BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orange Co. Arts Commission - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Orange Co. Arts Commission X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artsorange.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orange Co. Arts Commission REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20251204T172350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T172350Z UID:220761-1766361600-1766447999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:The Art of Giving DESCRIPTION:Members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts present their annual holiday show\, The Art of Giving\, from November 11th through December 31st with an Opening Reception on November 28th from 6 – 9pm.\nEach holiday season the members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts transform the gallery to showcase original holiday ornaments and hand-made gifts. The gallery’s 21 members work in a variety of media\, providing a wide array of fine art and fine craft for holiday shoppers. The glass art includes hand-blown and kiln-formed vessels\, ornaments\, hummingbird feeders and paperweights. The jewelry in the show covers a variety of styles and techniques\, from copper and bronze to sterling and fine silver necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets and rings\, some with gold accents and stones. Visitors will also find metal sculpture\, figurative sculpture\, turned wood\, pottery\, and hand-made furniture. Oil\, watercolor\, and acrylic paintings\, scratchboard\, collage and mixed media work festively surround the three-dimensional pieces on pedestals. \nHoliday ornaments and other decorations are an annual specialty.\n• Artist Lynn Wartski has created one-of-a-kind felted wool ornaments made with quilt batting and colored wool which she needle-felts to achieve the desired shape and fullness.\n• Furniture maker Pete Rodrigues made ornaments by cutting thin slices of hardwood\, filling voids in the wood with transparent colored epoxy.\n• Painter Chris Graebner creates small scratchboard ornaments. Each ornament is different\, and each is an original piece of art.\n• Potter Evelyn Ward has created hand-built\, raku-fired bird ornaments in many sizes and colors. She also has adorable ceramic ladybugs.\n• Artist Jude Lobe has created more of her southwestern themed shaman ornaments as thoughtful holiday gifts.\n• Painter Ellie Reinhold has returned with her unique lotus pod ornaments for the holiday season.\n• Artist Sally Terrell has created framed mini scratchboards\, which can hang either on the wall or a tree.\n• As always\, glassblower Pringle Teetor has made beautiful blown-glass balls in many colors\, patterns and textures. Her new design this year is a Sugar Plum!\n• Glass artist Mark Kinsella has created snowflakes\, stars\, icicles\, glass Christmas trees and glass stockings.\nCome in and explore all the original art on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and find a perfect gift for that special person. \nThe Art of Giving runs from November 11th through December 31st with a reception during Hillsborough’s Last Fridays Art Walk on Friday\, November 28th from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, oil and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, scratchboard\, turned wood\, jewelry\, glass arts\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/the-art-of-giving-3/2025-12-22/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/25PC-Holiday4DB.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20251029T184045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T184045Z UID:217091-1761609600-1762732799@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour Preview Show DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 31st year for the Orange County Artists Guild’s Annual Open Studio Tour. During the first two weekends in November\, 84 artists located throughout Orange County will be participating in this juried event and opening their studios to visitors. OCAG’s Open Studio Tour is a rare opportunity for art lovers from Orange County and beyond to meet artists in their places of work\, to view and purchase art directly from the artists\, and in many instances to watch as artists demonstrate how they create their pieces. Studio Tour brochures and maps to the participants’ studios are available at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and other area locations or on the Guild website: http://www.ocagnc.org \nMany of the artists on the 2025 tour will have work in the OCAG Preview Exhibit at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, from October 28th through November 9th. The preview show is a wonderful opportunity for a first look at the work on the tour and can help you plan your tour route. \nFive members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will be among those participating in this year’s tour: Ryann Carey\, Nell Chandler\, Jason Smith\, Nancy Smith and Ellie Snow.\nThis is Ryann Carey’s first year on the tour. She’ll be a t tour stop #12\, 310 County Seat Drive in Hillsborough.\nI strive to paint the representational world converged with the emotional response that it elicits. I don’t seek out places to paint but instead I let my love of observation be my inspiration to capture a moment on camera. Photography was my first love in art. With my paintings\, I then rely heavily on my sense memory to portray not only what the eye has seen but also the feeling that a space and time evoked.\nJewelry artist Nell Chandler will be on the tour for the second time. She’ll be showing along with Jane Filer and Michele Yellin\, at stop #29\, 4015 Old Greensboro Road\, in Chapel Hill.\nChandler’s work is primarily in sterling silver with copper and brass\, often embellished with semi-precious stones and mixed media bits of color. “For over 30 years\, I have created jewelry by integrating diverse media and techniques I learned in my early training as a painter and print-maker. I craft sterling silver into nuanced forms using metal fabrication techniques\, and embellish my pieces with images and designs I create with mixed media.”\nJason Smith creates abstract metal sculptures in steel and copper using both fabricated and reclaimed material. Jason’s studio is #3 on the tour map\, located at 1709 NC HWY 86 North\, in Hillsborough.\nHis sculpture has an emphasis on the abstract and is often Asian inspired. “In my pursuit of artistic expression\, sculpture has always been my primary concern. I have worked with metals my whole career and it is best suited for my work because of its strength\, malleability and inherent beauty. My sculpture is abstract. The abstract manipulation of form in space to create visual balance\, using rhythm\, action and movement\, combine to create compositions that convey the implied energy found in my work.” \nNancy Smith’s studio is tour #43\, located at 201 Morningside Drive in Carrboro.\nI enjoy capturing the essence of nature based on my experiences outdoors. I seek to express the changing mood of seasons and cycles\, the nuances of light and shadow\, and the delicate beauty of plants and animals living in the wild. She will have intriguing contemporary mixed media paintings of figures\, animals and nature.\nEllie Snow’s studio is #18\, located at 4720 Silver Apples Road in Hillsborough.\n Her acrylic paintings explore emotional themes through abstracted gardens and landscapes. Her works often begin with nature photographs taken around her woodland home\, often while exploring with her two children. These images are collaged and edited to create a rough draft for the painting. Ellie’s main interest is the external landscape as a metaphor for the internal landscape\, often referencing her experience of motherhood. The paintings that result are emotive and sometimes dream-like\, balancing the beauty and complexity of being human. \nAn opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Friday\, October 31st from 6-9pm at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, on the first floor of the Mercantile Building at 121 North Churton Street in historic downtown Hillsborough\, North Carolina. Music on the Gallery’s patio during the reception will be provided by the Jackson Street Band: Mike Gasperino\, David Lobe & Larry Vellani. \nThe Studio Tour Preview show runs from October 28th through November 9th \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, acrylic and oil paintings\, sculpture\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/orange-county-artists-guild-open-studio-tour-preview-show-2/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Free Events,Jewelry & Glass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25-OCAG-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250928T174107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T174107Z UID:207139-1758585600-1761523199@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Serenity In Color DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts presents Serenity In Color\, work by Helen Bower Jones\, Ellie Snow and Pringle Teetor\, in the gallery September 23rd through October 26th. There will be an opening reception on September 26th from 6-9pm. During the reception\, Jody McCall and Carolina Campfire will play music on the patio in front of the gallery. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Helen Jones and Pringle Teetor in the gallery on Saturday\, October 18th at 4pm. \nHelen Bower Jones\, a fiber artist\, finds the title of her show represents just how she feels about weaving. “For me\,” says Jones\, “the word serenity conjures up images of peaceful glowing colors\, light and shadow and reflections\, softness\, and quietness. Weaving is a very meditative\, focused and ordered process that makes me feel calm.” \nCloth is essentially a mass of tiny holes surrounded and connected by threads. It is solid but also full of air. I’m very interested in the way that light interacts with these gaps to create shadows and secondary patterns\, and because of this I am drawn to creating work that has a lot of open space in it.