Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts presents Sweet Impossible Blossoms, a show of new work by jeweler Arianna Bara, painter Chris Graebner and woodworker Ian Herdell. Just in time for spring. The title of the show comes from Arianna Bara’s favorite poem “From Blossoms” by Li-Young Lee. The final stanza is There are days we live/as... Read More →
Parents, you deserve a night out! Leave the childcare to us! Kids will enjoy a fun–filled night, including exhibit play & exploration, a staff led activity, and dinner from Alfredo’s Pizza Villa. This drop-off event is currently for children ages 3 – 9 (must be potty independent) from 6:00 – 9:00pm on select Fridays and... Read More →
Victoria Mattison read-aloud of 'Minnie Finds a Home'! The OCHM will host an on-site read aloud Sunday, March 27, at 2pm. The featured reader will be Vicky Mattison, a 34 year teaching veteran, a proud 1972 graduate of Orange High School, and former Orange County Teacher of the Year! She will be reading 'Minnie Finds... Read More →
THE HILLSBOROUGH CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY is happy to be starting up again in conjunction with the Passmore Center, and happy to be showing films now in the large Passmore Center theater. On Sunday, March 27, the Film Society will present High Noon (1952), one of the greatest and most elegant of the mythic westerns. It... Read More →
Learn the basics of collage with Eno Arts Mill studio artists Mary Ann Rozear and Sandy Sachs. Come discover the joy of using paper to create or enhance a painting. This four week class will introduce you to the basic concepts and possibilities of collage and by the end you will have four different completed... Read More →
Participants will learn how to create a pure paper cut and/or torn paper collage using a supplied template, and apply embellishments with paints or markers. More advanced collagers will be encouraged to create their own variations on the supplied templates, or even their own designs. Participants will leave with a unique, approx 11x14" collage and... Read More →
An introduction to landscape painting with Scott Myers. Five-week course on Wednesdays, April 6 - May 4 , 6:00-8:30 PM. Together with the instructor, students will go through the steps of creating a believable and beautiful landscape. All styles and skills and enthusiasms are welcome. Students are asked to bring in a photograph, or iPad... Read More →
Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom and create a mug rug or small wall art piece. Pre-warped looms will be provided so all you have to do is sit down and, with guidance from Helen, begin your weaving adventure. $60 for 2-1/2 hour session, all materials included including large assortment of yarns and... Read More →
Participants will learn to create a greeting card using cut or torn paper (or fabric) collage and a supplied template. More advanced collagers will be encouraged to create their own variations on the supplied templates, or even their own designs. Participants will leave with a unique greeting card and the skills for creating paper collage... Read More →
Depictions of jazz -- from figurative compositions of musicians, singers and instruments, to abstract representations of rhythm and movement. Work from local artists Kevin Flynn Bell, Willie Bigelow, Kathleen Darcy, Becky Jonson, Jeannette Johnson, David Knox, and Sudie Rakusin. Wed April 27 through Sun May 22 (opening reception Fri April 29, 6-9 pm during the... Read More →
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