The CoLab

The mission of the CoLab is to create a supportive community of artists that’s accessible to anyone.

05/25/2026

Join us this Tuesday, May 26th for an evening of casual figure drawing at with model Mysto! Doors open at 7:00, Mysto will be posing from 7:30 to 9:30. No experience needed, we have supplies you can use, or bring your own. $12 cover.

05/17/2026

In difficult times the LGBTQ+ community has always expressed itself through art. As times get tough, we choose to not lose hope and keep fighting for our rights. This June for pride we are exhibiting art that exemplifies that hope through our pride. Whatever Hope or Pride means to you, come out and show off your art in support of the LGBTQ+ community in our non-juried uncensored space.

Do you have art you want to show, but don't think it fits the theme? No problem, we'd be happy to display it anyway! We're a community gallery that wants to make showing your work as easy as possible. No fees, no commission, sell or don't, show whatever you want.

Link to sign up in our bio.

We're located at:
14 Glenwood
Studio 17 (upstairs)
Raleigh, NC

05/16/2026

Join us for Drink and Draw next Tuesday, May 19th for an evening of casual figure drawing at ! The doors open at 7:00, Jeff will be modeling for us from 7:30 to 9:30. No art experience needed, bring drawing supplies or use ours! $12 cover charge.

05/04/2026

The model roster for May! Join us every Tuesday for an evening of casual figure drawing.

04/28/2026

The human form has been a source of inspiration and exploration for as long as people have been making art. This fascination is stronger than ever, as evidenced by the many figure drawing events held weekly throughout the area, our own Drink and Draw included. We feel like this theme is worth revisiting, and are excited to announce our fourth annual "Figured Out" exhibit! Come see the variety of interpretations of the human body from 30 local artists. From classic technique to more challenging experimental approaches, CoLab encourages you to come celebrate the human form with us this month.

And also on this First Friday, we have a live DJ - Jvrgon who will provide some wild Riddim beats! Plus, you can express your human form on our collaborative painting! CoLab also hosts the amazing Five Dollar Sketch Wall- a novel way to build your art collection (even if you're broke) and help support CoLab at the same time, thanks to generous donations from our artists!

04/12/2026

Join us Tuesday, April 14th for Drink and Draw at where Jessa will be modeling! Doors open at 7:00, she'll be posing from 7:30 to 9:30. $12 cover.

04/06/2026

Join us this Tuesday, April 7th for Drink and Draw at ! Doors open at 7:00 and Rahella will be modeling for us from 7:30 to 9:30. $12 cover.

03/29/2026

Howdy folks!! Join us for Drink and Draw every Tuesday for figure drawing from 7-930, hang around and chat til 11. Still only $12 at the door. This week’s model will be Jeff!!!! See y’all there.

02/16/2026

Howdy Folks! Drink and Draw starts Tuesday at the Portal HQ with Back to Black: Come join us as we celebrate Black History with a line up of all black models. This week our model is Kristen!!! Doors at 7. Modeling 7:30 to 9:30, Hang out till 11. $12 at the door. See y'all then!

02/05/2026

Join us at our studio from 6-11pm (or later) on first Friday for our new gallery, “uncomfortable together“ featuring over 56 pieces of collaborative art.

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Raleigh, NC

Website

http://TheCoLabRaleigh.com/

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