Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC) is pleased to present the 11th Annual Art in the Heart Art Fair on April 27, 2019, from 10AM-4PM (rain date April 28). This year, with a record number of artist applications to choose from, we are pleased to be presenting a high-quality selection of talented local artists and craftspeople.... Read More →
The Hillsborough Arts Council’s (HAC) annual Solstice Lantern Walk is a celebration of the winter solstice-- the longest night of the year and the start of the winter season. Since 2016, HAC has invited participants to join a processional of over 2,000 walkers carrying handmade white lanterns through the quiet darkness along Riverwalk from River... Read More →
Hillsborough Arts Council’s Handmade Parade! Saturday, April 30, 2022 4 PM in Hillsborough, NC Parade Start: Burwell School Historic Site Parade End: Hillsborough’s River Park This year, the Hillsborough Arts Council is combining efforts between Last Fridays & the Art Walk; the Handmade Market (previously Art in the Heart of Hillsborough); and the Friday, April... Read More →
Last Fridays & the Art Walk offer a compelling variety of fresh, monthly programming and opportunities to connect with visual arts, live music, dance, poetry/spoken word, local history, and more in a creative and empowering environment. Last Fridays are free, open to the public, and focused around HAC’s mission of ensuring the arts, and opportunities... Read More →
With support from the Orange County Arts Commission, the Hillsborough Arts Council is hosting an outdoor Poetry Workshop Series. We invite you to spend a sunny afternoon (or three) refining your creative writing and public speaking skills, inspired by time and place in Hillsborough, NC, and guided by professional literary artists. Join esteemed local poets,... Read More →
Partnering with Orange County Schools, we're excited to announce the 2023 ArtCycle Supply Drive! As Back-to-School approaches, we’re celebrating Arts Education & Arts Educators at this month's Last Fridays & the Art Walk! Help us make a difference by donating art & school supplies in new and good condition to Orange County classrooms and local... Read More →
Calling all poets and storytellers! Join us for an Open Mic night at Thomas Stevens Gallery on March 29, 2024, 6-9 pm, to meet-and-greet with poetry event organizers and fellow literary arts enthusiasts in Hillsborough, NC. In collaboration with the Hillsborough Arts Council, Jennifer Daniels, host of the Last Fridays Roaming Poets series, and Morrow... Read More →
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