Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Enter a bird lover's haven, a feathered fluttering fantasy where birds, arising from Jackie's joyful imagination, fly free. You will meet 2- and 3-dimensional birds, created from a range of mediums, by Jacqueline Rimmler, a local Cedar Grove artist. Show runs Wednesday, November 30 through Sunday, February 5 Reception Friday, January 27, 6-9 pm
Melting into the New Year The twenty one artists of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, will begin 2023 with a group show entitled MELTING, a title that suggests many different things to the individual artists. For the gallery’s newest member, Catharine Carter, it evoked images of flooded homes and rising water which are frequently in... Read More →
HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY VIVIENNE BENESCH Madness in great ones must not unwatched go. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A vivid reimagining of one of the world’s best psychological thrillers tells the tale of a courtly world turned upside down. The king is mysteriously killed. A brother has stolen his... Read More →
Part One: Titles and Beginning Lines Title are doors that open onto poems. They’re the first hint at what’s to come, the bait that lures readers in. The beginning lines of the poem then either hook readers or cause them to slip away. In Part One of this two-part workshop, we’ll look at strategies for... Read More →
What is SMASH! anyway? Once upon a time, the Triangle's artists rarely had a chance to celebrate their work. While the area was a whirl of gallery openings, live performances and open mic nights, the artists didn't have a chance to gather, to connect, to network. Our brave art superheroes Networking Girl, Media Man and... Read More →
A new art lesson is presented each month in a 2-hour session. The lesson provides a bit of relaxation and the opportunity to have a stress-free creative learning experience. All supplies are provided. These creative respite sessions, specifically intended for caregivers who are caring for a loved one(s) with Dementia, are free of charge but... Read More →
Learn the basics of tarot card meanings and practical techniques for integrating tarot into your daily life.
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
This hands-on art-making workshop will be led by Boston-based artist Sheila Gallagher. Gallagher will lead participants in a collective hands-on art-making project that uses some of the processes of her plastic landscape paintings like her work Plastic Lila (right), which is currently on view at the Ackland. We’ll create pieces of a plastic landscape based... Read More →
Experience the artistic vibes of local artists of color. Opening Reception, Friday, February 3, 6-8 pm. Food and refreshments provided. Exhibit runs February 3 through March 31, 2023. Featuring: Soteria Shepperson Charlene Keith Ty Smalls Onicas Alex and Taylor (Student Artists) The Frame & Print Shop University Place, 201 S Estes Drive, Suite 400C, Chapel... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
FEBRUARY 4TH, 10-11AM Come join us in the gallery for a fun and festive Coffee with FRANK, making Valentine’s Cards with artists Theresa P-Tan and Carol Retsch-Bogart. Enjoy coffee, donuts, and fun card making for adults! Theresa and Carol will be there to get everyone started with some ideas and we will provide materials to... Read More →
Learn how to use watercolor materials, loosen up, and let the process flow.
Open to photography students of all levels who are interested in using their phones to create unique images.
As you begin to take time for yourself and family this holiday season, please take time out to self-care! How about cuddling up with a book and hot beverage? The Orange County Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Orange County Public Library are so excited to have you join us for our Read it... Read More →
Join us for the second screening in the Ackland Film Forum’s Spring 2023 series “Do Something: Responding to Climate Change” presented by UNC Film Studies Program and the Ackland Art Museum. Join the artist collective known as Ghost of a Dream – Lauren Was and Adam Eckstrom – as they present an evening of their... Read More →
A 3-week class in which students will learn about the structure of tarot decks, individual cards, framing questions, using spreads, and tarot journaling.
YOU are invited to join authors William “Sandy” Darity and Kirsten Mullen in a community reading of their book, “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century” in a 4-part community book club. We will listen to, and learn from, the book’s authors, community elders and members, and artists. We will... Read More →
Join us for this month’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk evening hours as we explore two new exhibitions at the Ackland: Good Object / Bad Object and Laurel Nakadate: Ten Performances from 365 Days: A Catalogue of Tears. The evening will feature: – the debut of a three-day sound installation by Lee Weisert, Both Man and Beast... Read More →
Join artist Jackie Rimmler to learn the basics of collage and bring home some love. Collage is a method of creating art through the assemblage of items (such as paper, paint, and other mediums and found objects) to form a new work. This workshop will focus on intense and vibrant color combined with design. Working... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating unique needle felted hearts for Valentine's Day. We will explore options for embellishing our hearts with more wool, ribbons, beads and sequins. All supplies will be provided and you will take home basic felting tools and extra wool roving so you can continue with what you have... Read More →
Scivic Rivers is the new musical nom de plume of North Carolina American singer-songwriter Randy Bickford; the new self-titled album is his seventh full-length album. Pitchfork Magazine described Randy’s writing as “tracing a single thought or sketching a single image throughout the course of several bars, building suspense and making you wait patiently for the payoff”. Special guest includes Quetico. Led by North Carolina artist Yan Westerlund, Quetico is a jazz project that explores the edges of jazz music and what lies beyond its traditional musical construct.
