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SUMMARY:Afterglow: Art by Jon Whiddon
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck present “Afterglow: Art by Jon Whiddon” featuring art from the artist’s estate. This will mark the center’s first folk art exhibit from Mike’s Art Truck since Covid restrictions began in 2020. Spanning Jon Whiddon’s brief but intense artistic journey from 1999 to 2008\, the exhibition is composed of the unsold work and personal collection that were left to Whiddon’s estate when he passed away in 2008. The art is on display from May 20 through September 8\, 2022\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nAt the age of 39\, Jon Whiddon began teaching himself to paint. At first he used leftover tractor paint and scrap wood\, recreating the Georgia farmland with vibrant lines and intense light. He approached painting with enthusiasm and resourcefulness\, and his work quickly developed into an energetic\, impressionistic style. Relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains brought a fresh perspective to his paintings as he eagerly adapted to his new environment. Hungry for exploration\, Whiddon set out on a personal quest to see the world and to bring it to life in his paintings. He envisioned extended trips to be followed with intense periods of creativity on his return\, all with the support of his growing cadre of friends and fans. A hugely successful trip to Italy was followed by another to Bali. In August 2007\, shortly after his return from Bali\, Jon was diagnosed with cancer. He continued painting and planning until his death on February 20\, 2008. On the night of a lunar eclipse\, the life of this promising self-taught artist came to a tragic end. \nExhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit www.visithillsboroughnc.com. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/afterglow-art-by-jon-whiddon/
LOCATION:Alexander Dickson House\, 150 E. King St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit,Free Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191130
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SUMMARY:"More Outsider Art in the Visitors Center"
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are pleased to present another special exhibit of folk art at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough\, NC. Highlighted by the work of Savannah artist Rudolph Bostic\, “More Outsider Art in the Visitors Center” is the second in a series of shows featuring “outsider” art from a variety of self-taught artists. The collection is on display August 30 through November 28\, 2019\, inside the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nThe centerpiece of the current exhibit is a group of paintings by Rudolph Bostic\, a proud artist with a big smile. Painting on scrap cardboard\, Bostic has established a distinctive style illustrating Biblical and mythological scenes with rich\, fluid lines. Although his work has found its way into museum collections\, this is the debut of these three paintings acquired directly from the artist. The Bostic paintings are accompanied by art from eight other Southern folk artists: Charlie Lucas\, Myrtice West\, Ab the Flagman\, bailey jack\, Dede Spitz\, Eric Legge\, John Henry Toney\, and David Bryant.  \nArtists like these who create “outsider art” have developed their own styles and techniques without regard for – or regard from – the artistic establishment of galleries\, museums\, and critics. After being “discovered” by collectors\, some outsiders have gained a degree of acceptance\, even fame\, but rarely fortune. An internal spark drives them to keep making art\, even when art does not pay the bills. Known or unknown\, each artist is unique\, as are each of their creations. \nExhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. Prices have been reduced for local sales. Contact Mike’s Art Truck for information by email at mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit https://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/more-outsider-art-in-the-visitors-center/
LOCATION:Alexander Dickson House\, 150 E. King St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Drawing Painting & Mixed Media,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190614
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SUMMARY:"Outsider Art in the Visitors Center"
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are hosting a summer exhibit and sale of folk art at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough\, NC. “Outsider Art in the Visitors Center” is a diverse collection of art from nine self-taught artists. The show is on display now through August 29\, 2019\, inside the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nThe artists who have brought forth this variety-pack of work are not well-known\, and their art is not widely recognized. They have created their art without regard for – or regard from – the artistic establishment of galleries\, museums\, and magazines. For these reasons\, they are truly outsiders. Starting from unique motivations and circumstances\, these the artists developed their own styles and techniques. \nThe exhibit contains portraits by j.d. Sipe\, the artist known as “theartist”\, and Jim Shores\, as well as social observations from “The Reverend Johnny Ace.” Artists Alyne Harris\, Annie Wellborn\, and Bennie Morrison pay tribute to memories of old ways and hard work\, while Dede Spitz and Floria Yancey express aspirations and dreams of the future. A museum poster signed by Reverend Howard Finster represents a former outsider whose work was eventually recognized worldwide. \nExhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. Prices have been reduced for local sales. Contact Mike’s Art Truck for information by email at mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit https://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/outsider-art-in-the-visitors-center/
