Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The Orange County Arts Commission offers Artist Project Grants to encourage artist-led community projects and programs. Funds are approved by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. Application period: May 15 - June 15, 2023 Grant limit: $2,000 Training session: Tuesday, May 23, 6-7pm on Zoom. FULL INFO: artsorange.org/ocacgrants/artist-project-grant
Since 1977, the N. C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) serves as the N.C. Arts Council’s partner in... Read More →
Celebrate Black community and culture with live performances, Black-owned small business and non-profit expos, kids activities, food trucks, and more. More information coming soon. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro proclaimed the observance and commemoration of Juneteenth on... Read More →
The Northern Orange Branch of the NAACP, Spirit Freedom, and the Orange County Arts Commission present JUNETEENTH 2023 Portraits of Freedom 2-6pm at the Eno Arts Mill Free and open to all! Art exhibits by Donn Young, TJ Mundy, and Michelle Spaulding Poetry with Fred Joiner and Katie Bowler Young Performances by Soteria Shepperson, Regina... Read More →
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