Living in Color 

Black History Month Art Exhibit

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People visiting the 2024 Living In Color exhibit in the Chapel

About the Exhibit

For the past four years, Living in Color has become a premiere Black History Month celebration of creativity, shining a spotlight on over 100 artists of every medium, style, and stage in their artistic journey.

Curated by Raleigh Film and Art Festival and hosted in partnership with Dix Park, this riveting exhibit is a month-long display of visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. 

Visit the Exhibit

Dates: Sunday, February 1 – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: Dix Park Chapel 

Cost: This exhibit is free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.

Exhibit Open Hours:

  • Saturdays 12 – 5 pm
  • Sundays 12 – 5 pm

Exhibit is Closed:

  • Saturday, February 8
  • Sunday, February 8 from 3:30-4:30pm

Opening Reception

You do not want to miss the Opening Reception that will have you out of your seat with live music, spoken word, and a theatrical dance performance! 

Date: Saturday, January 31

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Mix and mingle with the exhibiting artists and enjoy drinks and light hors d’oeuvres.

Event Details
2025 Living In Color Exhibit Opening Reception event

Know Before You Go

Chapel Address: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

  • Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue
  • Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
  • Follow signs towards Chapel
  • Parking is located in the lots next to and in front of the Chapel. ADA parking is available.

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Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.

Parking: ADA parking spaces for the Chapel are to the left and out front of the building. ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.

Chapel Entrance: Ramp and ADA push button activated door is located to the left of the front of the building. 

Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Chapel.

Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.

Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org.