LOCATION:Alexander Dickson House\, 150 E. King St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:"Art from the Holler" Folk Art by Cher Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are proud to present artwork by North Carolina artist Cher Shaffer at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough\, NC. “Art from the Holler by Cher Shaffer” is a new selection of unique creations by one of our state’s best-loved self-taught artists. The show is on display now through May 30\, 2019\, in the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nAt her home “down in the holler” in rural Appalachia\, Cher Shaffer draws\, paints\, sculpts\, or assembles art every day\, as she has done for more than four decades. Over the years\, her art has followed her life’s meandering path\, growing and changing with her own self-awareness. As a young mother of three\, Shaffer first painted rural landscapes in a traditional folk-art style\, work that was charming\, yet constrained. Gradually\, as she and the children grew\, her art became more fluid and introspective. Now in her senior years\, Shaffer feels liberated and open as an artist\, free to express her emotions\, and receptive to enlightenment from any source. She works quickly\, spontaneously\, and relentlessly\, completely consumed by creative forces. Reflecting her own optimistic energy\, Cher Shaffer’s fanciful paintings and assemblages are infused with joy and humor. \n“Art from the Holler” is Cher Shaffer’s second collaboration with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck. The artwork was chosen by the artist herself\, especially for this show in Hillsborough.  \nExhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck and can be picked up after the conclusion of the show. Contact Mike’s Art Truck for information by email at mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit https://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/art-from-the-holler-folk-art-by-cher-shaffer/
LOCATION:Alexander Dickson House\, 150 E. King St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
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SUMMARY:"Off the Grid: Art by Eric Legge"
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are happy to present “Off the Grid: Art by Eric Legge” at the Alexander Dickson House\, home of the Hillsborough Visitors Center. The exhibit is on view now through March 14\, 2019. \nSelf-taught artist Eric Legge leads a peaceful life “off the grid” in the mountains of Georgia\, surrounding himself with creatures and objects that he has found by “happy accident.” Putting discarded art supplies to good use\, Legge creates bright colorful paintings and assemblages that seem to radiate positive energy\, like the ones in this exhibit. \nExhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website: www.mikesarttruck.com. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit https://www.visithillsboroughnc.com. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/off-the-grid-art-by-eric-legge/2019-01-11/
LOCATION:Alexander Dickson House\, 150 E. King St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:“Folk Art in the Library”
DESCRIPTION:The owners and artists of Mike’s Art Truck are happy to return to the Orange County Main Public Library in Hillsborough with a new collection of self-taught art featuring work by three popular folk artists: Ruby C. Williams\, Michael Banks\, and Sam Ezell. \nRoadside paintings by Ruby C. Williams like those in the exhibit once lured passers-by to her produce stand outside Plant City\, FL\, where she continues to farm.  Her eye-catching images and misspelled messages have brought her considerable fame as an artist. They include “Watermelon Seller” a painting that was featured in a Smithsonian exhibition. Artist Michael Banks from Guntersville\, AL\, has an intense artistic drive that keeps him painting at a feverish pace. His distinctive images bend the boundaries of traditional folk art and dramatically fill one exhibit wall. Hillsborough’s own Sam Ezell started painting as a promise to a friend. Surprised how much he enjoyed making art\, and how much others enjoyed seeing his creations\, he has found no reason to stop. Samples of his happy artwork bring smiles to all. \nLongtime collectors of “outsider art” & friends of many artists\, Greg and Karen Mack founded Mike’s Art Truck to promote and sell the work of self-taught living artists. Mike’s Art Truck has no physical gallery location. Instead\, artwork is shown through cooperation with other businesses and public spaces\, and is displayed and sold online. The “truck” is only an imaginary one – driven by their cat Mike. Since moving to Hillsborough in 2012\, Mike’s Art Truck has curated folk art shows for the Orange County Public Library\, the Chapel Hill Public Library\, the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, the Whitted Building\,\nthe Orange County Historical Museum\, and the Hillsborough Campus of Durham Technical Community College. \nExhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck and can be picked up after the conclusion of the show. Contact Mike’s Art Truck for information by email at mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website  www.mikesarttruck.com. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/folk-art-in-the-library/
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