Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are proud to present artwork by North Carolina artist Cher Shaffer at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough, NC. “Art from the Holler by Cher Shaffer” is a new selection of unique creations by one of our state’s best-loved self-taught artists. The show is on display... Read More →
Chapel Hill attracts residents from around the world. In fact, more than 16% of the town’s residents were born in a foreign country. To recognize that diversity in a fun and carefree way, the Town of Chapel Hill and the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership are inviting everyone to Near & Far - a local celebration... Read More →
Marking the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in this country, WVC's spring concert will celebrate strong women, past, present, and future. The chorus will sing the words of American poets such as the incomparable Maya Angelou, with music by contemporary American composers including Sweet Honey in the Rock’s Ysaye Barnwell. Featuring the world premiere of... Read More →
The Friends of the Burwell and Burwell Volunteers have been very busy since our last reception! We are proud to present this years reception and hope that you can join us! You are invited to this years special appreciation reception for Friends of the Burwell School, Burwell volunteers, and our community supporters. Sunday, April 28,... Read More →
Blast from the past! Invite the grandkids for an afternoon of fun. Things are destined to get a little messy as we tie dye t-shirts for spring. We will be using tie dye kits with several patterns to choose from. Be sure to let us know what size t-shirt you will need when registering. Register... Read More →
Local artists Gail Crane, Beverly Currence, Debi L. Drew, Chrystal Hardt, Margaret Oatney, Jackie Rimmler and Barbara Younger will be on the front lawn with art in progress, and ready to discuss process, inspiration and related topics. Also, in conjunction with the Hillsborough Arts Council, there will be a free kids’ art activity. Part of... Read More →
Presenting the 25th Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition Saturday, May 4, 2014, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday May 5, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM., and the following Saturday May 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Annual Sculpture Exhibition is a juried show and sale premiering exciting original... Read More →
*NEW* Coffee and Donuts Educational Series FRANK is excited to announce a free series of Saturday morning classes. These classes will take place every first Saturday of the month (with the exception of April) and will all be taught by FRANK artists. Everyone is invited to participate in these fun and educational classes that will... Read More →
This class is a lively introduction to the art of acrylic painting for children and pre-teens age 9 to 12. First, participants will be introduced to acrylic painting materials and techniques. Then they will create their own simple masterpieces on an 11x14 inch canvas. All supplies are included. Parents and/or caretakers will be asked to... Read More →
This class is a lively introduction to the art of acrylic painting for children and pre-teens age 9 to 12. First, participants will be introduced to acrylic painting materials and techniques. Then they will create their own simple masterpieces on an 11x14 inch canvas. All supplies are included. Parents and/or caretakers will be asked to... Read More →
Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own beautiful stained glass pieces? Join us for our stained glass crash course! Students will learn the necessary steps for designing, cutting, soldering and finishing stained glass pieces. All attendees will leave with one stained glass piece of their own design. Classes will be held... Read More →
Attention parents of crafty children! Join us for Art Exploration Wednesdays from 12:30p - 2:30p at Impulsive Creativity! Our experienced instructors will guide your child through a variety of arts and craft topics. Ages 7-12 are welcome. Classes are $20 per week and space is limited. Register in person at our store location (107 W... Read More →
Join us for paint night at Hyperion Bar And Lounge! Each student will create one seasonal acrylic painting under the guidance of our resident artist Heather Loftis. Tickets are $25 and include all materials. Drinks are llamansold separately. All participants must register prior to the start of class. Tickets can be purchased in person at... Read More →
2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi will present a discussion and reading with author Karen Booth about the romance novel field, how to break into publishing, and how to thrive as a novelist. Karen's latest book Tempted by Scandal will be published by Harlequin Romance on May 7.
About this Course Life experiences count! If you’re lucky enough to have hit the 50+ year mark, you got ‘em. Make funny scenes with other folks who’ve ‘been there.’ All you need is a previous hello with a basic improv class or have a theater background. Instruction in this 4 session series celebrates the creative... Read More →
Featured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Lynn Sadler and Iris Tillman. An open mic follows, at which poets may read one poem no more than a page long. An informal get-together at The Root Cellar next door begins at 6 p.m. 919-942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com
April/May Exhibit FEATURING KEITH ALLEN, BEN HAMBURGER, KAIDY LEWIS AND CAROLYN RUGEN SHOW WILL RUN FROM APRIL 9TH-JUNE 8TH ARTIST TALK: FRIDAY, MAY 10TH, 6-8PM Starting on April 9th FRANK... Read More →
Galerie Pied-a-Terre is pleased to present new works by traditional realist NC painters Caleb Clark, Anselme Long, and Mathew Good. The show runs May 10 through June 30.