\nJones creates color in her work using various painting and dyeing techniques on the threads before putting them on the loom\, and is currently exploring the use of earth and mineral pigments. “I like to use natural\, elemental materials\, and I love the relationship between the plant fiber that I use\, linen\, and the colors made from the earth.” \nEven before she started weaving\, Jones was fascinated by the photographic process of cyanotype\, which harnesses the chemistry between certain iron compounds and UV light to create a negative image of an object on a surface. She has been finding ways to create images both of her weavings and on them using cyanotype to capture the shadowy nature of light interacting with cloth. \nEllie Snow is an artist based in Hillsborough\, North Carolina. Her acrylic paintings explore emotional themes through abstracted gardens and landscapes. Her works often begin with nature photographs taken around her woodland home\, often while exploring with her two children. These images are collaged and edited to create a rough draft for the painting. Snow’s main interest is the external landscape as a metaphor for the internal landscape\, often referencing her experience of motherhood. The paintings that result are emotive and sometimes dream-like\, balancing the beauty and complexity of being human. \nMuch of Pringle Teetor’s inspiration comes from world around her – from her garden\, with the wildlife and the woods surrounding her home and from the colors of clouds at sunset. In the bleakness of last winter she felt uninspired and decided it was a good time to simply concentrate on practicing one of the most difficult forms in glassblowing\, the “low bowl”. “These are very tricky because they are so shallow – the entire piece stays very hot\, so it is challenging to keep it stable. “I started in clear glass so we could recycle it if it went badly. Finally\, I began adding a little white to look like clouds. By adding a few more bands of color here and there\, I ended up making a series of what I call Cloud Bowls. They are meant to be used – for fruit\, ice cream\, popcorn\, or about anything you can think of!” \n“Once spring came – filled with color – I saw art everywhere! My muse returned and I put impressionistic dogwood\, azaleas and wisteria on vases. Working with hot glass is physically demanding\, combining artistry and technical skills. Every time I take a gather of fresh molten glass\, I fall in love with what I do. The heat radiating from it\, the light reflecting through it make it come to life in my hands. With limitless in combinations of color\, pattern and form\, it is like dancing in a rainbow!” \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, glass arts\, jewelry\, fiber art\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/serenity-in-color/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Jewelry & Glass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PC-25-sept.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250903T200008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T200008Z UID:190568-1756166400-1758499199@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Earthly Realms DESCRIPTION:For this show\, three artists have come together to create\, present\, and challenge the way we encounter and appreciate the realms of our planet.\nGarry Childs has chosen to focus on clay as his realm: All of his work for “Earthly Realms” has been formed on the potter’s wheel\, from terra cotta clay.\nThere is something very magical about this entire process for him\, like the moments when a shape is brought to life from wet clay as it forms in his hands. He applies glaze to his pots when they have reached a state potters call “leather-hard” – when the clay has stiffened up enough to handle but is not completely dry. He then carves through the glaze into the still damp clay to achieve various signature patterns you can see on his pots.\nChilds encourages people to encounter his work the same way they are made: with hands. Through touch\, visitors can appreciate texture\, particularly the contrast between the smooth glazed areas and the rougher\, hardened edges of the carved surface. The shapes and curves of the pot have always been his primary interest\, and color and pattern are used to enhance and emphasize its form.\nFor painter Nancy Smith\, the varied natural environments of our planet take the spotlight. Inspired by the colors and patterns of different regions including deserts\, mountains\, and forests\, Smith says her challenge was figuring out how to express her emotional experience of a scene with paint. Since she most often creates from a memory\, she tries to absorb a place on an unconscious level before she can successfully create it on a canvas.\nShe starts with an underpainting of colors that remind her of an environment and often draws a grid on top. She then works with images she sees in the underpainting\, using paint or mixed media to accentuate them. The result is a collection of memories in each painting of an area she has experienced.\nFor scratchboard artist Sally Terrell\, “Earthly Realms” brought several definitions to mind – a kingdom\, domain\, or sphere of activity\, a primary zoogeographical area\, or a field of knowledge. In non-physical terms\, it could refer to planes of existence\, dimensions\, or worlds\, which gave her a lot of latitude to play with.\nShe has always been drawn to animals\, and she often includes them in her work. For this series\, the animal theme fits perfectly and has taken the form of birds on a branch or hanging around water\, a stag in the forest\, a Highland cow in a field of grass\, a wolf lying in the snow – each in their ‘realm’. One piece “Sunflower Magic” leans partially toward the non-physical realm\, inspired by the changes in the honeybee’s habitat. Another\, “Sunset Species\,” focuses on endangered animals\, encouraging us to think about their possible fate and whether it is inevitable.\nTerrell’s message rings clear: that animals are not only important to our world\, but as co-habitants of our own earthly realms. \nAn opening reception for Earthly Realms will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Artwalk\, on August 29th from 6-9pm. Nationally recognized accordionist David Digiuseppe\, will play music on the patio during the reception. \nAn Artist Talk by Garry Childs\, Nancy Smith and Sally Terrell will be held in the Gallery on Saturday\, September 13th at 4 p.m. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, jewelry\, glass\, scratchboard\, fiber art\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/earthly-realms/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/August-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250731T174738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T174738Z UID:165483-1753142400-1756079999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Art Colors Life DESCRIPTION:Botanical and travel paintings by Chris Graebner\, vibrant acrylic landscape paintings by Marcy Lansman\, needle felted figurative sculpture by Lynn Wartski. In the gallery July 22nd through August 24th. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, July 25th\, 6-9pm. During the art walk the Lars Barbary Trio: Larry Vellani\, Iryna Tkachenko and Stan Lewis will perform old time country & singer song writer music on the patio in front of the gallery. \nThe show will include a talk by the artists in the gallery on Saturday\, August 9th at 4pm. \nThe title of this show\, ”Art Colors Life\,” is taken from Chris Graebner’s favorite quote about art. Sir John Lubbock writes in his book\, The Pleasures of Life\, that “Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye\, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colors flowers\, so does art color life.”\n Graebner often paints from photos taken while traveling. Because she’s not traveling very much these days\, she spent several weeks this winter going through thousands of photos taken over the last twenty years\, pulling out the ones that called to her. Graebner says her photos are not great\, as they are often taken from a moving vehicle\, through streaky windows. However they return her to a time and place where something struck her that she wanted to remember – perhaps the way a plant really looks up close\, maybe the way ripples from a cat’s tongue make their way across a pool of water\, or maybe the angles and colors of rooftops – something in particular that she wanted to remember. Though an oil painter\, Graebner likes to add other mediums such as cold wax\, graphite or oil-based inks; often using acrylics to provide the base color of her paintings.\n Lynn Wartski has also drawn inspiration from John Lubbock’s quote. Lubbock draws a reciprocal relationship between the mind and the eye and this year she’s noticed something similar with the last phrase\, that life can color art as well. Her felt sculptures usually evoke a sense of whimsy or humor\, but lighthearted joy-sparking art has been a challenge lately\, and Wartski has found herself bouncing between the widely different aims of wanting to say more\, or just letting herself play. She decided to just let the work go where it wants to go. One piece may be a little more serious\, the next a pure flight of fancy. “Winged Liberty Rises” is a piece that comments on current events and endeavors to express hope. The figure is a felted representation of a marble statue that has been knocked down and a little bit bloodied but possesses the determination and strength to pull itself up. “Love Is Nurtured” is a joyful piece depicting a mother and baby giraffe. The two figures stand with foreheads touching and eyes closed. The mother’s long neck is bent down touching the young one. The giraffe’s distinctive pattern morphs from back to front into a stylized floral pattern that appears to pass from mother to baby. Wartski’s sculptures are created by needle felting wool fiber over a wire and batting armature.\n Painter Marcy Lansman is excited by color in her landscapes. Using areas of bright color on the canvas to create a base\, and using a palette knife to create an overpainting on top\, she lets bits of the underpainting peak through. For this show she’s used a wider color palette. For example\, her painting “Behind the Dunes” depicts the dramatically curving trees that grow just inland of the dunes on our North Carolina islands. In the painting the leaves vary from deep blue to a very pale white/yellow\, and Lansman finds that the wider the variety of colors\, the more vibrant the painting. Asked if she paints plein air\, Lansman says she visits the site and takes many\, many photos\, then uses the photos as inspiration for the painting.\n About the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, jewelry\, glass\, scratchboard\, fiber art\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/art-colors-life/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Jewelry & Glass,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/July-postcard-300dpi.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250618T230128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T230128Z UID:150631-1750723200-1753055999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:So Much Color DESCRIPTION:Beginning June 24th at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, is a show featuring 3 artists with very different processes and styles. The thing they do have in common is color – hence the show title\, “So Much Color”.