By Alicia Stemper for Vitamin O James “Jimmy Carter” runs a jewelry school in Carr Mill Mall, but he warns, “I don’t teach the easy stuff. I teach old traditional metalsmithing skills like soldering, hammering, metal forming, and stone setting.” His personal specialty is cloisonné, an enameling technique. Departing from jewelry, he is currently ‘making… Read More →
Fall 2016 Arts Grants Awarded
The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is pleased to announce recipients of the 2016 Fall Arts Grants. The OCAC awarded twenty-three arts grants, totaling $25,440 to the following projects taking place from January 1 – December 31, 2017: Carrboro Elementary School: North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble and Mike Wiley in-school performances Cedar Grove Neighborhood Association:… Read More →
Fall Arts Grants deadline December 6
The Orange County Arts Commission announces the Fall 2016 Arts Grants Application Period. The grants are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council and Orange County and will fund artist, school and nonprofit arts programs taking place during the 2017 calendar year. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Available grants include: Artist… Read More →