Floraffiti® is an award winning, multi-faceted community engagement project founded by Carter Hubbard. This year, in the project's 7th year running, words are cultivated by community members in Chapel Hill... Read More →
Please join us for our Spring Kiln Opening at Curry Wilkinson Pottery! This is a special time of year where we open up to the public our large wood fired... Read More →
Join us for a fun night of crafting at Dick & Jane's Martini & Tapas Bar! We will be meeting Monday 5/13 from 6:30p-8:30p to make gemstone bracelets and earrings!... Read More →
Poetic expressions of life, love, and reflections on nature. Selections include “Fern Hill” composed by John Corigliano, based on a poem by Dylan Thomas, “Five Hebrew Love Songs” composed by Eric Whitacre, and “Reflections from a Mexican Garden” composed by Kevin Padworski and based on poems by Grace Hazard Conklin, So Juana Inés de la... Read More →
Visit BLOOM FEST in downtown Chapel Hill and celebrate our community and all things Spring! There will be arts activities, performances, natural experiences, floral displays and more. Highlights of the festival include Blawesome’s 20-foot Carolina-themed floral archway, a LIVE monarch butterfly garden from BASF, a performance from Paperhand Puppets, and a community exhibit of “Planting... Read More →
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Now's your chance! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays 5/21 - 5/30 from 6:30p - 8:30p and create your own unique fiber art masterpiece. Tickets are $65 plus a $10 materials fee. Register at our store location (107 W Clay St Mebane, NC 27302) or by calling... Read More →
Welcome the beauty of spring with violin and viola students of Nonoko Okada and Simon Ertz. Okada is an avid chamber musician who has performed at Carnegie Hall and is a graduate of the Juilliard School. Ertz is principal violist of the Winston-Salem Symphony and a member of the Greensboro Symphony's viola section. Their students’... Read More →
Throughout time, we as humans have not only forgotten our roots, our rights, and our righteousness, but have cast our problems, our climate, and social injustices in the shadows for too long. The question many have asked for century’s is “how do we bring these unjust problems to attention?” The answer is LIGHT. The light... Read More →
Working on a craft project? Need some input? Want to meet other artists in the area? Come craft with us! Craft after work is a free meet up for local artists to network, discuss their art and discover new concepts. No registration required!
Music Maker Relief Foundation partners with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and WUNC to present the Freight Train Blues Music Series at Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market). Beginning on May 24th, the four-part series will feature performances from blues, gospel, and folk musicians on Fridays at 6:30pm. The music series, which highlights blues and... Read More →
Come meet local creators of comics and other nerdy goodness. Shop in our dealers room, take part in the cosplay contest, or take part in a discussion of all things comic book! Featuring Marvel Comics author and Princeless creator Jeremy Whitley! L Jamal Walton! Max & Morrow Dowdle! Gabriel Dunston! and more! See the discussion... Read More →
The Commons is a new initiative devoted to supporting performance artists and fostering local creative community and discourse in and around the Triangle, in partnership with UNC Summer Arts, UNC Department of Communication, and INDY WEEK. Three performing artists/artist groups were selected for proposals that particularly challenged performance conventions, invited audience co-creation, took artistic risks,... Read More →
Experience the charm and spirit of the animals and scenes making up farm life. Jacqueline Rimmler and accompanying local artists Kevin Flynn Bell, Debi Drew, Chrystal Hardt, Phillip Howard, David Knox, D. Xavier Knox, Ray La Mantia, Margaret Oatney, Lynn Schmoock, Sam Williams, and Barbara Younger present work in various mediums including acrylics, oils, photography,... Read More →
Music Maker Relief Foundation partners with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and WUNC to present the Freight Train Blues Music Series at Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market). Beginning on May 24th, the four-part series will feature performances from blues, gospel, and folk musicians on Fridays at 6:30pm. The music series, which highlights blues and... Read More →
Join the Hillsborough Arts Council as we present our Last Friday's celebration on the lawn of the Old Courthouse, in the heart of Downtown. This community-wide block party features live music, artist vendors, non-profits, food, and more! Head to Downtown Hillsborough on Last Fridays all summer long to enjoy the outdoor festivities, venture out on... Read More →
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