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Downtown Monroe Art Walk

The 18th Annual Downtown Monroe Art Walk returns this fall, bringing together artists, galleries, and local businesses across Main Street for a weekend full of creativity, community, and inspiration. Join us at Presson Gallery as we take part in this exciting downtown event with extended hours, featured artwork, and two special raffles happening Friday and Saturday!

Presson Gallery Event Date

Friday

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Oct 10th, 2025

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Saturday

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Oct 11th, 2025

Presson Gallery Event Time

5:30 pm

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2:00 pm

Presson Gallery Event Location

Main Street, Monroe NC

Presson Gallery Event Attendance

Free & Open to the Public

What's Happening at Presson Gallery

Friday, October 10 | Art Walk Raffle

Visit the gallery between 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM during the Art Walk for your chance to win one of two original small works by local artist Claire Purdy.

How to Enter:

  • Receive one raffle entry for every $20 spent at Presson Gallery on Friday, October 10th.
  • Earn extra entries when you:
    • Follow @presson.gallery on Instagram
    • Like us on Facebook
    • Sign up for our email newsletter

Winners will be announced on Instagram Saturday and notified by email. Prizes can be picked up at Presson Gallery.

Saturday, October 11 | Live Painting Raffle

Visit us on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM to watch Lambeth Marshall paint live in the gallery! Guests can enter to win the finished piece created during the event.

Raffle Tickets:

  • $5 each or 3 for $10
  • Proceeds go directly to the artist

Earn extra entries the same way — follow, like, or sign up through the QR codes displayed in the gallery.
The winner will be announced Sunday and notified by email.

Experience DOwntown monroe

The Art Walk is the perfect time to explore downtown Monroe — with nearby restaurants, local music, and the Fall Fest happening just steps away on Saturday. Whether you’re shopping for new art, watching live demos, or entering our raffles, Presson Gallery is the place to be all weekend long.

🕕 Gallery Hours
  • Friday, October 10th: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 11th: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

directions & Parking

115 S Main St Suite 100, Monroe, NC 28112

Need help navigating? Use Google Maps or Apple Maps and search “Presson Gallery” for precise directions.

parking

Street Parking: Free street parking is available along Main Street and nearby cross streets. Spaces may fill quickly during events, so we recommend arriving early.

Adjacent Parking Lot: A free parking lot is located directly next to Presson Gallery—just steps from our entrance, perfect for convenient access.

Free Public Parking: A large lot is available at the corner of S Hayne St and E Windsor St, just across from the gallery. It’s a short and easy walk away.

Accessibility: ADA-compliant parking spaces are located directly in front of the gallery entrance on Main Street for easy access.

*Important Tip: Downtown Monroe can be busy during evenings and weekends; please allow extra time to park.

Parking lots near Presson Gallery in Downtown Monroe, North Carolina