Orange Co. Arts Commission

Solstice Lantern Walk

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Each December, the Winter Solstice marks the beginning of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere, and the longest night of the year. This astronomical event is significant to many cultures, religions, and traditions, for many different reasons. For the Hillsborough, NC community, it has become a beautiful evening to gather and recognize the peaceful… Read More →

Jeanetta Hopkins Brings Musical Education to Hillsborough Youth

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By Taylor Tyson “Art teaches humanity how to coexist…Art is telling the story of life,” said Jeannetta Hopkins, founder of Bull City Music School.  Having grown up in Memphis, Tennessee, Hopkins is accustomed to a very involved arts community. As with most lifelong artists, Hopkins accredits her arts background to her family. With an immediate… Read More →

Commissioners approve project to provide affordable studio space for artists at Eno River Mill

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A lack of infrastructure and equitable access are two primary barriers for a healthy creative ecosystem for Orange County artists and residents, but a new project approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners seeks to remedy those issues. The Orange County Arts Commission, in partnership with the Gold Family and its partner, Hedgehog Holdings,… Read More →

“More Outsider Art in the Visitors Center”

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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… Read More →

“More Outsider Art in the Visitors Center” exhibit in Hillsborough

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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… Read More →

Raleigh Artist Chosen to Create New Public Art Piece in Downtown Hillsborough

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By Torey Mishoe HILLSBOROUGH, NC (August 1, 2019) – The Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC) and the Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) along with representatives from the Town of Hillsborough and Orange County are pleased to announce the final artist for the River Park Public Art Project. Jonathan Brilliant, a Raleigh-based installation artist, was chosen following… Read More →