Get your pencils, pens, or smart phones out. That’s right – we have important news. SAVE THE DATE for Pickin’: A Music Celebration, Chatham Arts Council’s Annual Benefit for Artists-in-Schools, featuring The Bluegrass Experience on their 47th anniversary. This shindig will take place on Sunday, November 11, where you’ll be treated to music played by… Read More →
Go See This: The “Art of Rural” Reception
On Tuesday, May 29th, the North Carolina Rural Center will host an evening reception in Raleigh focusing on the economic impacts of the arts in rural North Carolina. The reception is the final event in a full day of education and networking designed to educate people on the pressing issues in rural North Carolina. People… Read More →
A Local Hero and His Chainsaw: A Quick Look Back at ClydeFEST 2018
ClydeFEST 2018 was full of laughter, creative art, cool critters, fun games, and a welcoming community spirit! Even while we’re still smiling and excited about all of that, we’re looking forward to what next year will bring! Whether you came out to witness local folk artist Clyde Jones carve a critter for auction, watch performances… Read More →
Save the Date! ClydeFEST: April 14, 2018!
ClydeFEST 2018 is in the works for Saturday, April 14! (Ahem. Rain date is April 15.) We’ve been hearing your hope-tinged voices on the phone, via email, in line at the grocery store: Is there going to be a ClydeFEST this year? Heck, yes! Mark your calendars, share the date with your friends, and start… Read More →
Go See This: Old-Time, Celtic, and World Music
This month’s “Go See This” is written by guest blogger Elisabeth Lewis Corley. “The show always goes on, even if it’s six months later,” says Pittsboro musical artist, Sue Wilson. Wilson recalls that the upcoming concert of old-time, celtic, and world music by Baltimore’s nationally acclaimed father-son roots duo Ken & Brad Kolodner, joined by guitarist Luke Chohany making it a trio, was originally scheduled… Read More →
Go See This: Day of the Books / El Día de los Libros
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”― Albert Einstein The annual Day of the Books/ El Día de los Libros is coming up on Saturday, April 29th, ready to bring books to life and delight in both… Read More →
Go See This: Celebrate the Bluegrass Experience
With 45 years of shows, recordings, beloved fans, and international accolades, where does one start with The Bluegrass Experience? Just as he does on stage with the Bluegrass Experience, the band’s lead guitarist Tommy Edwards serves as our guide through a bit of bluegrass history, Chatham County, and a few song titles popular in the band’s repertoire. [All videos of live performances are thanks to Carol… Read More →
Go See This: ClydeFEST Celebrates 15 Years
ClydeFEST is an ol’ timey carnival based on colorfully painted cedar creatures (a.k.a. “critters”) and the former woodsman who makes them. Self-taught folk artist Clyde Jones and his ever-present Stihl chainsaw delights in the joy his art brings both children and adults. Still, who knew when ClydeFEST was launched 15 years ago that it would be such a… Read More →
Resources for Poetry in North Carolina
When I first moved to North Carolina in 2007 I was preoccupied with a new job, closing on my first house, and learning where all the good restaurants were. Writing was not a priority. A year later I felt settled and curious. I went to the first place I could think of that should be… Read More →
New Home, New Board Members, New Year
In the last two years, the Chatham Arts Council introduced a new logo, new brand, new mission focus, and new website. As we enter the new fiscal year, there’s even more new, minty freshness to report. We recently moved to a new location while continuing to strengthen our presence in the county through programs that “invest in… Read More →
