After a year of doom and gloom, we could all use some good news, right? Well, settle in Chatham. We have just the thing. Late last year, we heard from arts teachers that many of their students were in dire need of art supplies. They didn’t have paper, pencils, erasers, markers, colored pencils, or glue… Read More →
Don’t Miss Big Night In for the Arts – March 11, Featuring Mike Wiley, Ariana DeBose, Mandolin Orange, Branford Marsalis, and Scotty McCreery!
Big names. Big goals. Big Night In for the Arts! For the first time ever, arts councils from Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties are joining forces to enlist support for the arts through a live event – Big Night In for the Arts. The regional fundraising initiative will broadcast live on WRAL-TV on March… Read More →
$87K in Arts Grants: Good News We Can Use
Good news is something we can all use during a pandemic that brings bad news daily. If you are part of an arts organization and are finding it difficult to weather this pandemic, you need to know about a grant from North Carolina CARES for Arts that is designed to help us as arts orgs… Read More →
Two Artist Grant Opportunities Available Amidst Pandemic
Looking for some news that is not related to COVID-19 or online schooling? Well, we’ve got you covered! Calling all artists! The Chatham Arts Council is excited to announce the availability of TWO amazing artist grants – Artist Support Grants and Emerging Artist Grants. These grants offer unique opportunities and they exist to ensure artists… Read More →
Masks For Many Project Protects Vital Workers While Supporting Local Artists
Chatham County is reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita in North Carolina right now. Yikes. And requests for cloth face coverings through our Masks for Many partnership project went up by 2,000% in the last week. Yep, that’s right. So far, we’ve filled requests for vulnerable local businesses like cleaning services, for families of… Read More →
ClydeFest-to-Go Brought Out the Inner Artist Throughout Chatham County
COVID-19 may have prevented us from gathering to celebrate ClydeFEST this year, but it did not prevent the spirit of ClydeFEST from spreading far and wide in Chatham County. Thank you to all you creative folk artists – yes, you! – who helped make ClydeFEST-to-Go a successful virtual event. We were thrilled to see so… Read More →
#ClydeFestToGo: A Virtual Event to Carry on the Spirit of ClydeFEST
We’re all working hard to practice social distancing, following the guidelines that we’ve been given and adjusting to our new daily routines. We realize this means missing out on many of your favorite activities – but for a good reason! We all want to be safe. At the Chatham Arts Council, we think we have… Read More →
Lend a Helping Hand to Chatham Artists
This spring, we all find ourselves adjusting to a new normal. We are living in unprecedented times, and our hearts go out to all the people who have fallen ill due to COVID-19. While some are fighting for their lives, others are struggling for their livelihood. Small businesses, nonprofits, and restaurants have all been financially… Read More →
Artists-in-Schools: The Power of Ancient Dance Takes Hold of J.S. Waters School with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
The excitement builds at J.S. Waters School as students eagerly await their performance. They’re sitting in neat rows on the floor, not exactly sure of what they’re here to see, but sure they’ve taken a mini field trip – a break from their normal routine – so something exciting must be about to take place…. Read More →
The Chatham Experience 2019: Exceptional Talent, Unique Collaborations, HOT Fun!
True. Chatham. Experience. If you were lucky enough to attend The Chatham Experience: Benefit Concert for Chatham Arts Council’s Artists-in-Schools Initiative in late September, you know what we’re talking about. Only in Chatham could you go to a unique venue like the Chatham Beverage District, enjoy local eco-friendly food and drink while listening to well-known musicians… Read More →
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