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SUMMARY:Last Fridays - POETRY & STORYTELLING OPEN MIC!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets and storytellers!  \nJoin 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. \nIn collaboration with the Hillsborough Arts Council\, Jennifer Daniels\, host of the Last Fridays Roaming Poets series\, and Morrow Dowdle\, host/curator of Eno Mill’s Weave & Spin\, kick off the 2024 Last Fridays’ poetry with an open invitation to local poets\, spoken word artists\, and storytellers\, practicing and pro! \nThe Last Fridays Roaming Poets series is a monthly lineup of inspired literary artists who visit multiple participating Art Walk venues\, 6-9 PM\, on the last Friday of each month in Hillsborough\, NC\, sharing voice and heart within community.  \nThe Roaming Poets Series will continue April through November 2024. \nFull details on monthly Last Fridays can be found at www.LastFridays.org! *Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/last-fridays-poetry-storytelling-open-mic/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 W King St\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Event Series,Family,Free Events
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SUMMARY:ArtCycle Supply Drive
DESCRIPTION:Partnering with Orange County Schools\, we’re excited to announce the 2023 ArtCycle Supply Drive!  \nAs Back-to-School approaches\, we’re celebrating Arts Education & Arts Educators at this month’s Last Fridays & the Art Walk! \nHelp us make a difference by donating art & school supplies in new and good condition to Orange County classrooms and local arts education programs for the 2023-2024 school year. \nDrop Off:\nLast Fridays Makers Market\nAugust 25\, 2023\, 5:30-8:30 pm\nOld Orange County Courthouse\, Hillsborough\, NC \nFor a list of most-needed supplies and further details on how to participate\, visit\nwww.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/artcycle. \nIn addition to the ArtCycle Supply Drive\, themes of youth will run throughout the August 25’s Last Fridays activities\, like:  \n🌟 August’s Makers Market on the Old Orange County Courthouse lawn\, with live music 6-7 pm featuring the string students of Bull City Music School!\n🌟 The Roaming Poets – Calling all Youth Poets!\n🌟 Gallery Openings\, live music\, and more at over 20 participating venues on the Art Walk!\n🌟 Community drumming and dance in River Park with the Living Arts Collective. All ages and skill levels are encouraged and welcome! \nLearn more at www.LastFridays.org! \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/artcycle-supply-drive/
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Art is for Everyone: Poetry Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoin esteemed local poets\, sharing a diverse variety of backgrounds\, perspectives\, and styles\, in River Park on Sundays afternoons\, June 11\, 18\, and 25\, 2023 from 1-4pm. Register for the date(s) that work for you\, or bundle them together for a discount.\nNo experience necessary. Open to everyone\, 16 and up.\n$15 per workshop\n$40 for the full series\nSpace is limited. To reserve your spot\, visit: https://www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/poetry-workshop…\n*Hillsborough Arts Council Sustainers at the Ambassador level and above are entitled to a discount to participate in ticketed events. Please contact director@hillsboroughartscouncil.org for more information. Click here to learn more about becoming a HAC Sustainer!\n*HAC strives to ensure access to opportunities like this. If you require special accommodations or financial support to attend\, please do not hesitate to reach out to programs@hillsboroughartscouncil.org. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/art-is-for-everyone-poetry-workshop-series/2023-06-11/
LOCATION:River Park\, 140 East Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Writing
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SUMMARY:Last Friday Art Walk in Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION: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 for local artists\, are accessible in our community. \nLast Fridays Makers Markets on the Old Orange County Courthouse lawn (104 E King St. Hillsborough\, NC) May – October 2022. Find local\, artist vendors offering original\, handmade work along with a limited number of community groups/local nonprofits sharing good works and activities with the community. Last Fridays Makers Markets will continue through October 2022 to feature a variety of new artists\, community groups\, live entertainment\, and family-friendly activities and crafts. \n*Artists and community groups are invited to apply to share their work at 2022 Last Fridays Makers Markets. For more information\, visit our *new* Last Fridays Makers Market Vendor Portal. The rolling application for participation in 2022 Last Fridays Makers Markets is open now through September 2022. \nRotating visual art exhibitions\, showcases\, and performances\, as well as a variety of live music and other exciting entertainment on the Art Walk from 18+ participating venues\, including: Thomas Stevens Gallery\, Hillsborough Artists Cooperative & the Skylight Gallery\, Margaret Lane Gallery\, Yonder: Southern Cocktail & Brew\, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, Orange County Historical Museum\, and many more. \nPoetry\, prose\, and spoken word – Each month\, the Last Fridays Poetry “Prose” Showcase features a variety of inspired poets and spoken word artists. The showcase stops at 2-4 Art Walk venues throughout the night to share words and heart with the community. The goal of this program is to: provide a platform for established poets to share their work; amplify the power of language to paint\, electrify\, and bridge worlds; empower new poets still nurturing the courage to share their self-expression; and cultivate a community for the future of HAC’s poetry program\, which aims to offer workshops and other resources for emerging artists. \nCommunity drumming\, dancewaves\, and more with the Living Arts Collective (LAC) in Hillsborough’s River Park. LAC brings a variety of experiences to Last Fridays each month\, offering an incredible opportunity to connect and express yourself within an open\, multi-generational\, community space. All ages and experience levels are welcome. \n+ More unique\, monthly offerings through November 2022. \nReal-time updates and details on monthly activities\, including participating artists\, partners\, and venues\, can be found at LastFridays.org at least one week before each event date. