About the Exhibit
The Click! Photography Festival plein air exhibition is a public celebration of the universal language of photography. Each year, the group invites artists from around the world to submit their work for exhibition. They have featured multiple artists not just locally, but from 7 countries across 3 continents.
Hosted in partnership with Raleigh Arts and Dix Park, this riveting exhibit is a month-long display of visual art bridges the gap between creative professionals and the broader community.
Visit the Exhibit
Dates: Thursday October 1 - Friday October 30, 2026
Location: Outdoors near the intersection of Umstead Drive and S. Boylan Avenue.
Cost: This exhibit is free to the public.
Featured Events
Camera Obscura
Step inside an outdoor, portable camera obscura and experience the world around you projected in real time through a simple optical system. Explore this fascinating blend of art, science, and photography as the surrounding landscape comes to life inside the darkened space.
Date: Sunday, October 18 & 25
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Harvey Hill
Photo example from NCMA Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky
Cyanotype Community Mural
Help create a one-of-a-kind cyanotype community mural by lying on fabric and leaving your silhouette behind using the power of sunlight. The fabric will then be rinsed, dried, and transformed into a collaborative artwork for the community to enjoy.
Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: Harvey Hill
Know Before You Go
Location: Umstead Drive and S. Boylan Avenue intersection
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
- Via lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive.
- Follow Harvey Hill Signs
Recommended Parking: Lot C and Lot F
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.
Program Site: The exhibit is installed on fencing placed in the grass alongside the sidewalk on Umstead Drive. the Exhibit can be viewed from the sidewalk.
Parking: ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available at the House of Many Porches Market and at the public restrooms at the Stone Houses.
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.