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May 5, 2021

Apply Today for Grassroots Arts Grants: Cash Money to Do Amazing Work through the Arts!

Did someone say cash money grants? Yep! The Chatham Arts Council is thrilled to announce that online applications for our annual Grassroots Arts Grants are now available. Every single granting… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

March 30, 2021

ArtAssist for Kids Round 2: Smiling All the Way

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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Arts in Education, ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Arts in Education, Chatham County, Children, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

March 3, 2021

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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Events | Tagged With: Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events

October 26, 2020

$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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

August 31, 2020

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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Emerging Artist Grants, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

May 19, 2020

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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

May 8, 2020

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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Bynum, Chatham County, Children, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

April 18, 2020

#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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Bynum, Chatham County, Children, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

March 31, 2020

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… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Music, Musical Theater, Pittsboro, Siler City, theater, Visual Arts & Crafts, Writing

December 10, 2019

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,… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artists-in-Schools, Arts in Education, ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Slideshow Featured, Uncategorized | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, artists, Arts education, Arts in Education, Chatham County, Children, Cultural Events, Music, performance

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