The Bakwin Award for Women Writers
Deadline alert! The Bakwin Award, for a book-length prose manuscript by a woman writer, closes 6/15. One winner, chosen by our incredible judge Carmen Maria Machado, will receive $1000 and... Read More →
Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
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A Conversation with Amy Sherald, Hosted by Ackland Art Museum, UNC-Chapel Hill
Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History 150 South Road, Hitchcock Multipurpose Room, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCurator Dorothy Moss interviews 2016 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition winner and former First Lady Michelle Obama's portraitist, artist Amy Sherald. Free and open to the public, but RSVP required.
Free
Second Thursday Poetry Reading
Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel HillFeatured readers at the monthly Second Thursday Poetry Reading will be Pam Baggett and NC Poet Laureate Shelby Stephenson. A reception to celebrate Pam's book launch and Shelby's 80th birthday... Read More →
Free
Music in the Galleries: Flash Chorus
The Ackland welcomes Flash Chorus to Music in the Galleries for a community singing event! All are invited, regardless of singing ability/experience.
Theatre Quest – “Make Them Laugh”
PlayMakers Repertory Company 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesDevelop comedic skills and discover why humor is such an essential ingredient in theatre and in life. Focus will be on monologues, scenes, physical comedy and improvisation. Instructor: David McClutchey... Read More →
$325
Portrait Lab with Danielle Durchslag
Artist Danielle Durchslag leads a workshop in which she discusses and teaches her process of layering cut-paper to create detailed portraits. Participants will learn about Durchslag’s artistic process as they... Read More →
$45
Family and Friends Sunday
Ackland Art Museum 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome to the Ackland Art Museum to celebrate portraiture in connection with "The Outwin: American Portraiture Today." Explore the exhibition with a themed scavenger hunt, create portraits of loved ones... Read More →
Theatre Quest – “Make A Play”
Using games, movement and playwriting exercises, the students will write and act in a brand new play! All writing done by students. Instructor: Lormarev Jones $325 REGISTRATION FORM https://playmakersrep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Theatre-Quest-Registration-Form-2018-v4.pdf MORE... Read More →
$325
Ancient Walls Opening Reception
Margaret Lane Gallery 121 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, United StatesJillian Goldberg shares images of ancient architectural forms of domes and archways found in Middle Eastern architecture. Rich surface textures and saturated colors create strong, vibrant work. She is joined... Read More →
Free
Last Fridays Concert with Johnny White and the Elite Band
Join us at the Historic Orange County Courthouse lawn with Johnny White and the Elite Band! Johnny White, four soulful female backup singers and the band make up one of... Read More →
