DoRaleigh<p><strong>Artival 2025 Recap – A Juneteenth Event at John Chavis Memorial&nbsp;Park</strong></p><p></p><p class="">It wasn’t a typo—it was Artival, and it was everything we hoped for and more! Think carnival meets creativity, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of what went down at John Chavis Memorial Park this past weekend.</p><p class="">Families, date night duos, and solo art lovers gathered under a warm summer sky to celebrate Raleigh’s vibrant arts scene in the most playful way possible. From hands-on painting stations to larger-than-life murals in the making, Artival brought color, community, and imagination to life.</p><p class="">What Made Artival So Special?</p><p class="">Live Art Demonstrations: Local artists wowed the crowd with real-time creations—spray paint, brush strokes, and even some interactive pieces that invited attendees to add their own touches. DIY Art Zones: Paint-splattered smiles were everywhere as kids (and more than a few adults) dove into hands-on art projects, from tie-dye to collaborative canvas painting. Pop-Up Performances: Dancers, musicians, and poets brought rhythm and soul to the park, turning every corner into a spontaneous stage. Food Trucks + Local Vendors: Because no festival is complete without tasty bites and handmade goods.</p><p class="">Whether you came for the artsy photo ops, the chill vibes, or just a little creative escape, Artival delivered a joyful reminder of what makes Raleigh’s community so special.</p><p class="">Caught on Camera</p><p class="">Want to see what else is happening in the City of Oaks?</p><p class="">Follow <a href="https://DoRaleigh.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DoRaleigh.com</a> for everything events, eats, and experiences in Raleigh.</p><p class="">Until next year, keep it colorful, Raleigh!</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/artival-2025/" target="_blank">#Artival2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/artival-2025-recap/" target="_blank">#Artival2025Recap</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/arts/" target="_blank">#Arts</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/city-of-raleigh/" target="_blank">#CityOfRaleigh</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/events/" target="_blank">#events</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/food/" target="_blank">#Food</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/john-chavis-memorial-park/" target="_blank">#JohnChavisMemorialPark</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/juneteenth/" target="_blank">#Juneteenth</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/news/" target="_blank">#News</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/raleigh/" target="_blank">#raleigh</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://doraleigh.com/tag/raleigh-parks/" target="_blank">#RaleighParks</a></p>