Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
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 featuring work by three popular folk artists: Ruby C. Williams, Michael Banks, and Sam Ezell. Roadside paintings by Ruby C. Williams like those in the exhibit once... Read More →
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” in the mountains... Read More →
Fafnir Adamites, a sculptor from Western Massachusetts, will be visiting Chapel Hill as an artist-in-residence at Level Retreat thanks to an artist grant from the Orange County Arts Commission. During her stay, she will be hosting this free artist talk and hands-on demonstration about her process. Fafnir uses traditional craft processes – such as feltmaking,... Read More →
David is a native of Lima, Peru and graduated from Peruvian National Arts College. This exhibit will highlight not only his work but those of his students. The exhibit will be on display Feb 11 – Apr 4. One student stated that “David has enabled me to find my way in paint.” A reception will... Read More →
“Horse of a Different Color” features acrylic paintings by local artist Chrystal Hardt. Chrystal describes her work: “My horses represent energy, movement, beauty and fun. I work from inner space and let them dance, fly, run and jump as they will. They add an element of pure joy to my work.” Also available for viewing... Read More →
This art gallery event is a collaboration between visual artist, Nancy L. Smith and selected women writers. Inspired by Nancy's water media and collage paintings, women writers give voice to unspoken messages of the heart. Their topics cover a wide range including inspirational muses, relationships with themselves and others, migraines and mastectomies, lost loves and... Read More →
In March, the Durham Orange Quilters Guild celebrates their 40th anniversary with an Art Walk in Downtown Chapel Hill on March 8 and 9, followed by a Quilt Exhibit at Chapel Hill Public Library on March 16 and 17. During the 2nd Friday ArtWalk, DOQ will display and sell many handmade quilts and fabric art... Read More →
Reception for "Interwoven", work by Martha Clippinger at the Horace Williams House. This event is free and open to the public. Martha Clippinger's work, in short, is the exploration of the intersection of art and craft, color and forms and their transferability into functional items such as bed quilts and rugs. This not-to-be-missed exhibition examines... Read More →
SilverArts Exhibit will be on display Mon, Apr 8 – Wed, May 8. SilverArts is a celebration of creative expression, and a major component of NC’s Senior Games traditional athletic competition. SilverArts unites the athlete and artist in a program that recognizes the similarities of both endeavors: discipline, dedication, and pride in one's accomplishments. There... Read More →
April/May Exhibit FEATURING KEITH ALLEN, BEN HAMBURGER, KAIDY LEWIS AND CAROLYN RUGEN SHOW WILL RUN FROM APRIL 9TH-JUNE 8TH RECEPTION: FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 6-8PM ARTIST TALK: FRIDAY, MAY 10TH, 6-8PM Starting on April 9th FRANK gallery will have an exhibit featuring the work of Keith Allen, Ben Hamburger, Kaidy Lewis and Carolyn Rugen. This exciting,... Read More →
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