Sounds like an energized year for the arts at Northwood High School for 2011-2012. Not only was Northwood High School Senior, Kristen Hutchinson awarded second place for her artwork during the Congressional Art Awards Competition, but will have her work displayed in the Congressional Office in Washington, D.C. The award was presented to Kristen by… Read More →
New Perspectives on Chatham County
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts So, ChathamArts President, Lesley Landis, is participating in the current session of the regional class of Leadership Triangle. A recent class focused on Pittsboro. A variety of leaders from across county lines spent the day on guided tours of Historic Chatham Mills, Piedmont Biofuels, Carolina Tiger Rescue, and the Sustinability Programs… Read More →
Arts Advocacy Part I: Arts in Education
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts This week, Gina Harrison and I presented to our County Board of Commissioner about the vital role of Arts in economic development, public education and in building a healthier, stronger, more connected community overall. We would like to invite you to become arts advocates alongside us! You will… Read More →
Waiting for ClydeFEST is like Waiting for Santa Claus!
CLYDEFEST ALL DAY KIDS’ FOLK ART FESTIVAL, CELEBRATING LEGENDARY FOLK ARTIST, CLYDE JONES Where: The Bynum Ballpark (aka Earl Thompson Recreation Park, 173 Bynum Hill Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312) When: Saturday, April 14, 11 am – 4 pm. (Rain Date: Sunday, April 15) by ChathamArts Intern, Lisa Li. Lisa is a freshman business and marketing… Read More →
NC Indie Film, Southland of the Heart Wins Hearts
by ChathamArts Intern, Lisa Li. Lisa is a freshman business and marketing student at UNC Chapel Hill. After the tragic passing of his parents, Todd Tinkham realized that he could not die without pursuing his dream. He quit his job and turned to film-making. Many short films and several awards later, Todd tackled his first… Read More →
Place-Based Arts
by Lesley Landis-Voller, President of ChathamArts How lucky are we here in Chatham County? Two of the Southeast’s finest contemporary writers, Belle Boggs and Marjorie Hudson — both Chatham County residents — were recently awarded the North Carolina Arts Council‘s esteemed Fellowship for the Best Literary Talent in the state. For a rural county like… Read More →
Do we know what we mean when we say “Partnership?”
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts Last night, ChathamArts convened our quarterly Arts-in-Education committee meeting. We learned that about many new arts integration efforts across the county. Of course, the term “partnership” arose repeatedly, as it has with almost everything our agency does. The economic shifts of the past several years have created an… Read More →
Coccoo for Coconauts: Chatham County’s Improv Squad Kicks off Circle City Late Night Second Friday
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts You’ve seen Second City (Dan Akroyd, Mike Myers, Tina Fey & the like). You’ve spent countless hours watching “Who’s Line Is it Anyway?” (while secretly believing that you too could be that funny if only given the chance). But you have NOT yet experienced the likes of the… Read More →
Process Wins
by Lesley Landis-Voller, President of ChathamArts I enjoy ironing. I also really like scrambling eggs. I love to watch things becoming. Similarly, I’ve caught myself completely unable to turn away from Bob “Happy Tree” Ross as he paints landscapes. I know I’m not alone. The act of creation is a mesmerizing experience that touches a primal cord… Read More →
Rock Ridge Park Grand Opening & Sneak Peak
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts Grand Opening November 5, 2011, 10 am to 2 pm! To feature: . . . free horse rides for the kids and cake while it lasts! Planning is still ongoing, but we’ll have lots of kids’ activities and a beautiful new park for all area residents. Come on… Read More →