Face to Face: A Group Portraiture Exhibition in Raleigh
A fresh look at identity, empathy, and the art of really seeing.
Shannon
January 11, 2026
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Now through February 27, Face to Face brings together regional portrait artists for a thoughtful, occasionally delightful stare-down with humanity. Each piece offers a different lens on identity, beauty, and what happens when you actually look at another person (wild concept, we know). These portraits feel personal, connective, and a little uncanny—in the best way.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d absolutely tell you if it was). We just like good art and strong eye contact. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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