Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
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 →
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 →
This class will empower writers to chronicle their life experiences in ways that will be of benefit to their chosen audience.
Take control of your artistic vision with a basic introduction to black and white darkroom photography. Take one roll of black and white film completely through the steps needed to go from film to print.
This class will empower writers to chronicle their life experiences in ways that will be of benefit to their chosen audience.
Fused and stained glass art by Susan Hope, painting and multimedia art by Jude Lobe, photographic montage and mixed media by Catharine Carter. In the gallery March 28th through April 23rd. 121 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough NC. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk, March 31st, 6-9pm. HGA is owned by 21 local artists... Read More →
Enter a blossoming Shangri-la, as a frolic of flowers fills both our gold and our green gallery rooms! Work from local artists Ashley Armstrong, Lisa Burke, Courtney Clements, Amy Elmore, Anne C. Gardner, Jeannette Johnson, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Pippa Merrick, Pat Merriman, Rebecca Neigher, Jennifer Niemiroski, Michael Pohlman, Sudie Rakusin, Jacqueline Rimmler, Lynn Schmoock,... Read More →
Our gold and green gallery rooms are turned into wondrous flower gardens, showcasing the artistry of both nature and our artists' imaginations. Participating local artists include Ashley Armstrong, Lisa Burke, Courtney Clements, Amy Elmore, Anne C. Gardner, Jeannette Johnson, Ray LaMantia, Pippa Merrick, Pat Merriman, Rebecca Neigher, Jennifer Niemiroski, Michael Pohlman, Sudie Rakusin, Jacqueline Rimmler,... Read More →
BY MATTHEW LÓPEZ DIRECTED BY JEFFREY MEANZA Queens aren't born. They’re made. Casey is an Elvis impersonator with a dream of a life as big as Graceland. So what does he do when he loses his job, the rent is due, and a baby is on the way? Why, transform from “the king” into a... Read More →
The COSMIC RAYS FILM FESTIVAL is an annual celebration of short films that expand our idea of what film is and what it can be. The Festival presents several programs of short films made by filmmakers from North Carolina and around the world that are formally inventive; speak with a personal voice; and are inspired... Read More →
My focus since first returning to my motherland in 2017 has been to bridge a gap between the two cultures that have formed me. With each new series of travels & photographic expeditions, I seek out under-explored & less revealed people & places of Iran. Annual odysseys to the Middle East continued throughout the pandemic,... Read More →
Program 7pm – 8 pm, followed by Q & A Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC Envision an inspiring, 45-foot-tall, illuminated sculpture reaching towards the sky from the center of downtown Raleigh – a “Beacon of Freedom,” the centerpiece of North Carolina Freedom Park – a one-acre park that honors the African American... Read More →
Reading by 2023 Frank B. Hanes Writer-in-Residence, Monique Truong, Tuesday, March 28, 7:30pm, Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall, UNC-CH Campus. Open and Free to the public
Join us for the next screening in the Ackland Film Forum’s Spring 2023 series Do Something: Responding to Climate Change presented by UNC Film Studies and the Ackland Art Museum. “The Last Forest” (Luiz Bolognesi, Brazil, 2021) Varsity Theatre, 123 E. Franklin Street | 7:30 p.m. Free Tickets at the Varsity Theatre Introduction by Dr.... Read More →
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 →
This show has been cancelled. Refunds will be issued automatically via ETIX.
Last Fridays & the Art Walk are FREE monthly celebrations of art & community in downtown Hillsborough, March-November 2023. With 20+ participating venues, each events includes a new monthly variety of gallery openings, live music, roaming poets, Living Arts Collective drum circles & dancewaves in River Park, Makers Markets (May-Oct), family activities/crafts, and so much... Read More →
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Open to photography students of all levels who are interested in using their phones to create unique images.
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.
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