\nKaidy Lewis has refined a process of abstract expressionism that brings to the canvas a feeling\, a subject\, or a current affair which she experiences as making no sense. Her conversation with paint is a subjective\, exploratory\, and investigative process. Lewis’ paintings are multi-layered and complex; they are a synthesis of inanimate objects and ambiguous figures\, within aesthetics of beauty\, color\, rhythm and design. This semi-abstract visual art is an endeavor to deconstruct autobiographical chaos into some type of joyous humor that provokes the subconscious in the viewer and makes a space for connection. Hints are embedded into the canvas in the hope that the conversation in paint quietens the ego and softens the noise of the world. Lewis sees her practice as a health regimen that can create confidence\, community and compassion. She was born in the UK and attended art college in London\, and now works out of two studios located in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.\nMark Kinsella\, 3D fused glass artist\, combines color and shape with eye-catching results. His conception of a glass piece begins with a vague idea of color or texture. As he starts putting it together\, it takes on a life of its own and can end up being totally different than what he had in mind at the beginning. For him working with glass is a metaphor for life. When he works with glass\, he is reminded that life\, like glass\, is fragile. And that something shattered and broken into a million pieces can be recreated into something whole and beautiful again. Kinsella spent the majority of his life as a photographer in the private sector\, but in 2005 discovered the art of fused glass. After starting with a small table-top kiln he quickly realized that he was meant to create larger and more complex works. Kinsella has continued to learn through experimentation and through local workshops\, continually developing his unique style.\nFor this show Pat Merriman has ventured into different styles\, experimenting with pouring acrylic analogous colors mixed with glazing mediums and topping the pour with acrylic inks. It requires 2 days for this background layer to dry before she can add the focal piece or collage. One group of Merriman’s paintings will have a QR code showing that the title of each piece is a familiar song. A second group is based on her love of the work of African American artist Richard Mayhew\, and is inspired by his strata and vivid colors. Merriman’s very bright landscapes evoke his style and are built of layers upon layers of acrylic color mixes using fan brushes\, sponges\, Q-tips\, and fingers. One piece is a large scene of Merriman’s memories of Emerald Isle\, North Carolina.\nCome visit the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and be inspired by “So Much Color”. The show runs from June 24 – July 20. The opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 27th from 6 – 9 p.m. The Jackson St. Band will play 60s & 70s American roots rock on the patio during the reception. \nIf you’d like a chance to meet these artists and hear about their inspiration and process\, their Artist Talk will be held in the gallery on Saturday\, July 12th at 4pm. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, jewelry\, glass\, scratchboard\, fiber art\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/so-much-color/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JUNE25-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250520T172155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T172155Z UID:149370-1748304000-1750636799@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Elemental Form DESCRIPTION:Artists Nell Chandler\, Ellie Reinhold\, and Evelyn Ward chose the title\, Elemental Form\, for their show\, connecting the lines\, shapes\, and textures in Ward’s pottery\, the designs etched into the metals of Chandler’s jewelry\, and the visual inspiration from nature for Reinhold’s paintings.\nNell Chandler began as a painter and printmaker. With the gift of a beginning class in jewelry making\, she fell in love with metal in her very first class. Eventually Chandler integrated her painting\, printmaking and jewelry fabrication into the work she creates today. Over the years she has been exploring new techniques and combines them into her work. Her “narrative” work tells stories filled with recurring figures and symbols. Often the wearer of a piece of her jewelry will share with her a story of their own. Those special moments affirm her choice of medium to share her art with the world.\nEllie Reinhold’s approach to painting is very loose and organic. The spark might be something very small and elemental\, a particular color combination\, a feeling of distance\, of contrast. Reinhold seeks through painting\, taking a leap of faith. A painting really develops from the act itself – application of color and line. With each blank canvas\, she starts from nowhere with nothing\, first adding random color\, then random marks. The title of the show – usually chosen long before the work begins – can also be a guiding force. As she paints\, words or phrases come to mind\, and she finds her title in these words. For Reinhold the process is one of clarifying. Canvases begin chaotically\, unformed\, and she seeks the final image through the practice of painting.\nThis winter Evelyn Ward spent time experimenting with a new palette. Drawn to photos of abandoned factories\, with their intersecting and overlapping colors\, her new work references lines of the built environment. Loving what the passage of time and effects of weather do to surfaces\, Ward is using a technique called mono-print transferring to decorate the surfaces. She paints slip onto cut pieces of paper and then transfers them onto the pot to create the design. She loves the imperfections that this process leaves on the surface of the pot with the underlying dark clay body showing through\, as well as the clean lines she can get from the process. \nElemental Form\, May 27 – June 22\, Opening reception May 30\, 6-9:00 p.m. Carolina Campfire will perform music on the patio in front of the gallery during the art walk. \nThe show will include a talk by the artists in the gallery on Saturday\, June 14th at 4pm. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Owned and operated by 20 local artists\, HGA’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, weaving\, jewelry\, glass\, scratchboard\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/elemental-form/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PC-25-May.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250415T171007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T171007Z UID:147003-1745280000-1748217599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Drift DESCRIPTION:Artists Ryann Carey and Pete Rodrigues will be exhibiting recent works in their upcoming show\, Drift\, which will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from April 22nd until May 25th. The opening reception will be on Friday\, April 25th from 6:00-9:00 pm. During the reception\, Ben Fisher will perform experimental/ambient music heavily influenced by North Carolina’s deep tradition of folk music\, on the patio in front of the gallery. \nPainter Ryann Carey considers Drift an apt title for the watercolor work she has created for this show. Says Carey “I am a bit of a wanderer both in place and mind. Often sidetracked by the light reflecting off an electric wire or the pattern of the ripples on water\, I let my observations lead the way for my watercolor paintings. These moments surround us\, often passing unnoticed\, in the midst of joy\, pain\, sadness\, hope.” \nWoodworker Pete Rodrigues creates not only unique handcrafted furniture\, but also art that hangs on the wall. Using select hardwoods which he cuts\, bends and shapes\, Rodrigues uses his imagination as well as his knowledge of the properties of his materials to achieve his original designs. “For me\, creating furniture as an art form is a process of visualizing what is possible- designing building\, and then letting it be used as function as much as form” says Rodrigues. “For my featured show this year I’m excited about the work I will be displaying. As I continue to work on them\, I’m enjoying how the process is more sculptural\, having a general idea and drifting with it.” \nDrift will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from April 22nd through May 25th with a talk by the artists in the gallery on Saturday\, May 10th at 4pm. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, weaving\, jewelry\, glass\, gourd sculpture\, scratchboard\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/drift/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Comedy,Exhibit,Music,Performances,Theater,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ryann-Carey-Day-Moon.jpeg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250325T181901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T181901Z UID:145373-1742860800-1745193599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Tapping Into Spirit DESCRIPTION:Artists Jason Smith\, Jude Lobe\, and Martha Danek will be exhibiting recent works in their upcoming show\, Tapping Into Spirit\, which will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from March 25th until April 20th. The opening reception will be on Friday\, March 28th from 6:00-9:00 pm with live music on the patio provided by Steve Fishman & the Pied Vipers. \nMetal sculptor\, Jason Smith\, has created a variety of large and small-scale sculptures for this show. Smith combines found objects with metal that he has cut\, welded\, and forged\, to create sculptures of great balance\, strength\, and beauty. Smith writes\, “As an artist\, I am driven by the belief that spirit resides in the overlooked and the ordinary. My work is a journey of transformation\, where I take found objects—discarded fragments of the world—and re-forge them into metal sculptures that embody tranquility and mindfulness.” Smith sees his sculptures as “invitations to pause\, to breathe\, and to find harmony in the interplay of strength and softness\, chaos and calm.” \nJude Lobe is an artist who enjoys working with many different types of media\, and she will be exhibiting both sculptures and paintings in this show. Lobe writes that her new collection presents “an expression of the Native American philosophy of interconnectedness\, balance\, and respect for nature\, manifesting in both my totemic sculptures and my endangered landscapes.” Her totems are intended to bridge the ancient and the contemporary\, serving “as both a narrative and a conversation” through the use of bold expression and thoughtfully crafted details. \nLobe’s endangered landscape paintings are done in the minimalist style\, allowing the viewers “to infuse their own emotions into the landscape.” She hopes that they will serve a dual purpose of encouraging the viewers to consider the interconnectedness of all things while reminding us to respect the fragile balance we share with our surroundings. \nMartha Danek’s painted gourd sculptures and mixed-media assemblages are inspired by an awareness of