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/last-friday-art-walk-in-hillsborough/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Family,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Handmade Art Parade/Hillsborough Weekend of Art
DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough Arts Council’s Handmade Parade! \nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n4 PM in Hillsborough\, NC\nParade Start: Burwell School Historic Site\nParade End: Hillsborough’s River Park \nThis 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 \n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\, 6-9 PM – Last Friday & the Art Walk!\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\, 12-7 PM – Handmade Market!\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\, 4 PM – Handmade Parade!\n\nHANDMADE PARADE is BACK!⁠⁠ \nAfter a 4 year hiatus\, this legendary\, community-fueled spectacle of art\, creativity\, and public theater returns to the streets of Hillsborough. \nThe theme for the 2022 parade is FOUND OBJECT ART.⁠⁠ \n⁠⁠We encourage all community members\, whether you come in costume\, with a paper-bag puppet\, or a giant\, recycled\, Papier-mâché grasshopper\, to craft an addition to this community show and march with us in celebration of art and creativity! \nDuring the March and April occurrences of Last Fridays & the Art Walk\, HAC will host pop-up puppet workshops to inspire visitors and neighbors to engineer and sculpt their own found object puppets. Keep an eye out for other ways to get involved with this one-of-a-kind opportunity\, including links to register\, and dance with your community through downtown Hillsborough. \nLearn more about Handmade Parade and the full Weekend of Art experience at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/handmade-parade ! \nThe Handmade Parade is supported in part by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough. HAC is grateful for the generosity of local funding agencies\, sponsors\, and individual donors who help fulfill our mission of enriching our community through the arts. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/handmade-art-parade-hillsborough-weekend-of-art/
LOCATION:River Park\, 140 East Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Dance,Festival,Free Events,Performances,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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 Park to Gold Park and back again. This year\, for the safety of our community\, the 5th annual Solstice Lantern Walk will be a Solstice Lantern Self-Guided Tour. Hillsborough residents are invited to create and hang lanterns from their front porches\, trees or other visible outdoor spaces for walkers and drivers to enjoy during the weekend of December 19-21\, in celebration of the winter solstice on December 21. \n​\nWe invite participants to register and provide a street address for the Solstice Lantern Self-Guided Tour. This information will be used to create a route for use by visitors or other community members as they explore the community’s handmade lantern creations. Participants in the Solstice Lantern Self-Guided Tour will be asked to enjoy the light show from sidewalks and neighborhood streets and to keep at a safe distance from porches and property. \n​\nHAC will once again sell a basic solstice lantern for $5. Creating a lantern is a family activity that has always been a staple of this program. In addition to our $5 traditional lantern kits\, we will be adding variations on lantern design for those interested in being more creative this year. All kits will be available in limited quantities and sold on a first-come\, first-served basis. We regret that kits cannot be reserved in advance. New and updated lantern-making DIY videos will be posted on our website. These videos are intended for a variety of skill levels and recommend using items that can be easily purchased or found at home.\n​ \nLantern kits will soon be sold at HAC’s Gift Shop (102 N. Churton Street) or can be purchase at our virtual store. All proceeds from the lantern kits support HAC’s commitment to bring arts programming to Hillsborough and the surrounding area.\n​ \nThis event is free (donations encouraged). \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/winter-solstice-lantern-weekend/
LOCATION:Downtown Hillsborough\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Heart of Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION: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. Visitors can expect fresh and exciting artwork for all budgets\, one on one with artists\, and other outdoor festivities. Participating artists include a wide range of media including\, but not limited to ceramics\, painting\, watercolor\, jewelry and fine metalsmithing\, mixed media\, woodwork\, and fiber.\nThis year\, joining our nearly 50 artists and craftspeople\, we will feature music\, food trucks\, a beer garden and more! \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/art-in-the-heart-of-hillsborough/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 East King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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