Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Art Exhibit at Main Library: Animal Paintings & Collages by Jackie Rimmler On display at the Main Library in Hillsborough through the end of January are pieces from Jackie Rimmler's series of animal paintings and mixed media collages. These pieces are displayed throughout the library and are appropriate for all audiences. Orange County Public Library's... Read More →
Join the Tiny Art Show and Get Ready for Artember: Your Art Displayed in September! How to Participate: From July 25th through August 25th adults & 6th-12th Graders can pick up an art kit containing a small canvas, paint, and brushes at Main Library in Hillsborough OR use your own supplies to make an art... Read More →
Want to learn what a starfield is? Find out what bats have to do with hickory trees? Writing on the theme of nature, Maura High, Gary Phillips, Garrett Sharpe, and Pam Baggett have created new work in response to each other’s poems. The event is free. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
We invite you to the first Eno River Poetry Festival, which will take place Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. at the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough, NC. Featured poets include Khalisa Rae, Eric Thompson, Blaine Purcell, Ta'Mia King, Anne Myles, Johnny Lee Chapman III, Anna Weaver, Jennifer Daniels, Bartholomew Barker, Guadalupe Luna,... Read More →
Exhibition of watercolor paintings and pastels by Marcia McDade McMann
Join Orange County Historical Museum's Exhibits and Programs Coordinator Courtney Smith for an entertaining presentation discussing the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence, the theory and context behind it, and a translation of the document into modern language. Registration encouraged: www.orangehistorync.org/events. When: Thursday, June 30th 5:30-6:30pm Where: The Orange County Public Library 137 W... Read More →
Japanese Folktale The Stone Cutter virtual puppet show presented by Puppet Show Incorporated. Hosted by the Orange County Public Library. Jan. 6th, 2022 at 10:00 am. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants. Recommnded ages 4-9 years
This powerful series continues with two original and moving artists! Lynn Swisher Spears is a regional treasure, beloved as a member of the band Fair to Middlin', as well as a solo singer-songwriter. Her musicianship and writing captivate audiences. Jodi James joins us from Fayetteville; she is a survivor of Black childhood in America, with... Read More →
Featuring work by Jericho Brown, Jaki Shelton Green, Angela Jackson, Patricia Smith, and other African-American poets, we'll explore themes of family, community, connection, and disconnection, then use the techniques on display to begin crafting our own poems. The workshop is free. Writers working at all levels and in other genres are welcome to attend. Please... Read More →
Celebrate Black History Month with a poetry reading/performance featuring aclaimed poets Dasan Ahanu, Kayla Beckett, and Nina Oteria. Dasan Ahanu is a founding member and former coach of the Bull City Slam Team. He serves as a visiting professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and as a consultant working with organizations on art-based strategies. Kayla Beckett is... Read More →
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