details\, both in nature and in the everyday items from our lives. Danek writes\, “I looked back at the meanings assigned to flowers during Victorian times\, as well as the symbolism that many cultures have connected to animals\, for inspiration in creating this collection of gourd sculptures. I love the images that our title\, “Tapping into Spirit”\, evokes—I believe that there are messages of inspiration all around us\, and that our lives are enriched when we allow ourselves to notice them.” \nHer mixed-media wall sculptures incorporate found objects\, such as old washboards or pieces of barn wood\, to create sculptures that reflect different aspects of contemporary life. The found objects themselves are already filled with history and potential symbolism; Danek enjoys marrying these objects with small paintings and sculptures of her own making\, creating assemblages that nod to the past while representing life today. \n Tapping Into Spirit will be on display from March 25th until April 20th at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, weaving\, jewelry\, glass\, gourd sculpture\, scratchboard\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/tapping-into-spirit/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Free Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250218T191106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T191106Z UID:143117-1740326400-1740333600@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Jeffrey Beam - Reading and Reception DESCRIPTION:Poet Jeffery Beam is a frequent collaborator with both visual and musical artists. The author of more than 25 award-winning books\, Mr. Beam will read from his poetry on February 23 at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. The reading caps the gallery’s annual show It’s All About The Story\, this year featuring work by the gallery’s 20 artists inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poetry. The reading will be followed by a reception and book signing on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St. in Hillsborough. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call the gallery at 919-732-5001 or visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com. It’s All About The Story will run through March 23.\nFor more information about Jeffery Beam’s poetry go to www.JefferyBeam.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/jeffrey-beam-reading-and-reception/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jeffery-at-Clive-Hicks-Jenkins-Ty-Isaf-with-Meri-Wells-sculpture-May-2019-by-Shauna-Holiman.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250218T190826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T190826Z UID:142450-1739232000-1742774399@artsorange.org SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam DESCRIPTION: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 Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.\n The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium.\n Sculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.”\n Scratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.”\n Glass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem.\n Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.”\n The images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Jewelry & Glass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25-Feb-Vertical.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20250204T183718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183718Z UID:140525-1736208000-1739145599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Moving Heaven and Earth: an Invitational Show of Ten North Carolina Artists DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to present an invitational show\, “Moving Heaven and Earth\,” featuring the works of ten North Carolina artists. The show will run January 7th through February 9th\, and a reception will be held on Jan. 31st from 6-9 pm. \nThe participating artists are: Jane Filer\, Sarah Graham\, Katie Hayes\, Ian Herdell\, Alexis Joyner\, Ley Killeya\, Oami Powers\, Suzan Scribner-Reed\, Darcy Szeremi\, and Nadine Zenobi. This dynamic exhibition will include works in a variety of media—paintings\, block prints\, jewelry\, wooden sculptures\, graphite drawings\, ceramic sculptures\, and handmade wooden furniture. \nAlthough there will be a rich variety of media and artistic styles represented in this show\, a common denominator among all of the exhibiting artists is a dedication to creating works with great depth of meaning. The title of the show\, “Moving Heaven and Earth\,” is meant to encompass the range of their subject matter\, from the earthy to the mystic\, as well as express admiration for the artistic skill and the emotional energy shown by this talented group of creators. \nJane Filer’s acrylic paintings invite viewers into a world of what she describes as “magical realism\,” featuring both real and imagined creatures in landscapes that are simultaneously familiar and fantastic. Jane says\, “In our immediate experiences and memories are locked the sweetness of a moment and interesting animated visual impressions. I work with this to express my love and amazement for life.” \nSarah Graham’s painted abstract landscapes draw on her lifelong engagement with the natural world. Sarah writes\, “I believe we take in natural beauty and goodness as we do food; it sustains us\, it becomes us.” She imagines her paintings as the direct result of these moments. “They are thank you notes\, love letters back to our generous\, breathtaking\, mysterious world.” \nKatie Hayes draws on her Western North Carolina roots to create naturalist-inspired block prints. Her hand-pressed\, limited-edition prints show respect to all creatures\, from salamanders to crayfish to herons. Hayes created New South Pattern House\, located in Hillsborough\, NC\, “to highlight the vibrant cities and amazing ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S.” \nIan Herdell uses wood to create his handmade furniture and artwork at his Hillsborough studio\, Cambrian Company. Ian writes\, “Through storms of sawdust I seek the stories that trees can tell. I strive to forge a connection between nature and human intention\, making something new and beautiful to share.” \nAlexis Joyner creates figurative wood carvings with an emphasis on familial relationships. “I find myself drawn to the special bond between mother and child\,” Joyner notes. “I often address social issues and concerns and I like to gently remind young folk that they don’t need to reinvent the wheel.” \nLey Killeya uses acrylic paint and a range of printmaking techniques to create her abstract figurative paintings. Her pieces are meant to represent the body\, “without clear markers of person or place\,” instead allowing Killeya and the viewer to consider\, “how our identities\, and the ways others perceive them\, are used to confer power\, limit rights\, exercise control\, and interrogate identity.” \nOami Powers creates contemporary ceramic sculpture\, installations\, and graphite drawings\, all of which are “inspired by personal history and a lifelong love for Myths and folklore.” Created with simple elements such as mud\, fire\, and graphite\, her pieces “use gesture and expression to evoke the intimacy and complexity of the human experience.” \nSuzan Scribner-Reed creates her mixed media paintings using multiple layers of acrylic paint\, oil pastels\, pencils\, vintage papers\, and wax on birch panels. Inspired by nature\, poetry\, and weathered surfaces\, her pieces are meant to contain an element of mystery. Scribner-Reed writes\, “Each layer and mark I make adds depth\, history\, and richness. I use line\, form\, color and unexpected imperfections to build a narrative that feels familiar to our own individual memories.” \nDarcy Szeremi’s handcrafted sterling jewelry often tells stories\, many of which feature animals or people who cavort around the pieces in poses that are meant to make the viewer smile. She is especially drawn to horses and cats for her animal imagery\, and says that\, “the people in my work are either dancing or reaching for stars\, depending on my mood. I hope that my art brings joy.” \nNadine Zenobi’s interest in the healing arts influences her unique jewelry creations. She gives careful attention to the choice of stones and metals in her work\, and takes inspiration from the natural world for her designs. Nadine is a painter as well as a jeweler\, and one of her pieces in the show will feature a section taken from a painting that\, “signals the energy of sound without boundary.” \nPlease join us as we welcome this talented group to the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. Moving Heaven and Earth runs from January 7th through February 9th\, with a reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on Friday\, January 31st from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, oil and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, ceramics\, scratchboard\, painted gourd sculpture\, jewelry\, glass arts\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber arts\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, 12-4 Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com. \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/moving-heaven-and-earth-an-invitational-show-of-ten-north-carolina-artists/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Jewelry & Glass,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/INVITATIONAL-Postcard-2025-scaled.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20241024T163749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T163749Z UID:134001-1729555200-1731283199@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Orange County Artist Guild Studio Tour Preview Show DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour returns for the 30th year. With work by more than 100 artists in studios located all over Orange County\, come see the preview show at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts before deciding which studios to visit first. The preview show runs from Oct. 22nd – Nov. 10th. The opening reception on Friday\, Oct. 25th\, from 6-9pm will include live music on the patio. Musician Ben Fisher will be playing improvisational ambient music on an Estonian synthesizer.\nOwned & operated by 21 local artists\, the gallery’s offerings include oil\, watercolor and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, digital art\, photomontage\, mixed media\, jewelry\, mouth-blown & fused glass art\, and hand-crafted furniture. Hours: 10-6 Mon–Sat\, 12-4 Sun. \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/orange-county-artist-guild-studio-tour-preview-show/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Jewelry & Glass,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OCT-ocag24-PC.