Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
This is the last presentation in the Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art, and provides an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a cozy setting. We hope to promote a comfortable exchange of personal influences in artmaking that are also universal. Onicas Gaddis’ vast expressive paintings are unique... Read More →
D’ArtShop presents Onicas Gaddis our final artist in a series of artist talks centered around motivation. This Motivation, Meaning & Memory Series by Makers of Art is an opportunity for the community to connect with visual artists in a cozy setting. We hope to promote a comfortable exchange of personal influences In artmaking that are... Read More →
The use of words in visual art is popular and fun. Accompanying text with a visual component can help the message along. In this workshop, you will learn how colorful backgrounds painted on canvas boards can enhance a simply worded text of your choice. We will use acrylic paint, paint pens and metal leaf. Bring... Read More →
Experience various aspects of pop art as presented by featured Hillsborough artist Max Dowdle and accompanying local and visiting artists. Accompanying artists include: Ashley Armstrong, Kevin Flynn Bell, Michi Doan, Debi L. Drew, Gabriel Dunston, Robin Freebird, Armen Knox, David Knox, D. Xavier Knox, Margaret Oatney, Chris Wharton, Sam Williams, and Saul Zimet. Light refreshments... Read More →
We explore wetlands, from frogs, dragonflies, reeds and grasses to mythical swamp beings. Participating local artists include Ashley Armstrong, Sharon Barnes, Kevin Flynn Bell, Beverly Currence, Debi L. Drew, Phillip Howard, Mark Kingsley, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Carol McCanna, Jacqueline Rimmler and Sam Williams. Light refreshments and free children's art activity. Show runs through August... Read More →
Workshop leader Jacqueline Rimmler will share a variety of collage techniques, and will demonstrate steps for creating a successful collage from a template or from a photo or imagined image. Two templates (one for a pair of sheep, and one for a bunny -- see images above) will be provided for participants to make their... Read More →
Local artists join with the Town of Hillsborough and the Hillsborough Garden Club in celebrating National Pollinator Week. Kevin Flynn Bell, Beverly Currence, Debi Drew, Phillip Howard, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Judith Maier, Pat Merriman, Jacqueline Rimmler, Sam Williams, Darlene Wells and Barbara Younger share pollinator-inspired art. The show runs June 14 through July 7,... Read More →
Local seamstress Sally Barker has created fabric pictures for the blind to touch/see, but you don't have to be blind to enjoy them. Come and see and touch them before they leave to become part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s permanent collection. The show runs May 22 through June 9, with a reception Sunday,... Read More →
Experience the charm and spirit of the animals and scenes making up farm life. Jacqueline Rimmler and accompanying local artists Kevin Flynn Bell, Debi Drew, Chrystal Hardt, Phillip Howard, David Knox, D. Xavier Knox, Ray La Mantia, Margaret Oatney, Lynn Schmoock, Sam Williams, and Barbara Younger present work in various mediums including acrylics, oils, photography,... Read More →
This class is a lively introduction to the art of acrylic painting for children and pre-teens age 9 to 12. First, participants will be introduced to acrylic painting materials and techniques. Then they will create their own simple masterpieces on an 11x14 inch canvas. All supplies are included. Parents and/or caretakers will be asked to... Read More →
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