Orange Co. Arts Commission

Vitamin O: Francesca Talenti

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By Alicia Stemper / Vitamin O “I follow my visions more than I ever have before,” reports artist and recently retired UNC professor Francesca Talenti. Wants Upon a Time is proof. When asked about her favorite character in Orange County, Talenti did not hesitate. “The ogre in the play.” Patrick Dougherty’s stick sculpture on Hillsborough’s… Read More →

Call for Art: Gold Park Bee Hotel

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Request for Qualifications: GOLD PARK BEE HOTEL Public Art Project Introduction: The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) in partnership with the Town of Hillsborough, NC, and the Hillsborough Tourism Development Authority, is seeking an artist to design, fabricate, and install an exterior, permanent pollinator habitat art piece. The “Bee Hotel” will be located in Gold… Read More →

Hillsborough Arts Council Seeks Program Coordinator

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR Job Description Background: Founded in 1986, the Hillsborough Arts Council is an active, dynamic nonprofit organization serving the arts and cultural needs of Hillsborough and surrounding area. It accomplishes its mission “to enrich the community through the arts” with initiatives that focus on engaging diverse audiences in arts events and educational programs, fostering… Read More →

Vitamin O: Morgan Moylan

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By Alicia Stemper/Vitamin O Morgan Moylan grew up obsessed with color and texture. She expresses those fascinations through flowers. With an undergraduate degree, experience in corporate America, and an associate’s degree from the North Carolina State Agricultural Institute, Morgan had the necessary components for what she calls “the dream gig.” With four children, and a… Read More →

Vitamin O: Karen and Greg Mack

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By Alicia Stemper/Vitamin O Karen and Greg Mack’s interest in folk art began with well-known folk artist Reverend Howard Finster who designed album covers for R.E.M. and the Talking Heads. One artist led to another. The Macks now represent artists through their virtual art gallery, Mike’s Art Truck, which they began in Atlanta.  “It became… Read More →

Orange County Creatives Meet & Greet

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Calling all artists, musicians, actors, designers, writers, arts industry workers, arts supporters…you get the idea. Get to know your fellow artists and arts lovers in Orange County.  The Orange County Arts Commission will host it’s first Meet & Greet for the creative community on Thursday, June 1 at 6pm at Mystery Brewing.  Learn about what… Read More →

Weekend Culture Fix May 12-14

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It’s Mother’s Day! Take momma out for some live music, a class or a show. Here’s your list of weekend happenings: ^*^*^*ART^*^*^* >>>Chapel HIll/Carrboro • Tonight is 2nd Friday ArtWalk going on until 9:30pm. Featuring opening receptions Max Mayo at Krave Kava Bar and Keith Allen, Alan Dehmer and the 2017 Guest Invitational and Cultural… Read More →

23rd Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Invitational

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The 23rd Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Invitational opens this Saturday, May 6, at the home of Tinka Jordy and Mark Donley. Since 1994 Tinka and Mark, owners of the Eno Gallery in Hillsborough, have opened their garden as a venue for regional and national sculptors. The Jordy-Donley home is located at 1902 Borland Rd Hillsborough, NC… Read More →

Weekend Culture Fix for April 21-23

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Here’s your #WeekendCultureFix from the #OCAC! You can also view this at artsorange.org. *^*^*^*^EVENTS*^*^*^*^ >>>HILLSBOROUGH • The Hillsborough Arts Council presents Art in the Heart of Hillsborough Arts and Crafts Show, including The Living Room Hillsborough at the Hillsborough Visitors Center. Live music, booths of over 30 artists, food trucks and beer! >>>Chapel Hill/Carrboro •… Read More →