps away from Red Hat Amphitheater and the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, and home to Raleigh’s iconic Shimmer Wall public artwork, it sits at the epicenter of the city’s entertainment district.
Project Timeline
| Date | Activity |
| January to May 2026 | Concept Design and Engagement |
| June to October 2026 | Final Design and Construction Drawings |
| 2027 - 2028 | Fabrication (dependent on methods and materials) |
| 2029 | Installation (dependent on methods and materials) |
About Raleigh Public Art
Mission: To create and integrate diverse artworks into Raleigh's landscape in order to establish a vibrant visual environment that provides public places with civic distinction, as well as fostering meaningful connections between people and place.
History: In 2009, the City of Raleigh adopted ordinances creating the Percent Art Program. The program allocates 1% of funds from capital construction projects for public art. Public art associated with City of Raleigh construction projects is managed by the Raleigh Arts Office. More information about Raleigh Arts can be found at https://raleighnc.gov/raleigh-arts.