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Nancy Trovillion, Assistant Director for the NC Arts Council, calls Chatham County an “arts goldmine.” We have more artists per capita than just about any other county in the tarheel state. These spotlight articles help you learn more about our unique local talents and creative voices.

May 1, 2026

Meet This Artist: Painter and Potter Charline Jimenez Rojo

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County artists each year in a big way. So, take a look. Meet your… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: arts and crafts, ceramics, Chatham Artists Guild, Jordan-Matthews, student art

March 26, 2026

Meet This Artist: Connective Threads with Clara Yang

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County artists each year in a big way. So, take a look. Meet your… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured |

February 28, 2026

Meet This Artist: Actor and Producer David zum Brunnen

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County’s creative community one interview at a time. In this special audio… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured |

January 27, 2026

Meet This Artist: Multi-instrumentalist and Music Educator Bryan DeCristofaro

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County artists each year in a big way. So, take a look. Meet your… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Arts education, Chatham Middle School, george moses horton middle school, Pittsboro

December 18, 2025

Meet This Artist: Woodturner Michael Thompson

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County artists each year in a big way. So, take a look. Meet your… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: arts and crafts, Chatham Artists Guild, forestry, woodturner

November 25, 2025

Meet This Artist: Artistic Director Joseph Megel

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County’s creative community one interview at a time. In this special audio… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: dance, multidisciplinary, Poetry, the process series, theater, university of north carolina, Workshop

October 27, 2025

Meet This Artist: Artist and CMS Teacher Michelle Pinto

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County artists each year in a big way. In celebration of our… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Art teacher, Arts education, Chatham Middle School, Siler City, Visual Arts

September 24, 2025

Meet This Artist: Musician and Storyteller Diali Cissokho

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to Chatham County artists each year in a big way. In celebration of our… Read More →

By Corbie Hill | Filed Under: Arts + Equity Grants, Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists-in-schools, Diali Cissokho, Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba, drums, kora

June 23, 2025

Meet This Artist: Makani McKenzie – Actor, Singer, Entrepreneur

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to 12 Chatham County artists each year in a big way. The fine folks… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Arts + Equity Grants, Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: actor, anakeesta, carowinds, dollywood, makani mckenzie, Musical Theater, princess parties, singer, special effects, wig stylist

June 3, 2025

Meet This Artist: Visual Artist and Storyteller Nina Scott

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to 12 Chatham County artists each year in a big way. The fine folks… Read More →

By Heather O'Shaughnessy | Filed Under: Arts + Equity Grants, Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Arts + Equity, Deena Class, garden, garden haven and farm, herbalist, plant, Word & Plant

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Go See This: 2025 Juneteenth Black Arts Festival

James Vose is a local business owner, US Army Veteran, and father. He currently serves as a Pittsboro Town Commissioner and is committed to generating a vibrant cultural community through… Read More →

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Meet This Artist: Deena Class of Word & Plant

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to 12 Chatham County artists each year in a big way. The fine folks at Hobbs Architects in downtown Pittsboro are powering our Meet This Artist … Read More →


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