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
Staged: New Play Readings Four times a year OdysseyStage will present a new original work by a North Carolina playwright. The plays are lightly rehearsed and actors work with scripts in hand. The Night Walker is set on wind-swept stormy night in the Highlands of Ireland, west Donegal, a tightly-knit family of three has its... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
A class for teens: learn the basics of tarot card meanings and practical techniques for integrating tarot into your daily life.
In 2013 the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone, Lee Smith, Allan Gurganus, Jill McCorkle, Nancy Peacock, John Bemis, Elizabeth... Read More →
HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY VIVIENNE BENESCH Madness in great ones must not unwatched go. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A vivid reimagining of one of the world’s best psychological thrillers tells the tale of a courtly world turned upside down. The king is mysteriously killed. A brother has stolen his... Read More →
HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY VIVIENNE BENESCH Madness in great ones must not unwatched go. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A vivid reimagining of one of the world’s best psychological thrillers tells the tale of a courtly world turned upside down. The king is mysteriously killed. A brother has stolen his... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
The first of the Cedar Ridge High School IB Senior Art Student Shows, featuring work by Lee Lyons and Ariel Blanchard. From Lee: Inspired by the viewer-centric philosophy of the Neo-Dadaists, my body of work was created as an opportunity for self-exploration on the part of the viewer. Using papier collé as my medium to... Read More →
The first of the Cedar Ridge High School International Baccalaureate Senior Art Student Shows, featuring work by Lee Lyons and Ariel Blanchard. From Lee: Inspired by the viewer-centric philosophy of the Neo-Dadaists, my body of work was created as an opportunity for self-exploration on the part of the viewer. Using papier collé as my medium... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
121 Hanes Art Center Alex Da Corte explores the nuances of contemporary life in his videos, installations, paintings, and sculptures, which are often united together in richly-hued, dreamlike environments. With a keen attention to color and form, Da Corte draws from a wide range of sources, including popular and consumer culture, art history, and modern... Read More →
SALE supports the definition, teaching, theory, and practice of transformative arts administration in the southeastern United States. The broader Association of Arts Leadership Educators works to unite those in arts leadership to best create community discussions and impact through the arts. Through regional conferences and research, AALE nurtures and supports the activities of regional or... Read More →
For all venue policies and membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
Actors Improv Theater presents an improvised musical all about the ups and downs of romantic love. Featuring new company members Parker Bach and Hailey Brown with director Greg Hohn, Dana Marks, Steve Scott, and accompanist Glenn Mehrbach, this show is made up on the spot based on audience suggestions! Don’t miss it!
This class is designed for beginners, but is also ideal for those who may need a refresher on their basic skills.
Learn how to use watercolor materials, loosen up, and let the process flow.
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
Eyes, they say, are a window to the soul. But there are other windows too. We invited artwork that opens or depicts windows to the soul, whether they are eyes, or soul windows of other kinds. Participating artists include Merlin Brown, Michi Doan, Ari Ferro, Jeannette Johnson, Carly Joy, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Carrie May,... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom and create a mug rug or small wall art piece* in this fun workshop with Helen Bower Jones. Pre-warped looms will be provided so all you have to do is sit down and, with guidance from Helen, begin your weaving adventure. Class sizes are small so individual... Read More →
An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →
Last Friday brings the Art Walk to downtown Hillsborough. At the Gallery we will have: -the opening reception for our new show, Soul Windows with work from 11 local artists: Merlin Brown, Michi Doan, Ari Ferro, Jeannette Johnson, Carly Joy, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Carrie May, Tony Patterson, Jacqueline Rimmler, and Ron Weisenfeld. - a... Read More →
A collaborative creative writing experience open to the entire community.
