Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
Bloom Fest
Visit BLOOM FEST in downtown Chapel Hill and celebrate our community and all things Spring! There will be arts activities, performances, natural experiences, floral displays and more. Highlights of the festival include Blawesome’s 20-foot Carolina-themed floral archway, a LIVE monarch butterfly garden from BASF, a performance from Paperhand Puppets, and a community exhibit of “Planting… Read More →
Young Orange County artists shine in art competitions
It’s no secret that Orange County, North Carolina, is home to an astounding number of artists. We see their art in galleries, hear their words at readings, and view their productions both onstage and on the screen. But, what many may not be aware of, is the incredible young artists we have in our schools…. Read More →
How Art Creates Community: Sarah Cornette’s Fulbright Journey
An introduction to Sarah Cornette’s Fulbright Inquiry Project The OCAC has long been a fan of Sarah Cornette, the art teacher at Mary Scroggs Elementary School, and her choice-based classroom philosophy (read about Sarah in this Vitamin O story). Sarah continues to wow us; in 2018, she was the recipient of a Fulbright Distinguished Award… Read More →