Chatham Arts Council

Jim Aiken: Open Studio Art Exhibit
2024-10-06 11:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 300 Village Way, Pittsboro, NC, Fearrington, NC, 37312, United States
The home art studio of Jim Aiken will be open to the public the first weekend in October, both days from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. Please visit to enjoy viewing the paintings, meet the artist, and if you wish, purchase art works.

All-Together! Friends Group for Adults with 'dis'Abilities - Dance, Games, Art, More
2024-10-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Studio at Chatham Mills, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Adults and Teens of all abilities and disabilities gather every (most) Thursdays for dance, art, games, and more. We are an inclusive community of friends who enjoy a diversity of art forms, activities, and fun socializing together.
DANCE: and move your body’s way that is natural for you with both form and freedom. We explore a variety of guided dance form and choreography as well as freedance co-created by participants. Dance styles vary from pop, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern to whatever style inspires the group. Express yourself through dance and music!
ART: We do ‘easy’ basic art right now, with plans to create more robust art as we gather art supplies and find a volunteer art leader.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: We enjoy board games, horticulture/gardening, music, bowling, field trips, theatre arts, and Special Olympics spring games.
CAREGIVERS are asked to stay. This co-op group is a community collective of friends with volunteer dance and art leaders.
PLACE:
“The Studio” at Chatham Mills
480 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro
Suite 410
(former Joy of Movement Studio)
Wheelchair accessible
www.ForestHallAtChathamMills.com/Studios
More Info: Contact Maria Troiani-Howard at howardranch@aol.com

Paint Social
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Finders & Seekers Emporium, 23 Rectory St, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us in our classroom every other Wednesday evening for a laid back guided painting session with complimentary wine and beer! This community centric event is the perfect laid back atmosphere to get creative with other members of our wonderful community!
All materials and instruction will be provided. Our intimate classroom can only seat up to 8, allowing our instructors more individual assistance! Sign up fast before all the seats are taken.
This event is every other Wed 6-8pm and costs $50. This is a 21+ event. Tickets can be purchased at findersandseekers.com
We can’t wait to get creative with you!

Film Screening: "The Problem of the Hero" and "Forbidden Fruit"
2024-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Pittsboro United Methodist Church Family LIfe Center, West Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
If you’re in the mood for a thought-provoking cinematic experience, be sure to catch the screening of The Problem of the Hero and Forbidden Fruit this September 28 at 11:00 AM. at Pittsboro United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. This pairing showcases a bevy of local talent (especially Chatham artists) and offers audiences a chance to explore North Carolina history through film. Tickets are just $10 (cash only) and all proceeds are in support of the Community Remembrance Coalition Chatham (CRC-C) and furthering their mission of truth, justice, and reconciliation across racial divides. Following the showing, a talkback panel will invite the audience to join in on the conversation, making it more than just a screening—it’s a community dialogue!
Read more in our Go See This Feature.

Scintillating Subjects in September
2024-09-28 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-27 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-26 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-25 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-24 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-21 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-20 10:30 - 17:30, 2024-09-19 10:30 - 17:30 and 11 more dates | Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, 44-A Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, 27514, United States
Announcing Poetry Event on Sept 20th with Gary Phillips at Pittsboro Gallery. At 6 pm Gary will read poetry from his two newest books: Subjects Suitable for Poetry and The Boy The Brave Girls. He will hang out until 7 so you can meet and greet this poet laureate in person!
While visiting you’ll find works in various mediums: paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, and a variety of wood works by new members.
Pittsboro Gallery is located at 44-A Hillsboro Street, a few steps north of the County Courthouse circle. When you visit you’ll find it’s a destination gallery situated in a historic, bustling small town.
Owned and operated by local and regional artists, our mission is to exhibit and offer an opportunity for art lovers and patrons to see, purchase and collect fine art and fine crafts.
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 10:30-5:30, Friday 10:30 – 8:30,
Saturday 10:30 – 5:30, First Sunday: 10:30-5:30. Closed Mondays
Phone: 919/704-8552
For more info: https://www.pittsboroarts.org.

Improv @ The Plant
2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
4th Wednesday’s are for live improv! Featuring a rotation list of regional improv actors (including Chatham’s own Jane Allen Wilson) who will create a show for you in real time based on your suggestions. It’s a hoot!

Hispanic Heritage FIESTA ~ New Location
2024-09-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Shakori Hills
We’re thrilled to host Fiesta at Shakori Hills Arts Center, a beautiful 75-acre event venue surrounded by nature and conveniently located in Silk Hope ~ a short drive from Siler City, Pittsboro, and many other towns in our region.
Fiesta is an outdoors, family-friendly event that showcases our rich Latin-American cultural traditions through live music, folkloric dances, great food, arts & crafts, activities for kids and teens, and much more.
For a full stage schedule, CLICK HERE!

Siler City Downtown Music Series - Deja Belle
2024-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Siler City, 223 N Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
The 2024 Siler City Downtown Music Series continues tonight with Chatham County artist Deja Belle.
For 15 years, the Siler City Downtown Music Series has brought sound, community, and culture to these sweltering summer days. This year’s lineup has been one of the most diverse and exciting yet, with new bands, unique sounds, and a range of genres that reflect our community’s rich tapestry.
You can read more about the whole summer series in Chatham Arts Council’s Go See This feature.

Poetry @ The Plant
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come join us every second Wednesday of the month for Poetry @ The Plant from 6-7pm. An intimate hour of the spoken word from our fellow community members.
This event takes place in Fair Game Beverage’s Wheelhouse, the perfect spot to hang back with friends, a drink and some delicious Jamaican food from Kingston 99, now open on Wednesdays!