As one of A Southern Thing’s top 10 comedians to watch, Nashville’s own Lee Hardin will be performing live, here at The ArtsCenter. Lee has appeared on DryBar comedy surpassing a million views and The Mike Huckabee Show. A clean comedian in the vein of Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Foxworthy and Brian Regan, Lee’s show is for everyone to enjoy, so bring your friends and family for this special one-night North Carolina show! Masks required for attendees.
Be Here Now is a one-day workshop that will focus on using improv tools to be fully engaged in the moment, create incredible teamwork, and enhance creative thinking, all in the back-drop of an afternoon of fun, games and laughter.
In this intensive instrument building workshop, veteran musician Jason Mullinax will show students how to construct and play their very own electroacoustic instrument.
Open to photography students of all levels who are interested in using their phones to create unique images.
Part Two: Turns and Endings The last lines of a poem, as we know, can be challenging. And while not every poem makes a turn, most make one or more, shifting the poem, incorporating new thoughts, ideas, and images so that it deepens in complexity and meaning. In this session, we’ll look at ways to... Read More →
THE HILLSBOROUGH CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY will present Top Hat, starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, with music by Irving Berlin, at 2pm on Sunday, February 26. As usual, our host will be the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in Hillsborough, next to the Sportsplex. Top Hat is one of the best, perhaps the very best,... Read More →
For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
FREE! | In-Person at Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill or Virtual Attending NC teachers will receive a FREE signed copy of the book! From inventor Elijah McCoy to writer Chinua Achebe, authors Ali Kamanda & Jorge Redmond have created a lyrical, rhythmic text celebrating inspirational Black men, past and present, in their debut children’s book, Black Boy, Black Boy.... Read More →
For all venue policies and membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
THEY DO NOT KNOW HARLEM BY TRISTAN ANDRÉ DIRECTED BY KATHRYN HUNTER-WILLIAMS Nothing can be changed until it is faced. Bear witness to an extraordinary, immersive performance by artist, dancer and storyteller Tristan André, who summons the spirit of James Baldwin in an excavation of a Black and queer life lived in a not always... Read More →
Learn the basics of tarot card meanings and practical techniques for integrating tarot into your daily life.
“Rivals on the Fenway: Isabella Stewart Gardner, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Destiny of the American Art Museum” Phillips Hall, room 215 Andrew McClellan is currently a Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation Fellow at the National Humanities Center and on leave from the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at... Read More →
Join us for an unconventional artist talk with Boston-based multimedia artist Elizabeth Alexander. Alexander, whose work Spit Cake (2014) is on view at the Ackland as part of the Art Bridges Collection Loan Partnership, will talk about her work as she demonstrates the various techniques used to create her delicate cut-porcelain sculptures. Audience members will... Read More →
For all venue policies and membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.
A new art lesson is presented each month in a 2-hour session. The lesson provides a bit of relaxation and the opportunity to have a stress-free creative learning experience. All supplies are provided. Free, but registration is required. The lesson for March is Hand-Designed Patterned Fabric. This month be prepared to enjoy a two-fold lesson.... Read More →
In this hands-on workshop, explore the concept of creative excision — extracting or removing information to create new meaning — while learning more about how visiting artist Elizabeth Alexander employs the technique in her own works. Alexander, whose porcelain work Spit Cake (2014) is currently on view at the Ackland, will lead participants in a... Read More →
Join artist Jackie Rimmler to use reclaimed wood, vibrant paint, fun findings, and your imagination to bring home the day's catch. We'll use reclaimed pallet wood already cut into a fish shape and bright fun paint to create a one-of-a-kind fun 3-dimensional folk-art fish you can hang on a wall or sit on a shelf.... Read More →
Ever wonder about the difference between cold wax and encaustic wax mediums? How do they work? Is it really “cold”? Is it really “hot'“? Well, come join us in the gallery for “Getting Waxy” as we answer all your questions in a fun and informational class led by two expert artists, Carol Retsch-Bogart and Shelly... Read More →
Join us as we resume our popular Drawing in the Galleries program this month during Studio Saturday! Amanda Hughes leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection. Participants all draw from one object using their own gallery-safe materials (paper/notebooks and dry media like crayons and pencils), then discuss what... Read More →
Open to photography students of all levels who are interested in using their phones to create unique images.
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