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March 28, 2014

ClydeFEST 2014: Construction Has Begun in Critterville

Ever wondered what it takes to put on our annual ClydeFEST?  –  Here’s a little sneak peek: At least 150 volunteers 500 pieces of found and donated plywood A boatload of Sharpie markers Saws, for Clyde! Approximately 73 bazillion emails A whole bunch of cans of donated paint that people mixed and then didn’t love—and… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

March 20, 2014

Spotlight! Chatham County Arts Council Links Youth with Art in the Park!

Here’s a reason to put the Chatham County Arts Council on your radar:  We’re affecting the lives of young people in Chatham County via our Grassroots Grants Program!  Chatham County Together, a grant recipient this year, will use its grant dollars to pay local artists to teach youth how to create an outdoor mosaic using… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants

March 13, 2014

Four–Yes, Four!–Emerging Artists in Chatham County

Here at the Chatham County Arts Council, we partner with the Durham Arts Council on their groundbreaking Emerging Artist Program.  This year, we’re thrilled to announce that four Chatham County residents have been awarded the Emerging Artist Program grant! What the heck does that mean?  This:  The Emerging Artist Program provides financial support to developing or established professionals by… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Recipients - Emerging Artist Grants

March 6, 2014

ClydeFEST 2014–Call for Volunteers!

With just one month to go, ClydeFEST is gearing up to be a super-fun folk art festival for kids of all ages! Join the Critter Crew for the Chatham County Arts Council’s 13th annual ClydeFEST at Bynum Ballpark on April 5th from 11-4pm! ClydeFEST would not be possible without the help of lots of volunteers of all stripes… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

February 27, 2014

Chatham County Arts Council Supports Sustainable Sculpture Series at CCCC

This is the second in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014.  The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally. Guess what your arts council has… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants

February 20, 2014

Spotlight! Chatham County Arts Council Connects Campers with Art at Camp Royall

This is the first in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014.    The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally.  Here’s something you might not know… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants

February 6, 2014

Grassroots Grant-tastic!

The Chatham County Arts Council is thrilled to announce our 2014 Grassroots Grant recipients! We love this program because it allows us, as a local arts council, to work with our very own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact here in Chatham County. And our Grants Panel… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants

January 28, 2014

Save the Date for ClydeFEST 2014 :: Saturday, April 5!

If you are a kid, you have a kid, or you just feel like a kid at heart, get out your calendar now and mark April 5 with a big, bright star.  ClydeFEST! You know about ClydeFEST, right? If yes, proceed directly to the aforementioned calendar marking. If no, you are in for an incredible… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

September 3, 2012

OMG meet me @Santigold in #ChathamNC

Thirty-one years ago, my grandfather and I watched MTV together when the station launched a channel dedicated to music videos. I loved seeing my rock heroes visually express the soundtrack to my adolescence. My grandad, originally from a hardscrabble life in the Appalachian mountains where they lived “off the grid” not because they were cool… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: County Happenings, Events | Tagged With: Creative Economy, Cultural Events, Economic Development, Media Arts, Music

August 29, 2012

Celebrate the Spirit at the Joyful Jewel

The Joyful Jewel has already become a local landmark and destination in downtown Pittsboro — and soon they’ll celebrate their 2nd year anniversary! Patrons come in often for their own inspiration, to adorn themselves, and their homes, and to bring their out of town company to show off the beauty that local artists are creating…. Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: County Happenings, Events | Tagged With: Art Show, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Economy, Economic Development, Pittsboro, Tourism

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