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240925T184318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T184318Z UID:129638-1727136000-1729468799@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Color Comes Alive DESCRIPTION:A new show\, Color Comes Alive\, highlights the work of artists Marcy Lansman\, Pat Merriman and Pringle Teetor. It will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from September 24th through October 20th\, with a reception in the gallery on Friday\, September 27th from 6-9pm with live swing and blues music on the patio provided by The Pied Vipers. \nMany of Marcy Lansman’s paintings have been inspired by what she sees on walks in the woods near her home in Chapel Hill. Lansman begins with an underpainting of bright patches of color. Then\, using a palette knife\, she fills the painting with random strokes that together create the illusion of light hitting trees. Speckles of color from the underpainting show through the random shapes created by the palette knife. “The effect\,” says Lansman\, “is to liven up the painting\, mimicking splashes of light we see in nature.” This technique is especially suited to paintings of trees since\, from a distance\, the leaves on a tree look like random patches that vary not only in brightness\, but in color.”\nLansman wants her paintings to take the viewers out of their busy world into the peace and quiet of the woods. \nPat Merriman’s paintings reflect her love of North Carolina\, her native state. Constant experimentation keeps her work fresh\, innovative\, interesting and unique. “I am inspired to try new techniques\, paints\, and brushes and see what they add to my work. Currently I am exploring the use of different techniques and materials to create snow scenes.” Experimentation helps encourage creativity\, and broadens an artist’s perspective. “I believe it breathes life into artwork\,” says Merriman\, “and hope you will come see what it has brought to my work in this show.”\nThis year has been challenging for glassblower Pringle Teetor. She missed almost 3 months in the studio due to shoulder surgery and was not able to get back until mid-June. “At first\, I just practiced simple forms” said Teetor\, “but I made them a little different. I picked random colors for these pieces as I was mainly practicing\, but they turned out very well. Footed bowls are something I love to make but have struggled with in the past because of my shoulder problems. With Color Comes Alive as the theme of the show\, I put colors together for bright contrast\, like purple and orange for some of the bowls.” Teetor also has carved pieces in the show\, a cold decorative technique called battuto\, done with diamond wheels on a lathe. It is a very lengthy\, tedious technique\, and requires planning layers of color so that cutting through one layer reveals another color underneath.\n“Years ago\, I fell in love with the motion and dance of the heat and fire. It blends physical\, technical and artistic skills. It’s physically demanding and hard on the body. It’s exhausting\, but yet\, I still love it.” \nAbout the Gallery:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor paintings\, metal sculpture\, figurative sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, photomontage\, painted gourds\, mixed media\, jewelry\, glass\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday–Saturday\, 12-4pm Sunday. More information can be found at HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/color-comes-alive/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Exhibit,Free Events,Jewelry & Glass,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sept-24-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240823T192702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T192702Z UID:119488-1724716800-1727049599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:INTERTWINED DESCRIPTION:Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry by Arianna Bara\, nature and figurative art by Ryann Carey\, painted gourd sculptures by Martha Danek. In the gallery August 27th through September 22nd. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, August 30th\, 6-9pm.\nHillsborough musician Ben Fisher will perform on the patio in front of the gallery during the Last Friday Art Walk. Ben plays folk\, medieval and early renaissance music on a Pono Nui – a very large ukulele. \nJeweler Arianna Bara describes her interpretation of the show’s title Intertwined as the relationships between the stones\, the metal and her own creative processes. “I strive for the harmonious but also the unexpected; the shiny and the muted\, the darkened and the bright. The interplay of light\, color and shape combine and\, in the best of circumstances\, result in a piece that is greater than the sum of its parts. Those moments are my favorites.” \nIn a literal way\, Martha Danek’s artistic medium\, gourds\, grow on vines that twine around any stationary object near them.\n“When I paint the mottled surface of a gourd with a wash of watercolor\, whorls and patterns emerge that remind me of clouds or seawater or a nebula. I love using these naturally occurring patterns as inspirational starting points for my gourd sculptures.” Her gourd pieces feature trees\, flowers\, birds\, fish\, and many other life forms that have inspired her work for more than thirty years. “They seem to fit very comfortably on a natural gourd ‘canvas.’ “I love the idea of nest-building\, and have used found materials such as leather\, twigs\, and hemp to create stylized nests perched at the tops of some of my pieces.” Intertwined lives\, vines\, nests\, relationships…the opportunities for inspiration have been rich! \nPhotography was painter Ryann Carey’s first love as an artistic medium. Her love of observation provides the inspiration to capture moments\, first on camera\, and then in her paintings. “I strive to paint the representational world converged with the emotional response that it elicits. With my paintings\, I then rely heavily on my sense memory to portray not only what the eye has seen but also the feeling that a space and time have evoked.” More recently\, Carey has begun intertwining photography\, cyanotype\, and ink\, with watercolor. “Opening my practice to additional mediums adds challenges and benefits that make the process that much more interesting for me.” \nIntertwined will be on display from August 27th to September 22nd at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor painting\, sculpture\, pottery\, photography\, photomontage\, jewelry\, glass\, gourd sculpture\, scratchboard\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/intertwined/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Exhibit,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/INTERTWINED-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240725T174112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T174112Z UID:114126-1721692800-1724630399@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Natural Patterns: Flora and Fauna DESCRIPTION:Abstracted botanical paintings by Ellie Snow\, figurative sculpture by Lynn Wartski. In the gallery July 23rd through August 25th. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, July 26th\, 6-9pm with music provided by Lars Barbary and the Close Shaves. \nFor painter Ellie Snow\, painting is an escape\, a window into a fairy tale world where she can ponder the beauty and complexity of life\, and the stories that repeat themselves\, like patterns\, through time. \nSnow’s artworks begin with nature photographs taken while exploring. “At home\, I collage\, edit\, and make double exposures to create a scene that is playful and mysterious. I think of each painting as an introduction to a story about life’s fits and starts\, imperfection\, darkness\, light\, magic\, weirdness\, and beauty.” \nSnow loves the plants she paints\, but is equally interested in the real and imagined history of where they grow and the shadowy spaces surrounding them. “Are these shadow spaces a sanctuary\, a refuge\, a nest? Or do they draw us into some darker\, more ominous place? How does perspective filter what we see and how we interpret it? In this complicated world\, how can we decipher what is real and what isn’t? How do we hold all this joy and grief?” \nLast year artist Lynn Wartski started to treat the surface of her anthropomorphic sculptures as an additional canvas. She created animal figures that had bold flowers\, nautical “tattoos”\, and wintery motifs on them. Liking the results\, Wartski decided to carry that idea into the sculptures for this year’s show – but with a twist. “Instead of just thematic or decorative elements\, I began with creatures that had distinctive natural patterns\, known in the fashion world as “animal prints.” I altered and morphed those distinctive markings. What emerged is a rather unique menagerie. Among them are a “tie dyed” giraffe\, a paisley pony\, and a “zentangled” zebra.” \nIn a piece titled “Yuri\,” Wartski paid homage to dear friend\, a writer and quilt artist\, by creating a wall hanging sea turtle. The turtle’s shell appears to be a crazy quilt of felted sections and fabric from Yuri’s quilt stash. A different type of natural pattern\, a life cycle\, is honored in her sculpture “Brood XIX.” This cicada with a megaphone recalls the multiple weeks of this late spring that had an insect driven soundtrack. \nNatural Patterns: Flora and Fauna will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from July 23rd through August 25th\, 2024 with an opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on July 26th from 6-9pm. Music at the opening is provided by “Lars Barbary and the Close Shaves.” \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring oil\, acrylic and watercolor paintings\, sculpture\, photography\, photomontage\, glass arts\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, painted gourd sculptures and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Phone: (919) 732-5001. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/natural-patterns-flora-and-fauna/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/July-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240625T165002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T165002Z UID:109777-1719273600-1721606399@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Color and Form DESCRIPTION:Mixed metal jewelry by Nell Chandler\, abstracted landscape paintings by Ellie Reinhold\, hand-made functional pottery by Evelyn Ward. In the gallery June 25th through July 21st. