Imagine if Jackie Robinson, the all-star African-American baseball player, were still alive and able to share his first-hand account of how he pushed the color barrier in America. Would we see the courage in his gait? Hear the lilt of frustration in his voice? Some Chatham County students will have the opportunity to experience what… Read More →
Chatham Joins State in National Celebration
In 2010, US House Resolution #275 designated the second week of September as “Arts in Education Week,” a time to focus a national spotlight on arts education and publically recognize and celebrate the positive impact arts education has for our students, schools, and communities. This week the Chatham Arts Council and Chatham County Schools join millions of… Read More →
Spotlight! Local Photographer Michael Lento Receives Emerging Artist Grant
This is the final post in a four-part series spotlighting Chatham County Emerging Artist Grant recipients for 2014. The Emerging Artists Program is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Here’s what photographer Michael Lento had to say. What… Read More →
Spotlight! Local Paper Maker Ann Corley Silverman Wins Emerging Artist Award
This is the second in a four-part series spotlighting Chatham County Emerging Artist Grant recipients for 2014. The Emerging Artists Program is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Ann Corley Silverman is a Chatham County… Read More →
Spotlight! Connecting the Community with Summer Music
This is the final entry in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014. The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally. The Chatham County Arts Council is delighted to… Read More →
Spotlight! The Chatham Arts Council Connects Art Experiences with Chatham Trades
This is the eighth in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014. The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally. Guess what your arts council has been up to? We’re… Read More →
Spotlight! Chatham County Arts Council Connects Sexual Assault Survivors with the Healing Power of the Arts
This is the sixth in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014. The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally. Check out what inspiring work the… Read More →
Spotlight! Chatham County Arts Council Connects Musicians with Local Chorus Group
This is the fifth in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014. The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally. Here’s something you might not know… Read More →
Spotlight! Chatham County Arts Council Promotes Literacy at Day of the Books Festival
This is the fourth in a nine-part series spotlighting the Chatham County Arts Council’s Grassroots Grant recipients for 2014. The Grassroots Grant Program allows the Chatham County Arts Council to work with our own community members to determine where artists and arts funding can make the greatest impact locally. Imagine this; a day dedicated to… Read More →
A Beautiful Day at ClydeFEST 2014
The Chatham County Arts Council’s 13th Annual ClydeFEST was a huge success with folks from all over the Triangle and the state turning out for a day of kid’s folk art fun. Under a beautiful blue sky around 2,000 folks enjoyed carnival games, Critter painting, and superb performances on the Bynum ball field on Saturday,… Read More →
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