“Under the looming threat of death, how might we inspire life? Through what mechanisms could we resist the psychological violence and despair inspired by the threat of violence while at the same time usher in hope?” DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual, Resistance features the work of visual artist Fahamu Pecou, who elevates and re-contextualizes Black… Read More →
visual arts
“Beautiful World of Watercolor”
Exhibition of watercolor paintings by Kendal Brown and Chris Berndt August 20-September 27, at the Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Reception August 20 3:00-4:00 p.m.
2017-18 Arts Grant Recipients Announced
The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is pleased to announce recipients of the 2017-18 Grassroots Arts Program and Artist Project Grants. The OCAC awarded twenty-five Grassroots Arts Program Grants and seven Artist Project Grants, totaling $57,713, to the following organizations and artists: Boomerang Youth: The Citizen Artist Carrboro Elementary School PTA: Cultural arts in-school performances… Read More →
Call for Art: The Carolina Inn
Introduction: The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is excited to assist the historic Carolina Inn in their purchase of an original piece of art to hang in the Crossroads Chapel Hill dining room. With its distinctly Southern soul and North Carolina Spirit, this award-winning restaurant and bar offers exceptional food and a comforting sense of… Read More →
Weekend Culture Fix May 12-14
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 →