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, June 28th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, digital art\, photomontage\, glass arts\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n“When we throw around titles for our featured artists’ shows we try to suggest titles all three of us are familiar with and challenged by” says jeweler Nell Chandler. The title Color and Form got her thinking of how she regularly uses all sorts of mixed media to embellish her jewelry creations with color. “For weeks I have been forming rings around ring mandrels and forming cuffs around cuff mandrels and incorporating gemstones for my color: purple amethysts\, pink tourmalines\, green peridots\, sky-blue topazes\, yellow citrines\, red garnets\, and blue aquamarines to create a clean\, polished look. I love the way a united title can send me in an inspiring new direction.” \n“I would say that I’m staying within my recent purview of little structures” explains painter Ellie Reinhold\, “but running with the title (Color and Form) in trying to shake it up a little bit with both a different approach to color and new venues for it. We’ll see if I manage it!” \n“Color\, form\, function. Not necessarily in that order\,” says potter Evelyn Ward. “Balancing the shape of a pot (or its form)\, how it will look on the surface and how it will be used are basically the job requirements of being a potter. The great thing is that this is an endless pursuit\, an endless endeavor.” \nEnsuring that the pots she makes perform their function while being a pleasure to use\, is her primary focus. “Take a vase for example\, I’ve found a wide base and somewhat narrow neck allows the stems of the flowers to fan out and therefore the blooms do\, too\, making flower arranging effortless. But then I also want the vase to be enjoyable on its own when not in use and that’s where that dance between color and form come into play.” \nColor and Form will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from June 25th through July 24th\, 2024 with an opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on May 31st from 6-9pm. Music at the opening provided by The Jackson Street Band\, Mike Gasperino\, David Lobe and Larry Vellani. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, photomontage\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/color-and-form/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Jewelry & Glass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JUNE_Post-Card.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240424T192128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T192128Z UID:101273-1713830400-1716767999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Mystic Chords DESCRIPTION:Photographic montage and mixed media by Catharine Carter\, artistic fine furniture by Pete Rodrigues\, impressionist landscape paintings by Jude Lobe. In the gallery April 23rd through May 26th. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, April 26th\, 6-9pm. \n“To ‘strike a chord’ is defined as evoking an emotional response\,” according to artist Catharine Carter. “For me the idea of Mystic Chords are ones that vibrate or resonate deep within one’s soul.” Carter uses photographic montage and mixed media to compose storytelling narratives that explore deep feelings in order to awaken dreams and memories. “By exploring my inner landscape\,” she declares\, “I can address my insecurities\, fears\, hopes and dreams to find harmony and balance\, insight and inspiration.” \nArtist Jude Lobe’s work for Mystic Chords is an eclectic mix of painting and sculpture\, an appreciation of the natural world and the humans – past and present – who live in it. “Shamanic tradition refers to All That Is\, as the Web of Life where nothing happens in a vacuum. One thought or action affects another. Everything\, living and non-living\, is inter-connected.” Lobe refers to them as Mystic Chords\, and feels that recognizing this inter-connectedness is essential for creating a sustainable and equitable way of life. “My artworks in this show are my abstract expressions of nature.” \n“I still feel new to the gallery and to the art world as a whole\,” says woodworker Pete Rodrigues. “For the last 26 years\, I have created pieces out of wood.” However\, becoming a member of the gallery has allowed me to be more creative\, using my imagination to discover new possibilities. The process of pushing the boundaries of creativity and design within my pieces of furniture is what motivates me as an artist. For my upcoming show I’m excited about what this year’s growth has led me to create!” \nMystic Chords will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from April 23rd through May 26th\, with an opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on April 26th from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, photomontage\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/mystic-chords/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Postcard_Mystic_Chords.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240326T215431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T215431Z UID:97851-1711411200-1713743999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Earth Elements DESCRIPTION:Terra cotta pottery vessels by Garry Childs\, fused glass art by Mark Kinsella\, watermedia collage paintings by Nancy Smith. In the gallery March 26th through April 21st. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, March 29th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/earth-elements/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FA-MAR24postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240319T195203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T195203Z UID:94984-1710086400-1710093600@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Mary Rocap - Live Performance at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts DESCRIPTION:Singer/songwriter Mary Rocap\, joined by musicians Megan Whitted and Charlie Ebel\, perform songs from Mary’s CD “Deep December Dreams.” The performance caps the gallery’s annual show “It’s All About The Story\,” this year featuring artwork inspired Mary Rocap’s songs. The performance and reception will be held on Sunday\, March 10th from 4-6pm at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St. in Hillsborough. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call the gallery at 919-732-5001. \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/mary-rocap-live-performance-at-the-hillsborough-gallery-of-arts/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Free Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MaryRocapHeadshot.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240213T211654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T211654Z UID:89935-1708387200-1711324799@artsorange.org SUMMARY:It’s All About the Story\, Volume X: Mary Rocap DESCRIPTION: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 Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn and poet Jaki Shelton Green. This year the show returns\, highlighting the work of North Carolina singer/songwriter Mary Rocap. The gallery’s 21 artists have each chosen a song from Ms. Rocap’s CD\, Deep December Dreams\, as inspiration for a work of art in their chosen medium.\nSculptor Lynn Wartski has interpreted Mary Rocap’s song Jupiter and Venus as a dancing rabbit\, in a felted wool sculpture titled “Venus Dances for Herself”. “The song is a re-imagining of the myth based on the December sky conjunction of the two planets\,” explained Wartski. “My sculpture is a re-imagining of Mary’s song. She tells the tale of Venus’s yearly plea to Jupiter to accept her and Mars’ love child. My Venus is dancing to please herself\, and doesn’t care if she has Jupiter’s approval. She is dancing with her own joy.”\nBotanical artist Chris Graebner was inspired by the song “Cotton” to look at the cotton blossom more closely. Cotton is in the mallow family which makes it a relative of hibiscus\, okra and hollyhocks\, among other garden favorites. Its flowers are similar to theirs in shape\, but while cotton flowers are white when they open\, after pollination they begin to change color and in several days they become a bright fuchsia.\nNancy Smith was inspired by the song “Oleander” to create a portrait. The song speaks about a mother’s giving her beautiful daughter a poisonous name for protection. In creating the painting\, Nancy imagined the daughter holding onto her innocence despite living the legacy of her mother’s curse.\nThe images in Deep December Dreams provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 21 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 20th through March 24th with a reception in the gallery on February 23rd from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a performance by Ms. Rocap in the gallery on Sunday\, March 10th from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public.\nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, photomontage\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Tuesday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/its-all-about-the-story-volume-x-mary-rocap/2024-02-20/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Concert,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Jewelry & Glass,Music,Photography Film & Digital Arts,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FEB24-Postcard-4Story.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20240103T203909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T203909Z UID:82602-1704585600-1708300799@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Past to Present DESCRIPTION:Past to Present: Celebrating Former Members \nBeginning on January 7th\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will present an invitational show of new work by 12 former members of the gallery. Some of these artists were recent members\, while others were with us in the more distant past. All have continued to explore their art in other venues and sometimes in different mediums. \nPainters Linda Carmel\, Lolette Guthrie and Michele Yellin will be familiar names and faces to current customers of the gallery\, as will textile artist Alice Levinson and ironwood carver Larry Favorite. All were recent members; while painters Peg Bachenheimer\, Kimberly Wheaton\, and Jean LeCluyse\, jewelry designer Mirinda Kossoff\, sculptor Renee Leverty\, fabric artist Ali Givens\, and glass artist Mark Kinsella were members in earlier days of HGA. \nWe look forward to seeing where their art journeys have taken them since their time with us. Please join us for an opening reception with all the artists from 1-4pm on Sunday\, January 14th in the gallery. \nThe show will run from January 7 to February 18 with an opening reception on Sunday January 14th from 1-4pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, oil and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, digital art\, photomontage\, jewelry\, glass arts\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/past-to-present/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Fabric & Fiber Arts,Free Events,Jewelry & Glass,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Past-to-Present-postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20231016T052131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192959Z UID:75547-1698105600-1699833599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour Preview Show DESCRIPTION:2023 marks the 29th year for the Orange County Artists Guild’s Annual Open Studio Tour. During the first two weekends in November\, more than 100 artists located throughout Orange County will be participating in this juried event and opening their studios to visitors. OCAG’s Open Studio Tour is a rare opportunity for art lovers from Orange County and beyond to meet artists in their places of work\, to view and purchase art directly from the artists\, and in many instances to watch as artists demonstrate how they create their pieces. Studio Tour brochures and maps to the participants’ studios are available at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and other area locations or on the Guild website: http://www.ocagnc.org \nMany of the artists on the 2023 tour will have work in the OCAG Preview Exhibit at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, from October 24th through November 12th. The preview show is a wonderful opportunity for a first look at the work on the tour and can help you plan your tour route. \nFive members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will be among those participating in this year’s tour: Catharine Carter\, Eduardo Lapetina\, Jason Smith\, Nancy Smith and Pringle Teetor.