When word hit of the closing of the decade-old gallery LIGHT Art+Design, the local arts community began to mourn the loss of yet another arts space in the Downtown Chapel Hill/ Carrboro neighborhood. But seemingly overnight, LIGHT owner Cindy Spuria revealed a new space, and right next door. Gallery Oneoneone (named after their address, 601… Read More →
To bee or not to bee. Hillsborough abuzz over honey of a new ‘hotel’ design.
Hillsborough artist Sam Ezell painting from new palette after losing partial sight
Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Study in Orange County
The Arts Mean Business. That is the message being delivered by the Orange County Arts Commission, who announced it has joined the Arts & Economic Prosperity® 5, a national study measuring the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences. The research study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the… Read More →
Mystery Fiction Author Katy Munger Chosen as 2016 Piedmont Laureate
Katy Munger, a Durham-based mystery fiction author, has been selected as the region’s 2016 Piedmont Laureate. During 2016, Ms. Munger will appear at workshops, reading programs and speaking engagements throughout Wake, Durham and Orange counties. The Piedmont Laureate program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art… Read More →
New Year – New Outlook for the Arts
The stage is set for 2016 to be a great year for the arts! In case you missed Americans for the Arts’ fabulous recap of 2015 arts policy wins, ARTS North Carolina pulled together a few highlights for North Carolinians: 1. NC Public Funding for the Arts …Saw an increase for the 1st time in… Read More →
State Arts Council slated to participate in National Economic Impact Study
Raleigh, N.C. (January 12, 2016) — The North Carolina Arts Council announced today that it will participate in a national research study, Arts & Economic Prosperity 5, to measure the economic impact of nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences. The study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the leading nonprofit arts organization for… Read More →
Arts Are Smart (Part 1)
Laura Casey, an art educator for 13 years and current teacher at Cameron Park Elementary School in Hillsborough is a champion of arts education. Since 2006, she has received Arts in Education grants from the Orange County Arts Commission to bring performances and artist residencies into her school. Laura recently commented on the value of… Read More →
Art for Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh
The Orange County Arts Commission has chosen an oil on canvas by Hillsborough artist Jennifer E. Miller to be on permanent display at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh. The Arts Commission received a request from Orange County Emergency Services for an artwork representing Orange County for permanent display in the North Carolina Division of… Read More →
2016 Emerging Artists (Durham Arts Council)
Online applications are now available for the 2016 Emerging Artists Grant Program. The Emerging Artists Program (EAP) is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Pivotal projects may happen at different stages of a career; therefore… Read More →