Orange Co. Arts Commission

A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn

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Every day multitudes of people drive by the Billy Strayhorn sign in front of the fire station in Downtown Hillsborough, yet many don’t know more about the iconic jazz musician than what the sign reads: Jazz composer and pianist, wrote “Take the A-Train” and other songs for Duke Ellington Orchestra. Boyhood home site ¼ mi…. Read More →

A Valentine from Greece: Sarah Cornette’s latest blog post

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Below is Sarah Cornette’s latest blog post chronicling her Fulbright journey in Greece. For more information on what she is doing check out her first blog post and be sure to check back regularly to follow along with us on her incredible journey. ______________________________________________________________________________ A Valentine from Greece by Sarah Cornette I gave a lecture… Read More →

OCAC Releases Report Assessing County’s Arts Climate

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Ask someone walking down Franklin Street how they feel about the local arts scene. They’re likely to mention going to performances at Carolina Performing Arts or plays at Playmakers. Or maybe classes they’ve taken at The ArtsCenter, or Hillsborough’s reputation as a writer’s haven. They might mention the Carrboro Music Festival, or the Hillsborough Handmade… Read More →

“Folk Art in the Library” on view in the Orange County Main Public Library

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Hillsborough, N.C. – The owners and artists of Mike’s Art Truck are happy to return to the Orange County Main Public Library in Hillsborough with a new collection of self-taught art. “Folk Art in the Library” on display through February 25, 2019, features work by three popular folk artists: Ruby C. Williams, Michael Banks, and… Read More →

“Off the Grid: Art by Eric Legge” on view in Hillsborough

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Hillsborough, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are happy to present “Off the Grid: Art by Eric Legge” at the Alexander Dickson House, home of the Hillsborough Visitors Center. The exhibit is on view now through March 14, 2019. Self-taught artist Eric Legge leads a peaceful life “off the grid”… Read More →