\nCatharine Carter’s studio is located at 705 Kensington Drive in Chapel Hill\, #61 on the tour map. Catharine creates photo-based images which are at once playful\, fantastical\, and serious\, exploring visual stories and dreams with universal themes.\nEduardo Lapetina’s studio is 318 North Estes Drive\, Chapel Hill\, at #67 on the tour map. This is his 14th year participating on the tour. Lapetina will show new abstract paintings with vibrant colors and in various sizes\, including some very large pieces. \nJason Smith creates abstract metal sculptures in steel and copper using both fabricated and reclaimed material. Jason’s studio is #3 on the map at 1709 NC HWY 86 North\, in Hillsborough. His sculpture has an emphasis on the abstract and is often Asian inspired.\nNancy Smith’s studio is #45\, at 201 Morningside Drive\, in Carrboro. She will have intriguing contemporary mixed media paintings of figures\, animals and nature.\nGlass artist Pringle Teetor will be on the tour for the 12th year. She’ll be showing again at Ali Given’s home studio\, (#15) located at 3611 Mijos Lane in Chapel Hill. Pringle’s blown glass and Ali Given’s textile art complement each other perfectly. There will be plenty of colorful work to see. \nAn opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Friday\, October 27th from 6-9pm at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, located in the Mercantile Building at 121 North Churton Street in historic downtown Hillsborough\, North Carolina. For more information visit the Gallery website: www.HillsboroughGallery.com. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, acrylic and oil paintings\, sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, digital art\, photomontage\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/orange-county-artists-guild-open-studio-tour-preview-show/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OCAG-postcard239print.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230907T002732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T172805Z UID:72791-1695686400-1698019199@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Reciprocus DESCRIPTION:Colorfully researched collages by Pat Merriman\, abstracted landscape paintings by Ellie Reinhold\, mixed media figurative sculpture by Lynn Wartski. In the gallery September 26th through October 22nd. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, September 29th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/reciprocus/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Free Events,Jewelry & Glass,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Reciprocus-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230812T020121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T200204Z UID:69847-1692662400-1695599999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:From The Mind's Eye DESCRIPTION:Botanical oil paintings by Chris Graebner\, vibrant landscape paintings by Marcy Lansman\, distinctive blown glass by Pringle Teetor. In the gallery August 22nd through September 24th. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, August 25th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \nFrom the Mind’s Eye\, highlights the work of Chris Graebner\, Marcy Lansman and Pringle Teetor\, on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from August 22 through September 24\, with a reception in the gallery on Friday\, August 25th from 6-9pm. \nOil painter Chris Graebner\, has continued her botanical series this year. These paintings are oil on cradled panel – a smooth flat surface that is perfect for detailed work and which allows the painting to extend right to the edge without the intervention of a frame. In the process of making them Graebner rediscovered her “magic brush.” “Back in the late 1990s\, I was taking a class in watercolors\, when I discovered a Raphael Kolinsky sable brush in the bargain bin of a Kansas City art supply store. These brushes are usually quite expensive\, but this one was on deep discount\, so I bought it. I couldn’t believe how much more control I had with a really good brush. It felt like magic! Fast forward 20 years: I’d stopped using watercolors and returned to oils. My magic brush was made for watercolors\, so I’d put it away. Last year I got it out again and decided to see how it would work with oils. Most brushes for oil paints are stiffer with much coarser bristles. But for the detailed work that I do\, my little sable brushes are perfect!” \nMany of Marcy Lansman’s paintings have been inspired by what she sees on walks in the woods near her home in Chapel Hill. “On summer mornings I go straight from the woods into my studio\, where I recreate some of what I experienced on my walk. I put down an underpainting of patches of bright colors. Then\, using a palette knife\, I fill the painting with random strokes that work together to create the illusion of light hitting trees.”\nAlthough it’s impossible to control the palette knife as precisely as a brush\, it’s easier to create random\, organic shapes. Speckles of color from the underpainting show through the random shapes created by the palette knife. The effect of those speckles is to liven up the painting\, mimicking splashes of light we see in nature. This technique is especially suited to paintings of trees since\, from a distance\, the leaves on a tree look like random patches that vary not only in brightness\, but in color.\n“I want the paintings to take the viewers out of their busy world into the peace and quiet of the woods.” \nFor glass blower Pringle Teetor these past 2 years have felt like an out-of-control freight train with too many major transitions. “I really wanted to get back to working with cane but felt that my head wasn’t where I needed it to be for complicated work. So\, a couple of weeks before shutting the glass furnace down for the summer\, I decided not to worry about the final product and just practice canework. After just one piece\, I suddenly felt like I was back in the saddle! I have had a few designs in my head for a long time that I had wanted to try. One is called a “switched axis”: after the cane is rolled up on the pipe\, a hole is made in the side and a pipe is attached there. Then the original pipe is removed from the gather. This changes the direction of whatever was on the first pipe. It is a complicated procedure\, but the results are stunning.” \nAbout the Gallery:\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor paintings\, metal sculpture\, figurative sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, montage\, digital art\, mixed media\, jewelry\, glass\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday–Saturday\, 12-4pm Sunday. More information can be found at HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/from-the-minds-eye/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/August-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230821 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230718T220022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T220022Z UID:67247-1690243200-1692575999@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Little Treasures DESCRIPTION:Mixed metal jewelry by Nell Chandler\, mixed media and acrylic paintings by Ellie Snow\, hand-made functional pottery by Evelyn Ward. In the gallery July 25th through August 20th. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, July 28th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, photographic montage and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/little-treasures/2023-07-25/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Jewelry & Glass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/July-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230617T191517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T150531Z UID:64764-1687824000-1690156799@artsorange.org SUMMARY:From Earth to Sky DESCRIPTION:Terra cotta pottery vessels by Garry Childs\, artistic fine furniture by Pete Rodrigues\, watermedia collage paintings by Nancy Smith. In the gallery June 27th through July 23rd. