Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Depictions of the season in all its glory, forbodings and wistfulness-es by local artists: Ashley Armstrong, Sean Bailey, Arthur Haskell, Becky Johnson, David Knox, Catherine Kramer, Ray LaMantia, Jacqueline Rimmler, Sam Williams. September 22 to October 24 -- Open Wed through Sun, see margaretlanegallery.com for current hours. Opening Reception Friday September 24, 6-9 pm Margaret... Read More →
Colors in motion, Arthur Haskell’s dyed textile art is his own unique expression, reflecting a wide range of influences and decades of refinement. Exhibit open September 23 through October 17. See margaretlanegallery.com for current hours. Opening reception Friday, September 24 from 6 to 9 pm. 121 W. Margaret Lane in downtown Hillsborough NC -- 1/2... Read More →
Registration required. Register by September 23, 2021 on our website. Available on-demand for all ticketholders for 72 hours, beginning on September 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM EDT.Suggested ticket donation (per household) is $15. Tickets available starting at $0. Join us for The Spark with Tift Merritt, featuring award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, who begins her three-year artist residency with Carolina Performing... Read More →
Vibrant landscape paintings by Marcy Lansman, abstracted landscape paintings by Ellie Reinhold and figurative wool sculpture by Lynn Wartski. In the gallery and online September 24th through October 24th. 121 N. Churton Street Hillsborough NC. HGA is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, wood, pottery, and textiles. Hours: Tuesday -... Read More →
Kick off the autumn season at the Ackland! Explore the art of lettering throughout history, complete an A-to-Z scavenger hunt, and design your very own picture book while looking at art. Self-guided activities will be on hand at the museum and online components will be added to ackland.org for virtual visitors.
FEATURING: Donald L. Oehler, clarinet Nicholas DiEugenio, Leah Peroutka, violins Sam Gold, viola Brent Wissick, cello $15 general admission, $10 students and UNC faculty/staff. This performance is part of the William S. Newman Artists series. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or online (order form coming soon).
The Ackland Film Forum and the Department of English and Comparative Literature will host two virtual screenings (Tuesdays, September 21 and September 28, 8 p.m.) and a virtual roundtable discussion (Tuesday, October 5, 7 p.m.) in celebration of the department’s 225th anniversary. See below for full details. Second Virtual Screening Tuesday, September 28, 8-10 p.m.... Read More →
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Deadby Olga Tokarczuk featuring Eliza Rose, Assistant Professor of Central European Studies Join UNC faculty leaders for a robust discussion of classic texts, ancient to modern. This reading group will meet virtually over Zoom from 10 am to 12 pm. Registration required. Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 29 Cost:... Read More →
Explore a hands-on, 8-week long series all about renewable energy! Students will learn... - what renewable energy is - the technology behind it - how renewable energy can impact our society and environment - future educational and career paths This workshop is for middle school (6th-8th grade) girls and will take place at Kidzu Children's... Read More →
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