Downtown Raleigh’s First Friday for February spotlights skate culture and visual storytelling with Residential Urbanity, a modern showcase of Triangle skate photographers presented in partnership with the City of Raleigh Museum and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

The exhibition highlights the people, places, and moments that shape skateboarding across the Triangle—captured through photography that documents movement, community, and the evolving urban landscape.

Three Photographers, One Community Story

Residential Urbanity features selected works and personal backstories from three local photographers whose images go beyond action shots to reflect culture and connection:

Zorah Olivia
Chris Facey
Clinton Perry

Each artist shares favorite photographs from recent years, offering insight into the environments and communities that influence their work.

Live Q&A and First Friday Energy

Beginning at 6:00 PM, attendees will experience a live Q&A hosted by Miguel Magallanes of Endless Grind. The conversation explores creative process, skate culture in the Triangle, and the role photography plays in preserving local stories.

Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum will be on site selling drinks, adding to the social atmosphere that defines First Friday downtown.

Why It Matters

By bringing contemporary skate photography into a historic civic space, Residential Urbanity reflects Raleigh’s growing commitment to inclusive, community-driven arts programming. The sold-out response underscores strong local interest in authentic creative experiences rooted in place and culture.

Event Snapshot

What: Residential Urbanity – A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers
When: Thursday, February 6 | 6–9 PM
Where: City of Raleigh Museum, Downtown Raleigh
Part of: February First Friday
Status: SOLD OUT

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