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, June 30th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \nFrom Earth to Sky will be at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts June 27 to July 23 with a reception in the gallery on Friday\, June 30 from 6-9pm. \nGarry Childs’ artwork is formed on a potter’s wheel from terra-cotta clay. After the clay has stiffened enough to handle\, he applies glazes and carves patterns through the glaze into the damp clay. When completely dry\, the pots are fired to 2\,100 degrees. “In the past few years I have been applying local clays directly to the pots in a liquid form. These clays are used straight from the ground with all the naturally occurring impurities and organic material to provide interesting surface textures.” Says Childs\, “We often refer to parts of pots like parts of the human body. Neck\, shoulder\, belly\, foot and lip are used for both. I see people in the curves of the shapes. Many have what I think of as a feminine form with slow soft curves. Put your arms around one\, you’ll see what I mean.” \n“I still feel new to the gallery and to the art world as a whole\,” says furniture maker Pete Rodrigues. “For the last 25 years\, I have created pieces out of wood. Becoming a resident artist in the gallery has allowed me to be more creative\, using my imagination and discovering new possibilities.” Rodrigues is excited about his new wall art\, “these designs consist of contemporary shapes and are held to the wall with magnets. The magnets give an opportunity for each piece to be hung in any way on the wall\, allowing purchasers to continue the creative process. Also in the show are some of my new furniture designs and floating shelves. They’re both beautiful and functional.” \nFor painter Nancy Smith inspiration for this show did not come easy. “I was going through a major life transition and my creative spirit was on hiatus. The deadline for paintings was looming large and I had started none.” To soothe herself\, Smith spent time in nature taking walks in the woods. “Surrounded by trees\, I listened to the music of a flowing stream and bird song. I felt peaceful\, sustained\, and nurtured. Ideas began to take root and grow. The paintings in this show are an expression of my emotional experience while communing with earth and sky.” \nAbout the Gallery \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil\, acrylic and watercolor paintings\, metal sculpture\, figurative sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, montage\, digital art\, mixed media\, jewelry\, glass\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday–Saturday\, 12-4pm Sunday. More information can be found at HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/from-earth-to-sky/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Ceramics,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230516T234544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T191146Z UID:60152-1684800000-1687737599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:Through Our Eyes DESCRIPTION:Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry by Arianna Bara\, nature and figurative watercolor paintings by Ryann Carey\, distinctive fine furniture and wall panels by Ian Herdell. In the gallery May 23rd through June 25th. Opening reception during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk\, May 26th\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \nWhen a new piece begins to take shape in jeweler Arianna Bara’s mind\, sometimes the idea arrives before the stones\, 0ther times not. Then she pulls out trays of stones and fossils from around the world. “I lay them out on my design table and begin the process of mixing and matching colors\, shapes\, textures\, sizes. I am invariably drawn towards figurative combinations. As the sunlight falls across them\, flashes of color and movement spark my attention as I shift them around. In my mind’s eye heads and bodies come together in combinations that evoke an ancient primal female form. When the right stones find each other it is as satisfying as fitting together pieces of a puzzle.” \nPainter Ryann Carey fell in love with the challenge of watercolors as a medium for expression. In the last year she’s been using their transparency to explore her interest in negative space. “I strive to merge the representational world with the emotional response that it elicits. Photography was my first love in art\, so I let my love of observation be my inspiration to capture a moment on camera. With my paintings\, I then rely heavily on my memory to portray not only what the eye has seen but also the feeling that a space and time evoked. Humans are united by our common experiences and our emotional connection to our environment. My hope is to create work that conjures up this common thread among us.” \nWoodworker Ian Herdell is fascinated by the stories that trees can tell. Each piece of wood has a unique history\, shaped by the natural world over its lifetime. “Through my art\, I strive to forge a connection between nature and human intention\, making something new and beautiful to share. Through my eyes\, trees tell me of soil\, wind and water – of storms\, insects and fungus – of passing seasons – of time on a slow scale. My work is inspired by the organic shapes and textures of trees and the stories they hold within. Each piece is handmade and represents a conversation\, a back and forth I have with the tree’s tale and our shared human story. Both are old sagas and I feel privileged to add a few lines of my own.” \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/through-our-eyes/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Jewelry & Glass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/May-Postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230411T231733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T173535Z UID:51008-1682380800-1684713599@artsorange.org SUMMARY:CONNECTING VISIONS DESCRIPTION:Opening on April 25th at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, Connecting Visions presents the work of three artists. Painter Eduardo Lapetina\, photographer and digital artist Eric Saunders\, and metal sculptor Jason Smith\, come together to create a show that pushes boundaries. \nEduardo Lapetina’s desire is to connect with the outside world through his paintings. “I want the present work to be the catalyst to rethink the significance of our future and to stimulate ideas and dialogue. To have a fresh outlook with an explosion of vibrant colors\, impactful textures and messages of hope.” “I also want to interpret color as a tangible form\, yet simultaneously retaining a dichotomy of fluidity giving way to shifting patterns to mirror a harmony resonating with emotional feelings. I want my journey in art to be a nature orchestration of my experiences and emotions.” \nEric Saunders’ work is a blend of abstract natural landscapes and digitally altered images. “In the past year I have re-involved myself with making composite images by combining elements of two or more photographs into one image.” Saunders’ often uses this technique to make whimsical combinations of elements that ultimately fit together in a different way than one might expect from looking at the original images. “Sometimes odd combinations actually present themselves in the original image” he says\, “for example\, shadows on an umbrella or berries against a cloudy sky.” \nJason Smith is a metal sculptor who creates works of art that challenge the boundaries of traditional sculpting techniques. With a passion for working with metal\, he transforms this raw material into pieces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also thought-provoking. “My work reflects my deep interest in the duality of the material I work with – its strength and fragility\, its power and delicacy.” Each piece is a unique expression of his artistic vision\, exploring the relationship between form and function\, the organic and the geometric\, and the harmony and chaos of the natural world. \n“Connecting Visions” will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from April 25th through May 21st with a reception in the gallery on Friday\, April 28th from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil and acrylic paintings\, sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Tuesday –Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/connecting-visions/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Free Events,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/April-postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Gallery of Arts 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424 DTSTAMP:20260520T223233 CREATED:20230327T185801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185801Z UID:49030-1679961600-1682294399@artsorange.org SUMMARY:BREATHE DESCRIPTION: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 featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and textiles. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12 – 4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com \nFor painter and multi-media artist\, Jude Lobe\, it’s about finding peace and calm in the beauty of nature. “Our exhibit this year is a call out to breathe and find the beauty around us rather than to get caught up in the stress of what we hear on the news.” “My art in this exhibit\,” says Lobe “is inspired by the nature around me which convinces me that all living and so-called ‘non-living’ things are interwoven and connected with the animals and people that live that connection.” \n“Breathe. We all do it. It is automatic. It is life” says glass artist Susan Hope. But faced with the title of the show\, she “anticipated the fast approaching deadline\, and had to calmly breathe… a lot… and wait for the ideas to rise out of attention to the moment.” “Sometimes the inspiration just isn’t there. Sometimes the muse is missing. Sometimes the glass or the kiln won’t cooperate.” Her work for this show reflects her continued experimentation with glass as it is broken\, fragmented\, crushed and melted again and again. Working in this technique enables Hope to create more painterly images\, unlimited colors and a variety of textures. It is a slow process. Each firing in the kiln can be as long as 24 hours and each piece is fired 4-6 times before it is cleaned and polished. “I began to see these ‘down times’ as the breath taken and the space between bursts of activity. In the silence of the kiln the many broken pieces became fused into a whole piece again. Just as in life\, creation and healing began in the quiet and rest when I would patiently\, intentionally…breathe.” \nWhen photographic montage artist Catharine Carter thinks about the title of this show\, “Breathe” she is “reminded how often we go through our busy day without stopping to take a breath and check in with our feelings. It is in those moments when I stop and take a breath\, the act of inhaling and exhaling can put me in touch with my thoughts and allow me be open to inspiration.”\n“My art starts with recognizing an especially prominent or troubling thought or feeling that that makes me wonder why it has my attention. My piece ‘Open Book’ celebrates how a great story can spark your imagination. In ‘Bubbles’ I was thinking about the fragility of life and ‘Omen’ is the representation of a foreshadowing feeling.” \n“Breathe” will be on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts from March 28th through April 23rd with a reception in the gallery on Friday\, March 31st from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil and acrylic paintings\, sculpture\, ceramics\, photography\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s winter hours are 10am-6pm Tuesday –Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com \n\n\n Related URL:https://artsorange.org/event/breathe/ LOCATION:121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278-2533\, United States\, 121 N Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Walk,Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Jewelry & Glass,Photography Film & Digital Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsorange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/March-postcard.jpg GEO:36.0760788;-79.0997647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278-2533 United States 121 N Churton St Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Churton St:geo:-79.0997647,36.0760788 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR