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November 7, 2011

“NC is a Great Place to Grow.” – Michael Tiemann

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts This was a proud weekend in Chatham. 1. ChathamArts and the Bluegrass Experience dazzled an audience of nearly 600 music fans at the band’s 40th Anniversary Concert with special guest, Clyde Edgerton. They played nearly ’til midnight, and 25 of Tommy Edwards’ former co-workers from Chatham Middle School… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Community, Music, performance, Sustainability

September 30, 2011

Everyday Art and Extraordinary People

by Lesley Landis-Voller, President of ChathamArts Uncle Bill collected postage stamps from the time he was a youngster. But he’d moved on from the collection housed in three huge books so he loaned them to my brother and I. We found postage stamps were a fun way to learn about countries, flora, fauna, and events… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings | Tagged With: Community, Pittsboro

September 20, 2011

This week’s ChathamArts “What If?”

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts On Saturday, I was at a friend’s brunch. As I sampled some “Maple & Bacon” flavored ice cream for Locopops (thank you, Paul Mihas), I grew transfixed by some prints on my friend’s turquoise wall. He told me that the pieces were by Seth Patrick, who somewhat recently… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Architecture, Goldston, Murals, Pittsboro, Public Art, Siler City

September 15, 2011

Fearrington Village Launches Artist Cooperative

Article from Chapel Hill Magazine: http://www.chapelhillmagazine.com/articles/more-from-the-artist-studios-at-fearrington-village In our September/October issue, we sat down with three artists of The Artist Studios at Fearrington Village to learn about efforts to make the neighborhood a fine arts destination. Rita Spina makes three-dimensional pieces from used materials, Murry Handler writes poetry and prose and creates signature acrylic paintings and… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

September 2, 2011

ChathamArts Brings EbZb Oral History & Drama Residency to Margaret Pollard Middle School

NC Arts Council Awards Grant to ChathamArts to host EbZb Residency at Margaret Pollard Middle School Chatham County, NC – The NC Arts Council has awarded a  grant to Chatham County Arts Council to bring an Arts-In-Education residency with EbzB Productions (www.ebzb.org) to M. B. Pollard Middle School. Artists from EbzB Productions will help MB… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: Arts in Education, ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Arts Residencies, theater

September 1, 2011

How to Innovate a Future Innovator

Is Your School or Classroom Developing the Future Innovators? By Patrick Ledesma on August 28, 2011 9:01 AM | 1 Comment | 2 Recommendations http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/leading_from_the_classroom/2011/08/is_your_teaching_developing_the_next_technology_innovator.html?cmp=ENL-EU-VIEWS2 As we begin the school year, three major news events last week provided relevant educational applications. First, many of us on the East Coast experienced an earthquake for the first… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

August 30, 2011

Get SmART with ChathamArts Fall Classes!

ChathamArts, the Chatham County Arts Council, announces fall classes for 2011. ChathamArts ArtSchool began in January 2010 and is made possible by Briar Chapel Development, located off of Highway 15-501 between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. For class cost, more info or to register, visit  http://www.chathamarts.org/classes-camps/ For Fall 2011, ChathamArts is offering the following classes: •… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

August 22, 2011

Calling Chatham Artists: Galloway Ridge Seeks Exhibitors!

Calling all Chatham Artists! Galloway Ridge is seeking 2D artwork for year-round exhibition. These works will be seen by residents, prospective residents, VIPs and art collectors. There is no charge to participate, and you receive 100% of sales resulting from this venue. If you are interested in being a featured artist, please contact: Pat Richardson… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

August 19, 2011

August Artist Spotlight on Harry Lane Wurster

Fearrington Village artist Harry Lane Wurster has won the second place award in the acrylics category at the opening of the 31st Annual Fine Arts Festival of the Arts Council of Moore County (ACME). Wurster’s painting Untitled Abstract #8 was one of more than 300 entries exhibited at the Canpbell House Galleries in Southern Pines…. Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News |

August 19, 2011

ChathamArts’ Extreme Arts Weekend Picks for August 19 – 20

ChathamArts’ Extreme Art Weekend Adventure Picks: This Friday in PBO: Higher Ground Singer Songwriter Showcase Benefit followed by 80s Dance at Davenport & Winkleperry. AND the Steampunks’ Clockwork Ball happens this Saturday, August 20th. 1. Joyful Jewel’s Higher Ground Singer Songwriter Showcase, Friday, August 19, 7 – 9 pm: 44 A Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro Nationally acclaimed… Read More →

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